Painapaopao Backpacker

Painapaopao Backpacker Hostel in Moorea-Maiao

9.1 / 10.0

Outstanding(239 Ratings)

Hostel in Moorea-Maiao

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this hostel

Situated in Moorea, 2 km from Ta'ahiamanu Beach, Painapaopao Backpacker features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Moorea-Maiao

Nearby attractions

Belvedere Lookout

6 mi

Moorea Activities Center - Opunohu

3.2 mi

Tahiti Lagoon Paradise

25.9 mi

MOOREA TIKI TOUR

1.9 mi

Available Rooms

1 Double • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Single • 645 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

££££

Painapaopao Backpacker

££££

9.1 / 10.0

Outstanding(239 Ratings)

Hostel in Moorea-Maiao

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this hostel

Situated in Moorea, 2 km from Ta'ahiamanu Beach, Painapaopao Backpacker features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Moorea-Maiao

Nearby attractions

Belvedere Lookout

6 mi

Moorea Activities Center - Opunohu

3.2 mi

Tahiti Lagoon Paradise

25.9 mi

MOOREA TIKI TOUR

1.9 mi

Available Rooms

1 Double • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Single • 645 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

9.1 / 10.0

Outstanding(239 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2024

superbe hébergement

Camille qui nous a accueilli superbement, la propreté des lieux et l'emplacement

rien

9.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Tolle unterkunft, gepflegt und gutes Preis/Leistungs Verhältnis

Einzelkabinen mit Miskito netz und Ventilator, saubere Sanitär Anlagen, sauberer und geordneter Küchenbereich

Das die Hunde sich auf dem Gelände erleichtern und im Küchenbereich aufhalten

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

Super !

Notre séjour chez vous a été super ! Voici les points positifs : - très bien placé - personnel super sympathique et arrangeant - propre - grands espaces communs - possibilité de louer un masque et un tuba - possibilité de faire une machine Merci !!!

Rien tout était top !

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Very good

A nice place to stay in Moorea if you're on a budget. There is a nice kitchen with all you need if you wish to cook, and it is located within walking distance of one of the public beaches in Moorea. We were able to check in early which was much appreciated after a long flight!

They have a dog which is nice but it can be a bit energetic at first. They do not offer towels for free even in the bungalows.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Overall good experience, highly recommend for budget travellers

Very friendly and helpful staff

9.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Great stay but if you're sensitive to critters... 5 night stay in April 2023

Please see my other review regarding PainaPaopao Backpacker. All likes still apply. :)

Please see my other review regarding PainaPaopao Backpacker. All "dislikes" still apply. :)

9.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Great stay but if you're are sensitive to critters you may want to stay in the dorm not the bungalow

I visited in April 2023. Clean room, kitchen and grounds. Individual safes to keep belongings such as laptop etc. Bungalows for those that prefer their own room with a private bathroom. Mosquito net over bed helped a lot. Very pleasant hosts! On premises parking if you rented a car or scooter. Designated space in refrigerator. Designated sealed storage for non-refrigerated food. Free wifi, but only for low bandwidth applications (checking email...but no movie or video streaming).

Natural critters in the bungalow. I think the bungalow has more of these since it is more secluded and has much less foot traffic than the dorms. 2-3" cockroaches. 3-5" spiders. 7-8" centipedes. They mean you no harm and they are not their all the time (mostly night time - nocturnal hunters) but they will shock you if you don't come from or live in an area with these critters. I adapted somewhat (light keeps away nocturnal critters) but it took several nights. Future visitors should be aware of this if they are sensitive to these types of critters. I would stay again...but in the dorms since nobody in the dorms had critter issues probably due to the aforementioned foot traffic keeping the critters away. Obviously no food in room. A larger sign on the main road would be nice. I always drove by a minimum of two times before the landmarks hit me. :)

9.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Superb

I had an amazing time here. Such a chilled vibe and so relaxing. Really enjoyed my time at the hostel and met some great people! Would definitely stay here again 😄

7.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Great value for money! fab communal space

Great kitchen and communal area. really pret try garden. nice decking outside of our hut to relax. free bananas from the garden! good info about what to do and how to do it location worked well for us, you are in the middle of two beautiful bays. The beach is 25 mins walk away. for everywhere else you will need transport . Good value for money.

very small bed in the hut for 2. mosquito net is very necessary but pretty restrictive, you cannot relax in bed. Not enough loo roll on arrival, very loud chickens for neighbours who woke me up daily at 4:30

9.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

lovely sociable stay

although it was a dormitory you had your own room as it was split into segments, had a safe for your valuables, shower and toilet where clean, the kitchen was well equipped and had a box of food like pasta that you could use for free

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

One of the best backpackers ever!

This is probably the best backpacker in terms of value for money that I have done in my life. I’ve travelled 30 countries and it’s the most tranquil place I’ve ever been to. The division of the beds in the form area is amazing, it feels like you have your own room. The kitchen and bathrooms are fully equipped and well maintained. The staff is lovely. Camille is welcoming, very helpful and resourceful! Rent a scooter at your arrival and enjoy this beautiful island that has so much to offer!

Nothing! But just it is good to know that: Some people were annoyed by the roasters singing at sunrise but I didn’t mind, I grew up in the countryside and I’m awake early anyway. Some people thought they could grab a bus to move around but a scooter or a car is a necessity. I loved having mine. It’s super fuel-efficient and gives you absolute freedom on the island. Bring mosquito repellent when you stay in the kitchen area! The rooms have mosquito protections!

