Overall, we felt the staff was a little unwelcoming. We will certainly do it again. The area near the beach where the dive shop is located was very long but did not have a lot of shade nor did it have a lot of chairs. Before or after your catamaran trip, enjoy the luxury and magnificent surroundings of the Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa. We too have been to the Sofitel and they didn't charge us but things have certainly changed since then even though last year we spent 4 days there before our cruise plus we are members of A-Club. You can see the ferries coming in which takes away from the magical lagoon views along with the cargo island next to Tahiti. The Hilton is a more American property. Facilities include two restaurants, a bar, an outdoor swimming pool and day spa. Pro's and Con's to both, but my goodness if anyone is lucky enough to stay at either one I can't imagine not being thrilled! LauraS It felt ticky tacky, especially considering the room rate. This includes use of the beach, chaises, pool, towels, and snorkel equipment (not sure of the snorkel gear - we had our own from the ship), and lunch. They had a nice espresso machine and robes/flashlight/umbrellas/big-TV-that-didnt-get-any-English-channels, etc. The snorkeling at the Hilton is great. The Sofitel is also on what is generally considered to be the best beach on Moorea. Snorkelling was fabulous - fish everywhere and right off the end of the bungalow! Posted 6 days ago. They did give us a late checkout so we could stay in our room long enough to catch the last ferry back. Its often suggested for families by travel agencies, but I refused as photos didnt look great. On top of raising kids and a cat. But the relative ease of access and the remarkable diversity of Moorea itself makes the Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa easy to recommend. Which do you think has the best overwater bungalows, best snorkling, best location, best food and best value for money. The Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa is centrally located on a sandy beach between Moorea's two iconic bays. By Relaxing under a tree on the very comfy lounges, eating a terrific lunch in the seaside restaurant - it was just fantastic. I'm not sure if other areas were better set up. The area near the beach where the dive shop is located was very long but did not have a lot of shade nor did it have a lot of chairs. I want to show that you dont have to be ultra rich or have a travel partner to do it! On the hotel front, there are far more points and miles options. http://hilton.virtual-moorealagoonresort.com/. Hilton staff arranged private babysitters for many families so parents could get a break or go do non-kids-friendly activities. Where to Stay in Moorea. Le Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort est situ au bord d'un magnifique lagon avec vue sur l'le de Tahiti. Sofitel Moorea Resort Map 40 replies; how long does it take from landing PPT > ferry dock 7 replies; Hilton Moorea (Overwater Bungalow or Garden Room with Pool) 5 replies; Moorea Hotels and Places to Stay. Your review makes no sense, your pictures don't even look like the OWB we stayed in, not even remotely. Here are a few of our favorite . Vacation Package Details Included Extras Special savings off the package room rate (will be reflected in price) Daily breakfast for two on Moorea Complimentary mini-bar (per room, per day, Moorea) Complimentary Wi-Fi (Moorea) Sofitel is on a naturally beach where a lot of the Hilton is man made beach. Very nice garden work. See Full Terms & Conditions- Opens a dialog. Traduzioni in contesto per "Il Sofitel Moorea" in italiano-inglese da Reverso Context: Il Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Resort si distende su una laguna cristallina con sabbia bianca e colline lussureggianti. Sunday 11th of August 2019. Also some palm trees next to the beach. At the Sofitel, orangefin clownfish (Amphiprion chrysopterus) can be seen less than 10 meters from the beach . We had our own snorkel equipment, but I believe the day pass entitles you to get gear from their dive kiosk in the pool area. Thank you so much for all of the helpful advice. I wish I were there now! On the first day in Moorea there were three ships and yet there seemed plenty of capacity early in the morning but on our return at 12.30 the dock was semi deserted. The pool guys offered their own sunblock and one of them showed us how to make ceviche. We do have reef shoes so that is no worry. The amenities inside were nice a minibar with 2 free beers, pineapple juice, seltzer, and 2 small water bottles daily. The shade (mostly trees) are within 20 - 30 feet of the waters edge. Moorea is an exotic and breathtaking getaway with white sand beaches, crystal clear waters and dreamy sunsets.The unique island is accessible by ferry or short plane ride from the capital city of French Polynesia . Alternatively, you may use. As an update here - the Hilton is no longer allowing day passes. It's just so much longer, which is nice. About $2 bucks USD per person each way. Alternatively, you may use. We won't be staying in an OWB as we did that in the Maldives for our 15th Anniversary but. So it all depends on what you are after. FYI, lots of shade at the Thalasso Resort on Bora Bora. This was great for DH and DD but since I cannot swim it was a hassle for me as I had to walk around the whole hotel to reach the beach. Marine life identification guide. A luxurious South Pacific retreat from the Hilton Worldwide Resorts collection. Snorkeling from bungalow was fantastic. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. We loved the amazing snorkeling, paddle boats, kayaks, ping pong. