Mahana Lodge Hostel & Backpacker
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Mahana Lodge Hostel & Backpacker
Hostel
5 Rue Paul Gauguin, Papeete, Windward Islands, 98719, French Polynesia
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With a stay at Mahana Lodge Hostel & Backpacker, you'll be centrally located in Papeete, steps from Papeete Market and 4 minutes by foot from Port de Papeete. This hostel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Place Vaiete and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Notre Dame Cathedral.Show More
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Amenities
Luggage storage
Wi-Fi in public areasFree
Tour and ticket booking service
24-hour front desk
Currency exchange
Lockers available
Concierge service
French
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Property Description
With a stay at Mahana Lodge Hostel & Backpacker, you'll be centrally located in Papeete, steps from Papeete Market and 4 minutes by foot from Port de Papeete. This hostel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Place Vaiete and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Notre Dame Cathedral.
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3.7/5
Cleanliness3.6
Amenities3.6
Location3.7
Service3.7
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Surroundings
Airport: Faa’a International Airport
(6.8 km)
Landmarks: Ia ora na Tahiti expéditions
(<100m)
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7
Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory
1 bedroom: 1 single bed | 1 living room
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Wi-Fi in room
Towels
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
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6
Double Room
1 bedroom: 1 double bed | 1 living room
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Wi-Fi in room
Towels
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
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10
Bed In 6-Bed Female Dormitory
1 bedroom: 1 single bed | 1 living room
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Wi-Fi in room
Towels
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
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11
Bed In 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory
1 bedroom: 1 single bed | 1 living room
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Wi-Fi in room
Towels
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
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Guest Reviews
3.7/5
33 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness3.6
- Amenities3.6
- Location3.7
- Service3.7
Average for similar properties in Papeete
AI Summary
Centrally located with easy access to attractions and transportation. Exceptional, friendly staff ensure a welcoming stay. Generous breakfast but some guests suggest better organization to avoid long queues.
Lanlandetian2025
February 18, 2025
It's better for 12 people to live together, there are windows
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Guest User
December 25, 2024
Four-person room, foreign roommates are more friendly
Normal B&B and youth hostel level
Attentive service and delicious breakfast
Good quality and low price, it won’t get any cheaper
Healthy conditions are acceptable
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Guest User
January 5, 2024
Was fantastic, very friendly people, but: on the 28th I slipped due to a water leak from my shower, my wrist was badly bruised (in any case), was not treated seriously, the towel was put down and I had to beg for ice to cool down (husband). ) One of the women did give me ice cream
Now; 1 week later: still can't use my hand
Also: leakage in the dorm, ditto Not taken seriously, they also put a towel down there and after mentioning it again: nothing, so I grabbed dry towels and threw the soaked ones in their cage
Too bad, because it was otherwise good
Of course, I should have called a doctor right away and paid them, in retrospect
Now: my bikini bottoms are still there, they won't send them to me, even if I pay
It was all annoying, because it was otherwise excellent, although I had the only creaking bed and I didn't sleep for 11 nights
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Margarita
September 21, 2023
Very polite and helpful check in staff member. He helped me with my bag (I use a crutch) and let me know where there were places to eat; he recommended a food truck that had great food at a great price.
Didn’t use the showers but the bathroom was very clean as was the whole floor I was on. A fair amount of steps to get to my room but the hostel location was walking distance to the ferry and many shops and restaurants.
Guest User
August 19, 2022
Awesome service and place! Will go back there again. They waited for to check in though I arrived past midnight.
Guest User
February 26, 2025
Partendo dalle cose positive la gentilezza del personale la posizione fantastica e le aree comuni pulite e grandi. Camere piccole purtroppo bagni anche quelli un pó ridotti e climatizzatore che gocciale e in una notte ha allagato il pavimento. Prezzi cari ma siamo in polinesia. Con qualche accortezza in più sarebbe fantastico
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Guest User
January 31, 2023
Idealement situee, en plein centre ville, à deux pas du marché, en bord de mer avec de nombreux commerces à proximite Tres propre et avec du personnel souriant, accueillant et serviable. Le petit dejeuner est offert. Les tarifs abordables. Les lits sont confortables et propres. Mais c'est tres bruyant. Dans les chambres ou les dortoirs on entend tout ce qui se passe à l'etage; les gens qui parlent, qui se douchent, ecoutent de la musique...
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Jacqueline
January 26, 2025
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.
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Luggage storage
Additional charge
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Tour and ticket booking service
24-hour front desk
Currency exchange
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Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Parking
Parking
Front Desk Services
Luggage storage
Additional charge
Lockers available
Concierge service
Tour and ticket booking service
Currency exchange
24-hour front desk
Languages Spoken
French
Food & Drink
Convenience store/kiosk
Public Areas
Shopping mall
Shared kitchen
No smoking in public areas
Cleaning Services
Clothes dryer
Laundry service (on-site)
Additional charge
Safety & Security
Security personnel
Smoke detector
CCTV in public areas
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 14:00
Check-out: Before 10:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children are not permitted to stay in this room type.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
Breakfast
TypeWestern
StyleBuffet
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
The guest checking in must be between 18–70 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 23
With a stay at Mahana Lodge Hostel & Backpacker, you'll be centrally located in Papeete, steps from Papeete Market and 4 minutes by foot from Port de Papeete. This hostel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Place Vaiete and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Notre Dame Cathedral.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.