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“Luxurious yet understated, this Moorea resort invites guests to kick back in a tranquil lagoon. Suites & multi-bedroom bungalows have a classic, low-key feel, with wooden floors, high ceilings & Polynesian crafts. Expect a warm welcome, plus a spa, gourmet fare & activities for guests of all ages.”

“Luxurious yet understated, this Moorea resort invites guests to kick back in a tranquil lagoon. Suites & multi-bedroom bungalows have a classic, low-key feel, with wooden floors, high ceilings & Polynesian crafts. Expect a warm welcome, plus a spa, gourmet fare & activities for guests of all ages.”

Recommended For

  • Families
  • Families will adore the multi-bedroom bungalows, water sports & activities including flower crown making & coral planting
  • Weddings
  • A beautiful venue for weddings & events including up to 400 guests, with stunning lagoon views
  • Riding
  • Follow stunning trails through the forest and mountains on horseback, and be rewarded with dazzling views
  • Diving
  • Dive beneath the waves of the lagoon to spot myriad fish, sea turtles and rays in the clear waters
  • Great walks
  • Explore Moorea on foot with hiking trails winding through the hills and mountains
  • Watersports
  • Water sports include canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding and water skiing
  • Snorkelling
  • Fishing
  • Cycling
  • Kayaking
  • Wildlife Area
  • Birdwatching
  • Mountain biking
  • Kids Club
  • Fantastic fun for kids includes water sports lessons, craft workshops & activities with the resident marine biologist
  • Restaurant
  • Savour contemporary international cuisine at Pure, and delectable gourmet fare at K Restaurant
  • Eco
  • The resort is plastic-free, and lagoon preservation efforts have been ongoing since the 1990s
  • On the beach
  • Set on Temae, Moorea’s longest private beach
  • Spa
  • Le Jardin offers restorative treatments
  • On an island
  • On Moorea, close to Tahiti
  • Gourmet
  • Private Pool
  • Lively
  • Family Suites
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Opulent
  • Organic food
  • Barefoot Luxury
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Full of character
  • Wellbeing
  • Sea Views
  • Landmark
  • Chic
  • Gym
  • Child friendly
  • Beach nearby
  • Disabled access
  • Traditional
  • Charming
  • Luxury
  • Romantic
  • Secluded setting

Facilities

  • Kids Club
  • Fantastic fun for kids includes water sports lessons, craft workshops & activities with the resident marine biologist
  • Restaurant
  • Savour contemporary international cuisine at Pure, and delectable gourmet fare at K Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Enjoy cocktails at the relaxed beach bar, or Polynesian craft cocktails at Vue
  • Spa
  • Le Jardin offers restorative treatments
  • Swimming Pool
  • Infinity pool overlooking the ocean
  • Parking
  • Games room
  • Private villas
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Massage
  • Business Centre
  • Concierge
  • Sitting Room
  • Private Pool
  • Bicycle hire
  • Airport transfer
  • Bath robes
  • Wifi
  • Suites
  • Garden
  • Babysitting
  • Cots available
  • Family Suites
  • Hot Tub
  • Child friendly
  • EV Charging Station
  • No pets
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Safe
  • Satellite / Cable TV
  • Disabled access
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Internet

Activities

  • Riding
  • Follow stunning trails through the forest and mountains on horseback, and be rewarded with dazzling views
  • Diving
  • Dive beneath the waves of the lagoon to spot myriad fish, sea turtles and rays in the clear waters
  • Great walks
  • Explore Moorea on foot with hiking trails winding through the hills and mountains
  • Watersports
  • Water sports include canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding and water skiing
  • Wildlife Area
  • Fishing
  • Mountain biking
  • Canoeing
  • Birdwatching
  • Cycling
  • Snorkelling
  • Kayaking

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Review: Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort

"One of the first resorts to open on Moorea—the second-largest of French Polynesia’s Windward Islands—this luxe yet laidback hideaway combines an idyllic location with a long list of amenities, plus authentic experiences imbued with the singular exoticism that famously lured luminaries like Herman Melville and Paul Gauguin to the far-flung region’s storied shores."

Originally published by Condé Nast Traveler