French Polynesia · Capital
Where to stay in Papeete before the Moorea ferry · French Polynesia
In Papeete, think about your arrival, meals and the next part of your trip before choosing a room. Will you be heading to Moorea? A room chosen for reaching the ferry terminal serves a different purpose from a property for several days on Tahiti. Compare your itinerary before narrowing the choice to room photographs.
Choosing where to stay around Papeete
View the location on a mapPlan an onward journey from the ferry terminal
The maritime authority identifies Papeete's ferry terminal as the departure point for services to Moorea and lists the route to Vaiare. If you are continuing there, check terminal transport, luggage arrangements and your departure with the operator. Staying overnight in Papeete does not by itself confirm a workable connection.
Consider your evening around Vai’ete
Tahiti Tourisme describes evening food trucks on the waterfront at Place Vai’ete. If that interests you, check the route between your room and the square. You can then compare a room without cooking facilities against accommodation with a kitchen based on the meals you actually plan to have, without assuming breakfast is included.
What works for your stay?
| Your choice | Why consider it | Check before booking |
|---|---|---|
| A room before continuing to Moorea | Consider this when the ferry shapes your itinerary. | Confirm your departure and transport to the terminal. |
| A stay for evenings in Papeete | May suit you if you want to try the Vai’ete food trucks. | Check the property address and its meal arrangements. |
Compare locations before you choose
These straight-line distances use GeoNames points, with places selected within 30 km. Check locally for roads, boat connections and journey times.
| Place to compare | Type of place | Straight-line distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipaerui | Section of a populated place | ≈ 0.2 km | northeast |
| Sainte Amélie | Section of a populated place | ≈ 0.2 km | northeast |
| Fariipiti | Populated place | ≈ 0.6 km | east |
Which areas could you look at near Papeete?
Among the places shown, the geographic data puts Tipaerui about 0.2 km from Papeete in a straight line. You can look at advertised addresses in both areas and compare the journeys. This list does not confirm that accommodation is offered there.
More about the area
- Tahiti Tourisme — Les Roulottes de Vai’ete · Checked on
- Direction des Affaires Maritimes — Navettes Moorea · Checked on
Find the location
Find the location
To find Papeete in French Polynesia, use latitude -17.5347 and longitude -149.56843. The point helps you locate the place on a map. It is not necessarily a hotel entrance or a meeting point.
Destination
Place type · Capital
Coordinates
Latitude -17.5347
Longitude -149.56843
Also known as
PPT · Pape'ete · Papeehte · Papeehteh · Papeete · Papeetė · Papeiti · Papete · Pape’ete · Papiete · Papiti · Papito · Vaiete · babyty · pa pe xe te · pa pi ti · papeete · papete · papiti · papyth · Παπεέτε · Папеете · Папете · Папеэте · Папеэтэ · Պապեետե · بابيتي · پاپیته · پاپیٹی · पापीती · ปาเปเอเต · პაპეეტე · パペーテ · 帕皮提 · 파페에테
Compare before booking
Before booking a stay around Papeete, compare the total price for your dates and number of travellers. Look at the room or property offered, included services and the terms for changes or cancellation. Free cancellation and booking without extra fees apply only if the offer includes them.
This page helps you find the location. Accommodation, availability and access still need to be checked before your trip.