The Hilton is a more American property. Sofitel is on a naturally beach where a lot of the Hilton is man made beach. Planning to go on August 2021. can you please help us decide which hotel is better? As it turned out, we weren't able to get lodging at either for the whole time and had to split between the two. No food is included. Along a palm-fringed white sand beach, Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Resort invites you to experience the natural charm of the islands. Have you gone to the Lagoon-aquarium on Moorea? We stayed at the Moorea Pearl (got home last week) but went for a drive and walk through the other resorts. Hilton does have the better location to other restaurants. I had read on Tripadvisor that there were 2 types of breakfasts at the Hilton continental and buffet. The Hilton is a little closer to other restaurants. Before finalizing your travel plans, refer to the following website for the most up-to-date travel guidelines for entry: https://tahititourisme.com/en-us/covid-19/. 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. Hilton is fine and the snorkeling superior You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By Both resorts have Restaurants in Maharepa with free pick ups. Bungal. 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Did the Taxi driver return to pick you up at the required time as I have heard that Temae beach is quite a long way from where the ship is tendered. Report inappropriate content waikerie Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Level Contributor 5 posts 23 reviews The Sofitel is also on what is generally considered to be the best beach on Moorea. We are hoping for 'local flavour'! You won't know for sure until you get there. I have stayed at both and both have excellent over water bungalows. We also have an anti-jetlag massage treatment for weary . Been going to the Sofitel for 20 years, heck my honeymoon was there. 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. Gorgeous views of the lagoon and mountains without any islands or ferries to destroy your peaceful experience. Special savings off the package room rate (will be reflected in price), Complimentary mini-bar (per room, per day, Moorea), Special amenities for honeymoon couples (proof of marriage within 12 months of travel required at check-in, Moorea), Executive Members receive an annual 2% Reward, up to $1,000, on qualified Costco Travel purchases, One bottle of French wine (per room, per stay, 3 nights or more, Moorea), Round-trip economy class airfare from Seattle on Air Tahiti Nui, Ground transportation from airport to ferry dock and return (Tahiti), Round-trip catamaran transfer between Tahiti and Moorea, One night in an Ocean-View Room at Hilton Hotel Tahiti, Ground transportation from ferry dock to hotel and return (Moorea), Five nights in a Luxury Overwater Bungalow at Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort. You can navigate into the Hotel property pages, Costco warehouse locations and Region maps by clicking on the following icons on the map: You can see the names of other important landmarks by pointing your mouse over the following icons on the map: Please note that Air Tahiti Nui offers service on select days of the week. Sofitel Moorea la Ora Beach Resort is located on Moorea, and offers 5-star accommodation as well as a private beach. The Sofitel is my favourite in any case. (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. She said it would be $5 each. Here are a few of our favorite . And my recommendation is to go with the one that suits your needs best. On the whole, my wife and I were kinda shocked at how unaccommodating the staff was. Are lemon sharks/other sharks in Moorea really that tame. One thing no one mentions in regards to the location of Sofitel is the sunset. 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. We have narrowed our choice down to 2 hotels the Sofitel and the Hilton. Our main concern is that the Hilton looks like it is closer to restaurants outside of the resort whilst there doesn't seem to be much out and around the Sofitel, is this correct ? The grounds of the Sofitel are more Polynesian. Thanks guys for your insight. Are lemon sharks/other sharks in Moorea really that tame. Our treatments and services are inspired by ancestral Tahitian techniques and we use the sacred Polynesian Mono oil in our massages. The resort is also easily accessible by scenic drive from the airport . Guests can soak up the sun on the terrace or enjoy a drink at the bar. Due to COVID-19, the French Polynesian Government may implement additional travel restrictions and requirements. If you cab over, the hotel will call one for you when you are ready to leave. 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. Big long beach as it borders the public beach and it does have a more French feel. Alternatively, you may use. I hope this doesnt last long, but it is a Hilton strategy in the US in order to recoup lost revenue due to Covid. I also agree with your opinion on the Sofitel beach being superior. Have been in the other hotels as well. Before my recent cruise I scoured the boards and decided on the Hilton. Subtle decoration and blended flavours . There are now 20 taxis in Moorea.used to have only 15 taxis. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. We are processing your payment. Other Packages Like This. Snorkeling was second best. 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. And we paid more here than we did for the Sofitel, which had been our most expensive hotel to date. Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa pictures - Opens a dialog. are not included and are available for an additional cost. Depends on which Bay the PG moors in. For complete information, please visit the airline's website. Thanks, great advice and sounds like a hoot! 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. There was nowhere on the resort to get filtered water, and the small bottles in our room werent enough. I will be staying at both from Feb 1-10, although not in OWB at Sofitel. 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. Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos. We won't be staying in an OWB as we did that in the Maldives for our 15th Anniversary but. Located on the eastern side of Moorea, closest to the airport and ferry dock, this hotel is also the most convenient. On the hotel front, there are far more points and miles options. We have never been upgraded and from what I hear it is virtually unheard of to be upgraded to an OWB. We stayed at the Hilton in an OWB in October and I can only describe it as paradise - I want to go back! It got me thinking about all of the people who were Hilton Honors members that got free upgrades to Overwater Bungalows, and made me feel unimportant, especially after we paid so much money. This looks fabulous! 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. Thanks for sharing your experience. The Hilton's snorkeling is all in shallower water and it is outstanding--we did feel like quite a bit of the coral had died (it was nicer at the Sofitel, but you had to work a little to get to it). 6 nights on Moorea. Also we had to change our trip from last year three times and worked with Hilton and they were great. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. 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. Review: Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa. This was world class. We got into our room right around 2 pm. Sofitel Boutique. I have some friends who came back terribly disappointed and felt it was a rip-off, no matter the resort and I get that, but I feel like youre basically paying for the location. This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. The water at both places was amazing and clear. Naomi at the front desk offered us a day room to change in, but we figured it would be a short wait. You can collect points at both properties. 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. Sofitel is near the ferry dock and thats not an advantage at all unless you want to save a few bucks for the transfer (theres really not a big difference). 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. Tough as many of us have only stayed at one. I would stay at the one that offers the best deal on an overwater bungalow. At 20, I embarked on a mission to see the world while building my career through studying and working abroad. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Sofitel Moorea snorkeling tips and recommendations. At SOFITEL we have stayed at the Horizonte OWB, nice View tonTahiti, rooms seems nit as comfortable like the Hilton to me. We only went there on day pass from the Gauguin, but the afternoon was magical! 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. Sofitel is on a nice larger beach and is a larger resort. We only went there on day pass from the Gauguin, but the afternoon was magical! For those that have been, what would you recommend.Sofitel or Hilton? One important tip for any hotel in Moorea: pre-book your transfer from the ferry! There's dining, then there's indulging in the finest cuisines. Before we booked, I spent a ridiculous amount of time trying to figure out if the Sofitel or Hilton was better, so I figured I'd share our experience over 11/23-11/29. And the resort itself was really beautiful. We like shade and somewhere to sit so perhaps Temae beach is not for us. We have been to both resorts on two different Anniversary trips and we had to pay to stay in Overwater as well. Sofitel is close to the ferry/Hilton halfway around the island, Sofitel is next door to a great public beach which was busy with locals when we visited the beach, Sofitel is quite spread out/Hilton had a more centralised layout, Sofitel views are more back to Tahiti itself/Hilton had nice view towards sunsets etc. However, a TA review of the property a few days ago sounds like they are cutting services and amenities upon reopening. Relaxing under a tree on the very comfy lounges, eating a terrific lunch in the seaside restaurant - it was just fantastic. We do have reef shoes so that is no worry. we just ordered lunch in room service. We are members of both hotel chains & we got the same nice welcome as you with a note, dressed up bed and bottle of Champagne. BP 2851 Punavai, Punaauia, Tahiti, 98703. . Especially since we are under 2 ft of snow right now - The snorkelling was great and the water very clear. The food is great and the beach is awesome. 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). You can read my reviews of the stay. How do you get from the ship to the Hilton and back? Please help I just cannot make up my mind! woodley, January 10, 2011 in Pacific Islands, All. Show all Photos . Beachfront and garden bungalows are much nicer at sofitel than Hilton. There are some key differences between both hotels, but lets be real: its nowhere near the quality of attentive care you can get in Bora Bora. Our trip is coming up fast and I checked with our bank to get XPFs and it is not within the currency they can order. 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. Probably not very helpful as I don't know a lot about he Sofitel I wold be very happy at the Hilton. Moorea Lagoon Spa. It felt ticky tacky, especially considering the room rate. I have a few questions. To extend that dinner staff at one of the restaurants decided to take our baby for a stroll so we had a chance to eat dinner in peace. It is a very muddy bay, and while beautiful too . En bref J'ai sjourn deux nuits au Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort. We arrive to PPT late at night, so I am. You can get towels, use the pool, and the price of the pass also includes lunch at their outdoor restaurant right there on the beach. The elegant bungalows offer beachfront or garden views. About $2 bucks USD per person each way. 118 islands, atolls, and islets make up French Polynesia, which spans an area of more than 2,000 square kilometers. Delight in an intriguing selection of special offers designed to enhance your magnifique experience at Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort. Thanks for your advice, looking again at the reviews TA I think we will stick with the Sofitel. So it all depends on what you are after. The grounds of the Sofitel are more Polynesian. Thanks. Re pool and kids. One thing about Moorea almost everyone is celebrating something. Sofitel is a French company so not sure if they are doing the same. 7 nights on Moorea, Tikehau. We'll be there in February 2012. If you like to snorkel the coral and variety of fish is amazing! P. Can you rent chairs and umbrellas at Temae Beach? How does one arrange this? The Sofitel allows you to book a day room. Get answers to your questions about Moorea, Can family of 4 stay in over water bungalow at Hilton Moorea. CC Help Jenn 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. The symbol of french elegance in luxury hospitality around the world |Website Design, Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort - Luxury hotel. Email: h0566@sofitel.com, h0566-re@sofitel.com. 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. French Polynesia / The Islands of Tahiti comprises of 118 islands, spread over a surface area larger than Europe in A lifestyle loyalty programme that goes beyond hotels and offers. Do you have to book this day pass in advance or can you get it the day you arrive. I have stayed at both hotels (Sofitel twice and Hilton once) and have been on three cruises in French Polynesia. We stayed at the Hilton Moorea last October and loved it! Unless things have changed recently I assume the day use is still available, but it has been a few years since we last did it. Costco Member Reviews. I had read on some of these forums about people who were upgraded for free to overwater bungalows. As FlightMedic says, the lagoon is shallow, goes on with acres and acres of the clearest blue water with the most fantastic fish and other sea creatures. Thanks for those wonderful photos. Very few people. Honestly, if I went on my dream trip and got those two bungalows Id cry especially considering the price of them. %[if (pickUpAgencyName) {] My personal least favorite thing was the beach. Powered by Invision Community. Food was just fine at Hilton, but to us, after the awful Sofitel experience it felt like the best food in the world. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. 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. Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. But the relative ease of access and the remarkable diversity of Moorea itself makes the Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa easy to recommend. Whoever got that upgrade for free is super lucky! We loved interacting with a lost dog who wandered around the property and the chickens it chased. Both offer day use for a fee. Hi we are travelling from NZ to Moreea May 2020 to celebrate a 50th birthday and 25th Wedding anniversary. 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. 46,523 were here. As Medic says it's a small resort and I love that. Voici mon avis sur ce complexe paradisiaque du groupe Accor en Polynsie franaise. Costco Travel recommends the purchase of insurance as an affordable way to cover your travel investment. Luxury Bungalow with Garden View. The sand here was a lot smoother than the Sofitel, but for whatever reason the beach didnt feel as exotic to me. 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. We just spent 8 nights at the Sofitel, and were very impressed. I would hate to be stuck on Moorea as that is our last port of call before Auckland! Was disappointed that the croque Monsieur is off their menu. We stay in an OWB but pay for it. more. Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. The big plus is the long nice beach at the Sofitel. Pearl is also walking distance to town which the others weren't. Agree that food was mediocre but that is why you go outside of resort and eat at places like Keike or other local places. In 2013 we spent some time there pre cruise so we arranged to return when we were in port. I intend doing this again. 