IC Bora Bora Le Moana Master Thread [merged]
Sep 4, 2021, 5:43 pm
#631
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: WAS/TYO
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP (3MM), DL PM, BONVOY TITANIUM, HYATT GLOBALIST, HILTON DIAMOND, IHG DIAMOND AMB, et al
Posts: 5,913
It appears so. Roughly 4 months out (I don't belive it's exact). I checked last week (late-Aug) and there was no availability for late-Dec. This week there was. But, I currently don't see anything available for points past Jan 2nd. So, it definitely appears roughly 4 months out is when availability is being released.
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Sep 22, 2021, 4:50 am
#633
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: WAS/TYO
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP (3MM), DL PM, BONVOY TITANIUM, HYATT GLOBALIST, HILTON DIAMOND, IHG DIAMOND AMB, et al
Posts: 5,913
Just checked my (rebooked) points reservation for Dec and it looks like I've already been upgraded to a Double Overwater Lagoon Bungalow. Not quite as good as the Horizon Overwater Bungalow upgrade I had previously on my paid reservation for the same dates, but still a very pleasant surprise for an award booking during a peak holiday travel week.
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Aug 8, 2022, 8:56 pm
#634
Join Date: Jul 2022
Posts: 4
is there a new thread for Le Moana? this one seems fairly quiet.
Has anyone had luck with the Ambassador upgrades? We're heading there in October but not sure if I should email the hotel directly now asking for an upgrade or if I should press my luck and wait until we actually get there. Unfortunately we didn't have enough points for this stay so they're cash bookings. Thoughts?
Has anyone had luck with the Ambassador upgrades? We're heading there in October but not sure if I should email the hotel directly now asking for an upgrade or if I should press my luck and wait until we actually get there. Unfortunately we didn't have enough points for this stay so they're cash bookings. Thoughts?
Aug 14, 2022, 8:54 pm
#635
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: SF Bay Area, CA
Programs: IHG Plat(Ambssdr on occasion), Hyatt Explr(2023), AS Mileage Plan, Rapid Rewards, Bonvoy Plat
Posts: 123
Envious of you going. Truly the best place in the World.
Dec 9, 2022, 7:48 am
#637
Join Date: Jul 2022
Posts: 4
We were there in October and internet was pretty decent overall. Each bungalow has their own router so you’re not struggling for wifi in your room. I believe there was one night/morning where we had issues connecting but usually we’re able to view/upload large videos without any issue. My husband did have to do some work for an hour or so one day and didn’t have any issues then either.
Jan 30, 2023, 8:37 pm
#638
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: bay area, ca
Programs: AS 100K, AA Gold, IC Diamond AMB, HH Diamond
Posts: 1,840
We booked 6 nights on points for a beach villa and that’s what we were given this time, though I didn’t purchase Ambassador until after they confirmed our arrival and need for transport from the airport. Having done both the OW and beach villa previously, we wanted the beach villa so we are ok with no upgrade.
Also because I am a “Diamond Ambassador” as they told me at check in, we were told we get free breakfast for us over the course of the stay, which is a great value and certainly better than 600 points 😂 or two free drinks.
This is our third stay at this property and remains our favorite of the Tahitian IHGs.
Jun 15, 2023, 4:11 am
#641
Join Date: Dec 2012
Programs: AAdvantage Executive Platinum (3 Million Miler), IHG Spire Royal Amdassador
Posts: 282
Have any Royal Ambassadors stayed here recently? I am staying in October and as RA, they already told me they can't upgrade my room (but will at least hold the furthest out OWB in the category I reserved). We have a 6pm flight back to PPT and I was planning on the guaranteed 4pm checkout but am now wondering if they will not honor that benefit as well. Or the early check in (our flight gets into Bora Bora at 11am).
Last edited by VaBeachGirl; Jun 15, 2023 at 4:20 am Reason: Clarification
Jun 15, 2023, 8:30 pm
#642
Join Date: May 2004
Location: SIN (LEJ once a year)
Programs: SQ, LH, BA, IHG Diamond AMB, HH Gold, SLH Indulged, Accor Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,739
They can weasel out of the upgrade as the T&CS support that and offer 10k points or was it 50$ for the stay instead which is paltry of course. The late check out on the other hand (4pm) is guaranteed even for AMB and you are RA so that should not be up for discussion.
Jun 16, 2023, 1:39 pm
#643
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 1,443
If you already booked a OWB, what else do you expect?
I visited as a RA about 5y ago, they were very accommodating and generous.
My preference was a beach bungalow, so I could pick the one I liked most.
They also asked me to make a list of what I wanted to see in my (free) minibar.
I visited as a RA about 5y ago, they were very accommodating and generous.
My preference was a beach bungalow, so I could pick the one I liked most.
They also asked me to make a list of what I wanted to see in my (free) minibar.
Jun 17, 2023, 11:12 pm
#644
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: SF Bay Area, CA
Programs: IHG Plat(Ambssdr on occasion), Hyatt Explr(2023), AS Mileage Plan, Rapid Rewards, Bonvoy Plat
Posts: 123
Have any Royal Ambassadors stayed here recently? I am staying in October and as RA, they already told me they can't upgrade my room (but will at least hold the furthest out OWB in the category I reserved). We have a 6pm flight back to PPT and I was planning on the guaranteed 4pm checkout but am now wondering if they will not honor that benefit as well. Or the early check in (our flight gets into Bora Bora at 11am).
so take with a grain of salt, late checkout was honored but they stuck us in a Beach Bungalow for the afternoon. (Next ambassadors getting to stay in the best OWBs want to check in at an appropriate time)