[ARCHIVE to 2020] Conrad Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa {PYF}
#2716
Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 33
FYI, all October and November 2020 89K Standard room rates are available now! Looks like they all opened up at once. I booked just in case I can still go on my honeymoon. Several other 89K dates for the rest of the year and next year are available too.
#2717
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 302
Now just hoping everything has somewhat normalized by then, and that both resorts are doing well and are both stable and open. *crosses fingers*
#2718
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 109
I can't seem to find a definite answer on whether the 14 day quarantine for foreign visitors is still in place, and when it will be lifted. If anyone on this forum knows I'd appreciate some words of wisdom on this matter.
#2719
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Manhattan NV
Programs: Hilton LTD, Hyatt Glob, Marriott LTTE, AA LTP, Avis PC, National EE, Seabourn DE
Posts: 3,027
Google Tahiti tourism for your answer. Still not accepting non residents.
#2720
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 222
Lots of rumblings over the past week about how tourism might start to be restored to the islands of Tahiti. All signs point to visitors from Asia and the Pacific being welcomed back first but I wouldn’t expect it to happen too fast and based on current travel restrictions and relations between France and the United States, the main corridor in and out of French Polynesia could be up from a major change avoiding the mainland U.S. altogether.
I have gathered a bit of new information and much speculation from a handful of hospitality and airline contacts that have remained in the country. Now that many of these details are becoming public, I am going to share what I have learned. As reported, indications are that FP will allow international travel into the country as expected starting the first week of July but such travel will not be targeted at tourism. Based on what the GDS load factors look like for most of July I would expect more than half of the currently scheduled air capacity/seats to be cut by the operators after the initial surge of repatriations occurs (unless cargo can make up for the lack of passengers which I think is unlikely). In other words, the airlines are selling flights they know that they will not operate.
I have been told by friends in the country right now that Tahiti might be interested to follow along Fiji’s intention of being included in the AU-NZ trans-tasman allowed travel bubble (which would allow travel between Australia and New Zealand without the 14-day quarantine on arrival requirement). News reports estimate that travel corridor ‘could’ be in affect by sometime as early as late September buy my guess is FP would not opt-in until a couple months later if at all. So that could potentially open up the Tahiti tourism industry for Kiwis and Aussies but not until best case October and for visitors from elsewhere the 14-day quarantine (at least by today’s rule) would still apply. Another so called travel bubble is being discussed between Hawaii, Japan and S. Korea. I would expect Tahiti could also have interest in inclusion there as well but Japan and S. Korea hardly move the needle in terms of visitors to Tahiti (at least in recent numbers). In my opinion the likelihood of any international travel bubble including French Polynesia prior to the end of 2020 is very low.
When international travel does resume, presumably in July, the question will be what FP officials decide regarding the 14-day quarantine rules for other visitors such as lifting the quarantine for certain destinations (as the lion share are not from NZ and AU). I am told that the number one issue that the government is grappling with regard to restarting tourism is that outside of a few weekly flights to/from Asia/Pacific, most ways in and out of the country are via the United States which internationally is perceived as the highest risk country that has the worst containment of the virus (albeit from what I have read is only slightly behind some parts of Europe and now South America is heating up also). The speculation right now is that those arriving visitors with main island Tahiti and Moorea as their final/initial destination in the country would still be required to quarantine in rooms at hotels (similar to what the U.S. state of Hawaii has required for new arrivals).
For visitors traveling onward to the other islands there is some talk about only requiring a negative COVID-19 test no older than 48-72 hours (and no quarantine) which based on what has been reported might not be very accurate or reasonable. Although this was mentioned, I personally do not see this as a viable alternative that FP or French officials would allow because if the virus is introduced to a resort on the islands it would seem that with locals allowed to freely travel domestically that infections would inevitably will make way back to the more dense main island where the health care infrastructure would not be able to treat any meaningful outbreak.
I also have learned from speaking to others in airline operations/administration in the country right now is a plan being pushed by some of the larger stakeholders that own conglomerates of resort properties is to allow international travelers to transit through the Papeete International airport onward to the smaller islands where the population density is less (such as Bora Bora, Huahine, Raiatea, ect) without full two week quarantine. If that occurs I see either Air France changing their early morning departure to Los Angeles to later in the day/evening or even Air Tahiti operating early morning (~4am) domestic feeder flights from the islands to Papeete (which I would not be lining up for based on Air Tahiti not have a lot of night time flying experience). Air France had been interested in departing later in the day from PPT in the past but the slots were not available at LAX but I don't see that as an expensive issue anymore. That change would finally get the Air France departure flight (that currently is scheduled at 8:30 A.M) to allow for domestic transfers without the overnight in Papeete and a few more hours of AF crew rest time is probably a good thing. This all assumes that the United States and France would agree on reciprocal non-quarantine travel as all transiting passengers at LAX actually have to enter the country to make any sort of connection. That's a huge assumption at this point.
