Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort

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Cocktail bar, beach views, open daily
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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free minibar

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa

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Bp 28 Maharepa, Moorea-Maiao, Windward Islands, 98728
  • Place, Temae Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Moorea Green Pearl Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Moorea Ferry Terminal
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Moorea (MOZ-Temae)
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

Superior Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Beachfront

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Overwater

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Overwater

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Beach View, Garden Area

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Moorea-Maiao

Located in Moorea-Maiao, Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort is on the boardwalk/promenade, a 4-minute drive from Moorea Green Pearl Golf Course and 11 minutes from Temae Beach. .This beach resort is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Afareaitu Waterfall and 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Ta'ahiamanu Beach.

What's nearby

  • Toatea Lookout - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Temae Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Moorea Green Pearl Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Moorea Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Afareaitu Waterfall - 22 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Moorea (MOZ-Temae) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beach Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Arii Vahine - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪North Shore Poke & Smoothie Bar - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Pure - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rudy's - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort

On private beach with outdoor pool, near Moorea Green Pearl Golf Course
Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort offers 110 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature free minibar items and espresso makers. Rooms open to furnished patios. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the resort include a private beach and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 110 air-conditioned rooms featuring free minibar items and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Detached private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After a day at the private beach, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this Colonial resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite at PURE, one of the resort's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Need to unwind? Take a break at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar for a tasty beverage. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
PURE - This beachfront restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
K - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Vue - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this cocktail bar serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Beach Bar - This cocktail bar is located on the beach. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: XPF 4,000 for adults and XPF 2,000 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Beach Bar
  • K
  • PURE
  • Vue

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 floor
  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1987
  • Colonial architecture
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Day bed
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Detached private bathroom
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Late-night room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer to the property via airplane or boat and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property offers roundtrip transfer service to Moorea ferry terminal. This property offers roundtrip transfers from Aéroport de Moorea Temae (MOZ). Guests must arrange their own transfers to the island of Moorea by ferry or plane.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from January 5 2026 to March 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: XPF 17600
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: XPF 8800 (from 3 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: XPF 29800
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: XPF 14750 (from 3 to 11 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: XPF 60.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately XPF 4000 for adults and XPF 2000 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
For safety reasons, children under 12 years old are not allowed in overwater bungalows. Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult who exercises parental authority while in overwater bungalows.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Resort Moorea-Maiao
Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Resort
Sofitel Ora
Sofitel Ora Resort
Sofitel Ora Beach Resort
Sofitel Ora Beach
Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Resort French Polynesia
Maharepa Sofitel
Sofitel Moorea Beach Resort
Sofitel Maharepa
Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Hotel Maharepa
Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Moorea-Maiao
Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora MooreaM
Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach
Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Resort
Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort Resort
Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort Moorea-Maiao
Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort Resort Moorea-Maiao

Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 432 out of 633 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 633 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 633 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 633 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 633 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mark s

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great the food was great the ocean is amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

HANH, Fountain Valley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time, love everything here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sophia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Trash cans not taken out around the property, limited beach access (limited beach chairs). Some staff were rude. Rooms were great tho!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarrell

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paradise right here. Can’t get any better. Staying in bungalows over the water was a dream. Water crystal clear with amazing snorkeling right off your balcony. Snorkel gear and kayaks included with stay. Staff super friendly. Food very hood. Breakfast was included which was a plus. Otherwise food was pricey. Nice pool. Dream location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful for snorkeling (and we did a lot of snorkeling in the world) and also a relaxing vacation. Food was also good and staff was professional. The room is ok but ocean view buggalow is not ocean view when they do not trim the plants/trees. We could barely see the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Eddie, Palm Desert

