InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa

Staying in an over-the-water bungalow was a dream come true for us. We booked it 8 months in advance and paid extra for the canoe breakfast for the full experience. To say that we were dissapointed is an understatement. The room was very nice and the coral was beautiful for snorkeling, but the location was atrocious. Instead of having a walkway, we were attached to a parking lot. We were also on the airport side of the resort, so we had airplanes taking off all day and night; even waking us up at 3am. Then there's the rowing club next door so my guess is 50 or more boats go right past the bungalow with boys ranging from 12-18 rowing past our porch and staring into our windows from sunrise to sunset. We had zero privacy and it was extremely loud. We didn't realize till later that the resort had the same bungalows on the other side of the resort that were much quieter or we would've asked to move. Then, the canoe breakfast showed up late. The guy rowing the canoe took a phone call while delivering our breakfast. We got up early, dressed up, and while recording, we heard his phone ring as well as his conversation. We went from excited to devastated. They didn't do anything to enhance the experience like blow a shell, play music, or get into the moment. On the brighter side, after we asked, the hotel comped us the dinner show as an apology for his taking the call that morning. It's just sad since this was a dream, once-in-a-lifetime stay for us and it wasn't very good. I would not recommend the bungalows for that experience to anyone especially at $2000/night + $250/breakfast. We were so dissapointed.

First off, the staff is phenomenal. Always greeted with a smile, asked if I needed assistance when we looked lost, and never hesitated to drop what they were doing to help us. Loved the restaurant staff to include Fleur, Velma & Veneuu. Gosh, I can't remember everyone's names but they were so sweet to us! We stayed in 509 hut over the water. It is spectacular. One of the most beautiful things I've seen in my life. Everything around the compound is clean, organized, etc. I never want to leave. We also appreciated all the events and amenities they offered like the Sunday Dance ritual, beautiful staff if beautiful work outfits, kayaks, sea doo rental, weaving classes, live music, etc. Most of all, we want to thank Junior and Daze from concierge (I can't remember the spelling) but we lost our wallet in a cab and they went out of their way to get it back to us. That saves us tremendously! Is everyone here just an angel or did we really get lucky to have you guys working that day? I wish I could come back here time and again because there's nothing better but alas--this will always be my favorite dream! So thank you to the managers, waitstaff, cooks, custodians, groundskeepers, concierge, drivers, desk staff, housekeepers, etc for doing a fantastic job. It's all of you together who make this a place everyday people like me want to keep coming back and feeling welcomed.

What an extraordinary and unforgettable surprise from the wonderful team at the InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa during our honeymoon! We were completely amazed to discover that the hotel had unexpectedly prepared a beautifully romantic table surrounded by an abundance of fresh Polynesian flowers, set under a charming wooden gazebo next to the pool. It was simply magical — intimate, elegant, and filled with the beauty and spirit of Tahiti. 🌺✨ We enjoyed an excellent dinner in this incredible setting. The food was absolutely delicious, but what truly made the evening unforgettable was the exceptional service and genuine warmth of the people who took care of us. A very special thank you to Lucien and Veiura, who were absolutely wonderful. Their warmth, kindness, attentiveness and impeccable professionalism made us feel not just welcomed, but truly unique and special. They went above and beyond to make this moment memorable, and we felt their genuine care in every little detail. This was much more than a dinner — it was a beautiful honeymoon memory that we will carry with us forever. ❤️ To the entire team at the InterContinental Tahiti: thank you from the bottom of our hearts for such a thoughtful and unexpected gesture. We could not have wished for anything more. Mauruuru roa! 🌺❤️🥂 With all our gratitude and appreciation. Antonella & Gianluca

My friend and I went to the cultural dance, and we had the pleasure of being assisted by Lucien. He was an amazing host and checked in on us several times throughout the night. He made our experience that much better.

We spent the last night of our French Polynesian trip at the Intercontinental Tahiti based on its convenience to the airport (a 5 minute drive) and its transit rooms for guests to use after check out (to clean up prior to our nighttime flight). We weren't prepared for such a beautiful resort and kind treatment! The view from the lobby was amazing. We loved the transition of infinity pool to lagoon and the support of turtle conservation. The staff was tremendous - very helpful. We were very well-received as Diamond Ambassador members. We thoroughly enjoyed watching the sunset over Moorea from our top floor balcony with our welcome champagne. What we most appreciated was the extension of our (already) late checkout; it allowed us to have time after a day-long excursion to pack up more leisurely and to shower before we boarded our flight. Wish we knew the name of the young man at reception who called his manager to approve that for us - so, so grateful! We had lovely tapas at the Huriama lounge, and the sweet young man (server) who suggested the octopus was spot-on! It was one of the best things we ate on our trip. While we didn't have time to partake of the cultural experiences, I appreciated that they were offered 3x throughout the day (vs. other hotels that only offered programs just once a day). Another nicety is free parking for all guests.