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Reviews of Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

BP 28, Maharepa, 98728 Maharepa, French Polynesia

#3 of 10 hotels in Maharepa

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Review Score

Based on 259 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free Wifi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: June 21, 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Overwater Bungalow 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Towel service tool 15 min, room was beyond needing renovation. Thought I'd fall through the floor.

    Pretty bay

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2023

    6.0
    lovely apart from the room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Bungalow with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the room was tired old and not a good location.

    location and restaurants and bar.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2023

    3.0
    Would prefer to stay at an Airbnb and spend money to do private tours
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Overwater Bungalow 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Food was terrible. The fact breakfast closed 30 mins earlier. Just very expensive and below average food. The French fries were my favorite item to say how disappointed I was. And I’m a food junkie

    The bungalow on water was beautiful. Just don’t think the cost to a regular bungalow could ever be worth it

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Overwater Bungalow 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    For the money payed, I was expecting to feel that "I am speciall cared for". This was not the case. On one evening, I waited more than an hour between the starter and the main course, although I had the offered menu. Then half an hour for the desert. Next evening was a buffet, with excellent salads, but the some of the baked food was only lukewarm. The bread was never fresh. The room was cleaned only quite late in the afternoon, minibar was not refilled,

    The bungalow on the water was really nice and spacious. One could go swimming and snorkeling at any time of the day or night from the room. The facilities were very good. The reception was also very helpful. The breakfast was very rich.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: January 15, 2023

    5.0
    loved the snorkeling right under the room. The property is overpriced for its current condition.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Horizon Bungalow with King Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    property is in dire need of renovation. service was very slow and not particularly friendly in the restaurant.

    beautiful room over the ocean coral reef

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2023

    7.0
    pleasant stay . but the hotel shoukd inptove yhe service and the options proposed at the concierge desk
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury King Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    they should improve the service hiring more people st the restaurant . for thus kind of the hotel at this price the clients need a better and more personalized service . the people at the restaurant and the bar are very nice but they are not enough to serve too many people. not good value for money hotel

    location

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: October 12, 2022

    5.0
    Would have been OK at one fourth the price, but was priced like a luxury property without delivering
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Overwater Bungalow 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Tired property. Lots of repairs and renovations going on which make noise but don’t really improve the experience. Breakfast was fine but something made us sick. Pool too small for property. Extremely slow check in and check out. Barrios had plumbing issues. View in OWB was basically of neighbor—little or no privacy in most over water rooms.

    Dinner was nice and the snorkeling was great. Very attractive guests.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: September 20, 2022

    7.0
    Our stay was very pleasant, but there is clear room for improvement.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Overwater Bungalow 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The biggest letdown is that there’s no fitness center. Also, the resort seems very limiting in terms of activities available on site. Lastly, the food was very underwhelming. There were very few options for vegetarian and/or vegan diets, and the other options I tried left me wanting me more, especially for the price.

    I enjoyed staying in the overwater bungalow. It was extremely convenient for snorkeling and swimming right outside of our room. It was fairly spacious and kept clean throughout our stay. The minibar was kept stocked with complimentary soda, water, and beer, which was a huge bonus because drinks outside the room are extremely expensive. The staff was very friendly and accommodating.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2022

    7.0
    The concierge was one of the friendly and most help of the staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Overwater Bungalow 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The waitress at the breakfast and dinner were horrible!!! Dinner took 2.5 hours ab the staff was not friendly. our order was wrong and dessert came cold banana foster and lava cake.

    The room was amazing1

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: June 13, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury King Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff not very friendly. We requested late checkout because we booked a diving tour at their hotel but they didn't accommodate. I understand hotel is fully booked, we only asked for noon check out which is not unreasonable but they refused. There are other hotel options, not sure I would return.

    Location, beach, dive center

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 4, 2022

    7.0
    beautiful hotel. eat elsewhere.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Superior Bungalow with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    food was awful along with the restaurant service.

    beautiful property. snorkeling was fun

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2023

    9.0
    Situated in Paradise - Panoramic lagoon /beach from every corner
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Overwater Bungalow 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    -would be good to see more signs and education for guests regarding helping to conserve the marine environment such as signs saying no feeding fish and also signs telling people not to step on the corals and how to swim around them etc .

    - situated right on the lagoon, the Sofitel is in my opinion the best property on Moorea due to the location of the resort, on the pristine lagoon that has the most amazing azule waters. The design of the resort allows for the view to encompass every aspect of your stay from your room, to the bar terrace to the restaurant and the pool- all offer a panoramic feast for the eyes, that you can’t help but feel relaxed and on holiday. - we stayed in the overwater bungalow and also the ocean view villa. The water was crystal clear with an abundance of fish. Whilst the corals were not in great condition, likely due to human factors and environmental, the fish were plentiful. Snorkelling morning, noon and afternoon was a delightful way to spend the day. The beach on which the Sofitel is located is the best beach in my opinion in Moorea. There are plenty of beach chairs and umbrellas to relax and spend the day . You can also snorkel from the beach and see the stag horn corals as let the current drift you towards the Overwater bungalows. - the rooms were clean, comfortable and bed was very big and comfortable. - the buffet breakfast was also excellent with fresh pastries, egg and crepe bar and all the staff are very helpful and friendly. - The restaurant food was ok, nothing special and definitely prices are high as is in the rest of Moorea. There is not much around the Sofitel walking distance but some restaurants do offer a free pick up and drop off service .

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2023

    8.0
    It was a great trip!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury King Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    At the beach Some big rocks can be cleaned …. Not enough beach towels…..need to make sure always have enough beach towels for guests!!

    Property is beautiful.. great beach …

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2023

    10
    Will definitely be back again and stay in an overwater bungalow again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Overwater Bungalow 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The overwater bungalows were amazing. Snorkeled every day we were there. The grounds of the hotel were beautiful and very well kept. They staff was all friendly and helpful. it’s everything we imagined this place to be.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: November 14, 2022

    10
    staff are nice and helpful. just need a few improvements
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Horizon Bungalow with King Bed
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    slow service at restaurants! tables are so close together and i didn’t feel comfortable sitting so close to other people so we used room service.

    good snorkeling spots. lots of fishes

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2022

    8.0
    Beautiful resort, can’t wait to come back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Overwater Bungalow 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The food is limited with limited hours. There is a fee if you bring in from off of the property.

    Amazing setting! loved being able to snorkel from our deck, great beach, clean, comfortable…all around wonderful vacation.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Bungalow with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Overwater Bungalow 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Overwater Bungalow 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Luxury King Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Overwater Bungalow 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury King Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: February 10, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Bungalow with Ocean View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: February 2, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Bungalow with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Luxury King Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2024

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