IC Moorea Master Thread [merged] - Closed permanently
#16
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Sun & beach destinations
Programs: UA-lifetime Platinum (2MM), IHG-Amb, HH-Diamond, Hertz-PC, Marriott-Gold, CX-AM
Posts: 1,427
Thanks very much Gordon.
As a Plat Ambassador on my honeymoon I'm hopeful of being upgraded out of the standard lanai room. What do you think my chances are with those credentials? I'm considering whether it is worth forking out for RA. I'll be at the Thalasso Spa and Le Moana for 4 nights before Moorea. Is the main difference between Plat Amb and RA the free minibar (do you get an extra BOGOF weekend certificate too?), or are the upgrades for RAs noticeably different to Plat Amb?
I had a Hilton weekend night voucher but there's no availability at Hilton Moorea for my dates so have switched my attention to the IC there. Very annoying that IC / Priority Club don't give free breakfast for Ambassadors / Platinum members. As a lowly HH Gold this was going to save me a lot of money if I'd stayed at the Hilton.
As a Plat Ambassador on my honeymoon I'm hopeful of being upgraded out of the standard lanai room. What do you think my chances are with those credentials? I'm considering whether it is worth forking out for RA. I'll be at the Thalasso Spa and Le Moana for 4 nights before Moorea. Is the main difference between Plat Amb and RA the free minibar (do you get an extra BOGOF weekend certificate too?), or are the upgrades for RAs noticeably different to Plat Amb?
I had a Hilton weekend night voucher but there's no availability at Hilton Moorea for my dates so have switched my attention to the IC there. Very annoying that IC / Priority Club don't give free breakfast for Ambassadors / Platinum members. As a lowly HH Gold this was going to save me a lot of money if I'd stayed at the Hilton.
Upgrade for RA generally is better than AMB at all the FP IC properties, but it really depends on the season and if it is paid or reward nights. During high season like in July-September at IC Thalasso, it's less likely you will be upgraded to Sapphire or Diamond overwater bungalow on reward night, maybe you will be lucky enough to get upgraded to Emerlad o/w bungalow without getting stuck at their infamous coral suite. That's why I suggested you to spend your upgrade money at IC Thalasso instead.
Last edited by GordonGordon; May 13, 2013 at 8:55 am
#17
Join Date: Jun 2012
Programs: Marco Polo Gold, HH Gold, SPG Gold, Le Accor Plat
Posts: 78
Thanks again Gordon.
My itinerary is going to be: 2 nights Thalasso (Amb BOGOF, paid for Emerald), 2 nights points Le Moana, 3 nights points Moorea, 1 night paid (F&F) Tahiti. Staying in October.
As every hotel I'll be staying in will now be an IC, I may look into my RA options.
My itinerary is going to be: 2 nights Thalasso (Amb BOGOF, paid for Emerald), 2 nights points Le Moana, 3 nights points Moorea, 1 night paid (F&F) Tahiti. Staying in October.
As every hotel I'll be staying in will now be an IC, I may look into my RA options.
#18
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Sun & beach destinations
Programs: UA-lifetime Platinum (2MM), IHG-Amb, HH-Diamond, Hertz-PC, Marriott-Gold, CX-AM
Posts: 1,427
Thanks again Gordon.
My itinerary is going to be: 2 nights Thalasso (Amb BOGOF, paid for Emerald), 2 nights points Le Moana, 3 nights points Moorea, 1 night paid (F&F) Tahiti. Staying in October.
As every hotel I'll be staying in will now be an IC, I may look into my RA options.
My itinerary is going to be: 2 nights Thalasso (Amb BOGOF, paid for Emerald), 2 nights points Le Moana, 3 nights points Moorea, 1 night paid (F&F) Tahiti. Staying in October.
As every hotel I'll be staying in will now be an IC, I may look into my RA options.
#19
Join Date: Jun 2012
Programs: Marco Polo Gold, HH Gold, SPG Gold, Le Accor Plat
Posts: 78
Yep, unfortunately there's not much flexibility in our plans so it will be Thalasso first. We arrive in Bora Bora on a Saturday and depart the following Sunday. To make most efficient use of the AMB BOGOF, I calculated that we should start at the Thalasso. Ideally we would have stayed there for four nights before heading to Moorea for three, but there is no Thalasso reward night availability on Monday & Tuesday, so we will be shifting to Le Moana.
I'm trying to look on the bright side: after two days of relaxing at Thalasso we'll be eager to take a look at the rest of the island. As I understand it, Moana would be a better base from which to see the island and get involved in some activities.
I chose to pay a bit more and reserve an Emerald at the Thalasso (with the BOGOF it is not that much more to guarantee over water for the two nights). Also, having paid for Emerald I am hopeful we might be able to score a Diamond OWB upgrade if available, even if I don't end up getting RA membership.
I'm trying to look on the bright side: after two days of relaxing at Thalasso we'll be eager to take a look at the rest of the island. As I understand it, Moana would be a better base from which to see the island and get involved in some activities.
I chose to pay a bit more and reserve an Emerald at the Thalasso (with the BOGOF it is not that much more to guarantee over water for the two nights). Also, having paid for Emerald I am hopeful we might be able to score a Diamond OWB upgrade if available, even if I don't end up getting RA membership.
#20
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: SNA and XRY
Programs: UA PP, 2 MM; IC;
Posts: 1,043
Yep, unfortunately there's not much flexibility in our plans so it will be Thalasso first. We arrive in Bora Bora on a Saturday and depart the following Sunday. To make most efficient use of the AMB BOGOF, I calculated that we should start at the Thalasso. Ideally we would have stayed there for four nights before heading to Moorea for three, but there is no Thalasso reward night availability on Monday & Tuesday, so we will be shifting to Le Moana.
