Moorea Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island in French Polynesia
About Moorea
If you are visiting French Polynesia on a budget, Moorea is the place to be. Moorea is like Tahiti but cheaper and less touristy. It's mostly rural and farming is big. There are chickens everywhere; the roosters crowing at 06:00 can get old after a few days. Mosquitoes can be a problem away from the coast. There are only a few banks on Moorea, and they are in the more populated villages. All banks are closed on Sundays. You can make currency exchanges at the major hotels, but at a lower rate. Plan accordingly. Moorea doesn't really have any "cities" although there are several towns and villages. When entering a village you will see an official road sign stating the name of the village you are entering. When exiting the village, you will see the same sign with village name, but the villag
Top Attractions in Moorea
Explore the best things to see and do in Moorea:
- ★4x4 off-road tour
- ★Belvedere Lookout
- ★Diving
- ★Hiking
- ★Horseback riding
- ★Jus de Fruits de Moorea
- ★Moorea Store
- ★Snorkeling
Where to Eat in Moorea
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Allo Pizza
- 🍴Baguette
- 🍴Golden Lake
- 🍴Rudy's
- 🍴Snack Didier
- 🍴Vaiare Pizzas
Where to Stay in Moorea
- 🏨Chez Nelson
- 🏨Club Bali Hai
- 🏨Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa
- 🏨Moorea Camping
- 🏨Painapaopao
- 🏨Pension Motu Iti
Moorea Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: