Description
Tahiti ranks as the largest island in French Polynesia and boasts simply spectacular natural beauty. Visitors delight in its secluded beaches, hiking and island tours and endless reefs and islands there are to discover. The Radisson Plaza is perfectly placed on the north east coast of Tahiti, just 7kms and 10 minutes from the heart of Papeete. The resort overlooks the exotic black sands of Lafayette Beach on Matavai Bay and across to the island of Moorea.
All of the Radisson Plaza's 135 rooms and suites are contemporary in design and all have the same mesmerising views out to the ocean from their private balconies. Spoil yourself with a room with a jacuzzi on the balcony or opt for a suite with additional living room for the ultimate in space and comfort.
The cuisine is central to your experience at The Radisson Plaza where 2 restaurants and 2 bars offer a range of dining options. Relax at the poolside bar with a light lunch, enjoy the fusion food served at the intimate Le 5 Sens or take in a dance extravaganza while feasting on grilled seafood from the waterfront buffet at Hiti Mahana.
The facilities at the The Radisson include an outdoor jacuzzi, a magnificent lagoon pool and a wide range of water sports. You can revitalise and rejuvenate the mind, body and soul in the cool surroundings of Tahiti’s first purpose built day spa and health club. Enjoy a range of pampering beauty and health treatments, or energise the body with pumping cardio and fitness activities.
Guide price
£2,185
per person
£2,185 pr person for 7 nights, based on two people sharing a Deluxe Ocean View Room on a Room Only basis, including international flights and transfers.
Accommodation
The Radisson Plaza Tahiti is home to 135 guest rooms, including 45 Deluxe Waterfront View Rooms, 30 Waterfront View Jacuzzi Rooms (with private jacuzzi placed discreetly behind louvred shutters on your balcony), and 60 Waterfront View Suites and Duplex Suites (with separate modern living area). All rooms have a tasteful decor combining Polynesian influences with contemporary style and have large furnished balconies with striking ocean views over Matavai Bay and the sun setting over Moorea beyond.
Childcare
The Radisson Plaza warmly welcomes families and the hotel's dedicated Kids Club is run by qualified staff and here children can enjoy fun activities such as arts and crafts, painting, trampolining, ping pong, snooker, cinema viewings and electronic games. Babysitting can also be arranged on request.
Facilities
Hiti Mahana is the waterfront restaurant serving delicious freshly prepared innovative Tahitian cuisine, often accompanied by dance shows in the evenings. Le 5 Sens is a great alternative and serves fusion cuisine from across the globe. Guests can enjoy beautiful views, delicious light meals and exotic cocktails at the chic and al fresco Lafayette Bar or at the water's edge Pool Bar located next to the stunning infinity swimming pool. Unwind at Le Spa with traditional Polynesian massages and beauty care using exclusive home made preparations based on ancestral recipes using natural local ingredients such as Tahitian vanilla and mineral-rich black sand from Matavai Bay. The spa also has a sauna, steam and jacuzzi, yoga and aquagym classes and a fully equipped fitness centre.
Activities
The Radisson PLaza offers all guests complimentary use of its windsurfers, snorkelling gear, paddleboards, kayaks and sailing dinghies as well as hosting a programme of daily cultural activities such as showcasing local cooking techniques. PLenty of additional activities are available and range from jet-skis, water skiing, scuba diving, yoga lessons, car rentals, 4X4 excursions around the island, dolphin and whale watching trips, guided hiking, day trips to Moorea, guided tours to the ancient Arahurahu Temple and trips to the Tahiti, Gaugin and Pearl Museums.
Services
The resort runs a complimentary shuttle bus twice daily between the hotel and the capital city of Papeete with its great local shopping and colourful port.
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
Radisson Plaza is situated on Lafayette Beach on the north coast of Tahiti. Only 10-minutes from downtown Papeete (the hotel runs a courtesy shuttle into Papeete twice daily).
How to get there
Approx 22-hour international flight (one change) to Tahiti. Radisson Plaza is a 20-minute drive from the Airport.
