Hotels on the beach in Papetoai, French Polynesia

• 1 Hôtel Fenua Mata'i'oa Papetoai

  Guest Rating 8.9

  
  • This hotel has a private beach area

  Set within a unique tropical garden beside the lagoon, Hôtel Fenua Mata'i'oa features a bar and an on site restaurant. Guests at this waterfront property can relax in the outdoor hot tub. Traditional Polynesian wedding ceremonies can be arranged on request. Guests can lie on the sun lounges, in front of the clear, blue waters of Moorea. Snorkeling, windsurfing, fishing, diving, canoeing are just some of the water sport activities available. It is 25 minutes' drive from Moorea Airport and 30 minutes' drive from Moorea Ferry Terminal. Each luxurious suite offers designer decor with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with French and English channels, a full mini-bar and a private patio. Access to a library and a shared sun terrace are included. Hôtel Fenua Mata'i'oa offers traditional Polynesian wedding a tour desk, car hire and bicycle rental. Show full description

  Address Village Tiahura Show on map

  • Water sports facility
  • Gym / fitness center
  • Pets are welcome
  • Water park
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• 2 Hotel Hibiscus Papetoai

  Guest Rating 8.2

  

  Featuring an outdoor pool and beachfront restaurant, the tropical huts at Hotel Hibiscus are only steps from sandy white beaches. Surrounded by tropical greenery, these well-appointed bungalows and studios come with a private terrace and kitchenette. Each features a private bathroom with hairdryer and shower. Just 656 feet from the nearest shopping mall, Hotel Hibiscus Moorea is a 30-minute drive from Moorea Airport and a 35-minute drive from the ferry pier. Free car parking is included. Located on the water’s edge, Le Sunset Restaurant offers French, Italian and Polynesian dishes accompanied by stunning lagoon views. Cocktails and other drinks are served at the bar. For leisure, there is a library and TV room available. Staff can assist with tour planning and vehicle rental. Show full description

  Address BP 1009, Papetoai Show on map

  • Swimming pool
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• 3 Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa Papetoai

  Guest Rating 7.9

  
  • This hotel has a private beach area

  This luxury resort offers bungalows set among exotic flowers or suspended above a turquoise lagoon. Guests enjoy a swimming pool, a fitness center, a tennis court, 3 restaurants and 3 bars. Free Wi-Fi access is available at the Eimeo bar and at Arii Vahine restaurant. Nestled between 2 bays on the heart-shaped island of Moorea, the bungalows at Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa either overlook the garden or offer direct lagoon access. Each bungalow includes a private balcony or terrace, air conditioning and spacious living areas. Some bungalows feature a private plunge pool, a claw-foot bathtub or a glass-bottomed table offering views of the marine life below. The day spa offers a range of indulgent massages and beauty treatments. Recreation activities on site include fishing, jet skiing, scuba diving, snorkeling, water skiing and windsurfing. Offering panoramic ocean views, the lagoon-side restaurant offers a selection of local and international specialties. The Rotui Grill & Bar is ideal for cocktails or a light meal. You can enjoy a cocktail at Eimeo Bar or at the swim-up lagoon bar. Dinner is included on Christmas Eve (December 24) and New Years Eve (December 31). Moorea Lagoon Resort is 20 minutes’ drive from Moorea Airport and 25 minutes’ from the Moorea ferry wharf. The first ferry departure from Tahiti to Moorea is 6:05 and the last ferry is 17:30. Ferries depart Moorea to Tahiti from 5:20 until 17:15. Show full description

  Address BP 1005, Papetoai Show on map

  • Swimming pool
  • Tennis court
  • Pool tables
  • Water sports facility
  • Gym / fitness center
  • Pets are welcome
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