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]
Mar 12, 2015, 10:23 am
#1337
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 3
Any slot of first half of Oct. anyone?
Anyone is going to cancel first half of Oct, a few days will be appreciated. Pls let me know. Thanks a lot!!
Also there is currently vacancy from 10 -13 May...in case anyone is interesting in this...:-:
Also there is currently vacancy from 10 -13 May...in case anyone is interesting in this...:-:
Mar 12, 2015, 12:19 pm
#1339
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 53
In my experience with the 3 nights it took from Tom, it took a couple of seconds and I had to be in the screen of the Thalasso. The searching page with Bora Bora showing also Le Moana did not show the nights after they were released.
Mar 12, 2015, 12:40 pm
#1340
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: USA
Posts: 112
Mar 12, 2015, 3:25 pm
#1341
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 53
You might be better off calling an IHG reservation agent than relying on the web. I had a similar experience with the Hilton Moorea. I wanted to exchange an existing points reservation for free weekend nights award on the Citi credit card. I called the Hilton Gold desk and got a very helpful agent that made the change for me. I don't have first hand experience on this with IHG.
Mar 12, 2015, 4:21 pm
#1342
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 1,727
Ugh so I'm in the same boat as you DaveinLA...have a bunch of nights and would like to swap out the award night on points for a free Chase night. Can't do it online obviously because the award nights are sold out. I'm wary of releasing a night because I don't want to lose the night. Anyone else have luck getting an agent to do this?
Mar 19, 2015, 11:36 am
#1343
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 1,727
Can you clarify this? What screen do you mean you need to be on? Still think I'd be foolish to try and cancel my points night to use a free Chase night...
Mar 20, 2015, 8:02 am
#1344
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 53
What I was trying to say is that you have to go all the way to the last page to actually see availability.
See the pics in the album and let me know if you need any other information.
Mar 21, 2015, 4:06 pm
#1345
Join Date: Apr 2014
Programs: Hilton - Diamond, IHG - Spire Amb
Posts: 901
Questions?
My reservations on IHG say Status: Modified
I have IHG Platinum Ambassador (paid upgrade to ambassador)
They modified my adults from 2 to 3. Does this mean anything? Does it mean we are getting upgraded? (nervous happy dance?)
We have 2 weeks between moorea and bora bora stays at:
IC RESORT AND SPA MOOREA : OWB paid for with UR points - this one just says confirmed (it wasn't showing up until I spent a 1/2 hour on the with Chase UR travel to have them push through the reservation to give me the reservation number).
4 nights at Hilton Moorea (Citi Hilton reserve free weekend nights:3, Amex MR travel booking for one night to OWB)
IC BORA BORA RESORT THALASSO SPA IHG points: Status: Modified Number of Persons: 3 Adults
IC LE MOANA BORA BORA IHG points: Status: Modified Number of Persons: 3 Adults
IC BORA BORA RESORT THALASSO SPA IHG points: Status: Modified Number of Persons: 3 Adults
and last night at
IC RESORT TAHITI IHG points: Status: Modified Number of Persons: 3 Adults
Do you get upgraded as Plat Amb in Moorea/Bora Bora at any of the IC?
I could us Amex Membership reward points to book a night at the IC Bora Bora Thalasso the night before the IHG points stay (113,279 for Emerald overwater villa - Breakfast for up to 2 adults). Do you think that would help to get more of an upgrade?
My reservations on IHG say Status: Modified
I have IHG Platinum Ambassador (paid upgrade to ambassador)
They modified my adults from 2 to 3. Does this mean anything? Does it mean we are getting upgraded? (nervous happy dance?)
We have 2 weeks between moorea and bora bora stays at:
IC RESORT AND SPA MOOREA : OWB paid for with UR points - this one just says confirmed (it wasn't showing up until I spent a 1/2 hour on the with Chase UR travel to have them push through the reservation to give me the reservation number).
4 nights at Hilton Moorea (Citi Hilton reserve free weekend nights:3, Amex MR travel booking for one night to OWB)
IC BORA BORA RESORT THALASSO SPA IHG points: Status: Modified Number of Persons: 3 Adults
IC LE MOANA BORA BORA IHG points: Status: Modified Number of Persons: 3 Adults
IC BORA BORA RESORT THALASSO SPA IHG points: Status: Modified Number of Persons: 3 Adults
and last night at
IC RESORT TAHITI IHG points: Status: Modified Number of Persons: 3 Adults
Do you get upgraded as Plat Amb in Moorea/Bora Bora at any of the IC?
I could us Amex Membership reward points to book a night at the IC Bora Bora Thalasso the night before the IHG points stay (113,279 for Emerald overwater villa - Breakfast for up to 2 adults). Do you think that would help to get more of an upgrade?
Mar 21, 2015, 4:07 pm
#1346
Join Date: Apr 2014
Programs: Hilton - Diamond, IHG - Spire Amb
Posts: 901
Questions?
