der93711 Posted June 14, 2004 #1 Share Posted June 14, 2004 We would love to do a precruise stay in Tahiti. Not sure which hotel and island is better...Papeete or Moorea. We were looking into the Intercontinental hotel on both islands. They both look awsom. We would love to do an over the water room and hope they are air conditioned and are as special as they look. Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks, Der RCI Song of Norway 1982 RCI Viking 1991 Princess Crown 12/93 Galaxy 11/98 Princess Crown 12/00 Summit 1/03 Summit 1/04 Tahitian Princess 1/22/05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurieb Posted June 14, 2004 #2 Share Posted June 14, 2004 we just booked three nights precruise at Pension Motu Iti on Moorea. It is next to the Moorea Sheraton. Laurie Zenith 02/01 Century 01/02 Century 02/02 Tahitian Princess 01/03 Century 01/04 Tahitian Princess 01/05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toto2Kansas Posted June 14, 2004 #3 Share Posted June 14, 2004 Moorea is a much nicer place to spend a pre-cruise stay in Tahiti. If there was a choice, that would be the place to go. It is worlds apart from the hustle bustle of Papeete and much prettier with nicer beaches. Caribbean Princess 8/14/04 Tahitian Princess 10/14/04 RCI-Legend of the Seas 3/27/05 Panama Canal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
der93711 Posted June 15, 2004 Author #4 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Thanks for the suggestions. Moorea here we come. Der RCI Song of Norway 1982 RCI Viking 1991 Princess Crown 12/93 Galaxy 11/98 Princess Crown 12/00 Summit 1/03 Summit 1/04 Tahitian Princess 1/22/05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
der93711 Posted June 15, 2004 Author #5 Share Posted June 15, 2004 oops, forgot to ask....How do we get there from the airport? Ferry? Der RCI Song of Norway 1982 RCI Viking 1991 Princess Crown 12/93 Galaxy 11/98 Princess Crown 12/00 Summit 1/03 Summit 1/04 Tahitian Princess 1/22/05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmike Posted June 15, 2004 #6 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Der, I just got back and I thought that the Beachcomber Tahiti was a great hotel. It has beautiful grounds, a great staff and good food. The over the water rooms are nice but the water is not clear enough for snorkeling. I also stayed at the Sheraton Moorea. If you want to stay in a over the water room, this is the place. The OTW rooms are wonderful. The rooms are well air conditioned and really special. The snorkeling just off your room is fantastic and the best in Moorea. We had room 107 which had a beautiful sunset view. I went to see the Moorea Beachcomber and it is also a beautiful hotel but the OTW rooms at the Sheraton are much better. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drjdm Posted June 15, 2004 #7 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Its no contest Moorea is the place to go. The sheraton moorea was great. Its not cheap but its worth the stay if you can. You can get to moorea by ferry for about $20 round trip and it takes about 30-40 minutes. The ferry leaves at the docks next to the ship. They do not run late so if you arrive late in the evening you will have to fly or stay in tahiti have fun jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
der93711 Posted June 15, 2004 Author #8 Share Posted June 15, 2004 I am like a sponge absorbing all the great info I am getting on these boards. Tahiti is such an unknown for us and knowing as much as you can before you make decisions is so helpful. Thank you. Der RCI Song of Norway 1982 RCI Viking 1991 Princess Crown 12/93 Galaxy 11/98 Princess Crown 12/00 Summit 1/03 Summit 1/04 Tahitian Princess 1/22/05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Friday Posted June 15, 2004 #9 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Help Help Help!!! Going on Tahitian Princess 2/11/05 but flying into Papeete Tahiti on 2/10 and looking for a one nite hotel - clean, decent but not expensive as we have late arrival and won't be taking advantage of any hotel amenities. Have searched the internet and travel books and not finding anything reasonable. Intercontinatal, LeMeridian, Sheraton only but don't want to pay $100 a nite for a room only. Any suggestinons who to contact or where to stay- we aren't choosy as long as it is clean and safe. Budget place is fine but how would we contact such places. Most Travel Agents want to do packges and many nite stays and at high price places. Know how to contat pension thype places or B&B's if such a thilng in Tahiti PS: How about sleeping at the airport- how are the seats in waiting areas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toto2Kansas Posted June 15, 2004 #10 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Actually Joe, $100 per night is not a bad price at all in Tahiti, I would grab that up in a heartbeat. Most hotels are much higher than that down there. Caribbean Princess 8/14/04 Tahitian Princess 10/14/04 RCI-Legend of the Seas 3/27/05 Panama Canal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurieb Posted June 15, 2004 #11 Share Posted June 15, 2004 If you go to www.thetahititraveler.com you can pull up a list of hotels and thier rats. There are a couple right on the waterfront close to the ship that sound prteey reasonable. Laurie Zenith 02/01 Century 01/02 Century 02/02 Tahitian Princess 01/03 Century 01/04 Tahitian Princess 01/05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyd_san_diego Posted June 16, 2004 #12 Share Posted June 16, 2004 We stayed 3 night pre-cruise at the IC Beachcomber Moorea. The check-in is really inefficient, but after that the service was very good. The OWBs are only about 1/3 over water (except for about 3 or 4 of them). There is a nice reef at the end of the OWBs (see if you can find the huge boat anchor chain), but the water isn't as clear as hoped. There was a sediment in it keeping visibility to about 30 feet. Don't bother with the terrible, expensive hotel dial-up Internet connection, but call the Europcar free shuttle to go to the shopping area with broadband Internet cyber cafe a few miles away. We checked the Moorea Sheraton OWBs and the rack rate is $750/night, but they will give a 35% discount to walk-ins. Not cheap, but not bad for a great FP OWB. San Diego Boyd (AIM) You never know which will be the last time you ever do anything in your life. Make the most of every experience as if it is the last time. Tahitian Princess 5/27/2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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