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was absolutely amazing, me and the wife would like go back again and again I’d highly recommend staying there or the Hilton we switched to a air b and b because of the price over a 2 week stay I’m making my Expedia review at 2 am moorea time because she is so mad at me with the air b and b is brutal. The staff are amazing so nice The food is $$ but half decent The drinks are $$$$ and fairly strong The water is somthing you’ll never see again unless your there The beds are great The shower pressure was amazing this place is just somthing els I’d go back every day I could.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been to many islands and this was the absolute best snorkeling we have ever seen. HIGHLY recommend doing snorkel excursion with Sebastian and Captain Nico, it was one of the best parts of our vacation. Loved our overwater bungalow. Property is due for a renovation and they said they will be doing it sometime soon (many broken slats on wood blinds, a lot of beach chair were broken and the footers for overwater bungalows are cracked and need repair). Food and drinks at bare were good but expensive, as expected. Be aware that some bungalows are right next to a road and you can hear traffic, would recommend either overwater or beachfront bungalow. If you get a beachfront one though, there are a lot of chickens and the roosters crow constantly even at night. They feed them and really should relocate them, I love animals but they’re unpleasant. We really did have an excellent time there though!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ramiro

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It is okay but should be better. Garden needs some love. The beach is beautiful but moving the coral and adding sand would make it incredible.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelica Lopez

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful!!! What a dream to stay here!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jobert

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great food and excellent customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pascal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was incredible. Beauty of the nature, the quality of the service and the food was very diverse and quality. The chef who was making the omelets was super friendly and he was sharing his good energy right at the beginning of the day. The snorkeling directly from our room was breathtaking, I enjoyed every second of this hotel. My partner and I saw 2 rays, 1 shark and 1 baby turtle directly at our room which added some magic. Simply the best. I can’t compare to Bora Bora but definitely the best hotel I had in my life.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ching Li Cherry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very dirty — I found ant COLONY in my luggage after my stay due to the unsanitary conditions of the room. There were many other insects throughout the room, including giant flies. The property is poorly maintained overall. During rainy weather, muddy water pooled all over the pathways, splashing up and soaking my shoes and clothing. The shower had loose tiles, which felt genuinely unsafe. The room itself was very dimly lit, making it difficult to pack and unpack my luggage. Plus there were loud noises throughout the night, ranging from loud music to roosters and birds crowing. There’s zero sound proofing. It felt like I was camping in a tent. Communication and service were also far below expectations. Many staff members were unhelpful and, at times, outright rude. There seemed to be a complete lack of internal coordination — for even the simplest requests, I was told to contact the “activities person” myself, in person, rather than having the front desk relay the message. There was contradicting and confusing communication. Ie. I had to followup 3 separate times for a simple dinner reservation. Several of my emails also went completely unanswered. Would not recommend, especially given the high price point and the Sofitel brand name. This experience was far from the luxury or hospitality one would expect.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paradise! Wonderful staff and amenities. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jessica

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay at the Sofitel! We had a garden bungalow that was just one hut away from the beach. It was beautiful and very convenient to get to the beach and watersports desk. We were able to park our car easily, and everything is within a short walk. I checked out a paddleboard everyday, and we could use life vests. We booked a snorkel adventure easily. We loved their breakfast each morning, and had a nice dinner there one night. Our favorite part of the resort is the amazing coral reef right in front of the private beach. There are fish within feet of the shore. We loved both Moorea and the Sofitel more than the other places we went afterwards.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hsiang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over the water bungalow number 111, only 4 feet deep of water, lots of live coral reefs, no need to snorkel since you can see beautiful fishes from your deck. A little crackers can lure hundreds of fishes, dozens of species. The Saturday Polynesian buffet is amazing. They have baby pig, unicon fish, trigger fish, giant clam, 5 different ways of raw tuna, chicken, beef, tropical fruits, dozens of desserts including exotic ice cream like sore sap ice cream. You got to try it if you have a chance. You can imaging the Sunday breakfast buffet is also fantastic since some leftover ingredients would show up. The clam salad and the one night dried tuna sashimi are incredibly delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The service is the only thing that lets this place down!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and tranquil setting. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most beautiful location anywhere above water. Underwater took a snorkeling scooter tour that was amazing: awesome colorful coral, reef fish, turtle and ray. Also enjoyed kayaking and paddle boarding in the idyllic lagoon.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sudhir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, McKinney

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025