Moorea Beach Lodge

French Polynesia , Moorea
Moorea-Maiao, Pk 27 5 Cote Mer Hauru Haapiti Moorea
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10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2025

Lorraine

Location was amazing. So peaceful, quiet, and serene. Viewed sunset from deck chairs of our room. Small facility so beach walks not crowded with lots of tourists. Room a little small but clean and comfortable. Breakfast was delicious - all so fresh. Secured parking on site. Only suggestion is to make guard gate electronic so aren’t required to get out of car to enter code.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2023

Barbara

This is a smal, intimate , boutique hotel. Rooms are smashed but we had a bungalow facing the beach. Gorgeous! Other bungalows face the garden and actually are much cheaper but just as nice. Guests have access to a huge, well furnished living space and patio with a view of the beach. You can also use a state of art kitcnen.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2023

Angela

romantic get away

property was in excellent condition and with in walking distance to several nice restaurants. snorkeling was excellent just right off the beach at property. sting rays visted us every morning. highly suggested as a alternative to the highly priced resorts.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2023

Brooke

We LOVED Moorea Beach Lodge, and honestly were bummed we had booked another property for the remainder of our trip that we couldn’t cancel, otherwise we would have changed our itinerary and stayed here our whole honeymoon!!

The only reason I didn’t originally book our full honeymoon here was bc of other reviews… but once we got to the property we wished we could stay & were so sad to leave. Here is why:

1. We drove around the entire island and came to the conclusion that this is the best location on the whole island — a) because of the incredible beach and sunset view, and b) because you can literally kayak to Coco Beach, Les Tapeniers, and all the major snorkeling spots without paying for a tour (unless you want one of course, and you could bike or a short drive to get to Les Tapeniers for a tour).

2. Bikes and kayaks were free to use and we used them every day. We had a car but loved that we didn’t have to use it much to get around locally

3. The property, main house and view are absolutely breathtaking. We spent every sunset at the property

There are a few things to know before you book, but knowing this is a pension and not a hotel the following things didn’t bother us:

- the rooms are pretty small and don’t really have a closet space, but we didn’t care bc we spent so much time outside 😊

- the amenities are limited. 1 bottle of shampoo and shower/beach towels… we knew this going into it so it was not a big deal to us :)

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2023

Verified traveler

Book it!

Clean, updated bungalows just steps from an outstanding beach. I would rather stay at the Lodge rather than the high priced hotels because of the authenticity. We were able to use the beachy, modern common area to relax, cook meals or watch the sunset. We walked to nearby hotels and saw that they were very dated, so we felt confident that we made the right decision staying at the Moorea Beach Lodge. With a gated driveway, the property was secure. Food trucks and a supermarket are within walking distance. The hotel has its own single or double kayaks for the guests to use and there are plenty of beautiful beaches to explore within reasonable paddling range.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2022

Jasmine

Stay here!

Absolutely loved Moorea beach lodge and wished I could have stayed longer! Great location right on the way and close to markets and restaurants. They rent scooters and cars by the day.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

02 Dec 2021

Polly

BEWARE: Doors do not close properly. There are gaps between doorways and bugs can easily enter. There is also an infestation of ants!

We had to request for a new room because there was a swarm of ants on the day bed that then got into our luggage. NIGHTMARE!

We were given a new room and the hosts must not have checked because there was a dead gecko on the ground next to the bed with another swarm of ants all over it. It was late so my husband took care of it but there were still ants crawling all over the room. We found ourselves having to kill ants constantly.

Service is top notch! Prior to check in, we received a message from the lodge to confirm check in, it was very easy to communicate with the host who is very friendly and accommodating Anything we needed was just a whatsapp message away.

Breakfast here is great! Absolutely add to your stay. It's simple but the fruit plate and the juice were fantastic!

Location is further from many of the places we ended up going to -- taxi can be expensive so I recommend getting a rental car. However, there were 2 restaurants just walking distance to the lodge that were fantastic recommendations! Also close to markets and pharmacy.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2021

Michael

Wonderful place, but has some downsides too.

Our stay was nice. The resort is on a beautiful piece of property and is well maintained. The beachfront is the draw with nice sand (not rocky) and a gentle slope into the ocean - good for snorkeling and swimming. They have kayaks and bicycles available for guests to use. They also have a common kitchen available to use from 11 am to 11 pm. However, the bungalows are very small; a bathroom and bed, no table to sit or any additional space - basically its a bedroom with attached bathroom. So, if you need more space or want a coffee maker or microwave in your room, this isn't the place for you. It's located close to town, you can walk to restaurants and shops (1/4 mile). Lots of upsides... Downsides, neighboring dogs barking, because its close to town - street noise (motorcycles and trucks). It's serene within its walls, but they can't control the neighboring noises. AC in bungalows is only adequate, but not really cold. If you rent a motorcycle or car, they have a gate that you have to get out and punch in the code to open. The problem isnt so much the inconvenience of getting out to walk over to punch in a code, but the gate is so close to the street, you have to wait on the road, while you get out, key in the code and wait for the gate to slowly open, all the while your hoping traffic sees you and doesnt ram into you while your parked on the street (really not well thought through where they positioned the gate). Overall, we would stay there again, mainly for the beach.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2021

