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Mahana Lodge Hostel & Backpacker

City centre hostel, steps from Papeete Market

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Located near Port de Papeete, Mahana Lodge Hostel & Backpacker offers an urban retreat with continental breakfast and a shopping mall on site. Connect to in-room WiFi, unwind with a book from the library, or get assistance from the concierge services. Guests rave about this city center location.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Library
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area
  • Locker space

Feel at home (5)

  • Separate dining area
  • Living room
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
The current price is £89
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar

Room options

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Bed in 12-bed Mixed Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 12-bed Mixed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Bed in 6-bed Female Only Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-bed Female Only Dorm

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Bed in 4-bed Mixed Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
BP 44983, Papeete, Tahiti

What's nearby

  • Papeete Market - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Papeete Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Port de Papeete - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Notre Dame Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Papeete Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Papeete (PPT-Tahiti Faaa Intl.) - 11 min drive
  • Moorea (MOZ-Temae) - 13.3 miles/21.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Maeva - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Le Sully - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bora Bora Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kaūa’a Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gobie - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Mahana Lodge Hostel & Backpacker

You'll be in a fantastic location at Mahana Lodge Hostel & Backpacker, only a five-minute walk from Papeete Market and Port de Papeete. Free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Shopping centre on-site
  • Lockers available

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: XPF 150.00 per person, per night

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Mahana Lodge Hostel Backpacker Papeete
Mahana Lodge Hostel Backpacker
Mahana Backpacker Papeete
Mahana Backpacker
Mahana Lodge Hostel & Backpacker Papeete
Mahana Lodge Hostel & Backpacker Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Mahana Lodge Hostel & Backpacker offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Mahana Lodge Hostel & Backpacker does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Mahana Lodge Hostel & Backpacker?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Mahana Lodge Hostel & Backpacker?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Mahana Lodge Hostel & Backpacker.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Mahana Lodge Hostel & Backpacker?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What's the area around Mahana Lodge Hostel & Backpacker like?

Mahana Lodge Hostel & Backpacker is in the heart of Papeete, a short 1-minute walk from Papeete Market and 4 minutes' walk from Port de Papeete.

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Reviews

Mahana Lodge Hostel & Backpacker Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

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Value
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Flights
Ferry
Breakfast

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Nice staff
Monique, 7-night trip

6/10 Good

It was ok for the money. Friendly and helpful staff.
Ryan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Thevroom i had was a double bed private room .it didnt have any street noiseband was nice and dark due to having internal walls within the building ..a perfect spot if you are just lookingvfor a bed due to early morning flights from tahiti..thestaff were also very helpful organising late taxis . Highly recomend...its also near the port good if u want to whale watch or snorkel.
Duncan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good and clean place for the price. Extremely friendly staff and service.
Maalav, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly Recommend

Excellent stay again.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We got back from a cruise and needed a place to stay before a midnight flight that night. Staff here were awesome and very helpful. We were able to drop our bags in the morning so we could explore the area. Was nice to rest a few hours and take a shower before our flight. Conveniently located across the street from the cruise ship and a quick taxi ride to airport. There aren’t any frills as a hostel, but clean, quiet, and safe. Would highly recommend as the staff were really nice and helpful!
Justin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location close to the harbor and was a good stay for a night.
Jasmine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The check-in process was quick and convenient with staff on site to assist and provide with information. The convenience of having the store and staff available 24 hours is an extra bonus. The room was satisfactory for our overnight stay, and the location is excellent for walking to nearby restaurants, stores, ATM machines and local sites.
Arnold, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a great location to get to the Ferry…the Breakfast is wonderful. Most of the Staff is very good. The bedroom and all is clean and good. I had a problem with my bed it seems like there are wires out and when I got up I got hurt in my head from the lower bed… this was my third night there and this is the first time it happens… they need to check on this… I also had a problem with a Staff Member… sometime in the future I will let them know… other than that is very good
Graciela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great base for exploring the Coromandel Peninsula

Very friendly welcome and roomy accommodations.
Lance, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice location very convenient and clean
Najib, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

