[ARCHIVE to 2020] Conrad Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa {PYF}
Jan 6, 2019, 7:45 pm
#1801
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: So Cal
Posts: 937
Has anyone been keeping an eye on reward availability at this resort? It looks like there is 80K point availability almost every night for the next two months, not a lot until April and then nothing. Is it an extreme peak season, or is there a chance these rooms haven't been loaded yet? Looking at a stay around May.
Jan 9, 2019, 6:55 pm
#1802
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,306
Thank you! Is this a picture from #107 ? The view is better than I thought so I am glad you posted to reset my previously incorrect assumption.
To be fair, I still believe the Mt Otemanu view is better at St.Regis (see my review here http://www.flyertalk.com/hotel-revie...ic-resort-2976) but that room type at St.Regis is in a much higher price range than the Dlx OWVs 104-106 which might be where you took that picture, if not 107.
To be fair, I still believe the Mt Otemanu view is better at St.Regis (see my review here http://www.flyertalk.com/hotel-revie...ic-resort-2976) but that room type at St.Regis is in a much higher price range than the Dlx OWVs 104-106 which might be where you took that picture, if not 107.
Jan 11, 2019, 10:01 am
#1803
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 1
I booked with points and was immediately offered eStandby Upgrade to OWB for 25,900XPF per night, which I immediately signed up for and received the email confirmation. The confirmation stated that it's upon availability at checkin and not guaranteed. Then several weeks later I received an email from someone at the Conrad BB who offered to upgrade me to a OWB for 40,000XPF. I replied back and forwarded the 25,900XPF email confirmation to him but haven't heard back yet. I'm not sure the Conrad is aware of the Hilton eStandy Upgrade. Anyway has any experience with this?
Jan 11, 2019, 12:30 pm
#1804
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,306
I booked with points and was immediately offered eStandby Upgrade to OWB for 25,900XPF per night, which I immediately signed up for and received the email confirmation. The confirmation stated that it's upon availability at checkin and not guaranteed. Then several weeks later I received an email from someone at the Conrad BB who offered to upgrade me to a OWB for 40,000XPF. I replied back and forwarded the 25,900XPF email confirmation to him but haven't heard back yet. I'm not sure the Conrad is aware of the Hilton eStandy Upgrade. Anyway has any experience with this?
Jan 11, 2019, 4:06 pm
#1805
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Long Beach, CA
Programs: AA PLTPRO, HH Diamond, IHG Plat, Marriott Plat, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 3,559
I booked with points and was immediately offered eStandby Upgrade to OWB for 25,900XPF per night, which I immediately signed up for and received the email confirmation. The confirmation stated that it's upon availability at checkin and not guaranteed. Then several weeks later I received an email from someone at the Conrad BB who offered to upgrade me to a OWB for 40,000XPF. I replied back and forwarded the 25,900XPF email confirmation to him but haven't heard back yet. I'm not sure the Conrad is aware of the Hilton eStandy Upgrade. Anyway has any experience with this?
The other option directly with the hotel is a pre-paid, guaranteed upgrade. I originally also opted into the eStandby upgrade but then decided I didn't want to take my chances.
Jan 16, 2019, 1:40 pm
#1806
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 443
Has anyone been keeping an eye on reward availability at this resort? It looks like there is 80K point availability almost every night for the next two months, not a lot until April and then nothing. Is it an extreme peak season, or is there a chance these rooms haven't been loaded yet? Looking at a stay around May.
While not May, I have 5 nights booked on the standard room points rate coming up in August. There is a strong possibility I will be cancelling that reservation soon.
Jan 16, 2019, 3:36 pm
#1807
Join Date: Aug 2018
Programs: Chase UR, HHonors, SPG/Marriott, Total Rewards
Posts: 23
Has anyone been keeping an eye on reward availability at this resort? It looks like there is 80K point availability almost every night for the next two months, not a lot until April and then nothing. Is it an extreme peak season, or is there a chance these rooms haven't been loaded yet? Looking at a stay around May.
Jan 16, 2019, 8:31 pm
#1808
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 12
i got quoted 25000 XPF/night for 6 nights in august for a OWV (im a diamond, booked w/ HH points). this seems to be one of the better rates offered, but wanted to know
1) what is the likely hood of a complimentary upgrade come check in-time in august from base OWV to one of the more premium OWV
2) what the "best" (if any) room is for the base OWV as far as view/privacy
thanks in advance!
1) what is the likely hood of a complimentary upgrade come check in-time in august from base OWV to one of the more premium OWV
2) what the "best" (if any) room is for the base OWV as far as view/privacy
thanks in advance!
Jan 22, 2019, 12:17 am
#1811
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Southern California
Posts: 478
The menu-ordered item was clearly not free as of last week so must be a 'downgrade'. We were presented the menu and advised that as Diamonds we had to pay (it wasn't expensive though ~1200xpf? / US$12?) but we found the "continental" buffet had an extensive choice anyway. The pastry station is excellent and could pass for any artisan cafe.
Jan 22, 2019, 9:03 am
#1812
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 236
Should be the buffet....although tell them to cook their bacon a little more. That was my only caveat with that buffet back in 2017.
Jan 22, 2019, 9:35 am
#1813
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,306
TD
Jan 22, 2019, 10:42 am
#1814
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: SEA
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold
Posts: 539
I believe things have changed now due to recent reports, but when I was there in July 2017, it was a full breakfast buffet, including anything off the a la carte menu. I believe the a la carte options are no longer free, even for Diamonds.
Jan 25, 2019, 8:15 am
#1815
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 236
Yeah it was anything and everything for breakfast in 2017. I think they only charged for sodas and water? Can't remember but it was basically 99% of anything you saw up there. There are tons of options!