IC Bora Bora Le Moana Master Thread [merged]
Nov 26, 2017, 12:51 pm
#527
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 9
I have 5 award nights from Oct 23 to Oct 28th at Le Moana in a Beach bungalow. As a Spire Ambassador, when should I approach the hotel regarding an upgrade to an OWB? I'd love it complimentary, but I am happy to purchase. On a related topic, does anyone know what is going on with ATN award availability?
Nov 26, 2017, 8:53 pm
#528
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: YYC
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Fairmont Plat, IHG Spire, SPG Gold, WS Gold, Hertz PC, National E Elite,
Posts: 2,768
I have 5 award nights from Oct 23 to Oct 28th at Le Moana in a Beach bungalow. As a Spire Ambassador, when should I approach the hotel regarding an upgrade to an OWB? I'd love it complimentary, but I am happy to purchase. On a related topic, does anyone know what is going on with ATN award availability?
Dec 6, 2017, 1:13 am
#529
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 1,443
The hotel still tries to lure people in on their airport transfer:
Note that the hotel is on the main island. It is the airport which is on an islet, and connected to the main island by a free ferry.
Regarding the transfers, may I take this opportunity to inform you that the Bora Bora airport and our resort are located on different islets.
A boat transfer is therefore required to reach the InterContinental® Bora Bora Resort Le Moana Resort from the airport.
A boat transfer is therefore required to reach the InterContinental® Bora Bora Resort Le Moana Resort from the airport.
The round trip fare is 13 560 CFP (taxes inclusive) per person and will be charged to your room account once at the resort.
Dec 6, 2017, 9:24 am
#530
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Sydney
Programs: AA Exp, UA PP, IC Diamond, HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, Amex Centurion
Posts: 477
I just noticed a good deal:
January 8 only the End of Pontoon OWB is available for cash, but the night can be booked with points.
January 5-10 is available for points. Currently 43 nights available for points (December to March).
January 8 only the End of Pontoon OWB is available for cash, but the night can be booked with points.
January 5-10 is available for points. Currently 43 nights available for points (December to March).
Dec 13, 2017, 1:54 pm
#532
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: YYC
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Fairmont Plat, IHG Spire, SPG Gold, WS Gold, Hertz PC, National E Elite,
Posts: 2,768
I will be releasing December 30 - January 1st (Prime time!!) in the next few days. If there are any FT'ers who need this, just let me know and we can arrange a time. No charge or anything. I strung together 3 nights at Thalasso so don't need Moana.
Dec 14, 2017, 2:48 am
#533
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium/LTG, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,921
Kind of like Venice .... pay EUR100+ to travel by boat from VCE straight to your hotel's dock OR go the long way via bus/taxi/walk
Dec 14, 2017, 4:50 pm
#535
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: YYC
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Fairmont Plat, IHG Spire, SPG Gold, WS Gold, Hertz PC, National E Elite,
Posts: 2,768
Sunday 31st December 2017
7:15pm GM Cocktail
7:30pm Fashion Show
8pm Buffet opening
9:30pm Tahitian Dance Show
10:30pm DJ Party
Midnight Midnight countdown
& Fireworks (weather permitted)
27 355 XPF ALL TAX INCL. PER PERSON
18 517 XPF AL ATX INCL. EXTRA PER PERSON ON MAP
BEVERAGES INCL.: 1/2 BOTTLE OF CHAMPAGNE PER PERSON, 1 BOTTLE OF WATER FOR 2
PEOPLE, COFFEE OR HERBAL TEA; OTHER BEVERAGES ARE EXTRA.
Dec 20, 2017, 9:12 am
#536
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: bay area, ca
Programs: AS 100K, AA Gold, IC Diamond AMB, HH Diamond
Posts: 1,840
Another question for those who have stayed recently. Can you speak to the quality of the wifi? I'm going to need to work while I'm there which means consistent VPN connection to do so. Is the wifi reasonable enough for this? I can't recall whether I needed to use VPN the last time we stayed a few years ago...
Dec 21, 2017, 12:27 pm
#538
Join Date: Oct 2014
Programs: IHG AMB/Spire, Hilton Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 204
How "fancy" is the resort? Are khakis or shoes needed at any restaurants/meals? Coming to Bora Bora after some time in NZ where things are fairly casual, so wondering if I need to pack anything in particular? I believe this resort is closer to some other options within taxi distance - is it worth leaving the resort? We arrive on a Tues afternoon and leave Friday so about 3 full days at the resort.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Dec 21, 2017, 1:08 pm
#539
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium/LTG, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,921
The resort is pretty casual - you will be OK even in shorts and t-shirts.
Yes leave the resort for other dining options (like Bloody Marys, Bora Bora Yacht Club) or hire an electric Renault Twizzy and drive around the island.
Yes leave the resort for other dining options (like Bloody Marys, Bora Bora Yacht Club) or hire an electric Renault Twizzy and drive around the island.
Dec 21, 2017, 1:12 pm
#540
Join Date: Oct 2014
Programs: IHG AMB/Spire, Hilton Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 204
thanks - any reservations needed for the restaurants outside the hotel? and same thing - shorts/tshirt are ok at other restaurants?