Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort

Nice resort. However we opted for an overwater bungalow and found they were renovating on either side of us with drilling and hammering. Not the relaxing holiday we had envisioned. I realise these things have to be done but maybe they should close the resort not do it in front of paying guests

We stayed in a Garden bungalow for 4 nights. The bungalow is very welcoming and comforting. The dance performance/dinner buffet was full of great foods, and an entertaining night. Snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding are fun activities things to do while you enjoy the scenery from the beach. I personally enjoyed the dogs that enjoy the scenery with you. They roam the beach happily visiting you as you bask in the sun. We opted to do a Polynesian couples massage at the spa. 10/10. Such a different and relaxing massage. We did not want it to end.

I stayed in a garden view bungalow for three nights. It was very large, clean and had comfortable beds. If I were to do it again, I'd stay in an over-water bungalow, as the views there were far more breathtaking than the garden views. That said, the beach was spectacular and it has an infinity pool overlooking the beach. The concierge was most helpful and the hotel offered endless opportunities to enjoy what the island has to offer. I booked my vacation through Keiley at Venture Tahiti. She and the team contributed to making this an unforgettable experience. Keiley put together a multi-island trip for me with many connections by many forms of transportation. Every connection, every detail went off without one glitch. Every local transfer was exactly on time, as well as every pickup for excursions by local vendors. Venture Tahiti's attention to detail and responsiveness to any questions I had along the way in planning this once-in-a-lifetime vacation far exceeded any other experience I've had!

The Sofitel in Moorea enjoys a beautiful, lush location, but unfortunately, the structure clearly shows its age and is in need of significant renovation. The overall atmosphere feels quite dated, especially in the restaurant area, where we encountered dogs, cats, roosters, and other birds roaming freely. While we have nothing against animals, this was simply too much and impacted our dining experience. What’s also missing, in our opinion, is a strong, present management figure—someone to act as a true "orchestra conductor" to improve both the organization and the professionalism of the staff. Although the team was friendly, there was a noticeable lack of training and coordination throughout the hotel. we don't value this structure a four stars. Of course, this is just the personal opinion of a couple who has traveled extensively and has a solid understanding of hospitality standards. We’re not here to criticize unfairly, but rather to share honest feedback. A real pity—we wouldn’t return. All the best in any case

An idyllic resort which is easily reached by ferry from Papeete, albeit there is no complimentary shuttle available. Our room was set back in the garden and included a coffee machine and complimentary mini bar (water, beer, etc) which was restocked daily. There's a small gym and equally small infinity pool. But it's the stunning beach where we spent most of our time with some excellent snorkelling available just offshore. In fact, we arranged for a more extensive snorkelling trip from the on-site dive shop which was excellent. Breakfast was a large buffet arrangement which included some local dishes (e.g. Poisson Cru). There was also an egg/pancake station with a very friendly and flamboyant chef at the helm. The only real criticism is that there was limited variety from one day to the next, which also applied to the items available when it came to dinner. Service was generally very good with a few exceptions. Most notably, it rained very heavily one evening after dinner and there was no easy way to get back to our room without getting absolutely soaked. We ended up arranging with reception to organise one of their golf buggies to pick us up which took more than 30mins to arrive. We felt that the restaurant staff should really have been more proactive and arranged for buggies for those customers who were located a long way from the restaurant. All things considered, this is a very nice resort to spend a few relaxing days soaking up the Polynesian vibe. It doesn't come cheap though!