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]
Jun 8, 2013, 11:09 pm
#902
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: PC Plat RA, SPG Gold, AS MVPG
Posts: 811
Just finished a stay.. Room 108. fantastic service/people/room everything. Loved it
Plat RA - BOGO in Sapphire. 5 additional nights on points. made Sapphire through out (in room 108 which by the way is a great Sapphire room).
no problem with mini bar the first two nights - no charge
also there's free wifi throughout the hotel there now for all guest
Didn't like the Reef restaurant but actually liked the Sands restaurant more.
Plat RA - BOGO in Sapphire. 5 additional nights on points. made Sapphire through out (in room 108 which by the way is a great Sapphire room).
no problem with mini bar the first two nights - no charge
also there's free wifi throughout the hotel there now for all guest
Didn't like the Reef restaurant but actually liked the Sands restaurant more.
Jun 9, 2013, 12:36 am
#903
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: 10^7 mm from Ȱ
Programs: Hyatt D/HHonors D/ SPG P/ Marriott P/ IHG P/ UA 1K/ AA EXP/ DL D
Posts: 1,976
Jun 10, 2013, 11:57 am
#904
Join Date: Apr 2013
Programs: Starwood/Hyatt/IHG-PLAT/Hilton-DIA
Posts: 468
Plat RA Upgrade for BOGO and hope to not have to be moved
Sorry - I have updated my user profile now - I am Platinum RA
So currently I am booked for BOGO at the Sapphire level (very expensive BOGO rate)
I thought I would be upgraded 2 levels to Diamond end of motu view, but RA got me one level to regular diamond.
Also, the concierge emailed me and let me know about the upgrade to diamond and that also if I want to remain in the same bungalow the whole trip ( I have 2 reward nights after the BOGO) that it would be about $450 US a night to guarantee it.
He said they are almost fully booked and that would be the only way to guarantee the same room the whole time...
I hope they can do more to accommodate their Royal ambassadors, but worst case the Family Coral Suites would not be the end of the world... or are they for a honeymooner?
So currently I am booked for BOGO at the Sapphire level (very expensive BOGO rate)
I thought I would be upgraded 2 levels to Diamond end of motu view, but RA got me one level to regular diamond.
Also, the concierge emailed me and let me know about the upgrade to diamond and that also if I want to remain in the same bungalow the whole trip ( I have 2 reward nights after the BOGO) that it would be about $450 US a night to guarantee it.
He said they are almost fully booked and that would be the only way to guarantee the same room the whole time...
I hope they can do more to accommodate their Royal ambassadors, but worst case the Family Coral Suites would not be the end of the world... or are they for a honeymooner?
Jun 10, 2013, 1:33 pm
#905
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: PC Plat RA, SPG Gold, AS MVPG
Posts: 811
Also, the concierge emailed me and let me know about the upgrade to diamond and that also if I want to remain in the same bungalow the whole trip ( I have 2 reward nights after the BOGO) that it would be about $450 US a night to guarantee it.
He said they are almost fully booked and that would be the only way to guarantee the same room the whole time...
I hope they can do more to accommodate their Royal ambassadors, but worst case the Family Coral Suites would not be the end of the world... or are they for a honeymooner?
He said they are almost fully booked and that would be the only way to guarantee the same room the whole time...
I hope they can do more to accommodate their Royal ambassadors, but worst case the Family Coral Suites would not be the end of the world... or are they for a honeymooner?
They offered me all 7 at sapphire (free).. so give up upgrade for 2, get 5 to sapphire free.. i took that. and requested/got room 108. i don't think 108 is all that different than 109/110 (diamond) rooms.. they are 3 bungalows apart, you see the same thing.. no diff in rooms.
Jun 10, 2013, 1:37 pm
#906
Join Date: Apr 2013
Programs: Starwood/Hyatt/IHG-PLAT/Hilton-DIA
Posts: 468
I'm plat RA. had 2 on bogo (sapphire) and 5 on points.
They offered me all 7 at sapphire (free).. so give up upgrade for 2, get 5 to sapphire free.. i took that. and requested/got room 108. i don't think 108 is all that different than 109/110 (diamond) rooms.. they are 3 bungalows apart, you see the same thing.. no diff in rooms.
