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Tahiti Ia Ora Beach Resort - Managed By Sofitel Punaauia , Punaauia (Tahiti)

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About the Hotel

Tamanu Po Box 380595, Punaauia (Tahiti), French Polynesia, 97718

Tahiti Ia Ora Beach Resort - Managed By Sofitel is situated less than an hour from iconic islands like Bora Bora. The resort features a unique beachfront ambiance framed by lush tropical gardens. It is known for its spacious accommodations and a prime location for sunset views over the lagoon. The hotel combines traditional Polynesian influences with modern comforts.

Location

Located just 9.5 miles from Fa'a'a International Airport, the resort offers convenient access for international travelers. It is also near the cruise pier and ferry terminals, making it ideal for travelers exploring inter-island destinations. Guests can arrange local tours to nearby attractions, enhancing their Tahiti experience.

Rooms

The resort offers 146 spacious rooms and suites, including luxurious overwater bungalows. Each room is furnished with the hotel's signature beds and private terraces, many providing captivating ocean views. Amenities include air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and complimentary toiletries. Thoughtful touches like balconies and seating areas enhance the guest experience.

Eat & Drink

La Plantation restaurant presents a unique dining concept, featuring French culinary art infused with Polynesian flavors. Guests can enjoy an à la carte menu alongside a curated selection of wines in an elegantly decorated setting. The L'Astrolabe Bar offers light fare and crafted cocktails in a contemporary space adorned with local artwork, while a buffet breakfast includes fresh local produce.

Leisure & Business

The central sand-bottomed pool is the largest in the Pacific, providing a refreshing escape from the tropical heat. Leisure guests can relax in numerous lounge chairs set among gardens or partake in a weekly Polynesian music performance. The business center, equipped with modern technology and panoramic lagoon views, caters to professionals traveling to the capital.

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48 m² 
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48 m² 
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48 m² 
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City Center
Punaauia (Tahiti)4600 ft
Airports
Fa'a'a International (PPT) 6.8 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Elevator
  • Gift/Newsstand

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Room service
  • Taxi service

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area

Children

  • Cribs

Spa & Leisure

  • Swimming pool

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • In-room safe
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Balcony
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Location

Tamanu Po Box 380595, Punaauia (Tahiti), French Polynesia, 97718
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Tamanu Po Box 380595, Punaauia (Tahiti), French Polynesia, 97718
Nearby
Mall
Optic Tamanu
1300 ft
Restaurants
Le Nemo Restaurant
600 ft
Centre Commercial Tamanu Iti 1er Etage - A Cote du Meridien
Chez Remy
1400 ft
15 Pk Centre Tamanu
Atelier du fare et fare des delices
2100 ft
Route de la Pointe des Pecheurs Centre Tamanut Nui

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
76%
liked the hotel and would stay again
Friendly Staff
Spacious Location
Expensive Rooms
Poor Dining Options
7.6/10
Very good
Rooms
7.5
Location
7.9
Service
8.3
Dining
6.5
Guest reviews
7.6/10
based on 24 reviews
3.5/5 based on 2190 reviews
8.0
8.0/10 based on 221 reviews
#2 of 3 hotels in Punaauia based on Tripadvisor
Charles
United States of America, June  2024
8.0/10

I had a pleasant stay at the hotel. The rooms could use an update, but they were clean and comfortable. I appreciated being able to stay in a third room until late in the evening at no extra cost. The service was a mix of not really nice and friendly, with some standout staff members like Lidia at the gourmet restaurant and the guy running the dance show. The location is fantastic, right by a great beach and lagoon, with well-maintained amenities like the lovely pool and beach area. The dining experience was excellent overall, although a bit on the expensive side. The facilities were good, providing enough to keep guests entertained.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms are clean and need an update.
Service
8.0
The service was a mix of not really nice and friendly, with some standout staff members.
Location
9.0
The hotel is in a fantastic location by a great beach and lagoon, with well-maintained amenities.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was excellent overall, although a bit pricey.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were good and provided enough to keep guests entertained.
Robert
United Kingdom, May  2024
7.6/10

