Sofitel Tahiti Ia Ora Beach Resort is a large resort with direct access to one of the most beautiful and unique white-sand beaches of Tahiti. It offers modern and luxurious accommodation with exceptional views of the lagoon, the island of Moorea and the coral garden. It’s also home to the South Pacific’s largest sand-bottom swimming pool.
Surfing Highlights
Tehaupo’o
Tahiti’s best-known wave and rated as one of the heaviest waves in the world. Perfect from three to 30-foot this is one of the world’s best barrels with one of the most beautiful mountain backdrops. A wave that can change your life, for good and bad.
Papara
A mix of playful black sand beachbreaks where Tahiti’s best all learned to surf.
Temae Beach
A right hand wave that rolls around the north east cape of Moorea near the airport. Can be dangerous and inconsistent. Experienced surfers only. Oh, and it’s a 20 min paddle out from the beach.
Haapiti
Can get busy on weekends. Coral reef bottom. Intermediate + left-hander. Located on the south side of the island. A classic Tahitian reef pass waves without the heavy fear factor. An easy take-off leads to a long wall and the odd barrel section.
Fare Right
One of the most well-known waves in Tahiti.
Atiha
Coral reef bottom break for experienced surfers only. On the south side of the Moorea Island. A 20 minute paddle or short boat trip. Provides both left and right hand waves just to the south of Haápiti. A long fun wave with plenty of sections.
Pricing & Packages
Superior Garden View
Entirely refreshed with warm colours and Polynesian touches, garden rooms comprise a 48m² (520sqft) bedroom, a large bathroom with double sink, separate bath, shower and toilets and a large terrace or balcony. Located on the first or the second floor of the resort, with breathtaking views over lush gardens, banana and coconut trees, tropical colourful Tipanier and Tiare flowers. All rooms also overlook the sandy bottom swimming pool unique in the south Pacific.
Luxury Water View
Feature contemporary neutral-toned furniture and linens, soothing lighting and authentic Polynesian touches including authentic "tapa" cloth lights and tables shaped like surfboards, hard wood floor, inviting sofa bed for an ambience energizing and relaxing. These rooms offer generous views over the white sandy beach and lush gardens of the resort, the crystal clear lagoon of Tahiti and the sister island of Moorea.
Overwater Villa
Located on the top floors, with 180° breathtaking views over the lagoon and the sister island of Moorea, the 48m² (520 sqft) deluxe panoramic room has been entirely re-designed and features contemporary neutral-toned furniture and linens, soothing lighting and authentic Polynesian touches including authentic "tapa" cloth lights and tables shaped like surfboards, hard wood floor, inviting sofa bed. Unique amenities: Illy expresso coffee machine, round trip to the city center and complimentary bottle of water complement the "panoramic view experience".
The Resort
With a direct access to the sea, Sofitel Tahiti Ia Ora Beach Resort offers a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and sunsets. The complex has 146 rooms with views over the tropical gardens or on the sea, and includes 12 bungalows located on the turquoise waters.
Activities
This luxurious resort offers a wide range of activities like art and cooking classes, water sports, fitness classes as well as gourmet restaurants and a beautiful botanical garden. Experience the onsite art space called L'Atelier. The botanical garden is home to more than 300 species of exotic plants, the resort's garden becomes not only a place of relaxation and exploration but also an ideal place to experience and learn about the lush vegetation of French Polynesia. First hotel in Tahiti to offer cooking classes.
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