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Hotel Information: The open-air lobby of the Sheraton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa has high Polynesian-style ceilings, with tour desks and reception on either side to service the international holidaymakers who frequent this resort. This area leads through to an open arrangement of restaurant pavilions and public areas clustered round the beach and pool, and shaded by coconut trees. Trickling pools filled with fat carp fish flow through tropical gardens and flowerbeds. A rustic Polynesian style of décor prevails throughout.
Amenity highlights: The Sheraton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa has a white-sand beach and adjacent infinity swimming pool. A variety of water sports are offered, as well as tennis courts and a fitness centre. A full-service health spa incorporates massage and treatment rooms, sauna and steam room, and hair salon. Several bars and restaurants all have lagoon views, as does a conference/function room. Tahitian black pearls are available at an on-site jewellery shop, and a gift shop offers newspapers, holiday clothing, and some basic necessities.
Insider tip: Less than 20 km from the Sheraton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa along a scenic coastal drive is the Tiki Theatre Village. This cultural centre, built in traditional Polynesian style, highlights aspects of local culture, from traditional tattooing and stone carving to cooking. In the evenings, Tahitian dinners and dance shows are a highlight.
Spa
Located on the edge of the beach, the Mandara Spa has an open-plan area for tea drinking, manicures, pedicures, and hair treatments. There is a unisex sauna and steam room. Of four single massage rooms, two have private showers, while one has lagoon views. There is also a double room with massage tables, spa tub, and private shower overlooking the lagoon. |
The Sheraton Hotel Moorea’s Mandara Spa derives its name from an ancient Sanskrit legend about the gods' quest to find the elixir of immortality and eternal youth, and the spa's treatments aim to help guests relax and rejuvenate. Its signature treatments are Tahiti Dreams (a coconut body polish, warm milk bath, and soft cotton wrap followed by warm volcanic stones on the muscles and a spa bath) and South Pacific Indulgence (a combination of foot bath, body polish, massage, and spa bath).
Sample menu (click here)
Mandara Experience (80 minutes):
A flower petal footbath is followed by a choice of lime/ginger, coconut, or tiare flower body polish and shower. Guests then chose from Polynesian aromatherapy massage, Elemis deep tissue massage, or Elemis facial, Exotic Dew, Absolute Lift, or Facial for Men.
South Pacific Indulgence (2 hours, 50 minutes):
A flower petal footbath is followed by a choice of lime/ginger, coconut, or tiare flower body polish and shower. Guests then chose from Polynesian aromatherapy massage, Elemis deep tissue massage, or Elemis facial, Exotic Dew, Absolute Lift, or Facial for Men. The treatment finishes in a private spa bath with some vanilla tea and a variety of tropical fruits.
Tahiti Dreams (1 hour, 15 minutes):
Begins with a coconut body polish, then a warm milk bath and soft cotton wrap for 40 minutes. Smooth, warm volcanic river stones are then moved over tight muscles, before guests are cooled off in a private spa bath floating with Tahitian flowers.
Papaya Sugar Body Glow and Body Massage (50 minutes):
A preparation of papaya, Tahitian vanilla, and brown sugar is used to exfoliate the skin with natural ingredients, and is followed by a body massage using mango and lime monoi oil.
Exotic Lime and Ginger Salt Glow (25 minutes):
An exfoliation ritual that invigorates and brings vitality to the face and body. After light body brushing, lime and ginger salt glow is applied and the skin deeply cleansed, polished, and softened.
Elemis Deep Tissue Massage (50 minutes):
A full body, deep tissue massage for those who prefer a firmer touch, which relaxes and warms the muscles and improves movement.
Tropical Coconut Rub and Luxurious Essential Milk Wrap (50 minutes):
Freshly prepared coconut milk is blended with local tiare monoi oil to gently exfoliate and polish the skin. A comforting wrap follows, leaving the skin fresh and youthful.
Products (click here)
The Mandara Spa uses Elemis products from Britain, as well as local products such as oils made from coconut, tiare flower, and nomi fruit.
Rooms
The 96 air-conditioned guestrooms of Sheraton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa feature decks with garden or lagoon views. They have high-pitched ceilings in Polynesian style and are decorated with local paintings. Furnishings include sofas with coffee tables, desks with lamps and direct-dial phones. Minibars have refrigerators, tea/coffee kettles, and complimentary bottled water. Wireless Internet access is available for surcharges in six-hour or 24-hour increments. Cable/satellite TVs show local and French channels, Eurosport, CNN, Home Cinema, and Cartoon Network, and come with DVD players. Guestrooms also have CD players, iron/ironing boards, and laptop-sized safes. Bathrooms have separate tubs and showers as well as bidets. A window opens through to the bedroom. Sewing kits and slippers are available on request.