My stay at the hotel was overall pleasant. The rooms offered lovely amenities and comfortable beds with magnificent views, but they could use a good clean and makeover. The service was extra helpful and nice, with staff working tirelessly to resolve any issues and even organizing a happy hour in the pool bar every night. The location, although beautiful, was a bit under construction and dated, not as pretty as it could be. The dining experience was excellent, though a bit on the expensive side. The facilities were good with a tropical-style fitting for the location.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were comfortable with magnificent views.
Service
9.0
The service was extremely welcoming and friendly. Check-in and check out were easy.
Location
8.0
The location was beautiful with easy access to the swimming pool and the beach.
Dining
6.0
The dining was really expensive, but the cream cakes were excellent.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were appropriate for the location.
John
United Kingdom, May  2024
7.8/10

I absolutely loved my stay at this resort. The rooms were beautifully designed with two balconies offering stunning ocean views; I wish I could have stayed longer. The service was a bit disappointing as it seemed they had misplaced priorities, but the location was perfect - quiet yet convenient. The dining options were fantastic with a wide variety, but some might find them a bit pricey. The resort facilities were top-notch, especially the tropical-style pool and beach areas.

Rooms
8.0
The room with ocean view and two balconies was amazing, but the noise level could be a drawback.
Service
6.0
The staff didn't go the extra mile to be helpful and seemed preoccupied; they could improve their service.
Location
9.0
The location was ideal - quiet yet convenient, with lovely tropical-style surroundings and close to the beach.
Dining
7.0
Facilities
9.0
The resort facilities were fantastic, especially the well-maintained pool and beach areas.
Steve
United Kingdom, May  2024
6.4/10

The hotel rooms were fine, but for a property of this type, they could do with a good clean and makeover. They were entirely mosquito-ridden, far from the foyer, and no food was available after hours for late arrivals. However, they were quite expensive.

Rooms
5.0
The rooms were in need of a good clean and makeover, and they were infested with mosquitoes.
Service
9.0
The service was wonderful, very friendly, and professional. The staff members were all nice and even provided bread.
Location
8.0
The location was lovely and magnificent, with spacious and tropical surroundings within the hotel compound. It offered a coconut experience and convenience to Moorea, Bora Bora, or a Paul Gauguin cruise.
Dining
6.0
The dining was plentiful and delicious, but it was quite below par. It would have been nice to have more options, especially informed during booking.
Facilities
5.0
The facilities were average and not exceptional. They lacked certain aspects considering the high prices.
Friendly Staff
Expensive Rooms
Josh
United Kingdom, May  2024
7.8/10

My stay at the hotel was an interesting mix of positives and negatives. The rooms, despite being spacious and very comfortable, were unfortunately all closed off for maintenance during my visit. On the bright side, there were no roaches in sight, which was a relief.

Rooms
7.0
Although the rooms were all closed off due to maintenance, I could see that they were spacious and very comfortable. It's just a shame I couldn't fully experience them. Plus, I was grateful not to encounter any roaches during my stay.
Service
9.0
The service at the hotel was a pleasant experience. The staff were absolutely beautiful and very helpful, reflecting the wonderful French culture. They made my stay enjoyable despite the room situation.
Location
8.0
The location of the hotel was a good balance. It was far enough away from the hustle and bustle of town to be quiet but still convenient. The well-maintained facilities, including the pool and beach areas, with koi ponds, added a nice touch to the overall ambiance.
Dining
7.0
Dining at the hotel was a mixed experience. While the food was plentiful and delicious, I had to be cautious of birds trying to snatch a bite if I ventured away from my table. However, the variety was great, although the prices seemed a bit steep for what was offered.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities at the hotel provided a mix of positive and negative experiences. Despite the room maintenance issue, the overall amenities like the pool, beach, and seaside restaurant contributed positively to my stay. However, the temporary inconvenience did impact my overall impression.
clean
maintenance
Benjamin
United Kingdom, April  2024
8.2/10