Kent

My wife and I absolutely loved staying here - it was amazing.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2020

Thomas

Great Stay

We had a great stay for 4 nights - the resort is very small and low key but with a couple of great perks including the breakfast service, room locations and included kayaks. The wifi isn't all that reliable which was disappointing given a couple of us in the group needed to be able to connect at various times for work reasons. You can walk to nearby restaurants for meals, including Cafe Vincenzo which was fabulous for dinner. A couple of fans on the main deck in the common area would also be a great add as well to combat the afternoon heat.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2019

Paul

A true gem in mo’orea! Spent 7 nights with my family in the family bungalow and enjoyed every minute. The staff is wonderful. Delicious breakfast and view. Daughter loved kayaking to nearby island for the hermit crabs. And regarding other reviews mentioning bugs ... yes you are on a tropical island there will be nugs. But they never bothered us. thank you MBL we loved your hospitality and beautiful spot in paradise.

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

30 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

disappointing management turns a 5 star to a 2

The location and decor are beautiful and elegant. However, once you look beyond the exterior, there are real issues that go back to management. There is a serious ant problem that is not addressed as well as stains of dead flies and ants all over the walls that have never been cleaned. The breakfast, while they tell you is free, is not and you’re expected to pay $22 per person per day, even when you never actually got to choose what you order. It’s a very odd experience. If the management improves, I’d be willing to try again, but I don’t see that happening soon as the owner is SO defensive and all he says is “I know, they never listen to me”

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

04 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Stay ONLY if you LOVE sleeping with Bugs

Bugs galore in our hut. We asked a couple of times for this to be looked at and despite the fact that they insisted they would spray for bugs, they never did. There was NEVER anybody at the front desk to help with issues or to offer advice. It was rare that we would see somebody to ask for assistance. Roosters wake you up EVERY MORNING at 4 AM. There was construction within 5 meters of our room and we had to listen to power tools and hammers all day between 7 AM and 4 PM. We could not relax and take a nap (required after being awaken by roosters). Management didn't seem to care.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

We stayed here 2 nights as part of our Honeymoon trip to French Polynesia. The beach lodge was quaint, and set up almost to beach front. It was a relaxing start to our trip and we would stay again. I recommend renting a car to be able to travel around the island to be able to see more of what it has to offer. The lodge has complimentary bikes that you can use. Breakfast is around 22 XPF per person and consists of eggs, croissants, coconut cake, coffee and juice. There is a communal kitchen where you can cook your own meals and quite a few guests in the hotel took advantage of that. Our stay was too short to leverage that, but would recommend going that route if you are staying longer.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2019

Melissa

Relax, unwind, meet nice people

Stayed 3 nights from June 21. Amazing location! Very tranquil waters, great sunset, beautiful beach and mountains. Met nice people who were either on their honeymoon, anniversary, or like us, just there to relax. Having the chefs kitchen to prepare meals is a huge plus because food is expensive everywhere. We did enjoy the rotisserie chicken and potatoes from a food truck not too far from the lodge. We used the free bikes to get there. 10 min cruising speed. We stayed in both the ocean and garden view lodges due to availability, but either way, the property is small so only a few steps from garden rooms gets you to the ocean.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Great location. No signage outside the property. Overall, the beach sunset was amazing.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2019

Thomas

We loved Moorea Beach Lodge. The setting is fantastic. Our cottage looked out on the beautiful blue lagoon. The main building with awesome porch was lovely and and a great spot to have a glass of wine to watch the sunset. We brought our own stand up paddle boards (though the owner has plenty of kayaks free to guests) and used them every morning right outside the room. Great way to get further out in the water to see the fish and coral. Breakfast ($22 per day each) was wonderful. The kitchen that anyone can use (after 11 am) is professional grade and super clean.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Very beautiful location, convenient to go to beach and shops. Staff is very helpful, free use of kayaks and bikes though they are a little old and beat up. Faucet outside the bungalows are good for rinsing feet, and fridge/kitchen is good for saving money on making your own meals.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Dec 2018

Jad

Good and quiet place. Would come again

Moorea beach lodge is a very well situated hotel. The rooms are not too big, but very well decorated. Has a functional AC, a couch and a safe to put your belongings. There is a shared kitchen for all the guests.

Finding the hotel might be a little challenging as you will need a code to get in, even before check-in, so make sure you get there within the check-in time.
The Beach is nice and quiet! However, the lagoon is better few meters away, where the water is a little more clear. They do give you free kayaks to explore the area (and bikes)!

Super nice staff

The “tour guide” tries to sell you packages during breakfast, and is a little annoying.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2018

Nico

A little paradise. The Bungalows are in great shape and the owner and staff are extremely friendly. One thing that I enjoyed the most was the option to use their professionally equipped kitchen to cook your own lunch and dinner. Directly at the beach and with stunning views.

Partner