Hilton or Sofitel on Mo'orea

[1sttimerrt]

We are planning a cruise with PG in March of 2024. We were thinking about staying for a few days pre cruise on Moorea. Any feedback on whether it might be better to stay at the Hilton or the Sofitel on Moorea?

[Tahitianbigkahuna]

1 hour ago, 1sttimerrt said:

We are planning a cruise with PG in March of 2024. We were thinking about staying for a few days pre cruise on Moorea. Any feedback on whether it might be better to stay at the Hilton or the Sofitel on Moorea?

 

Both are excellent choices. I've stayed at both.

 

Hilton

The good:

Good sunset views

Good snorkeling

Inexpensive place to eat across the street for breakfast and lunch

Superior pool area IMO

 

The not so good:

Grounds are much small compared to the Sofitel

Garden rooms are very close to each other

Can be barking dogs on the east side close to the garden rooms

 

Sofitel

The Good:

Nice sunrise views

View of Tahiti

Good snorkeling

Next to the longest public beach on the island

Expansive grounds compared to the Hilton

 

The not so good:

Not close to any other eatery

 

If your staying in an OWB it comes down to do you want sunrise views or sunset views. All the better restaurants will come and pick you up for dinner.

 

 

Edited May 2, 2023 by Tahitianbigkahuna

[excited balcony]

1 hour ago, Tahitianbigkahuna said:

 

Both are excellent choices. I've stayed at both.

 

Hilton

The good:

Good sunset views

Good snorkeling

Inexpensive place to eat across the street for breakfast and lunch

Superior pool area IMO

 

The not so good:

Grounds are much small compared to the Sofitel

Garden rooms are very close to each other

Can be barking dogs on the east side close to the garden rooms

 

Sofitel

The Good:

Nice sunrise views

View of Tahiti

Good snorkeling

Next to the longest public beach on the island

Expansive grounds compared to the Hilton

 

The not so good:

Not close to any other eatery

 

If your staying in an OWB it comes down to do you want sunrise views or sunset views. All the better restaurants will come and pick you up for dinner.

 

 

 

Such great information! What is the name of the place for breakfast and lunch across from the Hilton? Also, would you mind sharing a few of the restaurants you would recommend that will pick us up from the Hilton for dinner?  Thank you!!

[Tahitianbigkahuna]

25 minutes ago, excited balcony said:

 

Such great information! What is the name of the place for breakfast and lunch across from the Hilton? Also, would you mind sharing a few of the restaurants you would recommend that will pick us up from the Hilton for dinner?  Thank you!!

 

Rudy's does pick up. One of the best places on the island.

 

The place across the street is pictures.

[mermaid 285]

Having stayed at the Sofitel twice and having visited the Hilton for a meal (and a look around), we would choose the Sofitel any day - the standards seem very similar between both hotels, but we love the location of the Sofitel, as the views are totally amazing.  We were underwhelmed by the Hilton - in terms of views and size of beach.  I know it's very popular among Americans though as many use their points to stay. 

 

It's true to say that the Sofitel is further away from other hotels and restaurants, but as we usually hire a car in Moorea that's not an issue for us. Also the Sofitel is closer to the ferry.

[back to the islands]

We stayed at the Hilton and I loved it! We also went to the Sofitel for an excursion. It was beautiful, but  my choice would be the Hilton in an overwater bungalow, but I don't think you can go wrong either way. The snorkeling was great around the overwater bungalows. Lots of pretty coral in pink, purple, blue, white and gold.