SOFITEL Resort Киа Ора Муреа Бич 5 звезды

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.

The service was excellent- helpful and friendly. Our accommodations (over the water bungalow) we’re clean, and comfortable. The views were spectacular. However, this is not close to a 5-star hotel. The food was average, the cocktails average, and the resort itself is showing significant wear and tear. Be aware of their “ packages” ie: mini bar package. This includes 3 beers, 3 cans or sodas and 2 cans of sparkling water. I would no return to this resort.

We were there for the first week of November 2023. What a great hotel and magical place. There is amazing snorkeling right off the beach here and from our over-the-water bungalow. Leilani at the bar is super cool and funny. Vanvai greeted us every morning at the check-in for breakfast. The morning buffet was excellent and offered a wide array of choices. The omelet station was the most popular because you can get an omelet made to order. All the workers at dinner service were top-notch - from getting seated to quick service. They all deserve recognition for great service. They treated us very very well. We ate one excellent off-site meal (Lunch)  at Moorea Beach Cafe. It was worth it. They make gourmet woodfired oven pizzas there. Excellent change of pace meal. At Sofitel, we were always met at dinner with a smile. Such Great People here. The food was good at dinner. The Polynesian Night buffet was the best dinner. We traveled on a Costco deal and had an over-the-bungalow with breakfast and dinner included in the price. It also included a modest refill of drinks in the small refrigerator in our room each day. It was perfect for my wife and I. The Costco deal was GREAT!! great perks!!! We bought a bottle of rum at the duty-free store at the airport and brought it to our room, so we saved a bit of money on drinks. The soft drinks and juices in the fridge were perfect for mixing with the rum. We were at Sofitel for 7 nights in November. We knew we were risking it a bit in the rainy season so we kept that in mind each day. It only rained for two of the days to the point where our activity was hampered and we had to stay in the room. Otherwise, we kept track of the weather and dealt with the short periods of showers on the other days. It really worked out fine. For the days it rained heavily, we stayed in our room in robes and enjoyed the sounds and looked at the amazing ocean water. We planned on losing a couple of days to rain. It worked out very well. I also did 1-hour intro dive offered by the hotel. 25 minutes of getting equipment and instruction, 10-15 minutes in travel time, and about 20 minutes in the water. I highly suggest this for anyone thinking of earning their PADI diving certification. I thought my ears would hurt by going deep in the water, but it went really really well. I had an instructor to myself and that helped relieve the stress of a 1st dive. A diver master can take two people at once, but I was lucky and had the instructor alone. I will now try to earn my diving certification. Costco Travel put us on a redeye flight here from LAX on Air Tahiti Nui. Good Seats, decent airline food, and really nice staff. Now to the redeye portion- You SHOULD explore all options if you can't sleep on a plane (and we had a hard time with it). We were totally exhausted leaving LAX at 11:55 PM and landing the next day at 5:45 AM - shuttle to a ferry, rode a 45-minute ferry to the hotel, checked in at 9:30 AM, and then had to find a place to rest until our room was ready at 12:30. We were fortunate that our room was ready early instead of the normal 3 PM. To some extent adrenaline kicked in to keep us up - but still needed to take a nap. There are pros and cons of taking a flight that isn't a red-eye, but we will explore all our options next time. We may have to pay a bit more, but we may do that next time. This isn't Costco's fault at all as they went the economical route for our trip. We now know what works for us and what doesn't. Note: taking a redeye is cheaper and you save yourself from having to pay for an additional night of staying at a hotel, so there is value for considering the red-eye flight. Overall, this was an amazing value through Costco. We would have paid much much more if we tried to book it ourselves. Sharks and Rays The Shark and Rays tour with lunch was amazing (booked through trip advisor). Our guides Joe and NoNo from Akivai Lagoon Adventures were great. The setting is amazing and we had plenty of time to snorkel and see all the sea life. The BBQ lunch was also tasty. They made it easy for us because we were picked up and dropped off at our hotel. It was perfect. There were only two other couples on the tour as well. We had a great conversation with the others and plenty of space to chill.  

Your location SOFITEL Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort Moorea, Maharepa 98728, French Polynesia Hotel 2BusyNot2TravelTM 10414 points 2 days agoOur group of 11 stayed at this beautiful, cozy, and breathtaking resort and enjoyed every minute. The service never encountered a "NO"; we asked, and it was delivered. Cecilia, at the reservation/membership desk, was beyond amazing! Her smile, her warmth, her sincerity, and her make it happen attitude helped to make 2BusyNot2Travel®️ look like a superstar with our clients. We had two birthdays in the bunch during our stay, and she made sure they received recognition and they were blown away! They indicated that it was the best birthday ever! There aren't enough words to speak of how wonderful Ursula in housekeeping is! She has worked at the property 33 years, and she is a Godsend. She is such a warm and beautiful person that I hope to visit again in the near future. Every person you encountered greeted you with a warm smile and la Ora na! Everyone made us all feel so welcomed! Thomas and Tehotu at the beach bar were truly exceptional and made our time together extra special. Accommodations, grounds, and ambiance of this property are indescribable. I truly can't wait to return to this beautiful island and this amazing resort. Thank you for an amazing time Sofitel!