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Hotel Policies & Fees
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Sunsational Savings - US$100 Resort Credit
Book a minimum 4-night stay in a "Sunsational Savings" rate category in a qualifying room and receive the following:
Must book the "Deluxe Lagoon View Twins" or "Deluxe Lagoon View King" room category in a "Sunsational Savings" rate category to qualify. Valid anytime, subject to availability and blackout dates. Offer does not include taxes or gratuities. Credit is deducted from guest's account at check-out. Credit can be used for on-site purchases. Offer may not be combined with other promotions. Other restrictions may apply.
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Property Amenities
A sandy-bottom, lagoon-style swimming pool lies just metres from the beachfront. A variety of complimentary sports facilities is offered, and Le Meridien also has a tennis court on site. Beach- and garden-side restaurants are complemented by a jewellery shop and a gift shop, which also sells newspapers. A transit room is offered for those with late departures.
Self parking:
Complimentary parking is provided in Le Meridien Tahiti's open-air car park in front of the hotel.
Basic business services, such as photocopying and faxing, can be arranged through reception. Laptops can be rented for a refundable deposit. Other amenities include a concierge desk, guest laundry facilities, luggage storage, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.
Le Meridien Tahiti allows guests the opportunity to relax and indulge themselves with a host of spa services. Body scrubs, facial treatments, manicures and pedicures, and massages (available with advanced reservation) are all offered. Couples treatment rooms are available.
For surcharges, guests can participate in interactive art and cooking workshops. L'Atelier des Artistes workshop showcases music, dance, paintings, photography, and sculpture. This class allows guests to create their own original works of art. L'Atelier du Chef workshop teaches guests cooking techniques by the on-site chef. Participants then savor their creations in a dining room with views of Moorea.
Internet access: Wireless and wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge) is available in the public areas of Le Meridien Tahiti, and there is an Internet station in the Astrolabe Bar (surcharge).
Conference/function room(s): The Matisse Room is 500 square metres and can hold up to 400 people in cocktail style, 500 in theatre style, or 250 in classroom style. It has large windows overlooking gardens. La Plantation Restaurant can also be used as a breakout area. Two further meeting rooms, the Gauguin (52 square metres, accommodating up to 40 people in cocktail style) and Loti Rooms (28 square metres, accommodating up to 15 people in cocktail style), have natural light and are located adjacent to the Astrolabe Bar.
Rooms
Le Meridien Tahiti has 150 guestrooms and overwater bungalows. A renovation of the rooms was completed in March 2011. The guestrooms are in a U-shaped, low-rise building overlooking landscaped gardens. Bungalows have views of the lagoon and are accessed via exterior walkways. Wood furnishings reflect local Polynesian style.
All guestrooms have armchairs or sofas with coffee tables, and minibars with refrigerators and coffee/tea kettles. Cable/satellite TVs show local and French channels as well as CNN. High-speed Internet access is available for surcharges in 30-minute, 60-minute, four-hour, 24-hour, or 72-hour increments. Bathrooms have separate bathtubs and showers, as well as separately enclosed toilets.
Upon arrival, all guests are offered a complimentary fruit juice at the poolside bar.
Room Amenities
Dining
La Plantation - Open-air dining by carp-filled pool overlooking gardens. French and Polynesian specialties and international cuisine. Buffet breakfast served daily 6:30-10 AM. À la carte dinner. Brunch on Sundays. Theme nights and Tahitian dance shows.
L'Astrolabe - Mezzanine level bar overlooking La Plantation and gardens. Beer, wine, spirits, and cocktails. Informal, with red-cushioned seats and candlelit ambience. Jazz pianist. Open mid-afternoon until late.
Le Carré - À la carte restaurant serving French cuisine, with an emphasis on seafood. Large wine selection. Dégustation (sampling) menu. Located on beach, with views over lagoon and sunset. Asian influences in décor, such as Buddha statues. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Weekend buffet (also offered via Le Pool Bar).
Le Pool Bar - À la carte lunches served from Le Carré, which is adjacent. Also serves snacks, hamburgers, and sandwiches. Thatched hut with bar seating and alfresco poolside seating under coconut trees. Open mid-morning until late, with full menu at lunchtime only. Weekend buffet (also offered via Le Carré).
Recreation
Le Meridien Tahiti has a white sandy-bottom, lagoon-style swimming pool set in tropical gardens. Daily aqua-fitness classes are complimentary, as are table tennis, volleyball, snorkelling, and kayaking. The latter can be enjoyed in the lagoon. The hotel also has a floodlit tennis court; tennis partners can be coordinated through reception if necessary. Games and a small selection of books are also available at reception. Le Meridien Tahiti's tour desk and front desk staff can offer tour assistance.
