Does anyone know of a clean, inexpensive guesthouse near Papeete's airport. I have around 8 hours between landing from Easter Island and departing for Bora Bora, and I'd like a clean, inexpensive place to sleep for a few hours and shower. Thanks

Hi thit_cho,

I have done that same unsocial trip to Easter Island. Don't worry - Easter Island is a very interesting experience and great fun. Quite a frontier in some ways.

But I am sorry, I didn't travel over from Bora Bora, so I don't know where you can hang out in-between.

Regards,
Anne

Thit_cho,
Try the Tahiti Airport Motel http://www.tahitiairportmotel.com/

I haven't stayed there, but comments from another travel forum seem favorable. It looks decent according to the pictures on the website. I stayed at the Sheraton Tahiti which is also fairly close, but the motel might be just what you need for 8 hours.

Andie

Thanks, after I asked, I found Tahiti Airport Motel, and I booked a room for 8 hours, all for the very reasonable price of $160 -- I can't find anything more reasonble that's convenient to the airport.

Great, have a good trip! Let us know about your time on Easter Island; that should be very interesting!

Just thought I'd add a short note about the Tahiti Airport Motel -- its a short walk (five minutes or so) from the airport, and is very, very basic, but convenient (especially considering the price of taxis on Tahiti). I would stay there again if I had a short overnight on Tahiti.

Hi thit_cho

How was Easter Island?

Regards,
Anne

Anne, Easter Island was uniquely spectacular. I posted a link to photos, but the thread has dropped, but if you are interested you can find it by searching for "easter island."