Another alternative that has really gained steam this week and now isn’t too far-fetched with relations between France and United States souring over reciprocal bans/restrictions and more over as the United States continues to lag behind in coronavirus containment is that long term AF and TN (likely even French Bee) are evaluating plans to reroute their Paris flights through Asia Pacific (likely Tokyo and/or perhaps Sydney or Auckland) instead of Los Angeles. Perhaps even a PPT-AKL-SYD-NRT-CDG-NRT-PPT route once or twice a week. In addition, it has been reported that negotiations are underway for many direct non-stop flights from Beijing and Shanghai to Tahiti that would more than offset the tourist capacity from the U.S. (some 12+ wide-body flights per week) which would really be a game changer.
Lots of "ifs" at this point and a lot can change for the better or worse in just days/weeks but the good news at least is the country is promoting domestic travel and fares are extremely cheap for locals but the local economy there is devastated so whether locals actually fly is up in there. Potentially a step in the right direction in that Air Tahiti will be flying domestically again and is poised to survive. But as far as international tourism goes I think we are going to see a pattern now of re-opening being pushed back a month at a time and while I hope I am wrong I think the ultimate reopening for global tourism to the islands is not in the cards for the remainder of this year and may have a very different look and feel in the future. Lets not forget that just 20 years ago visitors to Tahiti from Japan rivaled the number of visitors that were from the United States (and Japan is roughly only 1/3 the population).
I have gathered a bit of new information and much speculation from a handful of hospitality and airline contacts that have remained in the country. Now that many of these details are becoming public, I am going to share what I have learned. As reported, indications are that FP will allow international travel into the country as expected starting the first week of July but such travel will not be targeted at tourism. Based on what the GDS load factors look like for most of July I would expect more than half of the currently scheduled air capacity/seats to be cut by the operators after the initial surge of repatriations occurs (unless cargo can make up for the lack of passengers which I think is unlikely). In other words, the airlines are selling flights they know that they will not operate.
I have been told by friends in the country right now that Tahiti might be interested to follow along Fiji’s intention of being included in the AU-NZ trans-tasman allowed travel bubble (which would allow travel between Australia and New Zealand without the 14-day quarantine on arrival requirement). News reports estimate that travel corridor ‘could’ be in affect by sometime as early as late September buy my guess is FP would not opt-in until a couple months later if at all. So that could potentially open up the Tahiti tourism industry for Kiwis and Aussies but not until best case October and for visitors from elsewhere the 14-day quarantine (at least by today’s rule) would still apply. Another so called travel bubble is being discussed between Hawaii, Japan and S. Korea. I would expect Tahiti could also have interest in inclusion there as well but Japan and S. Korea hardly move the needle in terms of visitors to Tahiti (at least in recent numbers). In my opinion the likelihood of any international travel bubble including French Polynesia prior to the end of 2020 is very low.
When international travel does resume, presumably in July, the question will be what FP officials decide regarding the 14-day quarantine rules for other visitors such as lifting the quarantine for certain destinations (as the lion share are not from NZ and AU). I am told that the number one issue that the government is grappling with regard to restarting tourism is that outside of a few weekly flights to/from Asia/Pacific, most ways in and out of the country are via the United States which internationally is perceived as the highest risk country that has the worst containment of the virus (albeit from what I have read is only slightly behind some parts of Europe and now South America is heating up also). The speculation right now is that those arriving visitors with main island Tahiti and Moorea as their final/initial destination in the country would still be required to quarantine in rooms at hotels (similar to what the U.S. state of Hawaii has required for new arrivals).
For visitors traveling onward to the other islands there is some talk about only requiring a negative COVID-19 test no older than 48-72 hours (and no quarantine) which based on what has been reported might not be very accurate or reasonable. Although this was mentioned, I personally do not see this as a viable alternative that FP or French officials would allow because if the virus is introduced to a resort on the islands it would seem that with locals allowed to freely travel domestically that infections would inevitably will make way back to the more dense main island where the health care infrastructure would not be able to treat any meaningful outbreak.
