Bora Bora or Moorea and where to stay

Re: Bora Bora or Moorea and where to stay

• StephBeanWed61502 member

  

  January 2012

  I've heard Moorea is (relatively) less expensive than Bora Bora, so if cost is a factor at all, Moorea might be the better choice.

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• Jells2dot0 mod

  

  January 2012

  The pp is right- if cost is a deciding factor, Moorea will be less expensive. What resort to choose will be based on what you are looking for. In Moorea, if you want a good beach, stay at the Sofitel. If you want excellent snorkeling, try the Hilton Moorea. If you want something smaller or close to a village, check out the Pearl. Same goes with BB- if you want a great beach, check out Le Meridien or the Thalasso. If you want an awesome view of the main island, check out the Pearl, Le Meridien, the Thalasso, St. Regis, or Four Seasons. If price is no object and you just want fabu service, check out the Four Seasons. The Nui is great because it has a million colors of the lagoon and has deep water from their horizon OWBs. If you want something small and intimate, check out the Sofitel Private Island. Best value? Check out Le Mai Tai (partially AI) or the Sofitel Bora Bora Beach Resort. Snorkeling? Sofitel Private Island or the Nui. Access from the main island without being on a motu? Le Moana or Le Mai Tai. So many choices!

   

  

  
  
  
  

  
  
  
  

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• careydes

  

  January 2012

  We are also going on a cruise out of Tahiti for our HM.  So excited! 
  
  I've always wanted to stay in an overwater bungaloo, but I'm not sure we'll be able to swing it this time... 
  
  What cruise are you going on?

  

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• Jells2dot0 mod

  

  January 2012

  Out of curiosity, what islands does the cruise visit? You may want to consider visiting an island the cruise doesn't stop at. Tikehau is a gorgeous atoll, but very quiet. Rangiroa has a few activities and great snorkeling and the Kia Ora was just renovated! I have been to both places and really enjoyed my time there.

   

  

  
  
  
  

  
  
  
  

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• marisas316

  

  February 2012

  Thanks for all the info. 

   Jells2dot0:  

  I think we are going to stay in Moorea.  This trip is so expensive and bora, although a must will be more expensive.  Our cruise line will go there as well.  Any thoughts on the Intercontinental in Moorea?  Thats where my travel agent, who is my aunt wants to send us.

  
  

  careydes:  We are going on Paul Gaugin on August 11th.  which will you be on?

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• KatherineShields member

  

  February 2012

  We're staying in an overwater bungalow at the Four Seasons Bora Bora. It isn't cheap, but it is freaking fabulous!

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