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InterContinental Resort Tahiti
Faa'a, French Polynesia · InterContinental · Core Luxury
Opened June 19, 1974 as Travelodge Tahiti with a visionary all-timber structure when concrete dominated Pacific resort building, this Faa'a property faces Moorea across the lagoon with overwater villas on a private motu. Rebranded through Beachcomber and Parkroyal eras before InterContinental took over in 2001, it marked its 50th anniversary in 2024.
- 246 rooms
- Opened 1974
- Neighborhood: Pommier
- Rooms from 280 sq ft (26 m²)
About InterContinental Resort Tahiti
- Opened June 19, 1974 as Travelodge Tahiti, notable for its all-timber structure at a time when concrete dominated resort construction.
- It began with 200 rooms and 17 bungalows, including overwater villas on a private motu facing Moorea across the lagoon.
- Rebranded as Tahiti Beachcomber around 1979-80, then Tahiti Beachcomber Parkroyal in 1987, before InterContinental took over in 2001.
- It introduced a signature Tahitian dance show in 1982 and celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024.
- Entry-level rooms start at 280 sq ft (26 m²).
History
The InterContinental Resort Tahiti sits on Tahiti's northwestern corner at Faa'a, facing the serrated silhouette of Moorea across the lagoon. The resort opened its doors on June 19, 1974, originally as "Travelodge Tahiti," and was notable for its visionary all-timber structure at a time when concrete dominated resort construction. It began with 200 rooms and 17 bungalows, including overwater villas on a private motu.
Over the decades the resort changed hands and names several times: rebranded as Tahiti Beachcomber around 1979–80, then Tahiti Beachcomber Parkroyal in 1987, before becoming the InterContinental Tahiti Resort in 2001 following Bass Hotels' acquisition of the managing group. Known affectionately as "the Beachcomber," it introduced signature experiences such as its 1982 Tahitian dance show and a lagoonarium, and celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024.
The setting
7 km from Bougainville Park. 8 km from Papeete Market.
Restaurants and bars
- Te Tiare Restaurant — Restaurant · Polynesian cuisine
- Le Lotus Swim-Up Bar — Poolside
- Le Lotus Restaurant — Restaurant · Gastronomic
- Huriama Garden — Bar · Fresh tapas and creative cocktails
- Tiki Bar — Bar
Experiences
- Mini Heiva 2026 — Signature 4-night programme of Polynesian dance performances, plus a buffet of fresh oysters, lobster and show cooking.
- Theme Nights — Culinary and cultural evenings with local legends and traditional dance, from 6.30pm to 9.30pm.
- Tahitian Sunday Brunch — Local food buffet with lively Tahitian music and live entertainment, every Sunday from 7am to 10:30am.
- Mini Heiva Tahitian Dance Show — Polynesian dance show with a lavish Polynesian buffet.
- Experience & Recreation — Discovery of Tahiti by land, sea and air.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Tennis
- Water sports
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