The Resort
Located conveniently close to Faa’a International Airport and Papeete’s downtown area, the InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa is a lovely Polynesian style resort offering a variety of room and bungalow accommodations.
The resort offers a large array of hotel and island activities including two infinity swimming pools with waterfalls and swim-up bar, scuba diving, snorkeling, golf, sunset cruises, deep sea fishing, water skiing, and jet skis. Additional excursions are available through the resort’s activity desk.
The resort also features the best entertainment in French Polynesia including Polynesian shows every week, nightly live entertainment in the outdoor lounge, and the renowned Le Lotus gourmet restaurant.
Why You’ll Love It
- The Tahiti InterContinental resort features the best entertainment in all of French Polynesia, including a Polynesian Show on Friday nights and special shows on Saturday night and Sunday.
- The resort boasts an expansive outdoor lounge with panoramic views of the island of Moorea in the distance. With nightly live entertainment, this is a great spot to grab a cocktail and enjoy the beautiful sunsets.
TTP Recommends
- The Panoramic View Rooms are spacious, beautifully furnished and feature superb views of the surrounding lagoon and Moorea. This room category gets our vote as one of the best hotel rooms on Tahiti.
- You will find the Lotus gourmet restaurant to be one of the best, if not the best restaurant in Papeete. Let us assist you with a reservation during your stay.
Standard Room (18 Rooms – 307 sq. ft)
Each Standard Room includes a private balcony for two. Traditional wooden furnishings create a warm ambience. Standard Rooms come in three different categories: Standard Rooms; Standard Garden View Rooms with views of the colorful tropical gardens; and Standard Lagoon View Rooms with views of the lagoon and Tahiti’s sister island, Moorea.
Max Occupancy: 2 Adults + 1 Child
Garden View Room (12 Rooms – 307 sq. ft)
Garden level rooms, including one king-size bed or two single beds, are decorated in a colonial Polynesian style with bamboo floors with a terrace or balcony overlooking the spectacular tropical garden setting and a partial view of the surrounding lagoon.
Max Occupancy: 2 Adults + 1 Child
Superior Garden Room (46 – 307 sq. ft)
Newly renovated in a fresh Polynesian style, each Superior Room comes with a private balcony with seating for two. Renovated and refurbished in 2015, they feature wide sliding glass doors which allow in plenty of natural light.
Max Occupancy: 2 Adults + 1 Child
Ocean View Room (25 Rooms – 307 sq. ft)
Similar in size and layout to the Garden View Rooms, these accommodations are grouped in the center of the resort and offer excellent views of the surrounding lagoons, reef, and neighboring island of Moorea.
Max Occupancy: 2 Adults + 1 Child
Superior Ocean Room (60 Rooms – 307 sq. ft)
Comparable to the Ocean View Room, these rooms also featuring enhanced views of the encompassing lagoon.
Max Occupancy: 2 Adults + 1 Child
Panoramic Garden Room (21 Rooms – 414 sq. ft)
Spacious and luxurious, each room offers an oversized bedroom and bathroom with a cozy sunken garden tub for two. The wrap around balcony features superb panoramic views over the exquisite Lotus infinity pool, surrounding lagoon, and nearby mountain peaks and valleys of Moorea. This is a favorite accommodation for honeymooners! Includes one king-size bed or two queen-size beds.
Max Occupancy: 3 Adults or 2 Adults + 2 Children
Panoramic Ocean Room (39 Rooms – 414 sq. ft)
Similar to the Panoramic Garden Room in size and layout, these rooms are located above the ground floor and offer superb views of the beaming lagoon.
Max Occupancy: 3 Adults or 2 Adults + 2 Children
Antares Suite (1 Suite – 1237 sq. ft)
The most spacious accommodation, this suite exudes pure tropical luxury. Decorated an in exquisite style, the suite includes a bedroom, bathroom, and a separate lounge and private bar. Stunning views of the hotel grounds, lagoon, and Moorea are offered.
Max Occupancy: 2 Adults + 1 Child
Lagoon Overwater Junior Suite Bungalow (13 Bungalows – 414 sq. ft)
Located in a more intimate area of the resort, near the Lotus Restaurant, Lotus infinity pool, and swim-up bar, these recently renovated bungalows offer a larger interior and are set out over deeper water. Each bungalow features a separate lounge and bedroom.
Max Occupancy: 3 Adults or 2 Adults + 2 Children
Motu Overwater Bungalow (8 Bungalows – 328 sq. ft)
Located closer to the main building, near the resort’s main pool and Lagoonarium, grouped around a private motu, the Lagoon Overwater Bungalows offers a larger outdoor terrace with direct access to the lagoon below. Includes one king-size bed and one single couch.
Max Occupancy: 2 Adults + 1 Child
Superior Lagoon Overwater Bungalow (2 Bungalows – 398 sq. ft)
The Superior Lagoon Overwater Bungalows are located at the end of the pontoon and provide direct access to the lagoon with open views of Moorea. Nearby, the Lotus infinity pool and gourmet restaurant are accessible. Each bungalow features a separate lounge and bedroom with a king-size bed. The lounge deck is equipped with a table, two chairs, and two deckchairs. The opulent bathroom offers a bathtub and a separate shower.
Max Occupancy: 3 Adults or 2 Adults + 2 Children
Motu Villa (1 Villa – 699 sq. ft)
The ultimate luxury accommodation for discerning travelers! Modeled after the luxurious and modern overwater accommodations of the Bora Bora InterContinental Resort & Thalasso Spa, the Motu Villa features a large living room, bedroom with floor to ceiling windows, walk-in closet, bathroom with separate shower and bath, and oversized private split-level sundeck.
Max Occupancy: 4 Adults or 2 Adults + 2 Children
Comfort and Entertainment
- Infinity and Sand Bottom Swimming Pools, Jacuzzi
- Spa, Fitness Center – Opening 2008
- Aquatica Diving Center
- Ice Machine, Laundry/Dry Cleaning Service
- Boutique, Local Crafts Market
- WiFi Internet Access, Business Center
- Transit Rooms
- Helipad
- Badminton, Tennis Courts
- Kayaks, Canoes
- Snorkeling Equipment, Lagoonarium
- Petanque, Table Tennis, Volleyball
- Weekly Polynesian Theme Dinners and Dance Shows
- Grands Ballets de Tahiti – Friday/Saturday
Dining
- Tiare Restaurant – International Cuisine
- Le Lotus Restaurant – Gourmet Cuisine – Poolside Dining
- Tiki Bar – Cocktails and Snacks
- Lobby Bar – Cocktails, Coffee, Snacks
- Le Lotus Swim-Up Bar – Tropical Cocktails with a view of Moorea
- Room Service – 24/7
- Weekly Polynesian Theme Dinners and Dance Shows
- Grands Ballets de Tahiti – Friday/Saturday
Current specials at the Tahiti InterContinental Resort include:
Early Bird
- 20% discount when booking 90 days in advance.
- Available year round.
Honeymoon
- 15% discount when staying for a honeymoon.
- Available year round.
Long Stay
- 10% discount when staying at least two nights.
- 20% discount when staying three nights or more.
- Available year round
Week Day
- 30% discount on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday nights.
- Available year round
Free Breakfast for Combo Stays
- Complimentary breakfast when combining a stay at the Tahiti InterContinental with a stay at:
- A Moorea or Bora Bora InterContinental resort, or
- The Brando resort, or
- Any Maitai property, or
- A Paul Gauguin cruise.
- Available year round
*Your Tahiti Travel Planners travel specialist has the most current list of all specials (including any flash sales or unpublished specials, if applicable).