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If it's Cook's Bay the Hilton is closer. This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. The Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort is ideal for travelers who want to relax and snorkel. Mind you, I am not so keen on eating a big meal as we will have more than enough to eat on the ship! #2 having stayed at both I dont agree. P. Can you rent chairs and umbrellas at Temae Beach? As an alternative, you can go to the small Les Tipaniers hotel, which is also on a lovely beach, and use their beach to swim and snorkel. A little while later they did send over a Sofitel shirt and sarong, but at that point we werent interested in advertising for them. One important tip for any hotel in Moorea: pre-book your transfer from the ferry! We just spent 8 nights at the Sofitel, and were very impressed. I intend doing this again. Les bungalows lgants offrent une vue sur la plage ou le jardin. 4.6 . are better, can you expand on that please. I sense a bit of bias in your review maybe that overcharge at the end did that. And we paid more here than we did for the Sofitel, which had been our most expensive hotel to date. We left at noon on our last day and took a ~$35 cab to the (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? No food is included. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. The white sand is somewhat rocky (wear water shoes if you can), but the water is magnificent. Snorkeling was second best. The snorkeling is absolutely to die for there and we didn't have any issues with service aside from a couple of annoyances that can be found in my review. If you cab over, the hotel will call one for you when you are ready to leave. Scattered throughout the property, they offer a dramatic views over the pond or the tropical gardens. I love their premium OWB with the amazing view to the green mountains. Property offers upscale design and decor, superior dining venues, manicured grounds, and a high level of service and hospitality. Harvey Draper. I wish I were there now! We didn't want to leave this site because it was the perfect little paradise for us! K hasn't re-opened yet, apparently because they don't have enough occupancy to justify having two restaurants open. By In fact, when we do go back on the Gauguin (whenever that takes place) we have decided to take the short week cruise on the Gauguin, and spend 5-6 days at the Hilton. Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort is located on a picturesque white sand beach, and features spectacular views of the crystal lagoon and the iconic silhouette of Tahiti Island. Paul Gauguin Cruises offers A Day at the Beach shore excursions which include lunch. We have stayed at both places but our favourite is the Hilton. The vacation shown is based on availability. Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort ☆☆☆☆☆ BP 28 Teavaro98728 Moorea, French Polynesia To buy a day pass you simply go to the hotel lobby and speak to the manager. Bungal. MOST fine dining restaurants on Moorea will send a (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Quite a few people were renting the paddleboats when we were there and using that as their "snorkeling platform." The location of the hotel was nice, as it is situated on a lagoon so snorkeling is excellent everywhere. We waited 40 minutes for a latte at breakfast and after we asked for it again, they just brought steamed milk. I think it depends on what are you going to Moorea for, because if your main aim are activities then you might as well stay at an AirBnB and youll be just fine. Speaking of the staff, while the official babysitting wasnt available we were told by Sofitel staff that theres no babysitting at all but it was very untrue. Resort avec 113 bungalows de luxe btis sur l'eau, sur la plage ou au cur de jardins paysags. The amenities inside were nice a minibar with 2 free beers, pineapple juice, seltzer, and 2 small water bottles daily. That's not to say you won't find Europeans at the Hilton or Americans at the Sofitel, you will. You won't know for sure until you get there. Book Now. I'd be wary of staying at the Sofitel a friend stayed there earlier this year and his room was burglarized! Tons of mosquitos were getting in through holes all over and while I originally thought it was only our bungalow, I noticed that its most of them I even saw two bungalows patched with plastic on the roof. One exception though -- we LOVED Heidi and Yumi at the diving center. Snorkeling is excellent at Hilton and the views of the mountains we enjoy. In 2011 Sandy from the PG made a call and we were welcomed as long as we ate a meal. Food was just fine at Hilton, but to us, after the awful Sofitel experience it felt like the best food in the world. Video Review of the Hilton. Romantic Dinner on Deck They also had a happy hour for cocktails with live music and a band at breakfast, so meals were always fun. Along a palm-fringed white sand beach, Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Resort invites you to experience the natural charm of the islands. Copyright 2008-2023 Costco Wholesale. Located minutes from the international airport, ferry/cruise pier and downtown Papeete, Hilton Hotel Tahiti is the newest oceanfront resort in French Polynesia that celebrates a rich island heritage and provides true Tahitian hospitality, refined contemporary cuisine and panoramic views over Moorea. Another alternative is Les Tipaniers. The snorkeling at the Hilton is great. There were some language barriers too. Choose your snorkeling gear. We didnt select the option on Orbitz to upgrade to the buffet, but we were pleasantly surprised to see there were no limits on our breakfast. The Hilton is small enough and has the best charm of all the hotels on the island and yes, the lagoon at the Hilton has the best snorkeling! Your review sounds like a totally different hotel! One thing about Moorea almost everyone is celebrating something. Just want to let you know we have