InterContinental Resort Tahiti

 

       
OVERVIEW      
 
The InterContinental Resort Tahiti, formerly the legendary Beachcomber, has long been rated the top hotel of Tahiti. It has a superbly romantic location lagoonside in 30 acres of tropical gardens, with spectacular views across to the soaring peaks of Tahiti's sister Island, Moorea. We are just over a mile from the airport, and the capital and port city, Papeete, are about six miles down the road.

You'll relax in two of the most beautiful infinity pools in all Polynesia and meet our colorful fish life in our own Lagoonarium in the heart of the resort. The Aquatica Center is on the spot for diving, snorkeling and all the water sports. Then there's tennis, French bowls in the grounds plus any number of activities and excursions in Papeete and around the Island.

 

GUEST ROOMS & AMENITIES
Nothing's higher than the coconut palms in our low rise Polynesian-style resort of 263 rooms, suite and overwater bungalows.

To make you feel you're in Tahiti, all accommodations are attractively decorated in a tasteful and relaxing Colonial Polynesian theme.

Here is an overview but click on each accommodation type for a full description and floor plan.

  • ROOMS

The rooms are in three categories in nine adjoining three story buildings spread out in our luxuriant grounds:

    • With views over the lagoon and the ocean to neighboring Moorea:
      • 60 Panoramic Rooms, our largest rooms, at the more secluded Lotus end of the resort.
      • 92 Ocean View Rooms, smaller but spacious and cozy, close by the central core of the resort.
    • With garden views:
      • 78 Garden View Rooms, same size as the Ocean View Rooms but at garden level and most with a partial view of the ocean.
  • BUNGALOWS

The overwater bungalows, thatched with pandanus leaves, are our most romantic choice - inspired by traditional Polynesian houses called fare. They're built on stilts let into the lagoon bed and all have ocean views, private terraces and sundecks with direct access to the lagoon for swimming or snorkeling. There are two designs:

      • 15 Overwater Lagoon Bungalows, our larger Junior Suite size bungalows, built at the Lotus end of the resort over deeper (10') water. Large bathrooms with jacuzzi tubs and separate shower.
      • 16 Overwater Motu Bungalows, somewhat smaller bungalows built in a semi circle around their own private little island, called a motu in Tahitian. They are in front of the Lagoonarium and main pool and buildings.

 

  • SUITE

Finally, we have a Presidential style suite

      • 1 Panoramic Suite, our most sumptuous unit complete with lounge and dining room.
      • 1 Overwater Suite Villa, a luxury achievement in Tahiti, the only Suite Overwater of the island
  • ROOMS FOR THE DISABLED

We have two Garden Rooms specially adapted for the disabled for whom access to restaurants, bars and pool areas is available from the elevators.

  • CHANGING / SHOWER ROOMS for Early Arrivals and Late Departures

If you did not book your accommodations to fit in with the normal check in time of 11 am (remember many flights arrive very early & leave late) or if you did not book a late departure after normal check out time of 2 pm, you may request the use of a special changing & shower room on the spot (not bookable in advance).

  • IN ROOM FACILITIES

here are some of the most important features you will finding each room type:

  • In room high speed internet connection ADSL
  • Private terrace or balcony
  • Bathroom with bathtub and shower (separate in Panoramic Rooms & Overwater Lagoon Bungalows)
  • Hairdryer
  • Complimentary range of guest amenities
  • Sheers and blackout drapes
  • Individually controlled air conditioning
  • Refrigerator with mini-bar
  • Complimentary tea & coffee making facilities
  • Same day laundry and dry cleaning (except Sundays & Public Holidays), self service laundry facilities also available
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Private safe in-room safe
  • Direct dial telephone with voicemail
  • Radio and TV (local & international channels including CNN
  • Internet access point
  • 110 volt bathroom outlet (standard is 220v)
  • 24 hour Room Service
  • Maid service twice daily (evening on request)

 

RESTAURANTS & LOUNGES

International and of course French cuisines meet with the freshest products from Polynesia and the sea to create some memorable dining experiences!

We've something to match the moment and every mood in our two restaurants, two bars and 24 hour room service.

We are particularly proud of an association with one of France's top gastronomic restaurants, the renowned 3-star Michelin, Auberge de l'Ill, in Alsace. In collaboration with it and its team, we have developed menus to suit our tropical setting - they perfectly mix the traditional with local, and exotic touches.

The Head Chef, Bruno Schmitt, from the Auberge de l'Ill, will tempt you with his ever-changing menu at the gourmet overwater restaurant, Le Lotus.

Be sure not to miss it - it's open for lunch and dinner daily.