Mar 23, 2015, 11:08 pm
Last edit by: jigri2003
Some info:
Prepaid meal plan rates as of Feb 2015 per post 1305: (breakfast price updated as of Jan 2020)
Breakfast: 4860 xpf (tax incl) per person per day
Half board (breakfast and a 3-courses dinner): 13 053 xpf (tax incl) per person per day
Full board (breakfast, a 2-courses lunch and a 3-courses dinner): 17 632 xpf (tax incl) per person per day.
Breakfast 50% discount: available only at check in time if it is taken for the entire stay. It does not apply for half board and full board. Post 1376
Guaranteed Upgrade Costs as of January 2015 per post 1293
Emerald to Sapphire: 15,000 XPF + 14% taxes per night
Emerald to Diamond: 25,000 XPF + 14% taxes per night
Emerald to Diamond Otemanu: 35,000 XPF + 14% taxes per night
Emerald to Diamond End of Pontoon: 45,000 XPF + 14% taxes per night
Full prepayment prior to arrival required
Direct Boat Transfers to/from Airport One-way: 7334 XPF (updated Dec 2019) (about 15 minutes). Resort will email you to arrange this ahead of time if desired.
Boat transfer from the Airport is not mandatory despite what any hotel emails might imply to the contrary. It's possible to take the free Air Tahiti shuttle to Vaitape (15 minutes), followed by a taxi to the IC Le Moana for 2000XPF (15 minutes), then the IC's shuttle between Le Moana and Thalasso for 3390 XPF per person one way (updated Dec 2019) (15 minutes). If all transfers go smoothly, the journey could be as short as an hour, or longer than two hours if you're unlucky.
Boat Times (as of Oct 2016, and current as of Jan 2020)
Leaving Le Moana:
7:45am
8:45am
11:45am*
12:45pm
1:45pm
4:30pm
5:30pm*
6:30pm
8:30pm
10:00pm
Leaving Thalasso:
8:15am
9:15am*
12:15pm
1:15pm
2:15pm*
5:00pm
6:00pm
7:00pm
9:30pm
10:30pm
* Boat times with a * can connect with the bus shuttle between IC Le Moana and Vaitape town, as shown below:
Bus Shuttles between IC Le Moana and Vaitape town:
Depart IC Le Moana:
9:45am
2:45pm
Depart Vaitape:
11:15am
5:00pm
The bus shuttle costs 1150 XPF RT/person.
Note: There is no ATM at the Thalasso. The closest ATMs are in Vaitape, the main town where the airport ferry stops. However, both IC Le Moana and Thalasso will give you a "cash advance" on your credit card for a fee of 5%. The transaction will post as a purchase.
XPF is also available at the airport in Pappeete from several ATMs.
POST 1795
Resort Email: [email protected]
Prepaid meal plan rates as of Feb 2015 per post 1305: (breakfast price updated as of Jan 2020)
Breakfast: 4860 xpf (tax incl) per person per day
Half board (breakfast and a 3-courses dinner): 13 053 xpf (tax incl) per person per day
Full board (breakfast, a 2-courses lunch and a 3-courses dinner): 17 632 xpf (tax incl) per person per day.
Breakfast 50% discount: available only at check in time if it is taken for the entire stay. It does not apply for half board and full board. Post 1376
Guaranteed Upgrade Costs as of January 2015 per post 1293
Emerald to Sapphire: 15,000 XPF + 14% taxes per night
Emerald to Diamond: 25,000 XPF + 14% taxes per night
Emerald to Diamond Otemanu: 35,000 XPF + 14% taxes per night
Emerald to Diamond End of Pontoon: 45,000 XPF + 14% taxes per night
Full prepayment prior to arrival required
Direct Boat Transfers to/from Airport One-way: 7334 XPF (updated Dec 2019) (about 15 minutes). Resort will email you to arrange this ahead of time if desired.
Boat transfer from the Airport is not mandatory despite what any hotel emails might imply to the contrary. It's possible to take the free Air Tahiti shuttle to Vaitape (15 minutes), followed by a taxi to the IC Le Moana for 2000XPF (15 minutes), then the IC's shuttle between Le Moana and Thalasso for 3390 XPF per person one way (updated Dec 2019) (15 minutes). If all transfers go smoothly, the journey could be as short as an hour, or longer than two hours if you're unlucky.