stayed at the Hilton this past June for our 7th time and we have Hilton status. You can look for my lengthy report under the reviews for the Paul Gauguin. As its just behind the mountain the sun goes down very early at Sofitel, so you have less time for fun in the sun. No matter what dont stay at Manava Beach Resort. International Sites. Thanks for the advice; I'll do some checking. Thanks, great advice and sounds like a hoot! Guests can soak up the sun on the terrace or enjoy a drink at the bar. Id expect the water to be a little bit heated or be at least the same temperature as the lagoon in a resort-like that. The chickens were pretty funny, too. I haven't been to the Sofitel but from what we understood from those who had stayed, it lacked somewhat in service. Costco Travel recommends the purchase of insurance as an affordable way to cover your travel investment. The Garden Bungalow is enhanced by a unique blend of French sophistication and contemporary Polynesian design accents. . The Hilton is a little closer to other restaurants. I will report back about both after my trip. Le Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort est situ au bord d'un magnifique lagon avec vue sur l'le de Tahiti. Re pool and kids. The latter is just not worth the price tag. Naomi told us we could upgrade to an OWB for an additional $400 a night. She just wanted something bland and asked the waitress to see the kids menu. Our treatments and services are inspired by ancestral Tahitian techniques and we use the sacred Polynesian Mono oil in our massages. Natural setting. As it turned out, we weren't able to get lodging at either for the whole time and had to split between the two. We got into our room right around 2 pm. The water around the bungalows is clear as can be, and there are thousands of fish right outside your deck which is a huge bonus of Hilton over Sofitel. Video Review of the Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa in French Polynesia.Today I'm reviewing the Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa. You seriously can't go wrong with either choice. The water at both places was amazing and clear. Last year we called the concierge in advance and paid for a day room. Figure 15 minutes after a ferry arrives. We arrived to a heart made of local flowers on our bed. We were wrong. +689 40 55 12 12 ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-102768173', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');car to get there from the Sofitel. There are now 20 taxis in Moorea.used to have only 15 taxis. We wanted to go straight into our room but it wasnt ready yet (check-in starts at 2 pm). If your on the mountain side of the road the bus that will take you to the Temae beach will come by 45 minutes prior to a ferry heading to Tahiti. Well I booked the sofitel after reading all the reviews I think it meets our requirements, with it being such a close call between the two it came down to location and beach area. If that is a priority for you, then the Hilton wins hands down. Featuring110 bungalows including 38 overwater bungalows, 11 beach bungalows, 9 lagoon view bungalows, 50 garden bungalows and 1 luxury villa. (415 reviews) "" Reviewed on Feb 18, 2023 See all 124 properties in Moorea Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. The resort features 113 luxurious bungalows built over the water, on the beach or surrounded by landscaped gardens. Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort: Memorably luxurious stay - See 4,117 traveler reviews, 5,660 candid photos, and great deals for Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort at Tripadvisor. Hilton Moorea - Panoramic Overwater Bungalow. If your child is older there might be a fee for an extra person, but you absolutely CAN stay in one villa with your family. Get answers to your questions about Moorea, Can family of 4 stay in over water bungalow at Hilton Moorea. When we were on Moorea last year in April, I had booked a driver to pick us up at the ferry terminal and take us to the Sofitel for our stay there. From $2699 pp. Not sure when we can go now so have not rebooked. %[}] PJCHILIS. We stayed at the Hilton in an OWB in October and I can only describe it as paradise - I want to go back! Or in other words, we were not special. We've done it on Moorea and Tahiti. There was only one restaurant and one beach bar/mini-restaurant with an extremely limited repetitive menu (basically the same food every day) and the food was awful delicately speaking. Before my recent cruise I scoured the boards and decided on the Hilton. At SOFITEL we have stayed at the Horizonte OWB, nice View tonTahiti, rooms seems nit as comfortable like the Hilton to me. It sold me on the Princess pre-cruise 4nt excursion (1 nt Tahiti + 3 nt in overwater bungalow on Moorea + all transfers and porterage for a highly discounted package. We were lightly scolded for filling our water bottles at the breakfast. The second difference is the Sofitel tends to be a bit more French. http://hilton.virtual-moorealagoonresort.com/. The resort definitely has more of a European vibe to it. They were clean and location was perfect. 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If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa. Tel: We had an overwater bungalow and loved it! Thanks. They give you cards for each towel you get and make you sign for a hefty deposit. 6 nights on Moorea. I had read on Tripadvisor that there were 2 types of breakfasts at the Hilton continental and buffet. We loved the amazing snorkeling, paddle boats, kayaks, ping pong. Your review makes no sense, your pictures don't even look like the OWB we stayed in, not even remotely. They had a nice espresso machine and robes/flashlight/umbrellas/big-TV-that-didnt-get-any-English-channels, etc. By the end of the trip we found ourselves nostalgic for the Sofitel but theyre really neck and neck. I've stayed at all three several times for several days ;). 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