Independent review for Sofitel Hotel on Tahiti Island in French Polynesia

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The Sofitel Tahiti Hotel offers modern comfortable rooms alongside a small beach close to the international airport. The uninspiring 60's style hotel façade with its eight storey cement building still exists but interior finishings and a mix of contemporary art and bright Polynesia colours make this a pleasant and affordable stopover.

Sofitel Tahiti Hotel Information & Facts

  • Hotel Location:    Beachfront off coastal highway on west coast of Tahiti Island
  • Getting There:    15 mins by road from Tahiti International Airport
  • Unique Qualities:    Standard rooms in resort style atmosphere close to airport
  • Ideal for:    Couples, Families Business People
  • Hotel Features:   216 Rooms, Swimming pool
  • Dining:   2 Restaurants & bar - independent restaurants in Papeete Town
  • Children Policy:    All ages welcome
  • Local Attractions / Tours:    Papeete Town
  • The Beach:    Average - white sand extending along resort front
  • The Ocean:    Average - shallow lagoon with lots of seaweed
  • Snorkelling:    Poor - too shallow for snorkelling
  • Other Activities:    Game Fishing

Hotel Amenities

All rooms are identical with bright colours, flat screen TV and small en-suite bathroom with shower, single sink and toilet.

There's a large swimming pool, a reasonable beachfront with pleasant views across a bay of yachts to Moorea Island, two restaurants (one Japanese) and a sunset bar.