Room Amenities
- Internet access - wireless
- Cable/satellite TV
- DVD player
- CD player
- Cassette player
- Balcony
- Ceiling fan
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Access via exterior corridors
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Internet access - surcharge
- Voice mail
- Direct-dial phone
- Bottled water in room (complimentary)
- Refrigerator
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Bathroom telephone
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Makeup mirror
- Massage - available in room
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Bidet
- Handheld shower
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- In-room safe (accommodates laptop)
- Window opens
- Desk
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Smoking rooms
Recreation
In addition to a full-service health spa, the Sheraton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa offers an infinity pool overlooking its white-sand beach. The nautical centre on the beach offers complimentary kayaks and local pirogues (small, flat-hulled boat), as well as snorkelling equipment. Waterskiing, scuba diving, jet skiing, and sunset cruises (surcharge) depart directly from the resort. An air-conditioned fitness centre has cardio machines and weight stations and adjacent outdoor tennis courts (complimentary). Both can be accessed 24 hours. |
Moorea offers a wide range of water-based activities, including scuba diving, whale- and dolphin-watching, windsurfing, and waterskiing. Visitors can also mountain bike, trek, or horse ride in the hilly hinterland, and do sightseeing tours of the island. Activities and excursions can be arranged through the activities desk of the Sheraton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Swimming on site
- Rowing or canoeing on site
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving on site
- Water skiing on site
- Personal watercraft on site
- Whale-watching nearby
- Boat launch on site
- Tennis on site
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
- Horse riding/rental nearby
- Fishing nearby
Property Amenities
Nestled between two bays on the edge of the lagoon, the Sheraton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa has 96 bungalows scattered through its gardens, along the beachfront, and overwater. A white-sand beach is adjacent to an infinity pool. A variety of water sports are offered, as well as tennis courts and a fitness centre. A full-service health spa incorporates massage and treatment rooms, sauna and steam room, and hair salon. Several bars and restaurants all have lagoon views, as does a conference/function room. Tahitian black pearls and jewellery are sold on site, and a gift shop offers souvenirs, newspapers, holiday clothing, and some basic necessities.
Valet parking:
Complimentary parking is offered in the open-air car park directly across the road from the resort.
The Sheraton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa has a 150-square-metre banquet room overlooking the beach, used for meetings and receptions and holding up to 90 people for cocktails or 60 in theatre style. Projectors, flipcharts, microphones, and video/DVD players are available (surcharge). Limited business services, such as photocopying and faxing, are available through reception. The resort also has four computer terminals and a printer, located off the Eimeo Bar, with Internet access. Wireless Internet access covers the entire resort and costs XPF1,000 (AU$11–$15) for two hours, XPF1,500 (AU$21–$25) for six hours, and XPF2,000 (AU$26–$30) for 24 hours. Fee(s) subject to change without notice.
- 24-hour front desk
- Number of rooms: 96
- Audio-visual equipment
- Banquet facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Beauty services
- Business services
- Coffee shop or café
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Conference room(s)
- Currency exchange
- Dry cleaning service
- Event catering
- Fitness equipment
- Full-service health spa
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Hair salon
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Internet access - wireless
- Massage - treatment room(s)
- Medical assistance available
- Multilingual staff
- Parking (free)
- Parking nearby
- Patio
- Poolside bar
- Porter/bellhop
- Private beach
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (limited hours)
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Sauna
- Security guard
- Shoe shine
- Shopping on site
- Steam room
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Tour assistance
- Umbrella
- Wedding services
Policies
Starwood Preferred Guest points or related frequent traveller miles are not honoured on guestrooms sold via this Web site.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 2 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
Location Details
Moorea Tamae Airport (MOZ): Approximate travel time is 20 minutes and distance is 13 km.
Getting there: Hotels in Moorea are forbidden by law from picking guests up at the airport. The most convenient way to get to the Sheraton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa is by taxi, or by arranging an airport shuttle in advance from a private company. (This can also be organised in advance through the resort.) Car rentals are available online. Click the links below for instructions/details.
Getting around: There is no public transport on Moorea apart from occasional buses that meet the scheduled ferries from Tahiti at Vaiare Harbour. These can, however, be flagged down along the road for a fare of XPF300 (AU$1–$4). Taxis do not cruise the roads but must be ordered by phone either through hotel reception or directly with several companies. Flagfall is XPF600 (AU$5–$15) and fares XPF110 (AU$1–$2) per km, making the average fare around XPF2,000–3,500 (AU$30–$50). It is also possible to rent bicycles and scooters.
By taxi (click here)Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 20 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): XPF3,500 (AU$46–$50)
Instructions: Taxis wait outside the small airport terminal, or can be ordered through the many private company tour booths lining the arrivals lounge.
By car (click here)
Rental cars are available online.
Approximate travel time: 20 minutes
Driving directions from Moorea Airport (MOZ): Only one paved road circumnavigates the island, following the coast. Turn right at the end of the airport driveway, then shortly right again onto this main road. Follow this in an anti-clockwise direction around the island and past Cook's Bay. The resort is about 3 km after Cook's Bay, on the right.
By shuttle (click here)
Travel time from the airport to the hotel: 25 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): XPF550 (AU$6–$10) or XPF1,100 (AU$11–$15) after 5 PM.
Schedules and directions (subject to change without notice): The Sheraton Moorea Lagoon Resort does not have its own transportation vehicle, but will arrange a private shuttle on request. However, guests must contact the resort at least 48 hours prior to arrival in order to give the staff an estimated time of arrival. Resort contact details will be included in the reservation confirmation for bookings via this Web site.
Dining
Arii Vahine - French, American, and Polynesian cuisines. Emphasis on seafood. Vegetarian alternatives. Buffet breakfast, à la carte lunch and dinner. Seafood buffet Saturday evenings with Polynesian show; buffet on Tuesday evenings. Open-air dining under pavilions with lagoon views. Open daily from early morning to late evening.
Rotui Bar & Grill - French, American, and Polynesian cuisines. Daily à la carte lunch; evening barbecue buffets except Tuesdays and Saturdays. Thatched, oval pavilion with bar stools. Tables under parasols along beach and near pool. Open for lunch daily and for dinner daily except Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Eimeo Bar - Beer, wine, and cocktails. Bar snacks. Large oval bar adjacent to lounge with TV and two computers with wireless Internet access (surcharge). Open-air setup, with views over lagoon. Open evenings only.
Toata Bar - Continental breakfast and evening crepes and cocktails. Small circular bar under thatched roof with bar stools. Located on pontoon serving overwater bungalows. Open for breakfast and in early evenings.
Address
Papetoai Pk14
Moorea, MO 98729
French Polynesia
Nearest major airport:
Afaraeitu, Moorea Island, French Polynesia (MOZ-Temae)
