InterContinental Tahiti

Location:
Set on the main island of Tahiti, the resort lies just two kilometres (around a five-minute drive) from Faa’a International Airport, with the island of Moorea beautifully visible on the horizon. Although convenient for transit and close to Papeete, the resort offers a peaceful, tropical garden-framed retreat despite its proximity to the airport.

Rooms:
The resort comprises 246 rooms and suites, including overwater bungalows, each with private terraces or balconies. Interiors have a Polynesian charm, marrying warm, traditional décor with modern comforts, including options like Premium Ocean & Moorea View rooms with soaking bathtubs and sweeping ocean vistas.

Amenities:
Featuring two freshwater infinity-edge pools (Te Tiare and the sand-bottomed Le Lotus with a swim-up bar and Jacuzzi), a main lagoonarium, shops, spa, and fitness facilities Additional touches include an open-air Te Tiare restaurant, Le Lotus over-water dining, Tiki and Lobby bars, and a boutique with local crafts.

Activities:
Guests can snorkel in the on-site lagoonarium, join cultural demonstrations, venture on water sports or diving via the ACTIVISEAS Scuba Centre, and enjoy the tropical gardens.

Sustainability:
Aligned with IHG’s GreenEngage framework, the resort monitors energy and water consumption, has switched 80% of property lighting to LED, uses solar water heating and optimised air-conditioning, and regularly conducts energy audits. A “Green Team”(made up of one staff volunteer from each department) meets every six weeks to guide sustainable development, encouraging input from their team of staff.