InterContinental Resort & Thalasso Spa, Bora Bora
This was a very sexy resort with contemporary Polynesian décor located on a small islet in Bora Bora's lagoon . They have a huge infinity pool with great Mt Otemanu view.
Their over-water Chapel (also with great Mt Otemanu view) can be used for private functions, as well as weddings where couples seem to walk on water to the alter (not legal service for Americans). Lagoon location allows groom to arrive by canoe in Traditional dress for a romantic Tahitian ceremony.
This property is the first hotel in the world to use deep sea water for all of it's air conditioning, which is a great idea in eco-hotel engineering. They credit Marlon Brando with the concept in the resort brochure (he owned an island in French Polynesia). The thermal heat transfer is extremely efficient, and the pure sea water is also used in the spa.
The Deep Ocean Spa, operated by Algotherm, was amazing (gorgeous setting with a variety of appealing treatments performed by French beauticians). Marine treatments, contouring treatments and Tahitian treatments are all offered on the spa menu. The spa facilities were the most extensive of the Tahitian resorts toured, including deep sea plunge, lap pool, deep chiller walk, etc. Please note the thalasso treatments utilize water from 90 meters deep, but it is not considered “Thalasso Therapy” (because the water has a bit too much copper to be regarded as therapeutic). I suggest clients start with a Thalasso Bath (hydro-massage in sea water) before the signature 90-minute Deep Blue Massage. Over-water couples' treatment room is available with glass floor so you can watch fish swimming below you.
