Picolo recommends · Hotel in Moorea, French Polynesia
Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa
Overwater bungalows on Moorea's north shore, between two deep bays, with jagged green peaks standing straight up behind the lagoon.
Step down the ladder from your deck and you are in the lagoon, with the mountains of Moorea rising sharply behind the thatched roofs. The Hilton faces the lagoon on the northern shore, with Cook's Bay on one side and Opunohu Bay on the other, the two inlets that give the island its shape on the map.
Alongside the overwater bungalows there is a pool and a strip of beach. Moorea sits a short ferry crossing from Tahiti and costs noticeably less than Bora Bora, which makes this a sensible way to try the bungalow experience.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa
This is our choice on Moorea for anyone who wants to sleep over the water without paying Bora Bora prices. The setting between the bays, with peaks behind and lagoon in front, is about as dramatic as the island gets.
Getting here takes planning. The resort is a long drive from the ferry quay, so you will want a hire car or taxis, and there is not much to walk to beyond the resort itself.
What you get
- Overwater bungalows on the lagoon
- Pool by the water
- Beach on site
- Mountains behind the resort
- Hire car advised for the island
A day at Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa
- Morning
- A swim straight off your deck while the lagoon is still glassy.
- Midday
- Drive up to the Belvédère lookout over both bays.
- Afternoon
- Pineapple fields and villages on the road around the island.
- Evening
- Dinner by the lagoon as the peaks go dark.
Location
North coast, Moorea, French Polynesia
Open in MapsQuestions about Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa
Does Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort have overwater bungalows?
Yes. The resort has overwater bungalows on the lagoon, as well as a pool and a beach, usually at lower prices than on Bora Bora.
Do you need a car at Hilton Moorea?
It helps. The resort is a long way from the ferry, and a hire car makes it easy to reach the lookout, the beaches and the villages around the island.
What is there to do near Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort?
Drive up to the Belvédère for the view over Cook's Bay and Opunohu Bay, swim in the lagoon, or follow the coast road all the way around the island.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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