Hotel Sarah Nui

Poorly maintained, floor uneven and felt like it could break through. Marginal AC in south facing room. Terrible view. Deck with rotting soffits.

We stayed at this hotel overnight after arriving from Bora Bora in the evening and before our ferry to Moorea the next morning. This hotel is fine for short stays and is a reasonable 10 minute walk to the ferry terminal, though you may be happier taking a taxi if you have bags. The area around the hotel is fairly industrial and quiet at night, and while it didn't feel very unsafe it also didn't feel friendly to wander around in at night. Downtown Papeete is also a short walk, just opposite the ferry terminal, but on the night that we were there we noticed that many restaurants were closed, and it didn't feel very lively or welcoming. This may have been because we were there in the period between Christmas and New Year, though we're not sure. The staff at the front desk was friendly and helped us get a taxi to the ferry terminal, and the breakfast (not included) was fairly good though expensive. Overall, this hotel is a workable option if you have a morning ferry, but the general vibe in the neighborhood is not great.