My reservations on IHG say Status: Modified
I have IHG Platinum Ambassador (paid upgrade to ambassador)
They modified my adults from 2 to 3. Does this mean anything? Does it mean we are getting upgraded? (nervous happy dance?)
We have 2 weeks between moorea and bora bora stays at:
IC RESORT AND SPA MOOREA : OWB paid for with UR points - this one just says confirmed (it wasn't showing up until I spent a 1/2 hour on the with Chase UR travel to have them push through the reservation to give me the reservation number).
4 nights at Hilton Moorea (Citi Hilton reserve free weekend nights:3, Amex MR travel booking for one night to OWB)
IC BORA BORA RESORT THALASSO SPA IHG points: Status: Modified Number of Persons: 3 Adults
IC LE MOANA BORA BORA IHG points: Status: Modified Number of Persons: 3 Adults
IC BORA BORA RESORT THALASSO SPA IHG points: Status: Modified Number of Persons: 3 Adults
and last night at
IC RESORT TAHITI IHG points: Status: Modified Number of Persons: 3 Adults
Do you get upgraded as Plat Amb in Moorea/Bora Bora at any of the IC?
I could us Amex Membership reward points to book a night at the IC Bora Bora Thalasso the night before the IHG points stay (113,279 for Emerald overwater villa - Breakfast for up to 2 adults). Do you think that would help to get more of an upgrade?
My reservations on IHG say Status: Modified
I have IHG Platinum Ambassador (paid upgrade to ambassador)
They modified my adults from 2 to 3. Does this mean anything? Does it mean we are getting upgraded? (nervous happy dance?)
We have 2 weeks between moorea and bora bora stays at:
IC RESORT AND SPA MOOREA : OWB paid for with UR points - this one just says confirmed (it wasn't showing up until I spent a 1/2 hour on the with Chase UR travel to have them push through the reservation to give me the reservation number).
4 nights at Hilton Moorea (Citi Hilton reserve free weekend nights:3, Amex MR travel booking for one night to OWB)
IC BORA BORA RESORT THALASSO SPA IHG points: Status: Modified Number of Persons: 3 Adults
IC LE MOANA BORA BORA IHG points: Status: Modified Number of Persons: 3 Adults
IC BORA BORA RESORT THALASSO SPA IHG points: Status: Modified Number of Persons: 3 Adults
and last night at
IC RESORT TAHITI IHG points: Status: Modified Number of Persons: 3 Adults
Do you get upgraded as Plat Amb in Moorea/Bora Bora at any of the IC?
I could us Amex Membership reward points to book a night at the IC Bora Bora Thalasso the night before the IHG points stay (113,279 for Emerald overwater villa - Breakfast for up to 2 adults). Do you think that would help to get more of an upgrade?
Mar 23, 2015, 12:40 am
#1347
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: SNA and XRY
Programs: UA PP, 2 MM; IC;
Posts: 1,043
I've had that happen a couple times... doesn't mean anything... not sure why it happens on their properties (all the same operator)
Mar 23, 2015, 7:48 am
#1348
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: 718
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, IHG Diamond
Posts: 967
I am also IHG Platinum Amb and whenever the status becomes "Modified"; I have always received an upgraded room from what I originally booked. In my instance for my award booking for IC Thalasso, my status is modified and but it is still shown as "Emerald Overwater Villa" (same room type as booked) but they advised that a note has been placed on my reservation that I would be placed in either 204/205, which I think are one of the best Emerald OWBs on the resort. Still hoping to be upgraded to a Sapphire at check-in though! *crosses fingers*
Mar 23, 2015, 8:57 am
#1349
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: DFW
Programs: AA Lifetime Platinum, Hyatt Plat Hilton Gold, SPG Gold, Club Carl Gold, IHG Plat
Posts: 1,002
I am also IHG Platinum Amb and whenever the status becomes "Modified"; I have always received an upgraded room from what I originally booked. In my instance for my award booking for IC Thalasso, my status is modified and but it is still shown as "Emerald Overwater Villa" (same room type as booked) but they advised that a note has been placed on my reservation that I would be placed in either 204/205, which I think are one of the best Emerald OWBs on the resort. Still hoping to be upgraded to a Sapphire at check-in though! *crosses fingers*
Mar 23, 2015, 8:58 am
#1350
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 53
I am also IHG Platinum Amb and whenever the status becomes "Modified"; I have always received an upgraded room from what I originally booked. In my instance for my award booking for IC Thalasso, my status is modified and but it is still shown as "Emerald Overwater Villa" (same room type as booked) but they advised that a note has been placed on my reservation that I would be placed in either 204/205, which I think are one of the best Emerald OWBs on the resort. Still hoping to be upgraded to a Sapphire at check-in though! *crosses fingers*