Tahiti offers a wide range of water-based activities, including scuba-diving, whale- and dolphin-watching, windsurfing, and waterskiing. It most famous and dramatic surf beach, Papenoo, lies on the east coast some 30 km from Le Meridien Tahiti. Visitors can also mountain bike, trek, or horse ride in the hilly hinterland, and do sightseeing tours of the island. The more adventurous can try canyoning in the island's unusual lava tubes in the Hitiaa region of the east coast. The 18-hole Atimaono Golf Course is a 20-minute drive.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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“Good for short stay - too shallow for snorkeling”
We originally planned a week at Le Meridien, but, after reading more about visiting Tahiti and neighboring islands, we realized that we would miss a lot by not going to another island. Everything I read from other reviewers (on this site and others) seemed to be right on. The rooms are fine with a couple quirky exceptions (like the faucets and the hot pot). The breakfast options are way too expensive for us. We got food at the neighorhood supermarket for breakfast and most lunches. We tried the pizza spot which was good -- and there's more than pizza available. We ate one night at the hotel, and the food was good, but there were not many things on the menu that we will eat. There were lots of tropical fish, but the water was too shallow for snorkeling because you had to weave through the coral which was barely under the water. We used the kayaks every day and saw lots of fish, a small shark, a ray and a huge eel. This isn't the island for snorkeling. During our visit, there was lots of noisy yard maintenance with chain saws and leaf blowers. Don't know how often they do this. We went to Le Meridien and then to the island of Moorea. It would have been better logistically to visit another island or two first and then stop at Le Meridien for a night or two before going home so that we could have explored Papeete and been closer to our flight.
“Luxury to us”
My husband and I spent a week here for our honeymoon. We arrived in Tahiti at an early hour and I knew check in wasn't until 3pm. I had emailed the hotel in advance to advise them that we may be arriving early and they mentioned that if they could accomodate they would. Once we arrived they had our room ready which was great because we needed the rest after the long flight. This hotel has beautiful views and they offer free access to their snorkeling equip. & kayaks, plus tennis courts-which we of course took advantage of. This hotel has its own beach (lagoon) access plus a really nice sandy pool. Food can be a bit pricey if you're planning on dining here everyday but it was nice & affordable to us since we chose to explore the island & eat elsewhere. There is a burger place next door that serves food at a better price plus there's a grocery store too so we chose to buy beer & snacks to get us through the week. They offer a shuttle to downtown Papeete daily but keep in mind its not free. In order to get to the city center you have to take a cab or shuttle, walking is not an option. They offer live music in the lounge nightly. All in all, my husband and I relaxed and enjoyed the beautiful scenery but we did walk away with a lot less money. The islands are a pricey place to be so make sure you bring extra money to spend. Oh, and if you're like my husband-there is only 1 English tv channel, the rest are in French-so get to know the language if you haven't already.
“Tahiti aint all that”
When booking the holiday of a lifetime one would automatically think Tahiti is the place to be? Well how wrong can one be? Lets not get too far away from the truth, Fench Polynesia is the place to be but just not Tahiti. Le Meridien Tahiti looks very nice but thats about it apart from the Hotel Manager the staff were awful, very rude and not friendly, This place got too touristy and forgot its values. So rather than tell you not to go to this hotel let me tell where to go in French Polynesia, go to Bra Bora, more precisely Le Merdien Bora Bora, This place really is paradise. Take your wallet and a few dollars more and you will have the holiday of a lifetime. Crystal waters, beautiful water bungalows and breath taking views make this my favourite place on earth. Check out the Eco Snorkelling with Lauren, he really educates you on the coral reef and makes it entertaining also, great guide and great excursion.
“evident design flaws”
Just returned from my third stay at le Meridien Punauuia. It's been remodeled--unfortunately. While the space age decor is confusing, the remake of the rooms is the real disaster. The bathroom faucets were back too far, so the water--unless it was on full force--fell onto the counter. The modern verandah chairs are seriously unstable, an accident waiting to happen. The small metal electric teapot is a step down from their previous European model, and the only place to plug it in is on the floor near the verandah, while it is stored across the room near the front door in an unlit cabinet, which also contains the safe. The contents of the cabinet cannot be safely accessed at night without a flashlight. Our verandah door could be locked OR it could be safety latched (night lock?) but not both because the latch wasn't mounted accurately. Too many unfortunate design choices, I think.
