"Very peaceful location and style of hotel which took me back to the old days of Hawaii. Restuarant had good food, staff were super friendly and feeding the fish/easy snorkeling made our stay. Great location"
"Very peaceful location and style of hotel which took me back to the old days of Hawaii. Restuarant had good food, staff were super friendly and feeding the fish/easy snorkeling made our stay. Great location"
"Arnaud was a very enthusiastic host and our needs were efficiently met. We ate breakfast and dinner and the hosts accommodated our preferences. One small drawback is that it is a bit loud with traffic nearby. Otherwise would recommend for sure!"
"Arnaud was a very enthusiastic host and our needs were efficiently met. We ate breakfast and dinner and the hosts accommodated our preferences. One small drawback is that it is a bit loud with traffic nearby. Otherwise would recommend for sure!"
"Our host was very nice and the location was awesome! Beaches were nearby and a peaceful environment where we could see every star in the milky way!
The rooms were nice and clean and enough space for the two of us!"
"Our host was very nice and the location was awesome! Beaches were nearby and a peaceful environment where we could see every star in the milky way!
The rooms were nice and clean and enough space for the two of us!"
"Very clean; although our room did not have a partial ocean view as advertised. Charlotte was very helpful, the breakfast was good but lacking protein."
"Very clean; although our room did not have a partial ocean view as advertised. Charlotte was very helpful, the breakfast was good but lacking protein."
"An emergency booking due to a flight delay out of Tahiti so we would take anything. Family owners were extremely friendly and helped us out. Rooms basic but clean and comfortable bed."
"An emergency booking due to a flight delay out of Tahiti so we would take anything. Family owners were extremely friendly and helped us out. Rooms basic but clean and comfortable bed."
"A nice option for a 1 night stay after landing late at night. The owner was extremely helpful with a pick up and drop off at the airport, as well as accommodating an unexpected increase in our group size. Cute little eating area with a great breakfast. Would certainly stay again."
"A nice option for a 1 night stay after landing late at night. The owner was extremely helpful with a pick up and drop off at the airport, as well as accommodating an unexpected increase in our group size. Cute little eating area with a great breakfast. Would certainly stay again."
"Breakfast was simple but enough. Some of the best snorkeling we found across the island was off the beach of the hotel. The use of kayaks made it really fun to kayak to the nearby bay and over towards the nearby Hilton bungalows. The property has older furnishings but we didn’t plan to be in our room much and turned out we
Weren’t so it worked well for us. I’d recommend renting a car or scooter if staying here to help ease with exploration of the island"
"Breakfast was simple but enough. Some of the best snorkeling we found across the island was off the beach of the hotel. The use of kayaks made it really fun to kayak to the nearby bay and over towards the nearby Hilton bungalows. The property has older furnishings but we didn’t plan to be in our room much and turned out we
Weren’t so it worked well for us. I’d recommend renting a car or scooter if staying here to help ease with exploration of the island"
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
This newer hotel was excellent for our three night stay on Moorea. Very clean and quiet, nice staff, and very comfortable accommodations. We had a beachfront bungalow, and really enjoyed the stocked kitchen and lovely patio. The beach is really nice, with decent snorkeling just offshore. There is a small shopping center a few miles away, convenient for anything you might need. We will return!
This newer hotel was excellent for our three night stay on Moorea. Very clean and quiet, nice staff, and very comfortable accommodations. We had a beachfront bungalow, and really enjoyed the stocked kitchen and lovely patio. The beach is really nice, with decent snorkeling just offshore. There is a small shopping center a few miles away, convenient for anything you might need. We will return!
We booked the honeymoon cottage, which is a separate ocean-front fare surrounded by flowers and fruit trees. It has a canopy bed and a single bed where we set our suitcases. There is a fully furnished kitchenette with a half size fridge, cooktop, microwave, coffeemaker and kettle, and toaster. All the cookware and dishes are furnished as well. We love shopping at the local markets and preparing our own meals, so this was perfect! Bring your own coffee or tea, and seasonings. Pizza Daniel...
