Description
Landscaped with immaculate gardens of fruit trees and fragrant tropical foliage, the Intercontinental Resort Tahiti is conveniently located just five minutes from the airport and ideal for exploring the wonders of Tahiti. The resort faces directly towards the island of Moorea and you can enjoy unforgettable views as the sun sets over Moorea’s volcanic peaks from nearly any vantage point on the property.
There are 180 air-conditioned guest rooms in the main body resort, some overlooking the luscious gardens, idyllic beach and tranquil azure lagoon. Clustered offshore there are 32 over-water bungalows, these are the only over-water bungalows on the island of Tahiti, from which you can step off your deck straight into the warm ocean.
There are several beaches on the property and two swimming pools, one with a swim-up bar and white sand bottom, as well as an extensive selection of water sports, including diving, snorkelling, water skiing and deep sea fishing. Whether your idea of a holidays to relax under the shade of a coconut palm and have languorous massages or you prefer to be out on the water, under the water or experiencing the local culture, history and scenery, InterContinental is able to easily accommodate all paces of life in an idyllic and luxury Polynesian setting.
Guide price
£2,295 Per person
£2,295 per person for 7 nights, based on 2 people sharing a Garden View Room on a Room Only basis, including international flights and transfers
Accommodation
The hotel offers 165 spacious rooms in its main buildings, broken down into several categories: 18 Standard Rooms, 6 Garden View Rooms and 85 Lagoon View Rooms. There are also 60 Panoramic View Rooms which are more spacious and have breathtaking views of the lotus infinity pool, the lagoon and Tahiti's twin island Moorea. The 32 Over-Water Bungalows are built on stilts over the water and are modelled on traditional Polynesian houses with high thatched roofs. Highlights of these rooms are the private terrace and deck from which you can step directly into the lagoon. 15 of these Over-Water Bungalows are larger with a separate living room. For the ultimate in accommodation, there is 1 Over-Water Suite and 1 Antares Suite, both of which have a huge amount of private space, ultra modern amenities and every luxury you might need.
Childcare
Children and their families are welcome at InterContinental Tahiti and there are so many activities to keep them happy including helmet diving, fish feeding, watersports and swimming in the two pools and idyllic lagoon. There are however, no specific facilities for children although babysitting can be arranged on request.
Facilities
The Tiare, with its open kitchen is at the heart of the resort and serves everything form light snacks and healthy salads to fresh fish specialities. Several nights a week there is a buffet and entertainment to showcase the huge variety of Tahitian gourmet specialities. Le Lotus is a secluded, quiet and romantic restaurant for fine dining over the calm lagoon waters under a thatched roof. For drinks and snacks, the Tiki Bar, swim up bar in the pool or Lobby Bar all great venues and serve tropical cocktails and some fabulous wines. The resort also has 2 swimming pools, PADI scuba dive centre and a Deep Nature Spa by Algotherm, designed to soothingly combine the 'hei poa' knowledge of the Polynesian therapists and the powerful vitamins found in the algotherm products from the depths of the ocean.
Activities
The InterContinental Tahiti has a multitude of complimentary activities including windsurfing, snorkelling, kayaks, tennis, volley ball, petanque and aqua gym. The resort can also organise scuba diving for all levels, helmet diving (great for those wanting to experience the deep underwater world without the qualifications of a dive course), sunset cruises, and a whole host of other land and sea excursions.
When to travel
Although there is a wet and a dry season in Tahiti the weather is tropical and generally sunny and warm, with just enough rain to keep the lush landscapes alive and green. If you're looking for emptier beaches, try travelling during the wet or "off" season, which generally runs from November to April. During this time, you can expect very high humidity with brief and frequent storms. January is the rainiest of the months. During this time, tropical storms may occur, but the Tahitian Islands have not experienced a cyclone since the early 90s. If you're travelling to the islands of Tahitit to scuba, you'll probably want to go in the dry or "high" season, when visibility is the best. The dry season runs from May to October and you can expect less rain, although occasional night time downpours are not uncommon. Due to tradewinds, July and August are the coolest times of the year and also tend to be the most crowded.
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Location and directions
Tahiti, French Polynesia
8km from Papeete, the capital of Tahiti and 5min from the airport
How to get there
Approx 22hr international flight (one change) and 5min transfer by road
