Tahiti, Windward Islands hotel rooms at the Independent

"Tucked down a suburban alleyway between a petrol station and a supermarket, Tea Tahiti is an unpretentious guesthouse, but it has everything you need – walking distance from the port and city centre; friendly, helpful staff; simply decorated rooms with air conditioning, comfortable beds, ensuite bathroom, fridge, microwave, kettle and utensils; outdoor furniture and a swimming pool; onsite car hire and transfers. Our airport transfer for a 4am flight was no problem and reasonably priced. On the downside, the view is of neighbouring buildings and the car yard, reception has limited hours, and the gardens are not very well established. But with the occasional dogs barking, geckos chirping, the rooster crowing and the chickens pecking round our feet as we sat by the pool, it felt like an authentic slice of Tahitian life."

"I did not received the VIP perk credit for my stay. the noise outside from the window was too loud I could not sleep. Other than that, nice property to stay."

"View was spectacular. Bathroom super unique. Nice private pool, but it was too cool for my taste. I like it hot and it was normal pool temp- but thats really my problem. Staff was extremely helpful, kind, available."

"Rooms are very spacious. I liked the fact that is so close to the airport and very convenient to stay after a very long flight that you just want to sleep. The only thing i did not like is that the blanket was not good ro sleep with A/C, but did not expect 5 stars, just think is not difficult to provide a throe blanket for the rooms "

"Very good"

"Gorgeous place. About 20 min drive from airport. Staff very friendly and accommodating. The pool is amazing. Beach is black sand. Hotel offers free kayaking with your stay. Food was good but pricey. No meals were included. The rooms were lovely. The suites had 2 floors and 2 balconies with beautiful views of the beach and listening to the waves when falling asleep. Highly recommend "

"Reception staff were extremely welcoming and very friendly. Even when checking-in in the early hours of the morning. The room was very comfortable & it was great you had the option of opening the window. Very convenient location & as a solo traveler I felt really comfortable."

"Super convenient place to stay when waiting for a plane that leaves later at night. The owner of the property was very welcoming and accommodated us even though we showed up on the wrong day! They have a shuttle that can pick you up and drop you off at the airport. I would definitely stay again. "

"It was a great place for a wonderful family vacation! "