I also have learned from speaking to others in airline operations/administration in the country right now is a plan being pushed by some of the larger stakeholders that own conglomerates of resort properties is to allow international travelers to transit through the Papeete International airport onward to the smaller islands where the population density is less (such as Bora Bora, Huahine, Raiatea, ect) without full two week quarantine. If that occurs I see either Air France changing their early morning departure to Los Angeles to later in the day/evening or even Air Tahiti operating early morning (~4am) domestic feeder flights from the islands to Papeete (which I would not be lining up for based on Air Tahiti not have a lot of night time flying experience). Air France had been interested in departing later in the day from PPT in the past but the slots were not available at LAX but I don't see that as an expensive issue anymore. That change would finally get the Air France departure flight (that currently is scheduled at 8:30 A.M) to allow for domestic transfers without the overnight in Papeete and a few more hours of AF crew rest time is probably a good thing. This all assumes that the United States and France would agree on reciprocal non-quarantine travel as all transiting passengers at LAX actually have to enter the country to make any sort of connection. That's a huge assumption at this point.
Another alternative that has really gained steam this week and now isn’t too far-fetched with relations between France and United States souring over reciprocal bans/restrictions and more over as the United States continues to lag behind in coronavirus containment is that long term AF and TN (likely even French Bee) are evaluating plans to reroute their Paris flights through Asia Pacific (likely Tokyo and/or perhaps Sydney or Auckland) instead of Los Angeles. Perhaps even a PPT-AKL-SYD-NRT-CDG-NRT-PPT route once or twice a week. In addition, it has been reported that negotiations are underway for many direct non-stop flights from Beijing and Shanghai to Tahiti that would more than offset the tourist capacity from the U.S. (some 12+ wide-body flights per week) which would really be a game changer.
Lots of "ifs" at this point and a lot can change for the better or worse in just days/weeks but the good news at least is the country is promoting domestic travel and fares are extremely cheap for locals but the local economy there is devastated so whether locals actually fly is up in there. Potentially a step in the right direction in that Air Tahiti will be flying domestically again and is poised to survive. But as far as international tourism goes I think we are going to see a pattern now of re-opening being pushed back a month at a time and while I hope I am wrong I think the ultimate reopening for global tourism to the islands is not in the cards for the remainder of this year and may have a very different look and feel in the future. Lets not forget that just 20 years ago visitors to Tahiti from Japan rivaled the number of visitors that were from the United States (and Japan is roughly only 1/3 the population).
Last edited by FleyeSkyHigh; Jun 1, 2020 at 11:47 pm
#2721
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Homeless
Programs: Hyatt Glob; Hilton Dia; Marriott AMB; Accor Dia; IHG Dia Amb; GHA Tit
Posts: 4,835
With some tourism-oriented countries reopening starting in July, FP better come up with a proposal if they want to put their economy back on track. Sounds like Conrad is willing to open as soon as possible (unlike other hotels) but immigration restrictions must be lifted so someone needs to come up with a workable solution like other countries have with more in the pipeline. I have a feeling FP will not be at the forefront and will actually be laggards, which is a bummer.
#2722
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,304
Closure Extension - Conrad Bora Bora NuiIa Ora Na,
Thank you for choosing the Conrad Bora Bora Nui for your stay in beautiful Bora Bora.
Following the recent announcement and measures taken by French Polynesian government enforcing a mandatory 14 days quarantine upon arrival in Tahiti, and in order to protect our guests and team members security and safety, we officially extended the temporary closure of our Resort, starting from March 23rd 2020 until July 31st 2020.
We understand that you have a confirmed reservation at our hotel through July 31st 2020and we would like to assist you in postponing your stay to a further date. Even if you travel plans are still uncertain at this time, we invite you to contact us directly at [email protected]in order to discuss new dates and stay options for you.
We are confident that this situation will improve in the coming weeks, and hope you will soon be able to experience the warm, unique and internationally recognized hospitality of Conrad Bora Bora Nui’s team.
With best regards,
Reservations Team
Thank you for choosing the Conrad Bora Bora Nui for your stay in beautiful Bora Bora.
Following the recent announcement and measures taken by French Polynesian government enforcing a mandatory 14 days quarantine upon arrival in Tahiti, and in order to protect our guests and team members security and safety, we officially extended the temporary closure of our Resort, starting from March 23rd 2020 until July 31st 2020.