Boat Times (as of Oct 2016, and current as of Jan 2020)
Leaving Le Moana:
7:45am
8:45am
11:45am*
12:45pm
1:45pm
4:30pm
5:30pm*
6:30pm
8:30pm
10:00pm
Leaving Thalasso:
8:15am
9:15am*
12:15pm
1:15pm
2:15pm*
5:00pm
6:00pm
7:00pm
9:30pm
10:30pm
* Boat times with a * can connect with the bus shuttle between IC Le Moana and Vaitape town, as shown below:
Bus Shuttles between IC Le Moana and Vaitape town:
Depart IC Le Moana:
9:45am
2:45pm
Depart Vaitape:
11:15am
5:00pm
The bus shuttle costs 1150 XPF RT/person.
Note: There is no ATM at the Thalasso. The closest ATMs are in Vaitape, the main town where the airport ferry stops. However, both IC Le Moana and Thalasso will give you a "cash advance" on your credit card for a fee of 5%. The transaction will post as a purchase.
XPF is also available at the airport in Pappeete from several ATMs.
POST 1795
Resort Email: [email protected]
IC Thalasso Bora Bora Master Thread [merged]
Feb 3, 2014, 7:34 am
#1036
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 4
I booked this with points so I could get the OWB for the first half of the week, and then the 2nd week I have OWB at Hilton BOB. Originally I wanted to go to Moorea, but I don't know if I want to stay in the bottom tier room at the IC Moorea. I am mainly going to chill for the week, but wondering if a week in BOB is too long and if I am missing out on anything in Moorea. Thoughts for people who have been to both or only to BOB?
Two other notes:
1. Getting to/from the main island required a similar amount of energy/time from both resorts. (It was free during the day at IC Thalasso. It costed a couple dollars at the Hilton throughout the day.)
2. While the IC Thalasso felt more upscale, the snorkeling at the Hilton was much better!
Feb 3, 2014, 11:39 am
#1037
Join Date: Apr 2005
Programs: AA, UA, USAir, Hawaiian, Southworst, HHonors, SPG, Marriott
Posts: 83
Cool, thanks for the info. Looks like I will just keep the reservations the way I have them. I am going to French Polynesia specifically for Bora Bora and so I have to take one less flight, that is more time relaxing.
Mar 2, 2014, 12:02 pm
#1038
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Thousand Oaks, Ca., USA
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat; Bonvoy Titanium Lifetime Elite;Hyatt Globalist; HHonors Diamond; United Silver
Posts: 8,318
Now that awards are into the Emerald OWB, is it worth it to buy Ambassador Status? I know the Sapphire room size is the same, but if it increases my odds significantly of an upgrade, I might consider it. (I know elite status doesn't apply on awards officially, and I'm Platinum via the credit card).
Very little IC travel otherwise.
Also, I was hopeful to swap one of my points nights (which is a stand alone res) with the annual free night from my credit card which comes later this month. Does that require current award availabilty or can they swap the points for the cert?
Thanks!
Very little IC travel otherwise.
Also, I was hopeful to swap one of my points nights (which is a stand alone res) with the annual free night from my credit card which comes later this month. Does that require current award availabilty or can they swap the points for the cert?
Thanks!
Last edited by beachfan; Mar 2, 2014 at 12:10 pm
Mar 13, 2014, 2:32 pm
#1039
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Midwest U.S.A
Programs: Too many to list. Since the early 90's.
Posts: 1,407
Now that awards are into the Emerald OWB, is it worth it to buy Ambassador Status? I know the Sapphire room size is the same, but if it increases my odds significantly of an upgrade, I might consider it. (I know elite status doesn't apply on awards officially, and I'm Platinum via the credit card).
Very little IC travel otherwise.
Also, I was hopeful to swap one of my points nights (which is a stand alone res) with the annual free night from my credit card which comes later this month. Does that require current award availabilty or can they swap the points for the cert?
Thanks!
Very little IC travel otherwise.
Also, I was hopeful to swap one of my points nights (which is a stand alone res) with the annual free night from my credit card which comes later this month. Does that require current award availabilty or can they swap the points for the cert?
Thanks!
Mar 13, 2014, 3:04 pm
#1040
Join Date: May 2004
Location: LAX
Posts: 1,849
Yes, you're right. You can select any room you want on "Ambassador cert" rate.
Mar 13, 2014, 9:08 pm
#1041
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Boston, MA, USA
Programs: UA 1K, DL Gold, IHG Diamond AMB, MR Gold, HH Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, National EE
Posts: 1,083
I'm looking to book a 6 or 7 night award stay. But I can't find a string of 6/7 award nights until next year (January or February 2015).
