Its often suggested for families by travel agencies, but I refused as photos didnt look great. By the end of the trip we found ourselves nostalgic for the Sofitel but theyre really neck and neck. Specially if you go out a bit. We were told by locals that the Hilton had the best reef in the lagoon for sea life. 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. I plan to monitor closely and may switch to Sofitel. Depends on which Bay the PG moors in. Not to say why would you travel 5000 miles to stay at the pool when you have warm ocean in front of you ??? We'll be there in February 2012. The location of the hotel was nice, as it is situated on a lagoon so snorkeling is excellent everywhere. 1) I'm thinking also of booking a few nights in Moorea in a OWB at the beginning of the cruise. FYI, lots of shade at the Thalasso Resort on Bora Bora. The beach on Temae public beach side is very rough in that there are lots of rocks and corals. Agree that food was mediocre but that is why you go outside of resort and eat at places like Keike or other local places. PACKAGES. 4.6 . Overall, we thought we'd prefer the Hilton if we stayed again in an OWB. For the complete Tahitian experience, try one of our signature treatments, such as our Moorea Lagoon and Moorea Volcanic massages. They both have pros and cons. Accor : reservation en ligne. Les bungalows lgants offrent une vue sur la plage ou le jardin. This is our first trip to FP but she has been many times. You will need your reef shoes. The only complaint with the Sofitel is that only one restaurant (Pure) is open. We like shade and somewhere to sit so perhaps Temae beach is not for us. The info below is based on the ship mooring in Cook's Bay. I have stayed at both and both have excellent over water bungalows. Hilton was $ 20. 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. There are really no restaurants within walking distance of the Sofitel (could walk to the larger supermarket if you are feeling energetic). Probably not very helpful as I don't know a lot about he Sofitel I wold be very happy at the Hilton. Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort is settled on the edge of a magnificent lagoon with view to the island of Tahiti. It also makes the location of it very far from most points of interest on the island and places of necessities like supermarkets or restaurants. %{= pickUpAgencyAddress } We were lightly scolded for filling our water bottles at the breakfast. Guests can soak up the sun on the terrace or enjoy a drink at the bar. PJCHILIS. We wanted to go straight into our room but it wasnt ready yet (check-in starts at 2 pm). We have never been upgraded and from what I hear it is virtually unheard of to be upgraded to an OWB. My fiance and I are in the process of booking our Honeymoon (4 nights in Moorea and 8 nights in Bora Bora). I'd be wary of staying at the Sofitel a friend stayed there earlier this year and his room was burglarized! Copyright 2008-2023 Costco Wholesale. GOURMET DINNER CHIC STAY BREAKFAST Tel: Fax: +689 40 55 12 00 Cost for IC transfer is $ 40 each way. If you only stay at one resort theres a big chance that youll be mostly satisfied with your resort because lets be real: none of the resorts in Moorea are bad places. I can't answer your questions, but if you don't get enough response here to your question, I would check out reviews on tripadvisor.com. gardenMaui, September 24, 2015 in Paul Gauguin Cruises. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Ive stayed at both. Day 2 we saw Tewa Wilkes whom we have used in the past so we used him. This looks fabulous! Other than the coffee, we found the staff to be exceptionally kind. Our top10 best snorkeling spots to see rays. I thoroughly enjoyed the Sofitel when I stayed with my cousin in 2008. The fees and inclusions are outside the control of Costco Travel and are subject to change by the hotel without notice. Property offers basic accommodations, decor, facilities and grounds. Another alternative is Les Tipaniers. Property offers upscale design and decor, superior dining venues, manicured grounds, and a high level of service and hospitality. To beat the crowd, I recommend going here when theyre doing the Polynesian buffet in the other restaurant (if youre not in the mood for a Polynesian show that is). Started June 21, 2021, By Or in other words, we were not special. The hotel is very generous with their free beer in the fridge too if youre looking to save some money. So it all depends on what you are after. 46,523 were here. This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. Get answers to your questions about Moorea, Can family of 4 stay in over water bungalow at Hilton Moorea. As it turned out, we weren't able to get lodging at either for the whole time and had to split between the two. Report inappropriate content waikerie Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Level Contributor 5 posts 23 reviews Very nice garden work. You could see the ocean easily from our porch. Honestly, if I went on my dream trip and got those two bungalows Id cry especially considering the price of them. Im sure itd be great on a hot day though. Food was just fine at Hilton, but to us, after the awful Sofitel experience it felt like the best food in the world. For the luxury, more privacy, and high standard its Bora Bora or the Maldives. We will certainly do it again. Sofitel Moorea la Ora Beach Resort is located on Moorea, and offers 5-star accommodation as well as a private 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. Please help I just cannot make up my mind! It was also an especially busy time. 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. Do you have to book this day pass in advance or can you get it the day you arrive. Along a palm-fringed white sand beach, Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Resort invites you to experience the natural charm of the islands. I would go with the best rate that includes breakfest. Which do you think has the best overwater bungalows, best snorkling, best location, best food and best value for money. I will be rethinking where else we can visit for the day as we have seen all the attractions on Moorea over the years. The Sofitel had amazing snorkeling in the vee between the overwaters and also if you snorkeled left or right of the overwaters but even with the furthest out overwater bungalow (if that makes sense). The Sofitel is also on what is generally considered to be the best beach on Moorea. That's not to say you won't find Europeans at the Hilton or Americans at the Sofitel, you will. 