What to Expect at the Radisson Plaza Resort Tahiti:
Luxury, elegance, and sophistication characterize the Radisson Plaza Resort Tahiti, the island’s newest hotel.
The resort has a beautiful and accessible black sand beach overlooking Matavai Bay, affording guests spectacular views and easy access to the serene lagoon. And it's the spot where Captain James Cook arrived in Tahiti.
Guest Rooms at the Radisson Plaza Resort Tahiti:
The Radisson Plaza Resort Tahiti’s 165 guestrooms are decorated with soothing simplicity, and many have outstanding views. Tahitian-style furnishings are enhanced by historic black and white photographs on the walls. Duplexes have balconies, with half-baths downstairs and full-baths upstairs. All have orthopedic beds. Honeymoon suites have their own indoor Jacuzzi-with-a-view.
Dining at the Radisson Plaza Resort Tahiti:
Hiti Mahana restaurant in the hotel features Tahitian, Southeast Asian, and Mediterranean cuisine. Specials include mahi-mahi in coconut milk, vanilla, lime, and ginger wrapped in leaves and Bombe Alaska for dessert with Tahitian dark rum and mango coulis.
The Lafayette Bar offers tapas and tropical cocktails. Guests can also relax in the casual James Norman Hall Lounge, named for the Mutiny on the Bounty author.
Weddings at the Radisson Plaza Resort Tahiti:
The Tahiti Radisson Plaza offers a Polynesian Wedding on Matavai Bay at sunset, with traditional Tahitian white pareos, flower crowns and leis, and drinks served in coconuts. The Royal Polynesian Wedding package adds a Polynesian dance show on the beach with 8 musicians and dancers and an intimate dinner for two with champagne on the terrace of the couple’s hotel room.
Honeymoon and Romance Packages at the Radisson Plaza Resort Tahiti:
The hotel provides a romantic getaway for honeymooners, with everything they need right on the premises. “Touches of Romance” at the Radisson Plaza Resort includes a Starlight Dinner, dinner for two under the stars overlooking Lafayette Beach with champagne, candles, scattered tropical flowers, and a heart-shaped cake for two. "Delicious Sunsets" is a private lanai dinner, while "Sizzling Romance" features a 3-course barbecue for two. Both also provide champagne, flowers, and cake.
Activities at the Radisson Plaza Resort Tahiti:
Because the Radisson Plaza Resort Tahiti is located on that spectacular black sand beach, guests have easy access to swimming, snorkeling, water skiing, windsurfing, paddleboards, jet skis, and sailing. The resort includes an outdoor jacuzzi, a lagoon pool with a waterfall edge, and a health and fitness center with a sauna and steam room. Water and land excursions can also be arranged. A hotel shop sells the wares of local craftspeople.
Spa at the Radisson Plaza Resort Tahiti:
Le Spa at the Radisson Plaza Resort Tahiti features double treatment rooms with jet baths for couples. Treatments-for-two include massages, baths, and rainfall showers. Treatments incorporate Tahitian elements such as black sand and volcanic stones, along with papaya, tiare (gardenias), coconut, and vanilla, many based in ancient recipes.
What does the Radisson Plaza Resort Tahiti Look Like? :
The Radisson Plaza Resort Tahiti is a hotel complex that consists of seven separate thatched-roof buildings, giving it the appearance of a Tahitian village. Its location on the pristine stretch of black sand beach is spectacular, as are the views of scenic Matavai Bay.
Is the Radisson Plaza Resort Tahiti Right for You? :
The Radisson Plaza Resort Tahiti offers exceptional luxury, along with the convenience of a beautiful beach, extensive facilities including a health club, spa, and hair salon, and a short ride into Papeete for sightseeing and restaurants.
Where to Find Out More about Radisson Plaza Resort Tahiti:
Radisson Plaza Resort Tahiti
Lafayette Beach
Pk 7 Arue, Tahiti
French Polynesia
Telephone: 689.48.88.88 and 800-333-3333
Official Radisson Plaza Resort Tahiti Web site
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