The Best Overwater Bungalows in Tahiti, Moorea and Taha'a

The Short Answer

Our top pick is Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort. It reopened in 2026 after a full renovation of its overwater villas, and it is five minutes from Moorea's airport and ferry dock, which are a 10-minute flight or about half an hour by ferry from Tahiti, so you can add it to any French Polynesia trip without another long journey.

• For a glass floor on Moorea: Hilton Moorea Lagoon, whose overwater bungalows have glass floor panels over the coral, or the mid-range Manava Beach Resort, which has glass floors and direct lagoon access.
• For a quiet honeymoon: Le Taha'a, a Relais & Châteaux resort on a motu, where the Bora Bora Overwater Suites face Bora Bora and have a glass floor.
• For a night by the airport: InterContinental Tahiti, two kilometers from the international airport, with overwater bungalows looking across to Moorea.

For the island most people picture, see our Bora Bora overwater bungalows guide.

The Islands Compared

Taha'a has no airport, so you fly to neighboring Raiatea. Rangiroa's Hotel Kia Ora is closed for renovation, and we left out InterContinental Moorea and Le Méridien Tahiti because we could not confirm on an official site that they are open under those names.

Map of Overwater Resorts in Tahiti, Moorea and Beyond

Tahiti and Moorea are close together in the south of the map, Taha'a and Bora Bora are to the northwest, and Tikehau is in the Tuamotu atolls to the northeast.

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On Moorea

A short hop from Tahiti, with overwater bungalows on the north and east coasts.

Tahiti, Taha'a and Tikehau

One resort by the international airport and two quiet motu resorts farther out.

Tahiti and Moorea Overwater Resorts at a Glance

Prices change by date and room type, so check your own dates on Booking.com before you decide.

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  Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort

  Temae, Moorea, French Polynesia · Splurge

  An easy add-on to Tahiti

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  Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa

  North coast, Moorea, French Polynesia · Splurge

  Couples who want to watch the reef

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  Manava Beach Resort & Spa Moorea

  Maharepa, Moorea, French Polynesia · Mid-range

  Moorea on a mid budget

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  InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa

  Faa'a, Tahiti, French Polynesia · Mid-range

  First or last nights

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  Le Taha'a by Pearl Resorts

  Motu Tautau, Taha'a, French Polynesia · Splurge

  Quiet honeymoons

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  Le Tikehau by Pearl Resorts

  Tikehau atoll, French Polynesia · Splurge

  Snorkelers and atoll lovers

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Hotel		Location	Price level	Best for	Prices
	Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort Beach and overwater resort	Temae, Moorea, French Polynesia	Splurge	An easy add-on to Tahiti	Check prices
	Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa Overwater resort	North coast, Moorea, French Polynesia	Splurge	Couples who want to watch the reef	Check prices
	Manava Beach Resort & Spa Moorea Beach and overwater hotel	Maharepa, Moorea, French Polynesia	Mid-range	Moorea on a mid budget	Check prices
	InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa Airport-area resort	Faa'a, Tahiti, French Polynesia	Mid-range	First or last nights	Check prices
	Le Taha'a by Pearl Resorts Relais & Châteaux resort	Motu Tautau, Taha'a, French Polynesia	Splurge	Quiet honeymoons	Check prices
	Le Tikehau by Pearl Resorts Boutique atoll resort	Tikehau atoll, French Polynesia	Splurge	Snorkelers and atoll lovers	Check prices

Hotel details checked on November 7, 2026.

Glass Floors, Lagoon Access and Room Sizes Compared

None of these resorts lists a private pool in its overwater rooms; where there are pool villas, they are on the beach or in the garden. If a plunge pool over the water matters, look at Bora Bora or the Maldives. At InterContinental Tahiti, children 12 and over count as adults.

Getting to Moorea, Taha'a and Tikehau

• Arriving: international flights land at Faa'a airport (PPT) on Tahiti. Air Tahiti Nui's nonstop from Los Angeles takes about 8 hours.
• Moorea: a 10-minute flight or about half an hour by ferry. The Sofitel is five minutes from Moorea's airport and the Vaiare ferry dock, and the Manava is a few minutes away too.
• Taha'a: a 45-minute flight from Tahiti to Raiatea, where Le Taha'a's team meets you for a 35-minute boat crossing. A helicopter is an option from Tahiti or Bora Bora.
• Tikehau: 220 miles north of Tahiti and less than an hour's flight; Le Tikehau is a 15-minute boat ride from the village.
• When to go: Tahiti Tourisme puts the dry season at May to October and the wet season at November to April, when the water is warmest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to help you choose where to stay.

Does Tahiti have overwater bungalows?

Yes. InterContinental Tahiti, two kilometers from the international airport, has about two dozen overwater bungalows looking across to Moorea. Most travelers also visit Moorea, a short ferry ride away, or fly on to Bora Bora, Taha'a or Tikehau.

Is Moorea or Bora Bora better for an overwater bungalow?

Bora Bora has more resorts and more overwater rooms with a private plunge pool. Moorea is far easier to reach, a 10-minute flight or a 30-minute ferry from Tahiti, and has mid-range choices such as Manava Beach Resort.

How do you get from Tahiti to Moorea?

By ferry, which takes about half an hour, or by a 10-minute flight. Sofitel Kia Ora is five minutes from both the ferry dock and Moorea's airport.

Which Tahiti overwater bungalows have glass floors?

Hilton Moorea Lagoon and Manava Beach Resort on Moorea, the Bora Bora Overwater Suites at Le Taha'a, and the standard overwater bungalows at Le Tikehau.

When is the best time to visit Tahiti?

The dry season, from May to October, has less rain and cooler temperatures. The wet season, November to April, is warmer, and humpback whales visit from about August to November.