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Mahana Lodge Hostel & Backpacker

City-center hostel, steps from Papeete Market

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Interior
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Lounge
Lobby lounge
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

  • Laundry facilities
  • Free breakfast
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (11)

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

Feel at home (5)

  • Separate dining area
  • Living room
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
The current price is AED 239
AED 293 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 Twin Bed

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

Bed in 6-bed Female Only Dorm

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Bed in 4-bed Mixed Dorm

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 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 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 neighborhood

Map
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
  • Notre Dame Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Papeete Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Sully - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Maeva - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bora Bora Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Botanica - ‬1 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, just a 5-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
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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 cribs (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 onsite 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 refrigerator

Services

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

Facilities

  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Shopping mall 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 check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: XPF 150.00 per person, per night

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from September 15 2025 to October 8 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Guestrooms
  • Hallway
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lobby
During renovations, the hostel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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 to 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 onsite 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

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very good and clean place for the price. Extremely friendly staff and service.
Maalav, 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

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 location close to the harbor and was a good stay for a night.
Jasmine, 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

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

2/10 Poor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Good

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.
Jacqueline, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Dépannage hotel

Arrivé à l'hôtel après 21h de vol l'accueil fut très sympathique, bien que la chambre soit très très petite nous avons pu dormir un peu. Le cadre restant brillant cloisons très fines. Petit déjeuner copieux et convivials.
Anne, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

L’auberge est très bien située, en plein centre ville en face du quai des ferries, donc très pratique. Les horaires de réception sont assez larges et le petit déjeuner inclus etait une bonne suprise. Et la climatisation dans la chambre était appréciable. En revanche le lit superposé que j’avais n’était pas fixé au mur et franchement dangereux, il a failli basculer quand j’y suis montée. Le premier barreau est super haut donc il faut sauter pour descendre… et des qu’on bouge tout le lit bouge avec 😕 les casiers ne fermaient pas à clef, ni la chambre, je n’ai eu aucun problème mais ce n’est pas très sécurisant. Et il n’y avait pas de savon dans les toilettes, ce qui n’est pas super pour l’hygiène…
2-night trip

6/10 Good

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly Recommend

Excellent stay again.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Kathryn L, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Emplacement idéal et personnel adorable

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 !
Karine, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Mauvaises odeurs dans la chambre et insectes
Sylvain, 2-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

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