What is considered "peak" season here. Is the weather beautiful all year round? Would I be disappointed going in January? Can anyone recommend the best time of year to go?
Thanks!
What is considered "peak" season here. Is the weather beautiful all year round? Would I be disappointed going in January? Can anyone recommend the best time of year to go?
Thanks!
Mar 14, 2014, 7:49 am
#1042
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Midwest U.S.A
Programs: Too many to list. Since the early 90's.
Posts: 1,407
To emurray077: January is summer in the South Pacific and is their rainier season. That doesn't mean it's bad weather all the time, but there is a greater chance of rain in Jan.-Feb. I know many who love going at that time due to it being off season, but I prefer their winter when it is dryer so I go July. But, it is harder to get award nights then, but not impossible. I know some who booked in Jan and it rained almost everyday, so I don't take a chance. Others do and have had success, but most of the folks I know that chance it can get more vacations than most anyhow and can go to FP more than most of us. My once a year vacation is too valuable to chance it going in their rainiest season.
Last edited by Churnman; Apr 2, 2014 at 12:30 pm
Mar 20, 2014, 9:18 pm
#1043
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 34
Anyone have suggestions on booking for october using points and IHG card free night? When I checked last night there was only availability for beach bungalow at le mona.
There are no availability at all for thalasso even in march 2013.
Any one have any ideas?
There are no availability at all for thalasso even in march 2013.
Any one have any ideas?
Last edited by hc000; Mar 20, 2014 at 9:26 pm
Mar 24, 2014, 11:49 am
#1044
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Midwest U.S.A
Programs: Too many to list. Since the early 90's.
Posts: 1,407
Call IHG national. Let them do an award availability search even though you did online.
Apr 2, 2014, 8:56 am
#1045
Join Date: Mar 2009
Programs: BA Gold, LH, SEN, RJ Platinum, ALL Diamond, HH Diamond, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 643
I'm looking to book a 6 or 7 night award stay. But I can't find a string of 6/7 award nights until next year (January or February 2015).
What is considered "peak" season here. Is the weather beautiful all year round? Would I be disappointed going in January? Can anyone recommend the best time of year to go?
Thanks!
What is considered "peak" season here. Is the weather beautiful all year round? Would I be disappointed going in January? Can anyone recommend the best time of year to go?
Thanks!
Apr 2, 2014, 9:07 am
#1046
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: bay area, ca
Programs: AS 100K, AA Gold, IC Diamond AMB, HH Diamond
Posts: 1,840
"No blackout dates" is not the same thing as "every single room we have can all be booked on points at once". If the allotted number of reward nights have already been booked, there will be no rooms available.
Apr 2, 2014, 9:20 am
#1047
Join Date: Mar 2009
Programs: BA Gold, LH, SEN, RJ Platinum, ALL Diamond, HH Diamond, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 643
So basicly 85% of the next 12months have been booked at least one night already as an award? Impressive
Apr 2, 2014, 9:50 am
#1048
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: SF
Programs: UA MM, AA 2MM, Bonvoy LTP, HH Dia
Posts: 1,132
No idea how many rooms have been booked on points here, but I suspect that bookings increased pretty drastically when they started releasing OWV's for points redemptions. That made this hotel arguably the best use of PC points in the system and was reported on a ton of blogs. Similar thing happened with the Conrad Maldives once HH announced their massive devaluation over a year ago-- point availability dried up pretty quickly.
Apr 2, 2014, 12:13 pm
#1049
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2003
Location: AA Plat / UA NOTHING / Alaska 75K / Hyatt Diamond / SPG LT Plat / Marriott Gold / Priority Club Plat / Hertz Pres
Posts: 24,710
Wish more folks understood this concept. It's probably the most misunderstood hotel reward policy across most chains.
Apr 2, 2014, 12:58 pm
#1050
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: bay area, ca
Programs: AS 100K, AA Gold, IC Diamond AMB, HH Diamond
Posts: 1,840
No idea how many rooms have been booked on points here, but I suspect that bookings increased pretty drastically when they started releasing OWV's for points redemptions. That made this hotel arguably the best use of PC points in the system and was reported on a ton of blogs. Similar thing happened with the Conrad Maldives once HH announced their massive devaluation over a year ago-- point availability dried up pretty quickly.