We booked the honeymoon cottage, which is a separate ocean-front fare surrounded by flowers and fruit trees. It has a canopy bed and a single bed where we set our suitcases. There is a fully furnished kitchenette with a half size fridge, cooktop, microwave, coffeemaker and kettle, and toaster. All the cookware and dishes are furnished as well. We love shopping at the local markets and preparing our own meals, so this was perfect! Bring your own coffee or tea, and seasonings. Pizza Daniel...
puanani
Reviewed January 17, 2015Reviewed January 17, 2015
You will be amazed! This is a very personal hotel with unique decorations and plants and flowers. The meal service is exceptional and memorable - bring your camera! Everything is done to make you feel at home and pampered. It is better than the Ritz in terms of service. Try it - you'll like it!
You will be amazed! This is a very personal hotel with unique decorations and plants and flowers. The meal service is exceptional and memorable - bring your camera! Everything is done to make you feel at home and pampered. It is better than the Ritz in terms of service. Try it - you'll like it!
Warren
Reviewed January 31, 2018Reviewed January 31, 2018
Very nice hotel in Moorea with EXCELLENT food (probably the beat on the island).
Highlights:
Friendly staff, spacious rooms (we had a mini suite for 7 nights), nice pool, beautiful setting, easy parking during our stay.
Bryan at the front excellent was great, the staff at Le Cook restaurant were awesome and so positive. We have enjoyed our discussions with the French crew (Simon and Leo), the Brazilian / Fortaleza Maria as well as the 2 local vahinés Yvette and Liane.
The only lowlights (and...
Very nice hotel in Moorea with EXCELLENT food (probably the beat on the island).
Highlights:
Friendly staff, spacious rooms (we had a mini suite for 7 nights), nice pool, beautiful setting, easy parking during our stay.
Bryan at the front excellent was great, the staff at Le Cook restaurant were awesome and so positive. We have enjoyed our discussions with the French crew (Simon and Leo), the Brazilian / Fortaleza Maria as well as the 2 local vahinés Yvette and Liane.
The only lowlights (and...
Jean-Claude
Reviewed December 27, 2023Reviewed December 27, 2023
Absolutely beautiful well maintained property! We stayed 3 days out of 6 at this location and we should have stayed here the whole time. Exquisite grounds and comfortable bungalows with every home amenity you need. The host was very hospitable and a joy. You will be treated at a very high standard and feel like you are on vacation. I cannot recommend this place enough. Dont bother booking anywhere else.
Absolutely beautiful well maintained property! We stayed 3 days out of 6 at this location and we should have stayed here the whole time. Exquisite grounds and comfortable bungalows with every home amenity you need. The host was very hospitable and a joy. You will be treated at a very high standard and feel like you are on vacation. I cannot recommend this place enough. Dont bother booking anywhere else.
This was our first visit to Tahiti and our first stop was Moorea. This hotel is something we will always remember. The staff are the friendliest people we've ever met...Every single worker greets you with a happy Tahitian hello! They'll help you arrange anything at the front and make sure you're happy. Splurge for the Overwater bungalow... It's sooooooo worth it. The snorkeling here was the best we've ever had (and blew bora bora out of the water). Right under the bungalows are hundreds of fish....
This was our first visit to Tahiti and our first stop was Moorea. This hotel is something we will always remember. The staff are the friendliest people we've ever met...Every single worker greets you with a happy Tahitian hello! They'll help you arrange anything at the front and make sure you're happy. Splurge for the Overwater bungalow... It's sooooooo worth it. The snorkeling here was the best we've ever had (and blew bora bora out of the water). Right under the bungalows are hundreds of fish....
We loved our stay at Residence Sunset Beach! Alex was very friendly and helpful during check in, and the room was spotless and perfect for our stay! We especially loved the beach access from our unit and stargazing from the back yard and beach at night. The property was conveniently located near a number of great local restaurants. I would definitely stay here again! Thanks for helping make our trip wonderful!