I truly enjoyed my stay at this hotel. The rooms were spotlessly clean and very modern with all the luxury you could wish for, although they lacked a table or chairs for sharing a meal. The service was top-notch, with extremely welcoming and helpful staff who even printed our boarding passes. The location on the beautiful beach and lagoon was a major highlight, although it was a bit dated in some areas. The dining experience was a bit expensive but satisfactory, especially the brunch buffet on Sundays. The facilities were great, with beautiful pools and direct access to the water bungalows.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were spotlessly clean and very modern with all the luxury you could wish for.
Service
9.0
The service was really nice and helpful, with extremely welcoming and friendly staff who made check-in and check out easy.
Location
8.0
The location on the great beach and lagoon was fantastic, offering beautiful views and easy access to water bungalows.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was a bit expensive but satisfactory, especially with the diverse choices at the Sunday brunch buffet.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were beautiful, with stunning pools and convenient access to water bungalows.
Mark
United States of America, March  2024
7.8/10

My stay at the hotel was fantastic! The rooms were amazing, and the view of the ocean facing west made watching the sunset from the balcony a must. The service was top-notch, with the staff being incredibly friendly and helpful. The location, though a bit out of town, offered a tranquil setting to swim with numerous fishes. However, the dining experience was a total rip-off, and the high cost didn't match the quality of the food offered.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were superb and featured a lovely bathroom.
Service
9.0
The service was really nice and helpful throughout my stay.
Location
8.0
The location was tranquil and perfect for swimming with fishes, but a bit far from town.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was a total rip-off, with overpriced and underwhelming food.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were luxurious and well-maintained.
Christine
United Kingdom, February  2024
8.0/10

The hotel rooms were fine but could use a thorough clean and makeover considering the property type. On the bright side, they had a pamphlet about spa services and were spotlessly clean, very modern, and luxurious. The service was great overall, with very accommodating and helpful staff. The location, though not extremely close to town, was beautiful, especially the pool area. The dining was plentiful and varied, but one should be cautious of birds trying to get food if you step away from your table. The facilities were impressive.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were fine but could use a good clean and makeover. However, they were spotlessly clean and very modern with all the luxury amenities you could wish for.
Service
9.0
The staff was very accommodating, friendly, and helpful. They even printed out our boarding passes for onward flights.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location, while not extremely close to town, was beautiful, especially the pool area.
Dining
7.0
The dining was plentiful and varied, but slightly expensive compared to regular buffet prices. Watch out for birds trying to snatch food if you walk away from your table.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were superb.
Thomas
United Kingdom, February  2024
7.8/10

The hotel is nestled conveniently on the ground level, boasting comfortable rooms with all necessary amenities. The terrace fronting onto the pool/bar area and the pool restaurant offer a pleasant ambiance.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were of good size and all okay, located on the ground floor with a terrace fronting on to the pool area. Pricing was value for money.
Service
9.0
Room service and taxi service were efficient.
Location
7.0
The location is beautifully landscaped with a variety of flowering plants, making it a lovely and convenient spot. However, access may be difficult without a car.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was overall great with a lot of variety. However, watch out for birds trying to grab food if you stray from your table.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were adequate, including a pool restaurant and bar area. However, occasional presence of vermin may be a downside.
Christina
United Kingdom, February  2024
7.8/10

The hotel is located near town but not too close, offering a fantastic tropical-style setting. The rooms were clean and comfortable despite having a lot of mosquitoes, and the service, especially from Charlise at the concierge, was super helpful. The dining options were plentiful and delicious, with the only downside being watchful birds. The facilities are well-maintained and straightforward, with direct access to the restaurant.

Rooms
7.0
The room was clean and comfortable, though it had a lot of mosquitoes and felt dated.
Service
9.0
The service, especially from Charlise at the concierge, was super helpful and accommodating.
Location
8.0
The expansive and well-maintained tropical-style location near town but not too close was especially wonderful.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was great with a lot of variety, but be cautious of birds while enjoying your meal.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were straightforward, with direct access to the restaurant.
Claude
United States of America, February  2024
7.0/10

I found the hotel to be a comfortable and clean stay, although the rooms were a bit far from the foyer and food availability was limited for late arrivals. The hotel was a peaceful and relaxing place until late at night.