This is my second time here The attendanr in the evening was excellent and this is good The attendant in the morning was terrible... unhelpful a lier Bad... bad for the hostel
Graciela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean room, well located. Showers and bathrooms were very clean too. Staff was very nice. The only thing is that the room was a bit noisy. But I blame the hostel guests more than the hostel itself for this as some came in speaking quite loud…. But that is kind of usual in hostel. Overall, I would recommend this place.
Jacques, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great overnight after a long flight

The staff were wonderful. The location for visiting Papeete was first rate. The accommodation was clean and the breakfast simple but ample.
Esther, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Surprisingly surprised with how clean and how quiet it was. I liked my stay
Kasandra, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful staff. Super central location. Walking distance from the Ferry to go to Moorea and 1 Minutes walk from the Market and all the shop. Common area are spotless.

10/10 Exceptional

Great before a late night flight

We used this as a place to stay before out late flight out of Tahiti. It worked perfectly. We had a nice bed to rest on, a safe place to store our things while we explored, and a good bathroom to clean up in before our flight. I would certainly book here again for this same purpose.
bryan, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

$100 without window, no sheets, and cockroach around ,very dirty, smells bad

8/10 Very good

I had a fun trip, the staff was very nice. the men that stayed I was not a big fan of, and I don't like sharing bathrooms or showers with me. those both stunk like mens ass that was very gross. the female dorm was great the girls were nice and respectful.
Shannon, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean hostel.

I stayed here as a day room before a late night flight. It’s convenient for the things I like to do in Papeete. Le Marche and food trucks. I’m too old for top bunks so only used room to store my things! They did try to accommodate my request for a low bunk.
Joan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property was excellent overall and offered excellent value. The one thing I did not like was the indigent people hanging out right outside the property who were smelly, smoked and sometimes made bad comments. They weren't too bad but they should not have been there.
Steven, 5-night trip

4/10 Fair

No hair dryer!!! Stinky towel. Terrible breakfast (only baguettes and jam). No shuttle from/to airport. There are other facilities that provide cleaner and cheaper accommodation WITH free airport shuttles.
Rei, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The rooms are small... and the Mahana has place bunkers... I am in a women s one which for me... an older person is better... the beds are bunkers well built strong and with curtains of black material so each person can close it not to have light from others... also this reminds others to be kind and considerate to others... it has lockers without keys... ok each person can put things with locks in their bags... the under the bed space is tall so the suitcases fit... and each bed has a charger plug and a small light to have light in the bed... for people who have to get up at night and to leave in the dark. The bedding is neat and clean. The kitchen is huge and clean. All in light beautiful colors and art painted in the walls and decorated with apple green and white colors... very nice... toilet paper... soap in all bathrooms... I am up late and there is an attendant cleaning and doing guard in the place... i am very impressed.
Graciela, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Adequate crash pad for a night

this is a fine, bare-bones hostel in a good location. The main problem is zero sound insulation. Any noise in the room next to us sounded like it was happening in our room, so it was hard to sleep. Harsh fluorescent lighting. The one window in our room opened into the hallway where the main ceiling light shined right in our eyes in bed, and we couldn't cover it because there was no curtain.
Matt, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

No internet, noisy and cockroaches

We booked this place for one night before leaving at midnight to fly out of Tahiti. The staff were friendly and we were happy when checked in. The location is really good. You have to take shoes off in the hostel, including the toilet which can wet your socks (possibly water, likely pee on the floor). Whenever I needed internet, it wasn't there. It hardly exists whether you're in the room or lounge. (Their excuse was that they were full but it's still not okay.) We checked in and we closed the window which opens to the hallway. When we came back a couple of hours later, the window was open for some reason. We also saw a couple of cockroaches crawling on the bed. We only used the room to store luggage during the day and have a wee snooze before our flight but it barely met the expectation, with cockroaches on bed and almost no internet. I wouldn't be able to sleep multiple nights. It was good that towels were provided but they smelled. I rarely give poor reviews but it was not a pleasant experience staying here.
M, 1-night trip