We understand that you have a confirmed reservation at our hotel through July 31st 2020and we would like to assist you in postponing your stay to a further date. Even if you travel plans are still uncertain at this time, we invite you to contact us directly at [email protected]in order to discuss new dates and stay options for you.
We are confident that this situation will improve in the coming weeks, and hope you will soon be able to experience the warm, unique and internationally recognized hospitality of Conrad Bora Bora Nui’s team.
With best regards,
Reservations Team
#2723
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 40
Has anyone seen a recent update on Tahiti in general?
Tahiti tourism site had a statement posted on May 20 saying there would be new guidelines released in 15 days regarding airlines, but we are past that point. Air Tahiti also removed their Covid information banner from their homepage.
Tahiti tourism site had a statement posted on May 20 saying there would be new guidelines released in 15 days regarding airlines, but we are past that point. Air Tahiti also removed their Covid information banner from their homepage.
#2724
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 46
Update from FP Government
For now and until July 1st the situation remains the same: 14 days of quarantine when arriving in the country + tests.
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➡️ From July 1st the current system (14 days quarantine + tests) will be lightened for passengers arriving from outside the country. Commercial flights from/to Paris will resume on July 3rd. For now, only Air Tahiti Nui and Air France should resume their operations. Only FP residents will continue to arrive. The test will remain mandatory before departure and passengers will be subject to 7 days of quarantine on arrival instead of 14. A new test will be carried out at the end of this quarantine.
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➡️ From 15 July international flights can resume with the USA, Europe, New Caledonia, and possibly Hawaii. Connections with New Zealand and Japan are not expected to resume before September. Connections with Chile are not on the agenda (the Latam company is in great financial difficulty).
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✅ Mandatory tests 72 hours before boarding
✅ Random testing 4 days after arrival
✅ Compulsory international insurance
✅ Wearing the mask in aircrafts and public spaces
✅ Attestation of honor to respect barrier gestures and to report any fever.
✅ Information sheet on the stay (addresses, itineraries, phone, email etc.) to be followed if necessary.
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For now and until July 1st the situation remains the same: 14 days of quarantine when arriving in the country + tests.
.
.
➡️ From July 1st the current system (14 days quarantine + tests) will be lightened for passengers arriving from outside the country. Commercial flights from/to Paris will resume on July 3rd. For now, only Air Tahiti Nui and Air France should resume their operations. Only FP residents will continue to arrive. The test will remain mandatory before departure and passengers will be subject to 7 days of quarantine on arrival instead of 14. A new test will be carried out at the end of this quarantine.
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➡️ From 15 July international flights can resume with the USA, Europe, New Caledonia, and possibly Hawaii. Connections with New Zealand and Japan are not expected to resume before September. Connections with Chile are not on the agenda (the Latam company is in great financial difficulty).
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NO MORE QUARANTINE but tourists will be subject to new procedures:
✅ No quarantine✅ Mandatory tests 72 hours before boarding
✅ Random testing 4 days after arrival
✅ Compulsory international insurance
✅ Wearing the mask in aircrafts and public spaces
✅ Attestation of honor to respect barrier gestures and to report any fever.
✅ Information sheet on the stay (addresses, itineraries, phone, email etc.) to be followed if necessary.
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#2725
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 46
One more thing - I recently contacted Conrad for paid upgrade to OWV & they offered me 30000XPF for King Overwater Villa & 35000XPF Deluxe Overwater Villa. This is approx $100 less per night compared to what I was quoted in January.
Also important thing to note is that this paid upgrade is refundable which was not the case before COVID.
Also important thing to note is that this paid upgrade is refundable which was not the case before COVID.
#2727
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 47
https://www.presidence.pf/modalites-...nternationaux/ i found it here
#2728
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Homeless
Programs: Hyatt Glob; Hilton Dia; Marriott AMB; Accor Dia; IHG Dia Amb; GHA Tit
Posts: 4,835
I am not an expert but the covid test 72 hours before departure appears to remain a hurdle. Many hospitals only give you a result in 3 days, making it difficult to travel to PPT. Unless quick test results are more prevalent than I thought.
#2729
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Programs: HHonors Diamond
Posts: 59
I just booked three award nights at the Conrad and noticed that they were also going to require a deposit of $1500USD on my credit card. Is this common for this resort? I use awards all the time and haven't seen this before.
#2730
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 302
I've already booked 5 nights at Hilton Moorea and 6 nights at Conrad BB for May next year and no deposits were required of mentioned on any of my bookings. Mine were all booked on points or night certificates.