Built on one of the nicest white sand beaches of Tahiti west coast, 9 km (6 miles) south of the airport and 15 km (10 miles) away from Papeete, Tahiti Ia Ora Beach Resort managed by Sofitel faces the lagoon bordered by the coral reef with Moorea island in the background. All spacious 129 rooms and 8 suites offer a panoramic view to the turquoise waters of the ocean ; they are completed by 12 overwater bungalows. Nicely decorated with wooden material and natural stones inspired by a traditional Polynesian architecture, all units are fully equipped with air conditioning, mini-bar, personal safe and a bathroom with separated bathtub and shower.
For your meals, the resort features 2 restaurants: The Plantation proposes the subtleties of the French culinary art combined with the sensual flavors of Polynesia; and by the beach with its wooden deck, the Restaurant Le Carré where you will enjoy a gastronomic cooking, accompanied by the song of the waves and tropical birds.
Not to forget the largest sand-bottom swimming pool of the South Pacific where you will be able to fully relax in the middle of a tropical garden.
There’s a vibrant international arts scene taking shape at Tahiti Ia Ora Beach Resort managed by Sofitel. L’Atelier, a new onsite art space, features contemporary artists from across French Polynesia and around the world. This area is free accessible to the hotel guests and they will be able to meet with the artist and start learning to his art. And always in the “Chic, Culture & Discovery” hotel’s philosophy, some cooking and wine tasting lessons are available during your stay.