Moorea
Only ten minutes from the main island of Tahiti, Moorea is a wonderful place to spend a few days. With their wonderful white sand beaches to their top notch resorts, Moorea holds something for everyone. On Moorea, you can swim in the Opunohu Bay as well as Cook's Bay, while the majestic mountains keep watch over you. Point Belvedere is also on Moorea, so you can enjoy the island's cuisine, views, and fun, all from this mountain top point. Make sure that you don't miss the pineapple distillery on Moorea as well, it is an aromatic site to visit! To get to all of these great destinations, and to just explore the island, you can rent a car to drive yourself around at your own pace!
While staying here in French Polynesia, be sure to visit the island of Moorea. Here you can:
- Take a circle island tour loaded with stops to sample local foods, beaches, and shops.
- Discover the wonderful handicrafts from Moorea
- Relax in Moorea's spas and resorts
- Enjoy our many lagoons and play in the calm waters all day, either snorkeling, sailing, parasailing, diving, or jet skiing.
- Have your breath taken away by our majestic mountains
- Visit our historical sights – like the plantations of the 19th century and their pineapple feilds
- Enjoy great meals at the many different restaurants we have to offer
Getting Here and Around the Island
Since Moorea is close to Tahiti, it is very easy to reach by ferry, plane, or boat. There is an airport which has daily flights between the islands that usually only take about ten minutes. Or you can take the ferry across to the main island of Tahiti. Le Truck runs here as well, or you can catch a taxi if you are just heading across the island for a quick trip. You can also rent a car if you prefer to go out on your own. Boats are also available for rent, with or without a skipper! Or, for more luxurious trips, you can charter a yacht to transport you here and there around the island or to other islands.
Moorea Hotels and Resorts
Moorea offers several world renown resorts and hotels such as:
- Moorea Beachcomber Inter-Continental Resort
- Sheraton Moorea Lagoon Resort
- Moorea Pearl Resort and Spa
- Sofitel Moorea Beach Resort
Moorea is located in the heart of the French Polynesia and is the second largest tourist destination. Once you step on the beautiful beaches and notice its amazing wildlife you will know why. Finding a place to stay should not be a problem, it will be choosing which view you want that you will have a hard time deciding. Here are a few to choose from:
The Moorea Pearl Resort is one of Moorea's finest luxury resorts. It is 8 acres of pure white sand. The views from the over water bungalows are breathtaking. You can wake to the sound of the water beneath you and enjoy the ocean life around you all day and well into the night in one of these wonderful bungalows. You can also enjoy the fine restaurant that the hotel has to offer. These are just a few of the things you can find at the Moorea Pearl Resort.
Enjoy a pleasant and peaceful stay at the Hotel Kaveka & Restaurant. You can dine in the hotel restaurant as you look out on Cook's Bay. Be at peace with the wildlife that you can see daily and relax in paradise.
You can lounge on the beautiful white sandy beaches when you stay at the Fare Vai Moana. Relax in the family owned restaurant and bar that you will find at the hotel. You can swim, snorkel, or just take it easy. It can all be done here at the Fare Vai Moana and you can enjoy every minute of it with the beauty of the island all around you.
These are just a few of the wonder places you can find to stay and eat when you visit Moorea. There are many, many more to choose from and all will offer you the same. A wonderful stay on a wonderful island.
Family Time
Here on Moorea there is a multitude of activities for the whole family to enjoy. So bring the kids along and allow them to enjoy this tropical paradise along with you. They will enjoy the swimming, diving, shopping, and other activities that we have to offer. There are also kids camps that are offered at the Inter-Continental Beachcomber Resort here for their guests that will introduce the kids to the botanical gardens, fruit, and show them how to weave their own crowns!
Dining
There are many wonderful restaurants here on Moorea for you to enjoy everything from local flavors to five-star dining. Most of these restaurants are open air, to allow you to enjoy the full experience of the islands.
Some of the restaurants here include:
- Arri Vahine at the Sheraton Resort
- Fare Nui at the Inter-Continental Beachcomber Resort
- La Perouse at Sofitel Moorea Beach Resort
- Le Pecheur for fine French dining
- Alfredo's for your Italian taste
- Mahogany for Cantonese Cuisine
And, of course, the Linareva's Floating Restaurant Le Bateau for wonderful seafood dishes aboard a ferry
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Romantic Ideas
While here on a romantic getaway, you can enjoy our polynesian spas for special oil massages and other couple-oriented treatments, flower baths, evening sailing trips, romantic dinners on the beach, and even beach front weddings!