They offered me all 7 at sapphire (free).. so give up upgrade for 2, get 5 to sapphire free.. i took that. and requested/got room 108. i don't think 108 is all that different than 109/110 (diamond) rooms.. they are 3 bungalows apart, you see the same thing.. no diff in rooms.
were you able to trade the diamond upgrade for the free sapphire on points nights through email before hand when you responded to the concierges notification that you received a diamond upgrade?
or did you have to negotiate this swap during check in?
Jun 10, 2013, 3:14 pm
#907
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: PC Plat RA, SPG Gold, AS MVPG
Posts: 811
email. before hand with Christophe, their room manager.
Last edited by vmsea; Aug 23, 2013 at 1:04 pm
Jun 11, 2013, 2:19 pm
#909
Join Date: Apr 2013
Programs: Starwood/Hyatt/IHG-PLAT/Hilton-DIA
Posts: 468
how are the mosquitoes at thalasso this time of year?
Is DEET spray necessary? Kind of worried about all the health warnings...
Will I be able to get away with one of the lesser strength lemon and citronella sprays that Repel makes?
Is DEET spray necessary? Kind of worried about all the health warnings...
Will I be able to get away with one of the lesser strength lemon and citronella sprays that Repel makes?
Jun 11, 2013, 4:05 pm
#910
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: PC Plat RA, SPG Gold, AS MVPG
Posts: 811
during the day it's not noticeable.
If you go into the mountains, that's a diff story of course
Jun 14, 2013, 1:07 am
#911
Join Date: Apr 2013
Programs: Starwood/Hyatt/IHG-PLAT/Hilton-DIA
Posts: 468
Another question regarding the thalasso mini bar on paid stays... Or BOGO stays...
Do they really enforce only one refill per day stayed?
At Monterey ic on plat RA, I had it refilled twice in the same day no problem!
Thanks in advance of anyone knows how they are currently doing this in bora bora
Do they really enforce only one refill per day stayed?
At Monterey ic on plat RA, I had it refilled twice in the same day no problem!
Thanks in advance of anyone knows how they are currently doing this in bora bora
Jun 14, 2013, 7:32 am
#912
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: 10^7 mm from Ȱ
Programs: Hyatt D/HHonors D/ SPG P/ Marriott P/ IHG P/ UA 1K/ AA EXP/ DL D
Posts: 1,976
Another question regarding the thalasso mini bar on paid stays... Or BOGO stays...
Do they really enforce only one refill per day stayed?
At Monterey ic on plat RA, I had it refilled twice in the same day no problem!
Thanks in advance of anyone knows how they are currently doing this in bora bora
Do they really enforce only one refill per day stayed?
At Monterey ic on plat RA, I had it refilled twice in the same day no problem!
Thanks in advance of anyone knows how they are currently doing this in bora bora
Jun 14, 2013, 11:22 am
#913
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: PC Plat RA, SPG Gold, AS MVPG
Posts: 811
Jun 17, 2013, 9:37 pm
#914
Join Date: Apr 2013
Programs: Starwood/Hyatt/IHG-PLAT/Hilton-DIA
Posts: 468
Update:
So for my 4 night stay at thalasso, I was able to trade my BOGO RA upgrade to diamond for the ability to stay in the same sapphire room booked for the last 2 award nights.
Kudos to the staff for working out a fair deal.
And thank you to the forum member who helped me out above with the request.
Now, what are some of your guys favorite sapphire rooms to request?
I hear 103 is right next to diamond, but how are the views?
Deeper or shallow sapphire better? North or south wing? Inside or outside?
So many possibilities lol!
So for my 4 night stay at thalasso, I was able to trade my BOGO RA upgrade to diamond for the ability to stay in the same sapphire room booked for the last 2 award nights.
Kudos to the staff for working out a fair deal.
And thank you to the forum member who helped me out above with the request.
Now, what are some of your guys favorite sapphire rooms to request?
I hear 103 is right next to diamond, but how are the views?
Deeper or shallow sapphire better? North or south wing? Inside or outside?
So many possibilities lol!
Jun 17, 2013, 9:43 pm
#915
Join Date: Apr 2013
Programs: Starwood/Hyatt/IHG-PLAT/Hilton-DIA
Posts: 468
Then we requested a refill in the morning, which was actually the 3rd round within 24 hours, albeit we didn't waste a drop of anything consumed.
So with only one guy that comes out once a day to the motu, I assume on demand refills are impossible is what you are saying?
No worries if not, just wondering so I can plan accordingly.