Hotel Information: Polynesian artworks and décor in an open-air reception area, set under thatched roofs, set the holiday mood at the Sheraton Hotel Tahiti. Cane furnishings with batik cushions are scattered in front of the reception desk, which is backed by a large stone frieze of tropical flowers. Further into the lobby, a circular lounge area highlights a one-tonne chandelier made from 8,000 mother-of-pearl shells. Stairs lead down to other lounge areas and the tropical gardens.

Insider tip: The Municipal Markets in downtown Papeete, less than 3 km from the Sheraton Hotel Tahiti, are a colourful spectacle well worth visiting, especially early on Sunday mornings, when people come from all over the island to sell produce. Here, travellers can snack on inexpensive island treats while taking in the sounds of a local string band, then browse through stalls selling tropical fruit, French pastries, and great slabs of meat. Popular with locals, the markets offer an interesting view of local Tahitian daily life.

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Spa

The Sheraton Hotel Tahiti's Mandara Spa was two rooms. Each has two massage tables, a jetted tub, an attached bathroom with shower, and a balcony overlooking the lagoon.
Spa treatments are available to reserve in advance on-line during the final stages of the booking process.

Philosophy (click here)

The Sheraton Hotel Tahiti’s Mandara Spa derives its name from an ancient Sanskrit legend about the gods' quest to find the elixir of immortality and eternal youth, and the spa's treatments aim to help guests relax and rejuvenate. Its signature treatments are Tahiti Dreams (a coconut body polish, warm milk bath, and soft cotton wrap followed by warm volcanic stones on the muscles and a spa bath) and South Pacific Indulgence (a combination of foot bath, body polish, massage, and spa bath).

Sample menu (click here)

Mandara Experience (80 minutes):
A flower petal footbath is followed by a choice of lime/ginger, coconut, or tiare flower body polish and shower. Guests then chose from Polynesian aromatherapy massage, Elemis deep tissue massage, or Elemis facial, Exotic Dew, Absolute Lift, or Facial for Men.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

South Pacific Indulgence (2 hours, 50 minutes):
A flower petal footbath is followed by a choice of lime/ginger, coconut, or tiare flower body polish and shower. Guests then chose from Polynesian aromatherapy massage, Elemis deep tissue massage, or Elemis facial, Exotic Dew, Absolute Lift, or Facial for Men. Treatment concludes with a private spa bath accompanied by vanilla tea and a variety of tropical fruits.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Tahiti Dreams (1 hour, 15 minutes):
Begins with a coconut body polish, then a warm milk bath and soft cotton wrap for 40 minutes. Smooth, warm volcanic river stones are then moved over tight muscles, before guests are cooled off in a private spa bath floating with Tahitian flowers.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Papaya Sugar Body Glow and Body Massage (50 minutes):
A preparation of papaya, Tahitian vanilla, and brown sugar is used to exfoliate the skin with natural ingredients, and is followed by a body massage using mango and lime monoi oil.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Exotic Lime and Ginger Salt Glow (25 minutes):
This exfoliation ritual invigorates and brings vitality to the face and body. After a light body brushing, lime and ginger salt glow is applied and the skin deeply cleansed, polished, and softened.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Elemis Deep Tissue Massage (50 minutes):
A full body, deep tissue massage for those who prefer a firmer touch, which relaxes and warms the muscles and improves movement.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Tropical Coconut Rub and Luxurious Essential Milk Wrap (50 minutes):
Freshly prepared coconut milk is blended with local tiare monoi oil to gently exfoliate and polish the skin. A comforting wrap follows, leaving the skin fresh and youthful looking.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Products (click here)

The Mandara Spa uses Elemis products from Britain, as well as local products such as oils made from coconut, tiare flower, and nomi fruit.

Rooms

All 200 guestrooms at the Sheraton Hotel Tahiti have the signature Sheraton Sweet Sleeper beds, and large sit-out balconies with lagoon views. The Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed features custom-designed, extra-thick, plush-top mattress dressed with three sheets, plump duvet in rich colours, and five goose down/feather pillows.

