I received an immediate favorable response when I queried the Ahitea about staying there for a couple of nights prior to sailing on the Aranui III. It is a small place on a quiet lane. You would never find it by yourself. The rooms were very sparse but clean. Upon my return they upgraded me to a room with attached... More

Very good for the money. Everything is so expensive in Tahiti. If you do not need a five star atmosphere this is a great find. Tafa (sp) and Ray do everything to make you comfortable and can answer all your questions and help you get around. Breakfast is a simple French bagget with butter and jam, coffee and juice. You... More

Pension Ahitea lodge Date of stay-- October 16, 2008 prior to cruise on Tahitian Princess. Reviewer-- from California. We booked this room because we did not want to pay for a 5 star hotel for less than 10 hours. We were originally booked at the Sheraton but it would have been about $450-$500 for the night to accommodate 3 single... More

The Pension Ahitea Lodge in Papeete is an exceelent place to spend your first one or two nights before heading out to your island. It's reasonably well situated, about 15 minutes walk down to the market or the ferry or the roullotte (caravans selling food). The walk into town is along a scruffy road in not a particularly nice area... More

Not generally whingers about things, our stay here was pretty bad and we felt compelled to write a review so that others might avoid the not cheap but definitely nasty experience of Ahitea Lodge. Firstly, what's good: - nice pool - 15 minutes walk from central Papeete What we didn't like: - Unfriendly owners / operators who have no problem... More