Must-see hotels in Bora Bora

  • Sunset Hill Lodge

    Bora Bora

    Although the location, on the northern outskirts of Vaitape, about 8km away from Matira Beach, doesn't exactly scream 'vacation', this is a real find if…

  • Chez Alice & Raphael

    Bora Bora

    Simple hedonists will be hard-pressed to find a mellower spot to maroon themselves for a languid holiday. On Motu Ome, two well-proportioned bungalows are…

  • Le Méridien Bora Bora

    Bora Bora

    While lavish, the Méridien offers affordable luxury in its 98 units, including 14 beach villas and 82 overwater bungalows. The motu is a stunner, with a…

  • Intercontinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort

    Bora Bora

    If you're looking to do Bora Bora in style but don't want to feel cut off from the island, the Moana is your answer. It spreads along the eastern side of…

  • Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island

    Bora Bora

    One of Bora Bora's most popular honeymoon spots, this Sofitel strikes a perfect balance between luxury, seclusion, privacy (there are only 31 units) and…

  • Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora

    Bora Bora

    This wonderful place is unique among the Polynesian resorts, and since its opening in 2008, it has consistently impressed. Indeed, this is one of the few…

  • St Régis Resort

    Bora Bora

    This top-notch resort is a real treat for honeymooners or couples looking for a perfect high-style escape. Its super-stylish public areas and gorgeous…

  • Rohotu Fare

    Bora Bora

    This upscale venture is a more intimate alternative to a resort, with three all-wood, fully equipped bungalows cocooned in exotic gardens on the…

  • Bora Bungalove

    Bora Bora

    You've got two options here: a comfy, spacious and kitchen-equipped bungalow with a terrace right on the water's edge and a rather cramped room with…

  • Chez Robert & Tina

    Bora Bora

    This place is a heartbreaker. Right at the tip of Matira Point, it enjoys a sensational setting, with unobstructed views of the turquoise lagoon, and it's…

  • Bora Vaїte Lodge

    Bora Bora

    Be warned: this friendly pension is in splendid isolation at the northern tip of the island, far from the main tourist highlights at Matira Point. That…

  • Le Maitai Bora Bora

    Bora Bora

    This midrange resort prides itself on offering the cheapest overwater bungalows in French Polynesia. While much less exclusive and glam than the ones…

  • Bora Bora Ecolodge

    Bora Bora

    The name is misleading: there’s nothing vaguely ‘eco’ or ‘lodge’ in this modest pension featuring six self-contained bungalows in Anau village. You won't…

  • Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort

    Bora Bora

    Perhaps the least self-conscious resort on Bora Bora, laid-back Sofitel Marara is sandwiched between the coastal road and the lagoon, which doesn’t…

  • Conrad Bora Bora Nui Resort

    Bora Bora

    This splendid resort extends along a ravishing stretch of porcelain sand, on a hilly motu. With 120 units, including 84 overwater bungalows and hillside…

  • Hotel Matira

    Bora Bora

    Right on Matira Beach, this is surely one of the most divinely situated hotels in Bora Bora, especially if you score one of the dearer bungalows (nos 1…

  • Village Temanuata

    Bora Bora

    This longstanding institution is starting to show its age, especially the tired bathrooms. But overall it's not bad value given the irresistible location…

  • Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort & Spa

    Bora Bora

    Of all Bora Bora’s top-end options, the Pearl has the strongest Polynesian feel. The 50 overwater bungalows are lovely, but the 20 garden suites, which…

  • Sofitel Motu

    Bora Bora

    This Sofitel strikes a good balance between luxury, seclusion, privacy (there are only 31 units) and convenience – on tiny Motu Piti Uu Uta, it’s just…

  • Bora Bora Camping

    Bora Bora

    Camping in Bora Bora? Yes, it's possible, but don't hold your breath. This is a very modest place with limited amenities (cold showers, basic self…

  • Le Maitai Polynesia

    Bora Bora

    This sprawling resort is brilliant value, especially if you can score promotional rates. The over-water bungalows feature Polynesian designs but lack…

  • Chez Nono

    Bora Bora

    Of the two round-shaped bungalows, one is right on Matira Beach; the other is just behind. They’re both no-frills, the bathrooms are separated from the…

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