Hilton is fine and the snorkeling superior You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By (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. We wanted to go straight into our room but it wasnt ready yet (check-in starts at 2 pm). The chickens were pretty funny, too. 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On the whole, everyone on staff was really nice here. 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. We were wrong. I want to show that you dont have to be ultra rich or have a travel partner to do it! Or in other words, we were not special. We did this both days. Due to a mishap with a travel agent, I actually stayed at both Sofitel and Hilton Moorea and Ill be very real: theres a huge difference between them, but I thought Hilton Moorea was incomparably better than Sofitel for a number of reasons. Thanks for your advice, looking again at the reviews TA I think we will stick with the Sofitel. The pool was heated and warm. The resort is also easily accessible by scenic drive from the airport . Sofitel Moorea la Ora Beach Resort is located on Moorea, and offers 5-star accommodation as well as a private beach. #2 having stayed at both I dont agree. We got into our room right around 2 pm. Best Over Water Bungalow Moorea or Bora Bora? Romantic Dinner on Deck Pros and cons of each? At Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa or have fun in the sun with activities like snorkeling and scuba diving. En novembre 2022, lors de mon voyage de noces en Polynsie . Stay away from the Bay of Cook. These are offered in Bora Bora at the InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa, in Moorea at the InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa, and in Huahine at the Maitai Lapita Village. We arrive to PPT late at night, so I am. All other families we met did the same thing and all we had to do was to inform them at check-in that we had one more child with us. 5/5 Excellent "The bungalows are quaint. Relaxing under a tree on the very comfy lounges, eating a terrific lunch in the seaside restaurant - it was just fantastic. My husband had a not-so-wonderful idea that well just get a taxi when we get there nope, there are no taxis waiting. The most populated and well-known of the archipelagos are the Society Islands, which include Tahiti and Moorea. Tel: +689 40 55 12 12Fax: +689 40 55 12 00Email: h0566@sofitel.com, h0566-re@sofitel.com. As Medic says it's a small resort and I love that. As it turned out, we weren't able to get lodging at either for the whole time and had to split between the two. 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 Moorea Hilton is located very close to where the PG usually docks in Openahu (?) 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. Hilton has decent snorkeling for something you can easily access from land. It was also an especially busy time. . Cost for IC transfer is $ 40 each way. Pick-Up: %{=pickUpTime} - Drop-Off: %{=dropOffTime}, %{=pickUpAddress} 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. One thing to keep in mind is that many of the best restaurants offer free hotel pick-up and drop-off so you don't need a car to get there from the Sofitel. A luxurious South Pacific retreat from the Hilton Worldwide Resorts collection. They offered to let us upgrade to an OWB for ~$250 per night but the room they had was right next to the restaurant and anything but private. As its just behind the mountain the sun goes down very early at Sofitel, so you have less time for fun in the sun. Sofitel is just as good if not better. We have stayed at (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Please contact the Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa reservations team 2 days in advance, to organize transfer from either the ferry dock . Property offers above-average accommodations, service, comfort, facilities and grounds. Yes, a little isolated from the nearest store, you do need a (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Im sure its based on availability and Hilton status, but I figured, 10th anniversary maybe well get lucky. For instance, we went to the Pure restaurant on site one evening when my wife had an upset stomach. I agree with this approach but treat it like figure skating: through out the high and low scores and read those in the middle. 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. Great way to interact with local Polynesians. For $9 bucks to can get a ride over to the moths and back and enjoy nice snorkeling ;). If you pay the price of a resort in Moorea you might be slightly disappointed that it all still feels slightly like a commercial resort, because it does. 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. However, a TA review of the property a few days ago sounds like they are cutting services and amenities upon reopening. Hilton does have the better location to other restaurants. 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. The Hilton is small in comparison to the Sofitel. On top of raising kids and a cat. 46,523 were here. FYI, lots of shade at the Thalasso Resort on Bora Bora. By If youre trying to decide between the two, I would count on having to pay for any upgrades, then go with whatever one costs less. Luxury Bungalow with Garden View. Costco Travel recommends the purchase of insurance as an affordable way to cover your travel investment. I am just waiting to hear from the Hilton hotel on the price for a day pass and then we will make up our mind. Pearl also had canvas privacy screens on the OWB but the others didn't. As Gold Member you have free Breakfast at the Hilton and collect points at the Sofitel you collect fir Accor what you later can use like Cash (not on specials). Other than the coffee, we found the staff to be exceptionally kind. Delight in an intriguing selection of special offers designed to enhance your magnifique experience at Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort. 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). Before or after your catamaran trip, enjoy the luxury and magnificent surroundings of the Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa. Figure 15 minutes after a ferry arrives. The grounds of the Sofitel are more Polynesian. That's not to say you won't find Europeans at the Hilton or Americans at the Sofitel, you will. If that is a priority for you, then the Hilton wins hands down. Powered by Invision Community. Get answers to your questions about Moorea, Can family of 4 stay in over water bungalow at Hilton Moorea. Not sure when we can go now so have not rebooked. Just paid 60$ for the round trip transfer. rooms have comfortable beds and good wandrobe. Snorkeling from bungalow was fantastic. 4 out of 5. Visiting Bora Bora with Kids + FS Bora Bora Review. I had read on Tripadvisor that there were 2 types of breakfasts at the Hilton continental and buffet. Guests can soak up the sun on the terrace or enjoy a drink at the bar. My husband and I are very experienced snorkelers, swimmers and scuba divers. We would welcome any info/advice anyone can provide on the 2 choices - which would be better than the other. Im a Polish-born citizen of the world. Resort avec 113 bungalows de luxe btis sur l'eau, sur la plage ou au cur de jardins paysags. The reviews for the Sofitel seem better and our travel agent says the Sofitel has recently been refurbished so would be a better option. Theres a nice running trail you can take by the tiny airport, and if you walk to the beach next to the resort, theres a really good poke food truck that's open until 2:30 pm. Report inappropriate content waikerie Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Level Contributor 5 posts 23 reviews The sand here was a lot smoother than the Sofitel, but for whatever reason the beach didnt feel as exotic to me. The food is great and the beach is awesome. Which do you think has the best overwater bungalows, best snorkling, best location, best food and best value for money. I even know someone who stayed with 3 kids in one overwater bungalow. 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. 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