John C
ngày 1 tháng 10 năm 2024
We spent six days at this resort in September, cashing in a few million Hilton points to get a King Panorama Overwater Bungalow. We really enjoyed our stay and found the service friendly and the facilities better than most. So here are fourteen things that you should know before you go. 1. The resort is located on the northern side of Moorea. That means you may get an eastern or western view if you are in an overwater bungalow. The downside is that it can get a little windy. Other reviewers mentioned high winds, but we didn’t experience them. 2. There are two main ways to reach Moorea: by air or ferry. We arrived by air as we were coming from another island. The airport (MOZ) is about 9 miles or 20 minutes from the hotel. We left by ferry back to Papeete, Tahiti. The ferry is 11 miles/25 minutes from the hotel. You’ll need to arrange transportation/taxi beforehand (look up Albert Transportation) to be safe, especially for a larger group. 3. We arrived early, at about noon. Even with Diamond status, we were told that our bungalow wouldn’t be released until 2 p.m. So we had lunch, checked out the pool, and promptly picked up our keys at 2 p.m. They met their promise. 4. There are three main types of room. The first are bungalows on land with no water access. They’re private and have a small pool, but you miss out on the overwater experience. There are a few beach bungalows, and the remaining rooms are off two walkways extending into the lagoon. The further out you go, the pricier the bungalow. (Standard/Panorama/Premium). Most people staying on land had water bungalow jealousy. 5. By Tahitian standards (other resorts), the bungalows are a little on the small side but still offer quite a bit of space. You get a comfy king bed, couch, chair, a fantastic glass viewing panel by the table, and standard wardrobe space. There’s also a lovely rainforest shower plus a separate bath. Power outlets are not easily accessible (like hidden under the desk), so bring an extender plug and adaptors. There is one US-style outlet in the bathroom. 6. You also get a nice coffee machine (if you drink decaf – tell them) and a minibar that contains several beers, sodas, juice, and a large water bottle. It’s refilled for free each day. There is no food! 7. The patio is a standard 10’ by 20’ size, holding two recliners, two chairs and a heavy table. A set of steps leads down to a smaller sub-deck, which lets you access the lagoon via metal steps. Those steps don’t go far enough into the water, so it’s easy to get in, but if you have mobility issues, it’s an ungainly scramble to get back out that way. 8. If you do have mobility issues, are feeling lazy, or just need bags picked up, the staff usually turn up in a golf cart within 5 minutes. They’re very helpful. 9. The hotel operates a card system for pool towels and snorkel gear. I recommend that you get your equipment once you check in and keep it for the duration. Part of the fun of being overwater is a
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