We loved our stay at Residence Sunset Beach! Alex was very friendly and helpful during check in, and the room was spotless and perfect for our stay! We especially loved the beach access from our unit and stargazing from the back yard and beach at night. The property was conveniently located near a number of great local restaurants. I would definitely stay here again! Thanks for helping make our trip wonderful!
Meredith
Reviewed November 30, 2022Reviewed November 30, 2022
We did alot of research and read reviews before selecting Sofitel. So glad we did. We had an all over wonderful experience. Rooms were beautiful comfortable and well done, we had all we needed and more. The property is beautiful the Coral gardens and lagoon is fabulous. We enjoyed snorkeling, with all kinds of stunning tropical fish. The beach is best on island there. The food was great, we loved K and Pure both. Breakfast is worth it and what a view. Bar view is great and drinks and burgers...
We did alot of research and read reviews before selecting Sofitel. So glad we did. We had an all over wonderful experience. Rooms were beautiful comfortable and well done, we had all we needed and more. The property is beautiful the Coral gardens and lagoon is fabulous. We enjoyed snorkeling, with all kinds of stunning tropical fish. The beach is best on island there. The food was great, we loved K and Pure both. Breakfast is worth it and what a view. Bar view is great and drinks and burgers...
Laura
Reviewed December 10, 2022Reviewed December 10, 2022
We usually stay at the Motel right above the airport. The beds are very hard there so tried here. Owner met us at airport. Great place very close to airport. Will stay tlat Manaevafrom now on.
We usually stay at the Motel right above the airport. The beds are very hard there so tried here. Owner met us at airport. Great place very close to airport. Will stay tlat Manaevafrom now on.
Super kind and helpful staff. Excellent morning breakfast buffet, lovely room with a great view of Moorea and the pool areas are very special with the ocean water integrated into the space to create unique places to swim and even snorkel.
Super kind and helpful staff. Excellent morning breakfast buffet, lovely room with a great view of Moorea and the pool areas are very special with the ocean water integrated into the space to create unique places to swim and even snorkel.
Absolutely beautiful relaxing property for our last night waiting on a late flight. The pool and room was very clean. Cool air conditioning. They even packed our dinner to go that we ordered. The only issue we had was our little rental car had trouble getting up the steep drive up the mountain. The view at the top was Absolutely worth it. Parking was tight not a big deal. Loved this hotel, wish we would've had more time to stay longer.
Absolutely beautiful relaxing property for our last night waiting on a late flight. The pool and room was very clean. Cool air conditioning. They even packed our dinner to go that we ordered. The only issue we had was our little rental car had trouble getting up the steep drive up the mountain. The view at the top was Absolutely worth it. Parking was tight not a big deal. Loved this hotel, wish we would've had more time to stay longer.
The place is nice on the island. Close to the amazing bays
The hotel was perfect, the beach was cool.
The staff was very kind, very helpfull
Great stop
The place is nice on the island. Close to the amazing bays
The hotel was perfect, the beach was cool.
The staff was very kind, very helpfull
Great stop
Relaxed stay at the hostel. The closest beach was being upgraded. Great daily breakfast and good company. The owners were very accommodating and kind. We had a great time at the hostel.
The hostel is a distance from Papeete, a public bus comes by ca. every hour. The beaches close by are for casual swimming.
Relaxed stay at the hostel. The closest beach was being upgraded. Great daily breakfast and good company. The owners were very accommodating and kind. We had a great time at the hostel.
The hostel is a distance from Papeete, a public bus comes by ca. every hour. The beaches close by are for casual swimming.
5 years ago...
We stayed here and I fell in love with this place because of the friendly staff and good location! Plus, I love walking the pier at night and seeing into the ocean life in the evening. Additionally, morning are magical as the sun lights this bay-just perfect!
