Magnificent studio apartment in the heart of Papeete

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A marina at night with boats docked, a well-lit walkway, and palm trees.
A hotel room with two beds, a dining table with chairs, a small refrigerator, and a mirror.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.
A waterfront restaurant with a thatched roof, wooden deck, and tables under umbrellas.
A nighttime view of a waterfront promenade with a swimming pool, palm trees, and street lamps.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Papeete Market

Popular amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Papeete, Îles du Vent
  • Place, Papeete Town Hall
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Papeete Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Port de Papeete
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Papeete (PPT-Tahiti Faaa Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 King Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Papeete

Located in Papeete, this apartment is in the city center and on the waterfront. Robert Wan Pearl Museum and James Norman Hall Home are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Papeete Market and Tamanu Shopping Center. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby.
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Papeete, Îles du Vent

What's nearby

  • Papeete Town Hall - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Papeete Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Notre Dame Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Place Vaiete - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port de Papeete - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Tahiti Faaa Intl. Airport (PPT) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Maeva - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kon Tiki Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Vini Vini Fish'n'chill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bora Bora Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Magnificent Studio in the heart of Papeete pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Magnificent Studio in the heart of Papeete?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magnificent Studio in the heart of Papeete?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Magnificent Studio in the heart of Papeete located?

Located in the heart of Papeete, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Papeete Town Hall and Papeete Market. Port de Papeete and Notre Dame Cathedral are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Location was great. None of the electrical worked in the kitchenette. VERY inconvenient not having working fridge/microwave etc
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

The suite was very spacious and we appreciated the two king beds. The kitchenette was lacking supplies and it would have been nice to have had a door to the bathroom rather than a curtain. Also the step up to the bathroom made it unsafe for nighttime trips. It was ok for a 1 night stay but I wouldn’t want to vacation there!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was just as described in the heart of Papeete. So convenient to the market, town, historical sites and we loved the Shell station and convenient store that was a life safer for snacks, ice, basic groceries and the delicious French bread we enjoyed daily. After we adjusted to the area we were very happy with the choice and value. We were 1/2 block from the Tahiti Nui Hotel. Communication and instructions were great especially considering it was our first trip to Tahiti. Thank you so much.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent communication with hosts. Unit was clean and comfortable. Building is in disrepair with broken elevator, deteriorating stairs and unsafe locks in terms of fire safety. Overall, great hosts, spacious unit, but poor building. Get ready to drag your luggage up several flights of stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly Recommended!

Julio & Dahlia, the husband and wife hosts of this apartment, were truly wonderful and incredibly thoughtful. They welcomed us at the airport with flower leis and drove us to their apartment, which they had meticulously prepped with the air conditioner running so we were in cool comfort from the moment we walked in the door. The apartment was clean, bright, and very spacious. The WiFi worked well and the air conditioner was very efficient. Location was right in town, a half block from a convenience store and a 7 minute walk from a large supermarket (Easy Market), which Julio even offered to drive us to. There were many restaurants within easy walking distance. After our stay, Julio kindly dropped us off at the cruise port where we embarked on our cruise. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
Hello Carl Thank you for your good comments, it made us very happy, we want each of our customers to keep a good memory of their passage, we also want to demonstrate that the Polynesian welcome is not a myth but an exemplary reality. We will be happy to see you again for your next trip to Polynesia. Best regards Daliah and Julio.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Bare necessities, striped bed cover was stained and is your cover sheet. Pillows not comfortable. No hand towels. Stairs repaired with duct tape and elevator not working. Appliances worked but if microwave plugged in with other appliances power goes out. Landlord quick to respond. Shower base barely able to drain shower water. Place was okay for a day or two but seemed like a renovated office space. Not magnificent. Lovina picked us up at dock and arranged taxi to airport, that was good. We will, in future, make sure our accommodation is in a residential building.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great apartment in the heart of Papeete!!!!

We stayed here 2 nights following a cruise - great option to 'get our land legs' back. Really spacious; well-fitted kitchenette; we felt safe and secure (4 separate locks to access the apartment); walking distance to everything in the city! It is a bit hard to find (on the back side of a commercial building). But the owner of the building was there to meet us and Louvina provided excellent instructions for us to check in and out! She also arranged a ride for us to the airport upon our departure - even though it was before 5 a.m.!! Louvina was very prompt and thorough with responses to my questions. We'll probably stay again next time!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved the location which is easy walking distance in Papeete to the Market, Coast, Park, Notre Dame cathedral and other points of interest. Many good restaurants within easy walkijng distance. Close to the Ferry going to Moorea. The owners Julio and Deliah are wonderful and picked us up at the airport/took us to the Ferry dock when we left. We would definitely stay here again when we return.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a nice, spacious place to stay near the city center. It's a tiny bit off the beaten path, but not too long a walk from anything, and the room itself was great. Also the owners were very friendly and helpful to us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, well-prepared property close to shopping, Papeete Market, and the ferries to Moorea.

The owners were kind to meet me at the airport and transport me to the apartment. On day of departure easily walked the few blocks to the ferry, for transfer to Moorea. The property was well-priced for this single-room apartment downtown close to shopping/ferries.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and comfortable

Our 3-day stay at this property was very comfortable. It’s clean and has almost all the amenities of home. It’s conveniently located near the big open market, stores, restaurants, and Notre Dame of the Immaculate Conception Church. The owners Daliah and Julio Law were very hospitable. They greeted us at the airport with pretty leis and warm smiles. They showed us what was around the area in terms of restaurants and shopping before taking us to the property. They had turned the AC on before our arrival and that was very considerate of them. We were supposed to be there for 5 days but due to the coronavirus we had to cut our stay short. Julio kept us abreast of the daily changes of what was happening on the island due to the virus. Actually he was very good in keeping us informed even before leaving the U.S. because a few days before we were to leave home the Tahitian government required anyone stepping onto the island to have a medical certificate certifying the traveller is in good health. Nothing like last minute but Julio saved us. We would never have known 3 days before our flight to obtain a health certificate from our health provider. All in all we enjoyed our stay although short. We highly recommend staying with the Laws.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
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