French Polynesia’s InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa has completed a massive, multi-million-dollar renovation.
The renovation includes substantial extensions of all bungalows’ terraces (including garden, beach and overwater bungalows), the addition of private plunge pools to all garden bungalows, a new poolside restaurant and bar and two new Infinity pools.
InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa’s overwater bungalows, which are situated over the ocean, now provide hugely improved direct access to the water with the creation of a sea-level platform and ladder, as well as an outdoor shower. The bungalows’ terrace extensions are shaded by a thatched gazebo furnished with a table and chairs for outside entertainment and the terraces also feature a solarium area with lounge chairs for sun bathing. Each of the 17 garden bungalows features a private Infinity plunge pool. Additionally, a flight of steps and a beachside outdoor shower have been added for convenient beach access.
This photograph shows a garden bungalow at the InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa. Each of the 17 garden bungalows at the resort features a private Infinity plunge pool. Additionally, a flight of steps and a beachside outdoor shower have been added for convenient beach access
The heart of the hotel has been transformed with the creation of two new Infinity pools between the newly landscaped restaurant terrace and the main beach. Overlooking the waters of the South Pacific, the new resort pool is located at the top of the main beach, measures 3,875 square feet and boasts excellent views of the lagoon and ocean. Water cascades down into the pool from a smaller Infinity pool built above.
Also added is a new poolside restaurant, Motu One, and swim-up bar, Motu Iti Bar, located on the sunset side of the beach. Motu One serves cocktails and seaside dishes all day until late evening. The stage nestled between the pools at sea-level offers a setting for guests to experience the resort’s Polynesian shows. In addition to a swim-up bar where guests can partake of tropical cocktails, a landscaped outdoor terrace has been created as an extension of the Fare Hana restaurant.
InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa has recently won EarthCheck Silver Certification, recognizing the hotel’s outstanding sustainability initiatives. EarthCheck is a program used by travel and tourism institutions around the world to validate and illustrate carbon claims and environmental programs, and is the largest environmental benchmarking, certification and management system in the industry, according to InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa.
The resort says it continuously strives to raise environmental awareness and employs safe environmental practices. InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa houses the Moorea Dolphin Center, which donates a substantial portion of its proceeds to marine wildlife research and research grants; and the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center, serving as a hospital to ill and injured turtles from surrounding islands. The clinic is managed by the non-profit foundation, Te Mana o Te Moana, of which Richard Bailey, the resort’s owner, is a founding member.
InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa is also a member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (UICN), as well as the international “Reef Check” program, a voluntary-based research organization which observes local marine growth and educates the public for a better understanding of coral biology.
InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa's two new Infinity pools overlook the picturesque blue waters of the South Pacific
Situated on one of the most spectacular tropical islands of French Polynesia and set within 27 acres of gardens, InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa features 144 deluxe rooms and bungalows (garden, beach and overwater bungalows are available).
The resort houses three restaurants: Fare Nui and Fare Hana – both offering French, Tahitian and International cuisine – and the newly opened Motu One poolside restaurant and swim-up bar, Motu Iti Bar.
Additionally, the resort created its Helene Spa to blend into its lush, tropical surroundings, the spa offering natural indigenous treatments and spa products.
For rates and additional information, visit www.moorea.interconti.com or call 1-888 IC HOTELS (1-888-424-6835).
There are four InterContinental Hotels & Resorts in French Polynesia, all owned and operated by Richard Bailey and his company, Pacific Beachcomber S.C. The resorts are the InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa, InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort, InterContinental Tahiti Resort, and InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa.
Along with the multi-million-dollar renovation project at InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa, each of the four resorts has completed multi-million dollar-enhancements over the course of the last five years. For additional information, visit www.tahitiresorts.intercontinental.com.
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