The 106-room Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa is a luxurious property with a stunning beachfront setting, almost exclusively attracting romancing couples. The tropical grounds feature a central pool, a pretty stretch of beach with loungers and umbrellas, tennis courts and a gym, and elegant spa -- all with the backdrop of lush mountains. Rooms are divided between overwater bungalows with direct access to the water, beachfront bungalows, and garden bungalows -- most with private pools. All units come with plush beds, minibars, sleek bathrooms with stand-alone tubs and separate showers, free Wi-Fi, and furnished outdoor spaces. Snorkeling and utilizing free non-motorized water sports are popular pastimes, and marine life is abundant here. Three dining options include a restaurant that hosts Polynesian nights and a crepe spot, but expect high prices at all. If this is booked, consider the InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa.
The 106-room Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa is a luxurious property with a stunning beachfront setting, almost exclusively attracting romancing couples. The tropical grounds feature a central pool, a pretty stretch of beach with loungers and umbrellas, tennis courts and a gym, and elegant spa -- all with the backdrop of lush mountains. Rooms are divided between overwater bungalows with direct access to the water, beachfront bungalows, and garden bungalows -- most with private pools. All units come with plush beds, minibars, sleek bathrooms with stand-alone tubs and separate showers, free Wi-Fi, and furnished outdoor spaces. Snorkeling and utilizing free non-motorized water sports are popular pastimes, and marine life is abundant here. Three dining options include a restaurant that hosts Polynesian nights and a crepe spot, but expect high prices at all. If this is booked, consider the InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa.
The four-pearl InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa isn't quite as nice as its pricier sister properties on Bora Bora, but even with its drawbacks, it's a solid value for an upscale option on Moorea. First, the downsides: There are signs of wear and tear visible across the property, most interior spaces look like they could use refurbishing, and Polynesian-style rooms lack wow factor. (Also, it's worth noting that the property’s Overwater Bungalows are technically only half overwater, and half on land). The InterContinental has three restaurants, and weekly theme nights, but some guests complain that on-site dining is mediocre, especially for the price. Still, the hotel’s gorgeous infinity pools, tranquil inner lagoon with phenomenal snorkeling, and marine animal rehabilitation centers are highlights. Prices are lower than at the other upscale resorts on the island, the Sofitel and the Hilton.
The four-pearl InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa isn't quite as nice as its pricier sister properties on Bora Bora, but even with its drawbacks, it's a solid value for an upscale option on Moorea. First, the downsides: There are signs of wear and tear visible across the property, most interior spaces look like they could use refurbishing, and Polynesian-style rooms lack wow factor. (Also, it's worth noting that the property’s Overwater Bungalows are technically only half overwater, and half on land). The InterContinental has three restaurants, and weekly theme nights, but some guests complain that on-site dining is mediocre, especially for the price. Still, the hotel’s gorgeous infinity pools, tranquil inner lagoon with phenomenal snorkeling, and marine animal rehabilitation centers are highlights. Prices are lower than at the other upscale resorts on the island, the Sofitel and the Hilton.
Hotel Hibiscus is a solid value option for travelers seeking simple accommodations in Moorea. At this beachfront property, guests can choose to stay in authentic thatched-roof bungalows or air-conditioned rooms. The former can be hot and buggy, while the latter tend to resemble college dorms. Either way, freebies like daily breakfast, parking, and fast Wi-Fi, and the location within walking distance of convenience stores and restaurants, make Hibiscus a formidable contender in its category. The beach isn’t the nicest, thanks to the strange concrete wall that runs across it, but there is a mid-size pool. Travelers looking for a nicer beachfront should check out Hotel Les Tipaniers — a nearly identical option with comparable nightly rates, though it lacks the pool found here.
Hotel Hibiscus is a solid value option for travelers seeking simple accommodations in Moorea. At this beachfront property, guests can choose to stay in authentic thatched-roof bungalows or air-conditioned rooms. The former can be hot and buggy, while the latter tend to resemble college dorms. Either way, freebies like daily breakfast, parking, and fast Wi-Fi, and the location within walking distance of convenience stores and restaurants, make Hibiscus a formidable contender in its category. The beach isn’t the nicest, thanks to the strange concrete wall that runs across it, but there is a mid-size pool. Travelers looking for a nicer beachfront should check out Hotel Les Tipaniers — a nearly identical option with comparable nightly rates, though it lacks the pool found here.