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Mahana Lodge Hostel & Backpacker

2.0 star property
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
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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 AU$133
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May

Room options

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Bed in 6-bed Female Only Dorm

Bed in 6-bed Female Only Dorm

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

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

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

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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Bed in 12-bed Mixed Dorm

Bed in 12-bed Mixed Dorm

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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About the area

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BP 44983, Papeete, Tahiti

What's nearby

  • Papeete Market - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Papeete Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Port de Papeete - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Papeete Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Robert Wan Pearl Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 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 Retro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪L'oasis - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪L'O à La Bouche - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Le Bouchon Lyonnais - ‬5 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.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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
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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 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

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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Mahana Lodge Hostel & Backpacker Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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Ferry

Reviews

2/10

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

8/10

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

10/10

Very friendly welcome and roomy accommodations.
1-night trip

8/10

Nice location very convenient and clean
1-night trip

8/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

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.
1-night trip

10/10

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.
5-night trip

8/10

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.
6-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

6/10

Summary: okay stay. Not perfect, but I would stay again. 3.5-4/5 stars Positives - air conditioning in room - fridge/kitchen - surprisingly, despite there being only 6 showers for the entire hostel, I never had to wait - location: ten minutes or less to ferry - privacy curtains on beds - enough clearance under bunks to keep your suitcase - quiet--not a party hostel - breakfast provided: bread, cheese, oranges, spreads, coffee/tea - reality clean, though I think the bathrooms could use a clean - was able to leave my bags for a few hours and they even let me take a shower before heading to airport Needs Improvement: - wifi range a bit spotty and slow at times; need more bandwidth (or whatever the term is) so that it's faster. Also needed to be re-set at times - lockers in women's dorm dont actually lock - remotes for the A/C should not be kept in the room. The hostel should agree to a set temperature and keep it there. I stayed here twice and both times there was disagreements between dorm mates about what the temperature should be set at - need a mirror in the dorm - no windows in female dorm - breakfast ends a bit early @ 08:30 - I needed a computer to check-in for my flight, as my phone died. Hostel staff said they were not allowed to assist, even when I proposed they stand there and watch me input my info. - one of the bathrooms has no soap dispenser - no hot water in kitchen. This is a bit concerning in terms of sanitizing shared dishes and cutlery.
1-night trip

4/10

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.
1-night trip

6/10

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.
1-night trip

2/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

8/10

Très bien pour une nuit comme pour un séjour, emplacement idéal proche du port de Papeete (on peut s'y rendre en marchant en quelques minutes), proche de l'aéroport, liaison taxi organisée par le personnel adorable, excellent accueil et présentation de l'établissement à l'arrivée. Petite fenêtre dans la chambre donnant sur le couloir. La chambre est petite mais parfaitement fonctionnelle. Le sol des toilettes un peu sale le soir mais nettoyé très tôt le matin avant 4h. Bon état général des installations, lieu agréable. Merci encore à l'équipe !
1-night trip

2/10

Mauvaises odeurs dans la chambre et insectes
2-night trip

10/10

Très bonne guest house dans l'ensemble. Le seul problème pour moi c'est le check in a 14h Sachant que le vols french bee arrivent a 5h du matin ça fait long a attendre après 23h de vol... on m'a gardé mon sac a l'accueil et permis d'avoir accès a une douche, merci encore mais bon 14h ça fait un peu tard. Le personnel est super sympa le petit déjeuner très correct, je suis content de mon séjour.
2-night trip

4/10

Outch ! Vraiment cher payé pour dormir dans une pièce borgne de moins de 10m2, sans décoration ni télé, avec un lit peu confortable. Les murs avec les chambres voisines sont équivalents à du papier à cigarette, emme la lumière de la chambre vousine passe par le haut des murs. Les douches communes sont très mal entretenues avec flexibles qui fuient de partout. Mis à part l'emplacement central, rien ne mérite d'y passer une nuit...
1-night trip

8/10

1-night trip

4/10

1-night trip

6/10

1-night trip

6/10

Positiv: Sehr gute Lage, sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal. Negativ: Die Dorms haben teils keine Fenster, die Betten waren extrem instabil und haben bei der kleinsten Bewegung stark gewackelt und gequietscht. Das Hostel ist sehr hellhörig. Die Bäder sind sehr alt und abgenutzt. Die Küche ist recht klein und simpel (es gab nicht mal einen Wasserkocher).
3-night trip

10/10

1-night trip