“Highly recommended”
Great hotel! The staff was very helpful and nice. The water is amazing and would definitely recommend upgrading to the water bungalow. There isn't much around other than a small shopping center that does have a market and resturant. The hotel is very expensive so I would suggest going to the market to get a few groceries.
“Tropical Paradise”
Le Meridien Tahiti has been recently renovated, and it shows. The rooms are well-furnished and comfortable; the view of the lagoon and the palm trees from the room is wonderful; Moorea on the horizon at the beach is amazing. Kayaking on the lagoon is free, and a very relaxing couple of hours. The staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. The food is quite good at the restaurants (although - like everywhere else on Tahiti - very expensive). On the other hand, there is a coffee maker in the room and a small refrigerator, so it is not difficult to bring in your own food from the supermarket down the street and eat on the balcony with that wonderful view. The hotel also has access to the rental car company with the best rates on the island. So if you want to drive around the island, the rental company will pick you up at the hotel and you can leave the car there at the end as well. I highly recommend Le Meridien for your stay on this wonderful tropical island.
“Nice for a short visit”
This resort was perfect for our short stay before continuing to Le Meridien Bora Bora. The modern French Polynesian theme throughout the complex was nice including the staff. If you arrive at night, you must leave your card key in the slot next to the light switches to turn on the lights inside your room. Our spacious Garden Level room was pleasantly decorated in modern decor and hardwood floor. The two sink bathroom was also roomy with an enclosed shower, separate toilet and deep bath tub. The wall between the bathroom and main room is a large glass window that you can leave open or close with shutters. All patio/balconies face the inner complex where you can see the large sandy pool and and overwater bungalows on the reef. We only ate at the main restaurant for two breakfast buffets which had the typical variety of selections (scrambled eggs, bacon, cereals, cold meats, smoked salmon, fresh fruits, etc.). The Le Meridien Tahiti also provides its guests a shuttle service to Papeete for a nominal charge.
“Exceptional Service”
Hotel is beautiful and service was exceptional. During our trip we decided to go to Bora Bora for at least one day , we had already booked our entire stay in Le Meridien Tahiti. The hotel was able to exchange part of our hotel night in Tahiti to Le Meriden Bora Bora saving us some money. On our last day, I I wanted to purchase a bracelet made by a well known designer Rereata, however, the bracelet was too short in length. To my surprise the hotel manager knew the designer and had her customize a bracelet specially for me and had it delivered to the hotel at no additional fee well in time before our departure! I would recommended this hotel if you are looking for nothing but the best customer service. Something to keep in mind when traveling to TAHITI and BORA BORA is that be ready to spend money!
“The Best Part of our Vacation”
We stayed here after our 12 day Honolulu to Tahiti cruise and our 4 day stay in the over water bungalow turned out to be the best part of our trip. It was so luxurious and relaxing. The bed is so amazingly comfortable and the linens are so soft, you just melt into them. The water is so clear and we snorkeled everyday just out in front and around the bungalows. We took out a kayak one day too and had a great time. The sandy bottom pool was very warm and beautiful also. The restaurant right on the ocean was fantastic but very expensive as was the breakfast buffet. We walked up to the market and the patisserie and got everything we needed (and more) for breakfast and lunches in our room so then we'd indulge and have a great dinner out. The hotel was so quiet and relaxing. Everyone was extremely helpful and took care of our every need. No you cannot enter the water from your bungalow directly, but that wasn't a problem at all and it made us feel that much safer and private, as no one could enter your bungalow from the water either. We spent most of our time, when not in the water, on our balcony enjoying the beautiful view. We saw so many interesting fish and water life just from the balcony that you wouldn't even have to get wet to enjoy all of them. The sunsets were just gorgeous- different every night. I can't wait to come back and stay here again.
“Best option in Tahiti”
The Tahitian hotel inventory is tired probably as a result of the economy. The LeMeridien, while ranked lower in terms of star rating than the Intercontinental Hotel was vastly superior. In fact, I would recommend this hotel as the only place to stay in Tahiti.
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Bp 380595 Tamanu Punaauia, French Polynesia
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Location Highlights
The preferred airport for Le Meridien Tahiti is Papeete (PPT-Tahiti Faaa Intl.) - 8.6 km / 5.3 mi.
Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.
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Punaauia, Tahiti, French Polynesia: Punaauia is less than 10 km south of Faaa Airport, and its restaurant scene is known throughout the islands. Many of Tahitis most luxurious homes are found here, often perched on hillsides high above the sea for optimal views. In town, you can visit the Museum of Tahiti and Her Islands, or you can take an excursion to Mount Marau and nearby Punaruu Valley.
Bp 380595 Tamanu Punaauia, French Polynesia