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-109698009', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Hilton Moorea three times and we love it. You won't know for sure until you get there. The lagoon is beautiful - the pool is gorgeous - food is expensive but try to book it with breakfast included - and you don't have to pay for the highest end overwater bungalow because essentially they are almost the same and it doesn't matter where you are. From $2979 pp. The same external restaurants pick up from both resorts. Im sure its based on availability and Hilton status, but I figured, 10th anniversary maybe well get lucky. Other Packages Like This. We are hoping for 'local flavour'! ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-115798355', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Hilton Moorea. They were clean and location was perfect. Book Now. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. We only went there on day pass from the Gauguin, but the afternoon was magical! Can't comment on what I may have missed by staying elsewhere but it is really tough to imagine any better snorkeling anywhere. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Our tour desk can help arrange tours and activities, from snorkeling with stingrays to 4x4 tours. 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. I think we're leaning towards Hilton again as smaller resort sounds more up our ally. Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort is settled on the edge of a magnificent lagoon with view to the island of Tahiti. PACKAGES. If you are still staying at the Sofitel, take a walk on the road, go right up the hill and you will get photos of the resort looking over to Tahiti. I thought the breakfast was great the espresso drinks were a nice touch and I ate so much passion fruit. This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. Avec deux restaurants, un bar, une piscine extrieure et un spa. On the whole, my wife and I were kinda shocked at how unaccommodating the staff was. When you want to head back to the ship just be at the entrance road going Temae beach and wave at the bus as it comes by. A bit mir tidy up and looks a bit cleaner to me. I will be staying at both from Feb 1-10, although not in OWB at Sofitel. There are a few restaurants to pick from every night and some casual places as well like the Toatea Creperie at the pontoon between overwater bungalows. Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort offers a private beach where you can enjoy beach umbrellas, beach massages, and beachside drinks, plus you'll have access to onsite scuba diving, snorkeling, and kayaking. On the whole, everyone on staff was really nice here. The latter is just not worth the price tag. Here, you can breathe and enjoy the moment. are not included and are available for an additional cost. One thing about Moorea almost everyone is celebrating something. Its not the same as having a ton of reefs right underneath your doorstep. Hilton was $90.00, We planned to go to the Hilton but the taxi driver told us she could drop us off at Temae beach since all we wanted was two hours in the water. The shower was a bit odd and sprayed water everywhere, but it was really just fine. Sofitel is a French company so not sure if they are doing the same. I had read on Tripadvisor that there were 2 types of breakfasts at the Hilton continental and buffet. A verified traveler stayed at Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa. Accessible via a short ferry ride from Papeete, positioned on the eastern side of Moorea, makes it the most convenient and one of the best off-Tahiti island experiences. Answer 1 of 5: Hi All, My husband and I will be arriving in PPT by cruise ship from Sydney and are having an extra 2 nights in Moorea for our 19th Wedding Anniversary. Whilst we like the idea of a resort we would like to be able to easily access local restaurants for lunches and dinner so that we are not tied to being in the resort the whole time and paying resort prices for food. Our room was in the far back corner of the resort, right by the main road. Id say its like a 3* resort, if even, which was disappointing. Please help I just cannot make up my mind! Guests can soak up the sun on the terrace or enjoy a drink at the bar. Even their cheaper hotels Novotel and Mercure are clean and comfortable. Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort. There are now 20 taxis in Moorea.used to have only 15 taxis. Our top10 best snorkeling spots to see sharks. Have you gone to the Lagoon-aquarium on Moorea? Professional B2B solutions Meetings & Events Press Room Management & Franchise Affiliate Program Sofitel Partners. 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. For years we used to go to the Sofitel no charge. We were wrong. Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea sits on the edge of the crystal clear lagoon framed by jagged green mountains. Guess I must have influence, he he, as I had no problem getting day use without a room and it included lunch. Something went wrong while performing the search. We stayed at the Hilton Moorea last October and loved it! Honestly, if I went on my dream trip and got those two bungalows Id cry especially considering the price of them. Sofitel Moorea Kia Ora Beach Resort A tranquil oasis of exotic gardens, spectacular bays and white sand beaches, the Sofitel Moorea Kia Ora Resort boasts serene views of Moorea and offers an air of French style infused with Tahitian hospitality. If it's Cook's Bay the Hilton is closer. If you cab over, the hotel will call one for you when you are ready to leave. They gave us allergies so we quickly removed them. Its my mission to teach YOU how can you turn YOUR dreams of travel and career, into reality. For your upcoming stay in the island of Moorea, choose your next home away from home. Due to COVID-19, the French Polynesian Government may implement additional travel restrictions and requirements. Voici mon avis sur ce complexe paradisiaque du groupe Accor en Polynsie franaise. 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