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Where will you stay on Bora Bora Island? |
The Island of Bora Bora has different styles of lodging available.
Depending on the type of accomodations you desire, here you'll find all the choices to suit you: plush lagoonside resorts, quiet family pensions, places to stay if you're on a tight budget, or camping facilities of the island...
Top End:
Luxury Hotels, 4, & 5 Star Resorts
The finest quality accomodations available on Bora bora!
These are the places to stay when you want to be pampered, waited upon at request, live the life of luxury and basically have your every whim catered to. Although most likely memorable experiences, expect to pay "top end prices" as you take in the sun at these finest of resorts.
Tahiti Sun Travel Recommends:
P.O. Box 175 Vaitape, Bora Bora
Telephone- (689) 60.40.00
Fax (689) 60.40.01
E-MAIL & Reservations
Accept Amex, Visa, Diners Club, Mastercard, & JCB
Distance to airport: 10 minutes, Distance to ferrydock: 5 minutes, Total Capacity: 77, Suites: 3, Villa: 1, Motu Bungalows: 23, Overwater Bungalows: 50, Conference: Banquet: 80-120, Theatre: 20-120, Cocktail: 20-150,
Situated: On a Motu in Bora Bora's lagoon.
The Bora Bora Lagoon resort is happy to help you arrange a great number of activities on the island including outrigger canoe and kayaking, snorkeling from your doorstep, scubadiving, jetskiing and waterskiing, and much more. We also perform Polynesian wedding ceremonies.
"If Mother Nature has amply blessed the Polynesian islands, she has been particularly generous with our private isle, Motu Toopua. It is here, in the middle of Bora Bora's majestic lagoon, that we have created the ultimate Polynesian destination."
Please see our direct linking website for all the details.
BP. 169 Vaitape- 98730 Bora Bora
Telephone- (689) 50.84.53
Fax- (689) 43.17.86
E-MAIL & Reservations
Accept Amex, Visa, Mastercard, JCB, and Diners
Club Distance to airport: 10 Minutes by boat, 15 minutes by boat to Vaitape on the main island.
Total Capacity: 80, 6 garden pool suites, 14 premium pool suites, 10 beach suites w/ jacuzzi, 20 overwater bungalows, and 30 premium overwater bungalows (with glass tables for viewing the underwater sealife). All rooms include A/C, hot water, ceiling fans, mini bar, satellite television, telephones, hair dryers, etc.
Situated: On Motu Tevairoa facing Bora Bora, with unsurpassed views of the world renowned Mount Otemanu. Features include 2 Bars, 2 restaurants, 2 boutiques, and the largest freshwater pool on Bora Bora. Services and activities offered include: wedding ceremonies (inquire by email), kayaking, tennis, volleyball, windsurfing and much more. We also can arrange all manner of island activities for our guests and have a SCUBA CENTER (the Blue Nui) on premises.
Please see our direct linking website for all the details.
And a list of other Top End Hotels on Bora Bora...
The following hotels are not yet members of the TST network (therefore, we don't link them direct), but you can still easily make reservations with them here by using our TST AFF booking system.
Note: TST takes no commissions from any reservations you make (instead we get paid by our affiliate partners who buy bulk rooms en masse and have special wholesale deals worked out with each of these hotels)- which means you can rest assured our AFF booking system is quite competitive (often times lower) than going direct.
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P.O. Box 943, Vaitape- Bora Bora
Telephone- (689) 60.59.50
Fax- (689) 60.59.51
Reservations
Accept Amex, Visa, and Mastercard
Distance to airport: 20 Minutes, Distance to ferrydock: 15 minutes, Total Capacity: 80 rooms (4 for the handicapped, 3 for families... Sorry, no overwater bungalows),
Situated: Bora Bora Lagoonside on Matira Beach, on the southern part of the island. All rooms are equipped w/ A/C, telephones, internet connections, hairdryer, safety box, cable TV, tea & coffee makers, etc.
Our 3 star resort provides spacious rooms, breathtaking views... come relax on our white sand beach or at the pool, and enjoy dining at our gourmet restaurant or bar right on the premises. There's also many free activities right on the hotel grounds including volleyball, kayaking, snorkeling and evening entertainment like our unique "coco" show, pareau show, and karaoke...
We can arrange all manner of island activities for our guests at no extra charge and also have a DIVING CENTER on premises. (Nemo World).
You can make reservations with this hotel using the TST AFF booking system.
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P.O. Box 190, Vaitape - Bora Bora
Telephone- (689) 60.51.51
Fax- (689) 60.51.52
Reservations
Accept Amex, Visa, Diners, Mastercard, JCB, and FORTE
Distance to airport: 20 Minutes by Boat,
Distance to ferrydock: 20 Min. by Boat,
Total Capacity: 100,
Beach Bungalows: 15, Overwater Bungalows: 85,
Situated: BoraBora Lagoonside
You can make reservations with this hotel using the TST AFF booking system.
B.P. 506- 98730, Vaitape - Bora Bora
Telephone- (689) 60.78.88
Fax- (689) 60.78.60
Reservations
Accept Amex, Visa, Diners, Mastercard, JCB
Situated: on Motu Ome'e, Bora Bora, Distance to airport: 15 minutes by boat,
Distance to Vaitape: 20 minutes by boat,
Total Capacity: 90 units including 1 1200 m2 Royal Estate Villa with pool & 3 bedrooms, 4 beach villas with private pools, 24 overwater villa, 40 Deluxe overwater villas, 6 oceanview beach villas with private pools, 8 premium overwater villas with jacuzzi, 5 Royal overwater villas, 2 rooms with private pool, & 2 Royal ocean villas, 2 rooms with private pool.
Conference rooms available and seminars arranged. All activities arranged from activities desk.
You can make reservations with this hotel using the TST AFF booking system.
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B.P. 502- 98730, Vaitape - Bora Bora
Telephone- (689) 60.33.00
Fax- (689) 60.33.01
Reservations
Accept Amex, Visa, Diners, Mastercard, JCB
Situated: on Motu Toopua, Bora Bora, Distance to airport: 20 minutes by boat,
Distance to Vaitape: 15 minutes by boat, Total capacity: 120 units, including 19 lagoonview suites, 2 overwater Royal villas with ocean view, 10 overwater villas, 9 beach villas, 1 Royal lagoon view villa, 7 Spa villas with ocean view, and 72 overwater villas with ocean views.
Conference rooms available and seminars arranged. All activities arranged from activities desk.
You can make reservations with this hotel using the TST AFF booking system.
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B.P. 6 - 98730- Vaitape, Bora Bora
Telephone- (689) 60.55.00
Fax- (689) 67.74.03
Reservations
Accept Amex, Visa, Mastercard, Diners, and JCB
Distance to airport: 20 minutes by boat, Distance to ferrydock: 10 minutes,
Total Capacity: 65 units, 11 Deluxe beach bungalows, 11, 13 overwater Bungalows, 11 Deluxe bungalows w/ lagoonview, 10 garden bungalows, 19 Deluxe garden bungalows, 1 Deluxe villa, garden view.
You can make reservations with this hotel using the TST AFF booking system.
B.P. 516- 98730, Nunue Vaitape - Bora Bora
Telephone- (689) 60.56.00
Fax- (689) 60.56.66
Reservations
Accept Amex, Visa, Diners, Mastercard, JCB
Situated: on Motu Piti Uu'Uta, Bora Bora, Distance to airport: 15 km.,
Distance to Vaitape: 8 km, Total capacity: 31 units, including 7 Deluxe bungalows- mountainside, lagoonview, 3 Deluxe bungalows-lagoonview, 6 Deluxe overwater bungalows- panoramic, 14 Deluxe overwater bungalows- lagoonview, and 1 Deluxe Beach Villa.
You can make reservations with this hotel using the TST AFF booking system.
B.P. 6 - 98730- Vaitape, Bora Bora
Telephone- (689) 60.44.60
Fax- (689) 60.44.66
Reservations
Accept Amex, Visa, Mastercard, Diners, and JCB
Distance to airport: 14 km, Distance to ferrydock: 6 km,
Total Capacity: 54 units, comprising 22 Superior beach bungalows, 15 overwater bungalows, 12 pool fare, 5 beach fare.
You can make reservations with this hotel using the TST AFF booking system.
B.P. 575- 98713, Papeete- Tahiti
Telephone- (689) 60.46.04
Fax- (689) 42.16.83
Reservations
Accept Amex, Visa, Diners, Mastercard, JCB
Situated: Lagoonside, Bora Bora, Distance to airport: 20 km.,
Distance to Vaitape: 15 km, Total capacity: 150 units, including 92 Garden rooms and 58 Beach rooms.
You can make reservations with this hotel using the TST AFF booking system.
And the rest of the listings...
Four Seasons Bora Bora
P.O. Box 156, 98730, Bora-Bora
Telephone- (689) 60.49.00, Fax- (689) 60.49.99
Opened in October, 2007, more information coming soon...
Total Capacity: 121 units
Situated: On Motu Tofari |
Intercontinental Le Moana Resort Bora Bora
P.O. Box 156, 98730, Bora-Bora
Telephone- (689) 60.49.00, Fax- (689) 60.49.99
Distance to airport: 20 Minutes, Distance to ferrydock: 7km.
Total Capacity: 51 (Suites),
Beach Bungalows: 10, Overwater Bungalows: 41,
Situated: Lagoonside / Beachfront on Matira Point |
Bora Bora Pricing Note: TAHITI SUN TRAVEL doesn't list specific prices of rooms for it's listings simply because they are subject to too many changes! We would rarely be able to claim accuracy and would constantly be updating and changing prices according to the economy fluctuations of French Polynesia.
The hotels who have their own direct linking websites are responsible for their own pricing updates and take care of that business themselves.
Instead, we offer the following pricing structure as a ROUGH GUIDE for you to help plan your vacation budget on Bora bora. Note that these rates are a little higher on Bora bora than on most of the other less touristed Society islands.
TOP END
From $251.00- 900.00+/ night
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MID-RANGE
From $81.00- 250.00/ night
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BUDGET / CAMPING
From $12.00 (camping)- 80.00/ night
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Prices are given in approximate US DOLLARS. For dollars to XPF info and accurate conversion rates, click here. |
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Mid-Range:
2 & 3 Star Hotels, Motels, & Family Run Pensions
These category of accomodations varies greatly throughout Tahiti- Polynesia.
Some are quite luxurious, although slightly less so than the top of the line resorts listed above. Many are also not so luxurious, but what you'll save in dollars may end up being a worthy tradeoff. They range from various 2 and 3 star hotels and motels to what the French Polynesians call "Pensions" which are basically family run operations, often with family style service.
Since the majority of places to stay on all the Tahitian islands consist of these mid-range style accomodations, you might imagine there is also a great variation in quality, service, and facilities... Explore the listings and links below for details.
(In an effort to organize them, they are marked with pink abbreviations which describe their basic category listing according to the Tahiti Tourism Bureau. For category descriptions, please see the chart.)
Tahiti Sun Travel recommends:
PK 9, Matira Point P.O. Box 544, 98 730
Vaitape- Bora Bora
Contact: Mr. Jacques Saint
Telephone- (689) 67.75.61, Fax- (689) 67.62.48, Mobile- (689) 70.93.33
E-MAIL & Reservations
Accept Visa and Mastercard
Village Temanuata is situated on a beautiful stretch of private white sandy beach on Bora bora's lagoon.
Choices of 11 bungalows include beach, garden, family, and deluxe styles. Each bungalow is equipped with private bathrooms w/ hot water, terrace, fans, house linens, and more, depending on your needs. Tell us what you need in an email and we'll reserve the perfect room for you.
Also, let Temanuata arrange any number of activities for you on Bora bora including 4x4 safaris, scuba and snorkeling, sunset cruises,
canoe and outrigger expeditions, and much more.
Please see our direct linking website for all the details.
Matira Point P.O. Box 544, 98 730 Vaitape- BORA BORA
Contact: Mr. Jacques Saint,
Telephone- (689) 67.75.61, Fax- (689) 67.62.48, Cellphone- (689) 70.93.33
E-MAIL & Reservations
Accept Visa and Mastercard
Village Temanuata is situated opposite the famous white sandy Matira
beach, a stretch of paradise on Bora bora's lagoon.
Choice of 4 large, comfortable bungalows suitable for couples as well as families. (up to 3 adults and 2 children.) Each bungalow is equipped with a fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom w/ hot water, terrace, fans, house linens, two complimentary bicycles and a TV with both local and French channels. Tell us what you need in an email and we'll reserve the perfect room for you.
Also, let Temanuata arrange any number of activities for you on Bora bora including 4x4 safaris, scuba and snorkeling, sunset cruises, canoe and outrigger expeditions, and much more.
Please see our direct linking website for all the details.
B.P. 31 - 98730- Vaitape, Bora Bora
Telephone- (689) 67.70.51
Fax- (689) 67.77.02
Reservations
Accept Amex, Visa, & Mastercard
Distance to Vaitape: 4 km., Distance to airport: 15 minutes by boat, Total Capacity: 14 units- including 4 overwater bungalows, 2 beach bungalows, 5 bungalows w/ garden-view, 3 standard bungalows.
Polynesian style bungalows located on Matira point- right on a white sandy beach, lagoonside. Simply furnished, equipped with refrigerators, fans, private bathrooms & valuables safe.
Bar and restaurant on premises. Snorkel and swim right from your doorstep... Activities desk can arrange all other excursions, car, etc., Transfers: provided
You can make reservations with this hotel using the TST AFF booking system.
B.P. 191- 98730- Vaitape, Bora Bora
Telephone- (689) 60.57.60/ 67.50.97
Fax- (689) 67.69.76
Reservations
Accept Amex, Visa, Mastercard
Situated on a motu, Total capacity: 15 units, 8 garden bungalows, 4 beach bungalows, 3 ocean view bungalows, Distance to airport: 10 km, distance to ferry dock: 15 km.
We are the only hotel on Bora bora that supplies its own power via solar. We are proud of our environmental record and green stance.
You can make reservations with this hotel using the TST AFF booking system.
P.O. Box 505- Bora Bora,
Telephone- (689) 60.30.00
Fax- (689) 67.66.03
Reservations
Accept Amex, Diners, Visa, Mastercard and JCB
Distance to airport: 12 Km, Distance to ferrydock: 7 km.,
Total Capacity: 74, Beach Bungalows: 7, Overwater Bungalows: 19, 28 garden view rooms, 20 ocean view rooms, Situated: Lagoon and Mountainside
You can make reservations with this hotel using the TST AFF booking system.
And the rest of the listings...
Rohotu Fare Lodge (CHO)
B.P. 400- Povai Bay, 98730 Vaitape, Bora Bora
Telephone- (689) 70.77.99 |
Budget:
Pensions, Lodging in Private Homes, Camping
Listed below are refuges for those of you on a tight budget or wishing to save your hard earned money on various activities or Island hopping rather than on lodging.
Amenities can be a bit stark compared to some other more expensive places to stay on Bora Bora, but just because it's budget doesn't mean it isn't a great place to stay. Backpackers, students, long term travelers, or campers love these places... Accomodations are often simple bungalows, dorm style cottages or rooms utilizing communal style bathrooms, kitchens, and showers.
Camping areas all share the use of above mentioned amenities, unless you're really into roughing it, in which case you won't be staying at these areas anyway. (Go to our camping section for more info on camping in Tahiti Polynesia.) Hint for campers: Bring your own tent.
In our humble opinion, many of these budget accomodations are among the best places to stay on all the islands of French Polynesia due to their "family touch." They are the easiest places to have personal contact and interact with the islanders, which most people will find extremely rewarding. Most, if not all these accomodations are run by family members and they are often very friendly, outgoing, and interesting to meet for any traveler. Great sources of Island information, these locals also can help you organize the many island activities and sights you will be pursuing while on Bora bora.
(In an effort to organize them, they are marked with abbreviations which describe their basic category listing according to the Tahiti Tourism Bureau. For category descriptions, please see the chart.)
Tahiti Sun Travel recommends:
P.O. Box 56, Vaitape- BORA BORA, Telephone- (689) 67.71.34 Fax- (689) 67.60.29
Contact: Mrs. Claudine TEHEIURA
Accept Credit Cards
(*E-MAIL* PLEASE NOTE:
The Lagoonarium doesn't particulary get along well with emails... in fact, they often don't answer them at all. But they wish to tell you not to take it personally, they just don't like dealing with computers and say that most
of the time, reservations are not required. Just get to the island and give a call.)
Distance to airport: 20 Minutes, Distance to ferrydock: 8km.
Total Capacity: 20, Garden Bungalows: 3, Rooms 4, Communal equiped kitchen. Situated: Seaside. Note: We also have a dormitory for budget travelers and a CAMPING AREA on the property.
The same Tahitian Family that owns and operates the Bora Exotic Lagoonarium owns and runs this lovely Pension on Bora bora. It's clean, comfortable and a great alternative to much higher priced places to stay on the island.
Please see our direct linking website for all the details on our Pension and the Lagoonarium!
Chez Rosina (PF)
Pofai bay, PK 4, P.O. Box 51 98730, Vaitape- Bora Bora,
Telephone/ Fax- (689) 67.70.91
7 Rooms on the mountain side. Lounge, shared equipped kitchen, shared bathroom, (hot water), household linens supplied,
Round trip transfers provided.
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Chez Robert et Tina (PH)
*Backpackers/ Roaming Surfers Choice
Located at the end of Matira Point
Bora Bora Island.
Telephone/ Fax - (689) 67.72.92
? number of rooms on beach at the end of beautiful Matira Point, communal equipped kitchen, bathroom, (cold water),
House linens available, Round trip transfers not included.
No Cards |
Village Pauline (FH- CH- GC)
PK 8, 3, Pofai Bay
P.O. Box 215- 98 730, Vaitape - Bora Bora
Telephone- (689) 67.72.16, Fax- (689) 67.78.14
2 Bungalows, 7 rooms , 1 dormitory, and 1 CAMPGROUND on beach side.
Bungalow: private or communal equipped kitchens/ bathrooms,
(hot water), terrace.
Rooms: communal equipped kitchen and bathroom (cold water)
Dorm and Campground: communal equipped kitchen/ bathroom
(cold water), house linens available except in campground.
Round trip transfers and arranging activities/ sight tours available for nominal fee.
Accept Visa, Mastercards
Note: This pension also has mid range accomodations |
Chez Nono (FH- CH)
*Backpackers/ Roaming Surfers Choice
Matira Point, P.O. Box 282,
Vaitape- Bora Bora
Telephone- (689) 67.71.38
Fax- (689) 67.74.27,
6 rooms, 4 bungalows, including 2 family units on beach. Rooms have communal equipped kitchen, bathrooms, (hot water), House linens furnished. Bungalows have private bathrooms, (hot water), fans, house linens furnished. Round trip transfers are minimal cost.
Accept Visa, Mastercard |
Chez Henriette (PF)
Anau district, P.O. Box 267- 98 730, Vaitape - Bora Bora
Telephone/ Fax- (689) 67.71.32, Mobile-(689) 21.34.57
3 rooms, 1 dormitory, and CAMPGROUND on mountain side.
shared equipped kitchens/ dining room and bathrooms,
house linens supplied. One way transfers free, and each day free transfers to the beach, no charge.
No cards accepted |
Chez Maeva (CH- G)
PK 8, Matira Point, P.O. Box 33 - 98730 Vaitape -Bora Bora
Telephone- (689) 67.72.04
4 Rooms, 1 dormitory on beach side. Communal equipped kitchen, bathroom
w/ hot water, House linens available.
Round trip transfers available for nominal fee.
Accept Visa, Mastercards |
Chez Teipo (FH)
Anau, P.O. Box 270, Vaitape-Bora-bora,
Telephone- (689) 67.78.17
Fax- (689) 67.73.24
5 "fares" beside lagoon next to Club Med, 30 minutes from ferry dock. Equipped kitchens, private bathrooms, (cold water) ,
House linens furnished. Round trip transfers included.
Accept Visa, Mastercard |
Le Paradis (PF)
Located on Motu Paahi,
P.O. Box 243, 98 730 Vaitape - Borabora
Telephone / Fax - (689) 67.75.53 ,
7 "fare" and 1 private on a private motu, next to airport and ferry dock. Restaurant, outside communal bathrooms (cold water), House linens furnished. Round trip boat transfers to the motu are included. Boat transfers to other locations available at a nominal fee. Accept Visa and Mastercards |
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