The floors are mahogany, and local art decorates with walls in bright colours. Guestrooms have either sofa beds or armchairs with coffee tables, and desks with lamps and direct-dial phones. Cable/satellite TVs offer local and French channels, as well as Eurosport and CNN. High-speed Internet access is being progressively introduced; some guestrooms still have dial-up access. Surcharges apply for both types. There are also laptop-sized safes and irons/ironing boards. Bathrooms, outfitted with marble floors and brown-and-white décor with wood finishes, include shower/tub combinations with hand-held showers, and come with makeup mirrors, hair dryers, and complimentary toiletries.

Room Amenities

• Cable/satellite TV
• Balcony
• Climate control
• Air conditioning
• Access via exterior corridors
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Internet access - surcharge
• Direct-dial phone
• Voice mail
• Bottled water in room (complimentary)
• Refrigerator
• Minibar
• Coffee/tea maker
• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping
• Turndown service

• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Makeup mirror
• Massage - available in room
• Shower/tub combination
• Handheld shower
• Child care (in room, surcharge)
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• Iron/ironing board
• In-room safe (accommodates laptop)
• Window opens
• Clock radio
• Desk
• Rollaway beds
• Cribs (infant beds) available
• Smoking rooms

Recreation

The Sheraton Hotel Tahiti has a freeform infinity pool and spa tub on the oceanfront, surrounded by gardens and lawns. A private, artificial beach stretches nearby. Scuba diving excursions, including PADI courses, depart directly from on site, as do wakeboarding and waterskiing excursions (surcharges). A large fitness centre has a full range of equipment and an exercise floor, with large windows overlooking the lagoon. Regular classes include Body Pump, cardio, step, and many other workouts. Adjacent is a unisex sauna and steam rooms for men and women, as well as a full-service spa.

Tahiti offers a wide range of water-based activities including scuba diving, whale- and dolphin-watching, windsurfing, and waterskiing. Its most famous and dramatic surf beach, Papenoo, lies on the east coast some 17 km from the Sheraton Hotel 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 30-minute drive; green fees cost XPF5,500 (AU$220), and there is also a swimming pool and spa.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

• Golfing nearby
• Snorkeling on site
• Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
• Swimming on site
• Personal watercraft nearby
• Sailing nearby
• Scuba diving on site
• Water skiing on site
• Windsurfing nearby
• Whale-watching nearby

• Boat launch nearby
• Motor boating nearby
• Pilates classes/instruction on site
• Yoga classes/instruction on site
• Aerobics on site
• Hiking/biking trails nearby
• Mountain biking nearby
• Parasailing nearby
• Horse riding/rental nearby
• Fishing nearby

Property Amenities

Sheraton Hotel Tahiti has 200 guestrooms spread among four separate but interconnected buildings overlooking gardens and the lagoon. The grounds have a private, artificial beach and large freeform infinity pool. There is a full-service health spa offering a range of massages and health treatments, as well as a sauna, steam room, and fully equipped fitness centre. A hair salon is also on site. The restaurant is located in overwater pavilions. A souvenir shop sells gifts, jewellery, and some basic necessities. Four meeting rooms provide a conference venue.

Self parking:
Complimentary parking is offered in the open-air car park adjacent to the hotel, which has a security guard.

The Sheraton Hotel Tahiti has four meeting rooms ranging from 135 square metres to 255 square metres in size. They can accommodate 100–150 people in theatre style, 75–150 in classroom style, or 100–200 for cocktails. These can all be interconnected, and lead out to a garden breakout area. Business services such as faxing and photocopying can be arranged through reception, as can translation and secretarial services. Mobile/cell phones can also be rented. Wireless Internet access is available in the lobby and pool areas, and there are three computer terminals in the lower lobby. Internet access costs XPF850 (AU$11–$15) per hour or XPF5,000 (AU$70–$80) per 24 hours. Fee(s) subject to change without notice.

