We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Bora Bora, French Polynesia. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated January 2024.
Resort.Charming. Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. Located on Motu Piti Aau and featuring an exclusive private beach, this 5-star resort and day spa offers private villas situated over the water. Each has a large shaded terrace with stunning views of Bora Bora. Leisure facilities at InterContinental Resort & Thalasso Spa Bora Bora include a fitness room, Turkish bath and outdoor pool. Deep Ocean Spa offers treatments using ocean water to restore the body's minerals. The private villas are air-conditioned and have a living room with glass-bottom coffee table. The spacious terrace includes sun loungers and direct access to the pristine waters of the lagoon. Guests at Le Reef Restaurant can dine on the terrace overlooking the lagoon or inside the air-conditioned dining room. Le Sands Bar and Restaurant is located on the resort’s private beach. InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa is only 8.7 km from Bora Bora Motu Mute Airport.Show full description
This is likely the most relaxing and stylish small luxury hotel in Bora Bora.
Resort.Highly elegant. Unique. Popular among couples. Overlooking the magnificent turquoise waters of a private beach, Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora boasts luxurious over-water bungalows and beachfront villas with views of Mount Otemanu. After an invigorating workout in the open-air fitness centre, you can enjoy an afternoon of pampering at the waterfront day spa. The Four Seasons Resort is located on Point Matira in Bora Bora, which was voted ‘the best island in the world’ by U.S. News in 2012. Motu Mute Airport is a 15-minute boat ride away. The resort boasts an infinity pool, a tennis court and free guided snorkelling tours of the lagoon sanctuary, which is home to many exotic marine animals. Guests can also enjoy kayaking, catamaran cruises, windsurfing and shark feeding. The spacious bungalows and villas each feature traditional wooden furnishings, high ceilings and thatched roofs. All accommodation features fluffy down pillows and iPod docking station. You can sample a variety of cuisines at the 4 on-site restaurants, offering Polynesian, French and Asian specialities. Watching the sun set over the lagoon at Sunset Bar & Lounge offers the perfect ending to your day.Show full description
Resort.Unique. Popular among couples. Located on the tropical island of Bora Bora, the beachfront St Regis Resort offers 2 swimming pools, 2 bars, 4 restaurants and a luxurious day spa. All accommodation boasts a balcony offering panoramic views of the lagoon or surrounding islands. The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort is a 15-minute boat transfer from Bora Bora Airport. Vaitape Village can be reached via a 20-minute boat and car journey. The air-conditioned villas feature hand-carved Polynesian sculptures, exotic wooden décor and an Italian-marble bathroom with a rain shower and bathtub. Some villas offer a private pool, a whirlpool or an outdoor shower. Suspended over the blue waters, The Lagoon Restaurant offers a fusion between Asian and French cuisines and views of Mount Otemanu. Aparima Bar serves international dishes and light snacks all day, while Bam Boo Restaurant offers precisely crafted sushi, sizzling teppanyaki and fragrant woks. Far Niente boasts Italian cuisine. Iridium Spa boasts massage services, a sauna, a hamman, a steam room and beauty treatments. Other facilities include a 24/7 fitness centre and a butler service. Guests enjoy free use of snorkeling and windsurfing equipment, beach side cabanas and sun umbrellas. Free WiFi is available in all areas.Show full description
This might be the most unique and authentic small luxury hotel in Bora Bora.
Resort.Delightful property. Romantic. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. Guests at this luxury resort can choose between garden suites with private pool, beachfront suites with a private hot tub, or overwater bungalows with direct access to the turquoise waters below. Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts offers luxury accommodation with stunning views of Mount Otemanu. Each includes a 20-inch LCD satellite TV, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. There are 3 restaurants and a bar, including Tevairoa Restaurant which overlooks the turquoise waters of the Bora Bora Lagoon and offers al fresco dining on the terrace. Located on the beach at Motu Tevairoa, Pearl Beach Resort & Spa Bora Bora features 2 boutiques, a very large outdoor swimming pool, diving centre and flood-lit tennis court. Indulgent beauty treatments are on offer at Tavai Spa. The resort is 10 minutes’ by private boat from Motu Mute Airport.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most beautiful, well designed and romantic resorts in Bora Bora! AMAZING.
Resort.Superb breakfast. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. Featuring a private white sand beach which is exclusive to guests, this luxury resort offers beachfront accommodation on Matira Point. Guests can stay in unique bungalows positioned over the water. Guests at InterContinental Le Moana Resort Bora Bora can enjoy a wide selection of water sports activities including snorkelling and kayaking. Noa Noa Terrace Restaurant features indoor and outdoor seating, and offers buffet and à la carte selections. Vini Vini Bar & Restaurant, located by the pool, has views of the beach and lagoon. Each bungalow is air-conditioned and features a sofa bed, cable TV and tea/coffee making facilities. The spacious bathrooms include hairdryers and bathrobes. Bora Bora Motu Mute Airport is 11 km from InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort.Show full description
Resort.Lovely property. Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. Exclusively located in a private cove on Motu To’opua, Conrad Bora Bora Nui enjoys vast blue ocean views and a white sand beach. The property features luxurious villas floating on the turquoise waters of the lagoon and perched on the tropical hillside. Guests can enjoy a swim in the infinity pool, feel pampered with a treatment at the day spa or sample fine cuisine at 4 restaurants. The air-conditioned renovated villas feature wooden floors and an elegant marble bathroom. Each includes a spacious lounge area with flat-screen cable TV. A customisable pillow menu, walk-in closet with a vanity desk and a selection of complimentary beverages are provided. Some villas offer private infinity plunge pools and catamaran-like nets offering ocean views The resort offers 3 bars, a kids club, a hilltop spa and fitness centre. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Conrad Bora Bora Nui is approximately a 20-minute boat ride from Bora Bora Airport.Show full description
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