Set amongst thirty acres of lush tropical gardens, with two swimming pools and its own private beach which overlooks the blue lagoon and the island of Moorea, the Intercontinental Tahiti is in a wonderful setting. This premier resort is conveniently located for island amenities, being only 2 miles from the airport and five miles from downtown Papeete.

 

There are 8 Standard Rooms, 39 Standard Garden View and 34 Standard Lagoon View Rooms, 29 Superior Garden View rooms and 51 Superior Lagoon View rooms, 21 Panoramic Garden and 39 Panoramic Lagoon View Rooms, 13 Overwater Lagoon Bungalows, with 8 stunning brand new Overwater Motu Bungalows, 2 Superior Lagoon Overwater Bungalow, 1 Antares Suite, and 1 Overwater Motu Villa Suite. All the rooms have just been refurbished (2015-2018) and are furnished to a high standard. They have soft creams and sand colours with fresh tropical green highlights, dark hardwood floors and decor, and tropical flower reliefs on the wall and the ceiling panel, with hidden lighting.  The accommodation buildings have been redecorated and have a new roofs and refurbished public areas.

 

The Standard Guest Rooms offer 1 King or 2 Twin beds, ensuite bathroom with bath/shower, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, TV, mini bar fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, Wi-Fi internet access and sliding doors opening onto a furnished private balcony. The Standard, Garden View and Superior Garden Rooms are on the landside of the buildings, with views of the grounds and gardens. The Standard and Superior Lagoon Rooms face out to the sea with views of the lagoon, the pools and the island of Moorea across the lagoon.  The Panoramic Rooms are either Lagoon or Garden views and are over 100sqft larger than the Standard rooms.  They offer the same amenities but additionally can offer 2 Queen beds in place of the Twin beds, and have double opening doors to the balcony, making the balcony feel completely part of the room.  The spacious Overwater Lagoon bungalows are positioned along the pontoon walkway out into the lagoon at the far end of the resort, and are a Junior Suite with separated lounge area and bedroom, ensuite bathroom and large furnished deck overlooking the water.  The stunning new 8 Overwater Motu Bungalows, located on the pretty motu (small island) with its own little shallow inner lagoon, have just been completely rebuilt and renovated, after the previous 17 bungalows were razed, the area re-landscaped and the 8 new larger bungalows built in their place. The stunning new bungalows offer a spacious 70sqm interior with a classy cream and caramel colour scheme, with lots of natural wood and materials giving a warm, calm ambiance. The large ensuite bathroom offers a separate bath with hand shower, walk-in shower, double vanities and complimentary toiletries.  The living/bedroom offers a King bed that faces the wall of folding doors that completely open the room up to the outside deck area, with lovely views of Moorea and the ocean. There is a work desk and chair, flat-screen TV, ceiling fan, single sofa bed and a spacious sun deck with dining table and chairs, daybed/sofa, sun loungers and steps giving direct access into the warm water.

 

The Intercontinental Tahiti offers 2 restaurants, a Tiki bar, lounge bar and swim-up pool bar.  The overwater Le Lotus Restaurant offers a gourmet French menu with beautiful water views for lunch and dinner, whilst the Te Tiare Restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner menus that are wide and varied, ranging from light snacks, sandwiches and salads, up to prime New Zealand steaks and the freshest local seafood.  The New Lobby Bar & Terrace and the Tiki Bar, just off the lobby near Te Tiare, offers a full bar and cocktail menu with an outlook over the pool to the lagoon beyond, and lovely sunset views across the water.  The Le Lotus pool bar offers refreshing cold drinks without even having to get out of the water.  Each week, there is a traditional Tahitian dance theme evening with live music, Tahitian dancers and Tahitian barbecue, and a seafood beach barbecue evening, where you can join in with the dancing and enjoy some wonderful food with your fellow guests.

 

All manner of water sports are accessible in the Resort, many of which are complimentary for guests, For the athletically inclined, snorkeling equipment and kayaks are available, along with a tennis court, volleyball and a small but well equipped fitness center.  The TOPDive activites desk can arrange scuba diving excursions, as well as water skiing, dolphin watching and fishing trips.  Many traditional arts and crafts are demonstrated, such as basket weaving and shell or flower lei making,  which guests are very welcome to join in.  And for those who want to relax and be pampered, the Deep Nature Spa by Algotherm offers a range of beauty and body treatments in a 300sqm oasis of calm, that also offers a tea lounge, steam bath, cold plunge pool and rainshowers.

 

The Intercontinental Tahiti offer good value for money with a range of facilities and amenities, in a great location and is ideal for a few nights before or after an outer islands stay, or just when spending time on Tahiti itself.

 

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