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. For the complete Tahitian experience, try one of our signature treatments, such as our Moorea Lagoon and Moorea Volcanic massages. Thanks. My wife and I just celebrated our 10 year anniversary in Moorea. Id say that while the bungalows were totally fine, they both can feel a bit dated especially if youve already experienced the standard of the Maldives. Just look at this video http://hilton.virtual-moorealagoonresort.com/. We wanted to go straight into our room but it wasn't ready yet (check-in starts at 2 pm). This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. We also went up at sunrise and got great shots. This is our first trip to FP but she has been many times. 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. Tell the driver you want off at the entrance to the beach. 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. Other room categories and lengths of stay are available. There were some language barriers too. We won't be staying in an OWB as we did that in the Maldives for our 15th Anniversary but. Hilton was $ 20. Do they serve this on the ship too!!! From design details to exhibitions and events, discover what makes our hotel so unique. At 5 pm-6 pm there is a happy hour where the $20 mixed drinks were 2 for 1. The K restaurants might be better class then the Hilton restaurants, but the Creperie with the sharks at night is fun at the Hilton. To buy a day pass you simply go to the hotel lobby and speak to the manager. Paul Gauguin Cruises offers A Day at the Beach shore excursions which include lunch. When you want to head back to the ship just be at the entrance road going Temae beach and wave at the bus as it comes by. If you pay the price of a resort in Moorea you might be slightly disappointed that it all still feels slightly like a commercial resort, because it does. Just paid 60$ for the round trip transfer. They also had a happy hour for cocktails with live music and a band at breakfast, so meals were always fun. Started June 21, 2021, By Natural setting. Day Pass, Happy Hour, Romantic meal in Pomare armchairs under the stars, Dinner at the Toatea crperie above the lagoon with rays and sharks swimming under your feet. Hello. Good luck! 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. Visiting Bora Bora with Kids + FS Bora Bora Review. I love their premium OWB with the amazing view to the green mountains. All Rights Reserved. Now, Im a successful digital nomad who visited over 95 countries on 7 continents and lived in 8 countries. Report inappropriate content Poohbel Bega, Australia Some bungalows at Sofitel were a complete misunderstanding as they were the situation in the middle of two docks between other bungalows. Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos, Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions. Can't comment on what I may have missed by staying elsewhere but it is really tough to imagine any better snorkeling anywhere. When the PG called for us last month they were told 139$..maybe I heard wrong. It's the view at Soffitel that is amazing and is on one if the best beaches, more local restaurants are nearby. The food was great and we could watch the sharks swimming in the lagoon at night. The Costco Star Rating assigned to each hotel is only intended as a guideline. 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). Member reviews become available after at least 5 are received in order to provide you with an accurate picture of this travel product. The Hilton is small in comparison to the Sofitel. 5 nights on Moorea. If that is a priority for you, then the Hilton wins hands down. Happy Anniversary and have a blast! The info below is based on the ship mooring in Cook's Bay. We did not. Then once it was redone they yanked that privilege. room service and welcome I did not see a difference. Boasting French style infused with Tahitian hospitality, the hotels two acclaimed restaurants provide an intimate and romantic setting with incredible panoramic views and live entertainment. 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. So now I am wondering how easy or difficult it is to exchange currency upon arrival. We were lightly scolded for filling our water bottles at the breakfast. At the Sofitel, orangefin clownfish (Amphiprion chrysopterus) can be seen less than 10 meters from the beach . Ironically, we had free pods waiting for us in the room right as we were checking out, but by then Id already gotten coffee elsewhere. We would welcome any info/advice anyone can provide on the 2 choices - which would be better than the other. There are really no restaurants within walking distance of the Sofitel (could walk to the larger supermarket if you are feeling energetic). If it's Cook's Bay the Hilton is closer. Which do you think has the best overwater bungalows, best snorkling, best location, best food and best value for money. The shower was a bit odd and sprayed water everywhere, but it was really just fine. Overall, we thought we'd prefer the Hilton if we stayed again in an OWB. Im a Polish-born citizen of the world. 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