• 24-hour front desk
• Number of rooms: 200
• Number of floors: 5
• Audio-visual equipment
• Babysitting or child care
• Ballroom(s)
• Banquet facilities
• Bar/lounge
• Beauty services
• Business services
• Cell phone/mobile rental
• Coffee shop or café
• Concierge services
• Conference room(s)
• Currency exchange
• Dry cleaning service
• Elevator/lift
• Event catering
• Exhibit space
• Fitness equipment
• Full-service health spa
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Hair salon
• Health club

• Internet access in public areas - surcharge
• Internet access - wireless
• Massage - treatment room(s)
• Medical assistance available
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Multilingual staff
• Parking (free)
• Parking (secure)
• Patio
• Poolside bar
• Porter/bellhop
• Private beach
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (24 hours)
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Sauna
• Secretarial services
• Security guard
• Shoe shine
• Spa tub
• Steam room
• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Television in lobby
• Translation services
• Wedding services

Policies

Starwood Preferred Guest points or related frequent traveller miles are not honoured on guestrooms sold via this Web site.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 3 PM
• Check-out time is 11 AM

Location Details

Papeete Faa'a International Airport (PPT): Approximate travel time is 10 minutes and distance is 6.5 km.

Getting there: Hotels in Tahiti are forbidden by law from picking guests up at the airport. The most convenient way to get to the Sheraton Hotel Tahiti is by taxi, or by arranging an airport pick up in advance from a private company. Car rentals are available online. Click the links below for instructions/details.

Getting around: A single paved road circumnavigates Tahiti island. Villages are served by local buses, all of which end up in the capital, Papeete, but these are irregular and not air conditioned. Buses to Faaa, Maeva, and Outuamaru pass the Sheraton Hotel Tahiti and start on the Rue du Maréchal-Foch in Papeete, departing every twenty minutes or so, or every hour at night. Fares are XPF120–200 (AU$2–$5) within the Papeete area and up to a maximum of XPF600 (AU$6–$10) to the end of the line. Taxis can be flagged in the street or found at taxi stands. Fares must be agreed upon at the start of the journey, since there are few meters, although rates are set by the government. Flagfall is XPF1,000 (AU$11–$15) and XPF120 (AU$1–$2) per km in the daytime and XPF240 (AU$3–$4) at night.

By taxi (click here)

Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 15 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): XPF2,000 (AU$26–$36) or XPF4,000 (AU$56–$66) after 6 PM

Instructions: Taxi stands are located outside baggage claim at the airport. Taxis do not have meters, and guests are advised to check the fare before setting off. However, fares are set by the government, and if in doubt the driver should produce a fare table showing destinations and associated costs.

By car (click here)

Rental cars are available online.
Approximate travel time: 20 minutes

Driving directions from Tahiti Faa'a International Airport (PPT): There is really only a single paved road circumnavigating Tahiti island, making driving outside Papeete relatively easy. Destinations are often referred to as a distance from Papeete and marked by the roadside with milestones or point kilometrique (Pk.). From the airport, take the road eastwards towards Papeete, turning off to the left to the Sheraton Hotel Tahiti just before entering town, between Pk. 3 and Pk. 2.

Dining

Moevai Overwater Restaurant - Buffet or à la carte breakfast and à la carte lunch and dinner. Musicians serenade breakfast guests on weekends. Friday buffet dinners include Tahitian dance entertainment. Located in three overwater pavilions. Ocean views. Open daily from early morning to late evening.

La Terasse - Pasta, salads, pizza, sandwiches, and desserts, as well as other informal fare. Large open-air pavilion adjacent to restaurant and bar. Ocean views. When closed, La Terrase menu can be ordered at Moevai Restaurant. Open late morning to early evening; closed for lunch during quiet periods.

Quinn’s Bar - Beer, wine, cocktails, and tapas. Long bar with Tahitian décor near pool. Live entertainment three times a week. Open late morning to late evening. Every first Sunday in the month, a lounge party offers cocktails and tapas. Every second Sunday, a barbecue party is held by the pool.

Address

Pk2 Cote Mer Auae Faa A

Papeete, TA

French Polynesia

Nearest major airport:

Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia (PPT-Intl. Tahiti-Faaa)

Area:

Faaa, Tahiti, French Polynesia