Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort 5 stars

Stayed 5 nights in OWB. We had a bit larger “luxury” unit 110, it had nice views, but frankly I think almost all OWB here have good positioning, This is by far best snorkeling we had, definitely beats all HI, Belize, Costa Rica, Thailand. A bit of current, but not an issue with even small fins. Great breakfast and diners (main restaurant, didn’t try K). Food is expensive, but what you can expect for a pretty small 4-star resort on an island in the middle of nowhere (bungalows only, no 7-story hotel buildings). Budget $80-100/per/meal. Breakfast included, a bottle of champagne + wine on arrival. Minibar with soft drinks and beer restocked daily. Free kayak, paddleboard, snorkeling gear, if you didn’t bring own. Nice beach with shade, plenty of lounge chairs and hammocks. Ppl say BB is even nicer than Moorea, but I can’t imagine how you can improve on this one. Very nice staff everywhere. A few kinks with Sofitel: have to carry your wet towels , no easy exchange. Wed and Sat there is “show” with buffet instead of regular diner. Out itinerary fell on Wed, so we opted to see it. Cost about $85. Buffet was super, but Polynesian Show was just 6 girls dancing for 40 min. They tried hard and it was fun to watch, but I would not call it a show. Any luau on HI is many levels up. They can do better by lowering sound, setting up background (instead of ppl shuffling in the kitchen) and just doing a bit of talk explaining each dance, etc. Still, feel responsible to go as this is very small resort/venue with maybe 15-20 tables. Overall, it is a gem. Would not hesitate to come back one day.

Fantastic resort, beautiful setting. Housekeeping staff are exceptional as are the reception staff. Staff in pure restaurant need some organisation as they do not appear to have set sections they operate in which in turn results in very slow service regardless of how busy it is. Would be great to see a fitness centre added to the property for those who do wish to workout while on holiday. Great resort for honeymooners or couples wishing to get away. We will definitely return, with a few small tweaks this resort could be outstanding.

Very friendly, courteous and welcoming staff Fantastic snorkeling in coral Garden best in Moorea.

The beach and snorkeling here is amazing and it is located rather close to town so is convenient. My room was nearly at opposite end and very close to the highway. While I was there the water was too low in front of my “beach bungalow” to really allow much enjoyment if the water other than the view. For the price I felt I was pretty isolated (I was traveling alone so wasn’t looking for that) the restaurants/spa/beach/activities were at the complete other side of the property giving me a ten minute walk to do anything. Overall I think this spot is ideal if you can afford to be over the ocean and are maybe looking for a romantic getaway. Best part of my stay was having dive center on site and getting to Learn about the coral planting /reef restoration.

This is our fourth stay in Tahiti, and this resort has the best beaches by far! Our bungalow was huge, and well stocked. The staff was always friendly and accommodating. I would’ve liked more variety and some lighter fare on the dinner menu (Mediterranean).