With a stay at Hotel Sarah Nui, you'll be centrally located in Papeete, within a 10-minute walk of Port de Papeete and Papeete Market. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Papeete Town Hall and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Kanti Chinese Temple.
What's nearby
Papeete Ferry Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Port de Papeete - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Papeete Market - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Papeete Town Hall - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Robert Wan Pearl Museum - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
Getting around
Tahiti Faaa Intl. Airport (PPT) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
Kon Tiki Coffee - 4 min walk
Reeftop - 4 min walk
Bora Bora Lounge - 8 min walk
Gobie - 9 min walk
Kaūa’a Coffee - 6 min walk
About this property
Hotel Sarah Nui
Hotel with free parking, 9-minute walk to Port de Papeete
Hotel Sarah Nui offers 66 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. 32-cm LCD televisions come with premium cable channels.
Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Papeete hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 66 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. This hotel also features tour/ticket assistance and a vending machine.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free secured, covered self parking on site
Things to do
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room crib
In-room refrigerator
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Stair-free path to entrance
Tile flooring in public areas
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
1 building
4 floors
Built in 2013
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free crib
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-cm LCD TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Refrigerator
Room service
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Individual decor
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: XPF 8900
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: XPF 5900
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from July 1 2021 to February 1 2027 (dates subject to change):
Fitness facilities
Laundry facilities
Shuttle services
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: XPF 5000.00 per stay
A tax is imposed by the city: XPF 150.00 per person, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Early check-in fee: XPF 8900 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: XPF 5900 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
We should mention
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
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Hotel Sarah Nui Papeete
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Sarah Nui Papeete
Hotel Sarah Nui Tahiti/Papeete
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Hotel Sarah Nui Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
There was no breakfast option at this time. The room was comfortable. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Irene
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Andres, Hilo
Traveled with family
Oct 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to marketplace and pearl shops
Andres
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Dawn
Oct 15, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
One night in Pape’ete
We chose this hotel for a one night stay after a cruise. It was a “budget” hotel close to the wharf. We had a room where the AC was broken, and they moved us to a new room right away. The breakfast was nice and served very efficiently by great Tahitian staff.
Not a bad place to stay for one night.
Unfortunately the room i paid for with a queen bed was not given. The hotel attendant who greeted us on the 20th of October said we had to pay more even though i paid initially upon booking. He was not helpful, he put us in a room by the emergency staircase where the staff would stand outside a look into our room especially at night. The lock on the window in our room was broken making it easy for someone to gain access. The room shower and sink were damaged. What was meant to be an amazing bitthday trip turned into a big disappointment. The bed sheets were not changed at all, the smell on the sheets initially was stale and lipstick marks were visable on the pillow cases. I was very upset that our room was changed and my initial room at booking was not given. Strange men and women kept standing on the emergency staircase looking in which made us feel very unsafe and hotel staff were disinterested in all our dealings.
Angela
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
michel
Traveled with partner
Oct 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was boiling hot when we checked in, took 3 hours for the AC to cool down the room.
No cold water to drink, no ice.
michel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Sarah
Oct 8, 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and helpful. Although it was only on the last morning that I got a clear answer about the breakfast availability.
Convenient location but not a great area. Luckily we had a room with a good view but the room itself was shabby, paint marked and peeling, floorboards loose and floor slopped. Shower didn't have hot water consistently. Wifi consistent and bed comfy. Is definitely a place to only spend a night or two before further travel.
Location is 10 min walk to downtown Papeete. Rooms are a bit dated but clean and staff is welcoming. We only stayed the one night but it's within walking distance to Hotel Kontiki which has a restaurant and across the street is a store that sells individual drinks and snacks as well as supplies in bulk. Short walking distance to the wharf.
Michelle
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Michel
Sep 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Could be better…
Overall, stay was good, but the room we got didn’t look at all like the picture on the website, or on our reservation document. Dated, very little sitting room, breakfast buffet with limited choice and overpriced.
I just needed a place to sleep before heading to Moorea. Couldn't even do that. The loudest!!! Hotel i have ever stayed in. Its extremely worn down. I gave it 2 stars for the great hot water and pressure. There was music and motorcycles blasting all night!!
The hotel has a nice reception but the rooms are quite dated, staff were friendly and helpful with storing our bags after checkout. The bed was comfortable with clean sheets and towels, only the shower could have been a bit cleaner as the tiles/grout needed a good clean.
room was dirty. sheets on bed were so rough. could hear street noise.
Veronica
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Eileen
Traveled with partner
Sep 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was nothing around the hotel.and nothing to do there. The hotel needed an update. Our balcony was restricted with the large air-conditioning units. However, our room was large with a sink, and kept very tidy with replaced toiletries and water. The staff were so friendly, kind, and helpful, which made so much difference to our stay.
Property was perfect for our needs. Great location & convenient. Room was huge but could use some updating. Staff was delightful
Dorothy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
John
Sep 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Easy access to cruise terminal and airport
The staff was friendly and professional. They were helpful with restaurants selection for the area as well as booking taxi for airport transfer. The hotel is a bit dated. However, it is a great place to stay for pre cruise or pro cruise stay since it is only a short distance from the cruise port and the airport.
The room specifically the Bathroom broken toilet paper holder, the shower not working and the floors are squeaking. The rooms are not properly maintained