Must-see hotels in 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…

The Intercontinental has one of the best resort reputations on the island, and the accolades are well deserved. Seen from above, the layout of the 80…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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…