The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Moorea

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Moorea

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Moorea? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Moorea, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Moorea to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Moorea, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Moorea for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Moorea for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Sofitel Moorea la Ora Beach Resort

5-star Resort with prices starting at $422 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Located at BP 28 Temae, Sofitel Moorea la Ora Beach Resort has great rooms from $422 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 7.8 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, hiking, mountain views, child care, and laundry services at this relaxing hotel. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Breakfast in the room


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Manava Beach Resort & Spa Moorea

4-star Resort with prices starting at $326 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Moorea
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Manava Beach Resort & Spa Moorea which has nice rooms starting at $326. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at BP 3410, Tamae, Maharepa. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 6.7 km from the city center. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Infinity pool


Hotel Hibiscus Moorea

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $178 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach

We found Hotel Hibiscus Moorea to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $178. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.04 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at BP 1009 Papetoai. You'll also find a bar, hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 10.2 km from the center of town. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa

5-star Resort with prices starting at $504 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $504, Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa, at BP 1005, Papetoai provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a kitchen, child care, laundry services, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center. It's located just 6.1 km from the city center, too. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Breakfast in the room


Moorea Golf Lodge

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $122 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Moorea
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach

Moorea Golf Lodge has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $122 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Motu de Temae BP 60222 FAA'A Centre. Furthermore, it also offers breakfast, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and golf, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 8.9 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Green Lodge Moorea

Guest House with prices starting at $163 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

The great guest rating of Green Lodge Moorea is 8.60 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, and hiking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $163, and it's located at Motu Temae. We also love the laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, free parking, and a pool table which are great for visitors. And since it's just 8.8 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator


Linareva Moorea Beach Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $165 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Moorea
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A cool place is Linareva Moorea Beach Resort because it has great rooms that start at $165. It has room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and hiking, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at P.K. 34,5 Cote Mer, Haapiti. Only 6.1 km from the city center, travelers will especially love rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms at this convenient hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Village Temanoha

Guest House with prices starting at $108 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach

Village Temanoha offers an outdoor pool, hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, and free parking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $108 (before taxes). It's located at vallee de Paopao - Moorea and has earned a guest rating of 8.50/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers horse riding, laundry facilities, family rooms, a tour desk, and a refrigerator which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.3 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Mark's Place Moorea

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $126 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Moorea
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach

Located at Bungalows, BP 41 Maharepa, Mark's Place Moorea has great rooms from $126 (before taxes). It offers scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, mountain views, and rooms with kitchens. It has a terrific 8.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, horse riding, car rentals, and laundry facilities which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 5.3 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Hotel Les Tipaniers

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $155 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Hotel Les Tipaniers which has nice rooms starting at $155. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and rooms with kitchenettes, it also has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at PK26, Tiahura, Papetoai. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers child care, free parking, evening entertainment, table tennis, and car rentals. It's located just 9.9 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


For more terrific hotel ideas in Moorea, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Moorea, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Moorea, Best Hotels for One Week in Moorea, Best Hotels for One Night in Moorea, or Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Moorea.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Moorea?

Moorea Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$210

Travelers to Moorea will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 12 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $210. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Moorea.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $463
  • 4-star hotels: $326
  • 3-star hotels: $141
  • 2-star hotels: $139


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