Rooms
7.0
My room was comfortable and clean.
Service
8.0
The staff were attentive and helpful, especially with arranging transport.
Location
9.0
The hotel's surroundings were beautifully landscaped with various flowering plants, creating a magnificent setting. I could easily tour the whole island from the hotel.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were quite below par for my taste, although the takeaway food was convenient.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were on the automatic side but sufficient for my stay.
Andy
United Kingdom, December  2023
7.8/10

The hotel offers comfortable rooms, with late check-out option included at no extra cost. While the rooms are a bit noisy due to the resort's design and popularity for events, they are still cozy. The service is exceptional, especially highlighted by Maurike at reception, although some aspects seemed misprioritized. The location is well-maintained with attractive amenities, though accessibility can be an issue without a car. Dining options are varied but slightly overpriced, with the best meat being a standout. The facilities are well-cared for, making the stay pleasant overall.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms are comfortable, despite some noise due to the resort's design and events.
Service
9.0
Location
7.0
The location is well-maintained with attractive amenities, but accessibility can be challenging without a car.
Dining
7.0
Dining options are varied but slightly overpriced, with standout meat dishes.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities are well-cared for, enhancing the overall stay.
Harold
United Kingdom, December  2023
6.4/10

The hotel offers spacious and comfortable rooms with a large balcony attached to a water lily pond, providing a serene ambiance. While facing a glitch with overcharged breakfast fees that required a refund, the room size and the bathroom were appreciated. The hotel's location in Tahiti Papeete is beautiful but needs some improvement in terms of proximity to the airport and shuttle service costs to the city.

Rooms
8.0
The room was huge and comfortable with a large balcony overlooking a water lily pond.
Service
7.0
The service was excellent, courteous, and very helpful, though there were instances of staff inattentiveness.
Location
6.0
The hotel's location in Tahiti Papeete is beautiful but needs some improvement, not being near the airport and having high shuttle service costs to the city.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience fell below expectations, with breakfast being subpar. However, the beach restaurant offered a great lunch.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel facilities leave a mixed impression, with beautiful surroundings but room for enhancement in service responsiveness.
Roger
United Kingdom, October  2023
8.4/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The ocean view facing west from our room was simply stunning. My room was ready upon arrival, and to my surprise, I was upgraded to a junior suite. The room had an espresso machine with Illy coffee, a nice touch even though I didn't use it.

Rooms
9.0
The ocean view facing west from our room was breathtaking. The junior suite I was upgraded to was spacious and luxurious.
Service
8.0
The service at the hotel was exceptional. The staff was really nice and helpful, although they were a bit delayed in picking us up.
Location
9.0
The hotel is located on a great beach and lagoon, which was absolutely stunning. The pool, beach area, and koi ponds were well-maintained and added to the relaxing atmosphere.
Dining
7.0
The dining options at the hotel were good, although on the pricier side. The seasonal salads were fresh and delicious.
Facilities
9.0
The hotel facilities were top-notch. Everything from the pool to the beach area was clean and inviting.
Francis
United Kingdom, September  2023
7.0/10

The hotel offers a unique room experience, despite some drawbacks. The service was a mixed bag, with friendly and disinterested staff. The location provides a tranquil setting but has its quirks. The dining choices were varied, with some hits and misses. The facilities were decent overall.

Rooms
8.0
My room, although small and old initially, transformed into a large and comfortable space with a beautiful balcony overlooking a water lily pond with fountains and koi fish. The overwater bungalow was a special touch.
Service
7.0
The staff had a mixed vibe - some were very friendly, while others seemed disinterested or cranky. Special shoutout to Lidia at the gourmet restaurant for her exceptional service and a fantastic dinner experience.
Location
7.0
The hotel is nestled in a serene location, perfect for sunset views and quiet relaxation. However, the shuttle service to the city was expensive, and the proximity to the airport was not ideal. On the upside, the daily maintenance of the surroundings was impressive.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were a mix of highs and lows. While the open spaces and fun pool and beach areas catered to families, some dishes were not worth the high prices. The lunch at the beach restaurant stood out amidst the otherwise okay offerings.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were satisfactory, with a well-maintained pool and beach area. However, the cleanliness of the pond seemed lacking. The security presence was reassuring but might give off a slightly uneasy feeling.
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