I'm trying to look on the bright side: after two days of relaxing at Thalasso we'll be eager to take a look at the rest of the island. As I understand it, Moana would be a better base from which to see the island and get involved in some activities.
I chose to pay a bit more and reserve an Emerald at the Thalasso (with the BOGOF it is not that much more to guarantee over water for the two nights). Also, having paid for Emerald I am hopeful we might be able to score a Diamond OWB upgrade if available, even if I don't end up getting RA membership.
I'm trying to look on the bright side: after two days of relaxing at Thalasso we'll be eager to take a look at the rest of the island. As I understand it, Moana would be a better base from which to see the island and get involved in some activities.
I chose to pay a bit more and reserve an Emerald at the Thalasso (with the BOGOF it is not that much more to guarantee over water for the two nights). Also, having paid for Emerald I am hopeful we might be able to score a Diamond OWB upgrade if available, even if I don't end up getting RA membership.
#22
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: SFO/SJC
Programs: AMEX PLT, AA PPro, Spire AMB
Posts: 1,617
Can anyone help me with Moorea v. Thalasso. Have 5 nights at Thalasso, flanked by one night each in Tahiti. Booked reward nights for all 5 nights at Thalasso and given an Emerald OWB in October. Any reason to cut this down to three nights and try Moorea?
#23
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: SNA and XRY
Programs: UA PP, 2 MM; IC;
Posts: 1,043
Don't get me wrong though.. Moorea is a nice place... but a totally different vibe...
#24
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Dallas, Tx, USA
Posts: 74
Any recent stays (RA or otherwise)?
booked 10 nights here in July. Have been to all Tahiti islands before, and didnt want to check out/in to other islands, so settled here.
Anyone have any good feedback from here as RA's - I booked lowest room with points, wondering how good I can expect us to be upgraded....
Thanks everyone....reading TripA as well
Anyone have any good feedback from here as RA's - I booked lowest room with points, wondering how good I can expect us to be upgraded....
Thanks everyone....reading TripA as well
#25
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: SNA and XRY
Programs: UA PP, 2 MM; IC;
Posts: 1,043
booked 10 nights here in July. Have been to all Tahiti islands before, and didnt want to check out/in to other islands, so settled here.
Anyone have any good feedback from here as RA's - I booked lowest room with points, wondering how good I can expect us to be upgraded....
Thanks everyone....reading TripA as well
Anyone have any good feedback from here as RA's - I booked lowest room with points, wondering how good I can expect us to be upgraded....
Thanks everyone....reading TripA as well
#26
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 586
Going to book five nights at this property for our honeymoon next June. (29 through july 4)
I am currently platinum with IHG and considering purchasing ambassador.
What I am trying to decide is - 2 of the nights will be paid for with points, 3 with cash. Will I get an upgrade with platinum, or should I purchase ambassador and get an gauranteed upgrade. How much would a cash upgrade cost on the reward certs?
Also, is there anyway to get breakfast paid for with either of these status? or a discount?
Thanks in advance.
I am currently platinum with IHG and considering purchasing ambassador.
What I am trying to decide is - 2 of the nights will be paid for with points, 3 with cash. Will I get an upgrade with platinum, or should I purchase ambassador and get an gauranteed upgrade. How much would a cash upgrade cost on the reward certs?
Also, is there anyway to get breakfast paid for with either of these status? or a discount?
Thanks in advance.
#27
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 11
Staying at the IC Moorea right now for one more night. I did all stays on PC points. I am platinum and got upgraded to a bungalow right on their lagoon (306), no plunge pool. Very nice though, from what I understand the plunge pool ones are farther away. OWB here is def not worth it IMO. Go to the Hilton Moorea for that instead.
Breakfast is 38,000 XPF and totally not worth it. Omelette/crepe station, fruit station, hot station with bacon, sausages, scrambled eggs, hash browns, veggies. variety of breads, jams, cheese and deli meat. Of course they have cereal with milk and different types of yoghurt.
Breakfast is 38,000 XPF and totally not worth it. Omelette/crepe station, fruit station, hot station with bacon, sausages, scrambled eggs, hash browns, veggies. variety of breads, jams, cheese and deli meat. Of course they have cereal with milk and different types of yoghurt.
#28
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: SNA and XRY
Programs: UA PP, 2 MM; IC;
Posts: 1,043
Going to book five nights at this property for our honeymoon next June. (29 through july 4)
I am currently platinum with IHG and considering purchasing ambassador.
What I am trying to decide is - 2 of the nights will be paid for with points, 3 with cash. Will I get an upgrade with platinum, or should I purchase ambassador and get an gauranteed upgrade. How much would a cash upgrade cost on the reward certs?
Also, is there anyway to get breakfast paid for with either of these status? or a discount?
Thanks in advance.
I am currently platinum with IHG and considering purchasing ambassador.
What I am trying to decide is - 2 of the nights will be paid for with points, 3 with cash. Will I get an upgrade with platinum, or should I purchase ambassador and get an gauranteed upgrade. How much would a cash upgrade cost on the reward certs?
Also, is there anyway to get breakfast paid for with either of these status? or a discount?
Thanks in advance.
#29
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 586
I emailed them and got this quote :
-Beach bungalow: 41 466cfp+14%taxes per night - including breakfast
BUT this requires a 5 night stay.
If I keep my points stay and book four nights - the total (not including breakfast is only a total of $100 less - obviously not worth using points and just paying $$.
I asked if they would quote me this price for a 4 night stay and add it to my points booking. I am guessing probably not. If not, I might extend stay for 6 nights (5 paid, 1 on points) nights and reduce my stay in the Moorea to 5 nights. The only thing is I will be giving up a free night in Moorea, but I can use that on another vacation.