InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa Completes Multimillion Dollar Renovation and Garners EarthCheck Silver Certification
Renovations Include Addition of Private Plunge Pools, New Infinity Resort
Pools and New Poolside Restaurant & Bar
Press Release Source: InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa On Wednesday July 14, 2010, 5:00 pm EDT
NEW YORK, July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa announces the completion of a massive, multimillion dollar renovation. The refurbishment includes substantial terrace extensions of all bungalows (garden, beach and overwater), the addition of private plunge pools to all Garden Bungalows, a new poolside restaurant and bar, as well as two new Infinity pools.
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The overwater bungalows, majestically floating over the ocean, enjoy hugely improved direct access to the water with the creation of a sea-level platform and ladder, as well as an outdoor shower. The bungalow terrace extensions are shaded by a thatched gazebo furnished with a table and chairs for outside entertainment and also feature a solarium area with lounge chairs for sun bathing.* Each of the 17 Garden Bungalows features private Infinity plunge pools. Additionally, a flight of steps and a beachside outdoor shower have been added for convenient beach access.
The heart of the hotel has been transformed with the creation of two new Infinity pools between the newly landscaped restaurant terrace and the main beach. Overlooking the picturesque blue waters of the South Pacific, the new resort pool is located at the top of the main beach, measures 3,875 square feet and boasts spectacular views of the lagoon and ocean as water cascades down from a smaller Infinity pool built above.
Also added is a new poolside restaurant, Motu One, and swim-up bar, Motu Iti Bar, located on the sunset side of the beach. Motu One serves cocktails and seaside dishes all day until late evening. The stage nestled between the pools at sea-level offer a picturesque setting for guests to enjoy the resort's celebrated Polynesian shows. In addition to a swim-up bar where guests can enjoy a tropical cocktail, a landscaped outdoor terrace has been created as an extension of the Fare Hana restaurant where guests can dine on exquisite cuisine overlooking one of the most picturesque settings in the world.
Additional News from InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa
InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa recently garnered EarthCheck Silver Certification, which recognizes the hotel's outstanding sustainability initiatives. EarthCheck is a program used by travel and tourism institutions around the world to validate and illustrate carbon claims and environmental programs, and is the largest environmental benchmarking, certification and management system in the industry. InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa continuously strives to raise environmental awareness and employs safe environmental practices. The resort houses the Moorea Dolphin Center, which donates a substantial portion of its proceeds to marine wildlife research and research grants; and the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center, serving as a hospital to ill and injured turtles from surrounding islands. The clinic is managed by the non-profit foundation, Te Mana o Te Moana, for which Richard H. Bailey, the resort's owner, is a founding member. InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa is also a member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (UICN), as well as the international "Reef Check" program, a voluntary-based research organization which observes local marine growth and educates the public for a better understanding of coral biology.
About InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa
Situated on one of the most spectacular tropical islands of French Polynesia and set within 27 acres of lush gardens, InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa provides a magnificent setting for a memorable South Seas vacation. The resort features 144 deluxe rooms and bungalows (garden, beach and overwater bungalows available). The resort houses three restaurants: Fare Nui and Fare Hana -- both offering French, Tahitian and International cuisine; and the newly opened Motu One poolside restaurant and swim-up bar, Motu Iti Bar. Additionally, the resort's award-winning Helene Spa was created to blend into its lush, tropical surroundings and offers natural indigenous treatments and spa products.
For rates and additional information, visit
www.moorea.interconti.com or call 1-888 IC HOTELS (1-888-424-6835).
About InterContinental Resorts French Polynesia
Owned and operated by Richard H. Bailey and his company, Pacific Beachcomber S.C., there are four InterContinental Hotels & Resorts in French Polynesia: InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa, InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort, InterContinental Tahiti Resort, and InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa. Along with the multimillion dollar renovation project at InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa, each of the resorts has recently completed multimillion dollar enhancements over the course of the last five years. For additional information, visit
www.tahitiresorts.intercontinental.com.
* Please note, extensions were made to the bungalow terraces only, not the actual bungalows.