Moorea is small "enough" that I booked only this hotel for 9 nights then, and another 4 nights this year as I wanted so badly to return. I was unconditionally pleased to see Tim at the front desk and the head grounds...
5 years ago...
We stayed here and I fell in love with this place because of the friendly staff and good location! Plus, I love walking the pier at night and seeing into the ocean life in the evening. Additionally, morning are magical as the sun lights this bay-just perfect!
Moorea is small "enough" that I booked only this hotel for 9 nights then, and another 4 nights this year as I wanted so badly to return. I was unconditionally pleased to see Tim at the front desk and the head grounds...
We had a quick overnight here and could not have been happier. Quiet, convenient and comfortable. Very good price. No restaurants nearby but we arrived after dinner so it was fine. Take other reviewers advice and don’t try and walk here!
We had a quick overnight here and could not have been happier. Quiet, convenient and comfortable. Very good price. No restaurants nearby but we arrived after dinner so it was fine. Take other reviewers advice and don’t try and walk here!
Lori
Reviewed February 5, 2025Reviewed February 5, 2025
Absolutely perfect! This little oasis was the perfect place to stay on our stopover to Bora Bora. I only wish we had more time to enjoy this lovely place! Vincent, the owner, waited up for our late arrival and escorted us to our room, showed us a lovely video about the property, and arranged everything we needed. After a midnight dip in the garden pool, I slept like a baby. AC worked great and room was very comfortable! I only hope the rest of our trip is this lovely! My teenage daughter, who...
Absolutely perfect! This little oasis was the perfect place to stay on our stopover to Bora Bora. I only wish we had more time to enjoy this lovely place! Vincent, the owner, waited up for our late arrival and escorted us to our room, showed us a lovely video about the property, and arranged everything we needed. After a midnight dip in the garden pool, I slept like a baby. AC worked great and room was very comfortable! I only hope the rest of our trip is this lovely! My teenage daughter, who...
The property was right on a beautiful lagoon filled with coral, fish, rays and a few small sharks. The restaurant is facing the water and is really cute and the food is great. Only a short walk away is the Moorea Hilton which has the best crepes. Kayaks and paddle boards were included in the nightly fee which was really nice.
The property was right on a beautiful lagoon filled with coral, fish, rays and a few small sharks. The restaurant is facing the water and is really cute and the food is great. Only a short walk away is the Moorea Hilton which has the best crepes. Kayaks and paddle boards were included in the nightly fee which was really nice.
Arlee
Reviewed October 22, 2022Reviewed October 22, 2022
The best area to stay in Vai'Anae for most travelers is the main coastal stretch along the northwestern part of the island, particularly around the central village. This area acts as the primary hub for visitors and offers convenient access to amenities and attractions.
This central coastal region is characterized by its proximity to the island's main road, which runs parallel to the lagoon. Here you'll find a concentration of local eateries, small shops, and essential services. The Vai'Anae Municipal Market, a significant landmark, is located in this area, offering fresh produce and local crafts. Its layout provides easy access to the clear waters of the lagoon, making water activities readily available.
Couples often find this area appealing due to the availability of accommodations with direct lagoon access and views. Many guesthouses and resorts here offer private bungalows or rooms with balconies overlooking the water, creating a serene and private setting.
When is the best time to go to Vai'Anae?
The best time to visit Vai'Anae is during the dry season, which runs from May to October.
During these months, you'll experience consistently sunny days and lower humidity, making it ideal for enjoying the beaches and outdoor activities. The average temperature is pleasant, typically in the mid-70s to low 80s Fahrenheit, with gentle trade winds. This period is superb for couples looking for a romantic getaway focused on relaxation and water activities like snorkeling or paddleboarding.
The shoulder months of April and November can also be a good option. While there's a slightly higher chance of rain, you'll find fewer crowds and potentially better rates on accommodations. This time suits travelers who prefer a quieter experience and don't mind an occasional brief shower.
For those planning a trip around specific events or festivals, it's worth checking the local calendar, as some cultural celebrations occur outside the peak dry season.
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