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Fantastic!

Great quiet location, friendly and welcoming, very clean and well kept, impressive shared open air kitchen, close to a great beach park with awesome parking, I was traveling alone and my wife only likes nicer hotels--I would totally bring her back to stay here! Bravo! Value unmatched.

Dogs on property left a present on the ground that I stepped on. But I should have been watching better. Seems perfectly understandable for the location. I used a hose nearby to clean up said shoe and my rental car mat that got soiled too.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

Exceptional

Low key, mosquito nets, pretty to wake up to in the morning.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

wonderful hostel!

absolutely wonderful hostel. The dorm rooms are semi private and extremely clean. The shared showers and common areas are well stocked and spacious. The location is great, and with limited beds it makes a very quiet and relaxing place to stay- I wish I could have stayed longer!

My bed was very squeaky

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Exceptional

Each person has their own small room. There is a good fan in each room. Kitchen has great pots and pans.

All the roosters in the,area, but that is common all over FP. A warm shower once in a while would be nice.

9.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Superb

Very nice atmosphere, helpful staff, clean, highly recommended!

9.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Lovely place

Lovely place, great family welcome, beautiful garden and bungalows, location not far from a great beach - the first day we walked, but later on was easier by car.

wifi connection was sporadic

1.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Bad

Nothing

Took them 8 hours to decide if I can get a towel, until I declined. It's wayyyyyyy overpriced. Worth 20 usd. Open so that mosquitoes can fly in. I hated everything there. Everything.

9.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

very pleasantly surprised, had a great stay and wouldn’t mind coming back again

separate bed units were great (allowed for a bit more privacy compared to a traditional hostel)

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Exceptional

Such a beautiful place. The facilities are great and have everything you need, and the outdoor sitting area is a nice area to relax and meet other people. The dorm is very comfortable, and because there are partitions it really feels like having your own room. I loved my stay here and would definitely stay again!

9.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

10 awesome days in Moorea

nice beds/rooms, very nice shared kitchen and eating/relaxing area. friendly and helpful

far from anything without a scooter or car. neighboring chickens are very loud

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2022

I want to return to PainoPaopao.

The family wjho runs the PainoPao are helpful and friendly. The rooms are charming and cozy. The setting is beautiful Tahiti.

I LOVED everything!

9.0 / 10.0

Jan 2022

great value- I liked proximity to beach! excellent!

almost like semi private room - mosquito net permanently installed so only need to zip in and out which I really liked. big kitchen-double sinks burners etc. and well organized for storing dry stuff in bins. close to very nice public beach but long walk. easy bike ride about 1 km. enjoyed balcony with hammock!

not so much property but lots of roosters nearby that are very loud-common issue!!

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2022

Excellent place to recharge.

The owner was very kind and helpful with good suggestions. location was pretty walkable to a public beach and some restaurants. It was a very charming and relaxing place. We didn't see too many mosquitoes during our stay but that could have been due to the weather. There were nets around the beds which we appreciated. This place satisfied our desire to just catch up on sleep.

The bed was a little too soft for me and with the net felt too short but nothing major. I always forget this about hostels but towels are not provided and not sure if they will. We found our own solution. The wifi was very dependent on the weather. When raining it was a bit flaky other than that it worked just fine.

9.0 / 10.0

Dec 2021

Great value and by bicycle not far from very nice public beach!

with the curtain almost like having a private room. The shared kitchen was huge with double everything: 2 sinks, fridges, stovetop burners etc. and 2 shared bathrooms and showers for the bungalow so never a problem.

The roosters are everywhere and loud at night but this is common. earplugs can help!

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2021

Exceptional

Tucked away at the base of the mountains, this location is luscious & peaceful. Very close to an incredible public beach, 30 minute walk or 10 minute bike ride. The open kitchen is great for cooking any meal & the hostel beds are very private :) Marie is amazing & will assist in any way to make your stay comfortable. Moorea is heaven & I loved staying here!!!

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2021

Exceptional

Pretty much everything was great!

Bed was quite small for me as a tall person but would definitely visit again

8.0 / 10.0

Dec 2020

Very good

Room with private bathroom for a reasonable price. Clean room, spacious terrace and a large shared bathroom. Great location for trips.

People smoke in shared areas (kitchen). Unfortunately there are hundreds of mosquitoes and an unsealed roof through which they get inside. Due to the mosquitoes you can't even go to the toilet normally.

8.0 / 10.0

Nov 2020

Very clean communal premises

Very clean, good communal kitchen, good fan, good mosquito net (much needed), nice verandah, good bathroom

Swarms of mosquitos (rainy season), bungalows very expensive for position, size and "furnish"

8.0 / 10.0

Nov 2020

See review 12 November after second stay

Review written on 12 Nov after second stay

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Moorea-Maiao?

The average price for a rental in Moorea-Maiao is £157 per night. This rental is £134 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Painapaopao Backpacker. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Painapaopao Backpacker pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Painapaopao Backpacker?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, balcony or patio, and garden.

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Painapaopao Backpacker

Hostel in Moorea-Maiao

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Moorea-Maiao

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Painapaopao Backpacker

Hostel in Moorea-Maiao

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Moorea-Maiao

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Moorea-Maiao?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Painapaopao Backpacker pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Painapaopao Backpacker?

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