Courtesy of Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Experiencing the next-level opulence of an overwater bungalow has always been high on my travel wish list. There’s something truly special about this type of ...

The very French Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Resort built its first overwater bungalows in 1996 – there are now 39 bungalows each with a ladder into the lagoon, and many more beach and garden ...

Sofitel Moorea Beach Resort rates start from 271€ (around AU$448) for a deluxe garden bungalow per room per night (twin share) and from 493€ (around AU$815 per room per room per night (twin ...

MOOREA PEARL RESORT & SPA The reef isn’t as pretty here as elsewhere on Moorea, but for history buffs the overwater bungalows are not to be missed. They were the first ever in the South Pacific ...

Also in the works is a multimillion-dollar upgrade of the Sofitel Moorea Beach Resort; the property is scheduled to reopen in November with 111 bungalows, including 19 new overwater bungalows.