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. We felt perfectly safe at both resorts and had no issues with theft. The K restaurants might be better class then the Hilton restaurants, but the Creperie with the sharks at night is fun at the Hilton. In 2011 Sandy from the PG made a call and we were welcomed as long as we ate a meal. Review: Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort Nestled on the pristine, white-powder sands of the island's longest private beach. Naomi at the front desk offered us a day room to change in, but we figured it would be a short wait. Your review sounds like a totally different hotel! %[if (pickUpAgencyAddress) {] The pool was small, but the water was heated and we met a ton of families at the pool as well. For the full descriptions of these excursions, please visit: http://www.pgcruises.com/ms-paul-gauguin/shore-excursions. Big long beach as it borders the public beach and it does have a more French feel. 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. Started August 27, 2021, By I . Located on the eastern side of Moorea, closest to the airport and ferry dock, this hotel is also the most convenient. We loved the amazing snorkeling, paddle boats, kayaks, ping pong. Scattered throughout the property, they offer a dramatic views over the pond or the tropical gardens. For those that have been, what would you recommend.Sofitel or Hilton? The resort definitely has more of a European vibe to it. Tahiti: Hilton Tahiti and Sofitel Moorea 6-Night Package, Hilton Hotel Tahiti pictures - Opens a dialog, Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort pictures - Opens a dialog. The grounds of the Sofitel are more Polynesian. The Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Resort is situated on one of the most magnificent beaches on Moorea with sparkling turquoise waters, soft white beaches, and excellent snorkeling offering a relaxing and luxurious experience perfect for celebrating a special occasion or vacation. I understand that the Hilton has better snorkelling than near the Sofitel. Before or after your catamaran trip, enjoy the luxury and magnificent surroundings of the Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa. International Sites. The Orbitz and the Hilton sites show this type of room as an upgrade over their regular room, but when I looked at a map of the resort, all but 1 or 2 of the land rooms had a plunge pool. The grounds of the Sofitel are more Polynesian. Your typical Moorea and Bora Bora vacation is anywhere from 7 to 14 nights and it usually starts in Moorea. Come live the French way and experience chic luxury with authentic South Pacific charm. 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. Book one of the 113 bungalows spread in the tropical gardens, on the edge of the lagoon, directly on the beach or over the turquoise lagoon and live a magnifique experience in the heart of Paradise. A little while later they did send over a Sofitel shirt and sarong, but at that point we werent interested in advertising for them. 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. @Anna Karsten, are you sure you stayed at the right Sofitel? or the Hilton as both are charging the same amount for the Day Pass. I thought the breakfast was great the espresso drinks were a nice touch and I ate so much passion fruit. Other room categories and lengths of stay are available. It was perfect for us as we don't lie on the beach but live to float around in the beautiful calm water. 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 Garden Bungalow is enhanced by a unique blend of French sophistication and contemporary Polynesian design accents. We stayed on Moorea a week ago and visited both the Sofitel and the Hilton, it all depends on personal preference but our thoughts were: - amazing views of Tahiti from the resort, - less private as the property adjoins a public beach, - more compact looking resort (can look 'busier' due to less space), - preferred and look/layout of the OWB's to the Sofitel's. Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort is on the edge of a magnificent lagoon with long white-sand beaches. The Sofitel appears to attract a more European clientele; their room service prices were the same as in the restaurant, while the Hilton had a very significant markup on room service. I did visit the Sofitel as I did an excursion there. I made the arrangement with the taxi driver on arrival at the dock. 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. The Costco Star Rating assigned to each hotel is only intended as a guideline. I found out that we were lucky we had booked a taxi, as there weren't any spare taxi drivers due to the their being a ship tendered there. Subtle decoration and blended flavours . My first snorkeling was in Egypt in 90 ies and many after so I do get some idea about fish and crystal clear waters. It was a lifelong dream to stay in an Overwater Bungalow and I was hoping the hotel would upgrade us into one because of our 10-year anniversary. If you come to Moorea, do not plan on spending time at the Hilton unless you are a guest. By They spoke excellent English. Please contact the Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa reservations team 2 days in advance, to organize transfer from either the ferry dock . Something went wrong while performing the search. I have stayed at the Sofitel and did not stay at the Hilton but toured its grounds last time I was on Moorea in 2011 because I wanted to see what all the hubbub was about. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-102804533', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');rental car or taxi. We had one of the most luxurious villas at the resort (supposedly) and although it was huge the standard was pretty low and there was very little distance to the main road (literally a few steps) so it made the whole experience less special. For your upcoming stay in the island of Moorea, choose your next home away from home. 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