Hotels on Bora Bora, French Polynesia

Bora Bora is a fantastic destination for honeymooners, romantic couples, or anniversary celebrations. It might be challenging for families with young kids because once it gets dark out, there's not too much at the resorts to entertain them. But there's definitely enough beauty and relaxation for those seeking paradise.

Stunning part of the world - snorkelling is amazing - book a tour with Reef Discovery. Ate at Villa Mahana, St James and Bora Bora Yacht Club - if we went again would definitely go back to the latter two but not Villa Mahana - it was our least favourite meal of the trip and cost three times the amount of the other two. Matira Beach Restaurant is also brilliant. All these places pick you up and return you for free. Excellent massage at Thallasso Resort

If you are looking for a place to go and relax, Bora Bora is the place. I'm a person where it's hard to turn off thinking about work and it was like my mind had been wiped clean. When you are looking out at the clear blue water and the breeze is blowing on your face, it's hard to think about anything. We spent 4 days on the main Island at Rohotu Fare and 4 days in an overwater bungalow at Pearl Beach. It was the perfect way to do it as we got to explore the main island first and then when we got to the overwater bungalows we didn't feel bad about just vegging out. We were on a budget so staying in a hillside bungalow in town was cheaper and the place we stayed had a kitchen so we were able to cook our own meals. This proved to be a good thing not only for our budget but also because we are vegetarians and Bora Bora didn't have the best food options for us. Bora Bora Pearl Beach was also a lot less expensive than a lot of the other resorts with overwater bungalows. We were told it's one of the only Polynesian owned resorts. While the food is on the expensive side. Dinners are around $35-40. The breakfast buffet was included in our room, otherwise it would have been $40 per person. The drinks were surprisingly cheap. We were expecting them to be much more expensive from what we had read. Beers were $5 and specialty cocktails were $14 and $11 on happy hour. An amazing trip. It's a destination that is on everyone's bucket list for a reason.

Bora Bora deserves its reputation as a beautiful island with crystal clear blue and turquoise water. The grilled mahi-mahi at Bloody Mary was delicious even in a lunch sandwich rather than the dinner plate. The half tour included swimming with black fin sharks and sting rays, snorkeling in a coral garden and a trip to an island to enjoy fresh fruit and a glorious panorama view (required walking up many steps). We discovered $5 NZ shuttle vans that take you to Bloody Mary restaurant and back to the center of town which was about a 20 minute walk to our place.

Honestly if you're looking for a peaceful and beautiful getaway that's not crowded like Hawaii, Bora Bora is your answer. There isn't much at all when it comes to shopping, bars etc...but the ocean, reef, activities, lodging, food and overall experience will leave you wondering why you missed those other things. Highly recommended trip to anyone looking for an exotic island getaway looking for adventure, romance, and super hospitable hosts. The Four Seasons is the BEST.

We loved staying at the Four Seasons. It seemed like our own little private island of paradise. The locals spoke English well and were extremely friendly. The lagoon of course was stunning and warm! Weather was perfect, not too humid. We traveled the entire island of Bora Bora in one hour by Buggy. Best food to eat on island is Snack Matira (Tuna Burger and Egg Burger). Grab baguettes from the market across from the Mobil Gas Station for 43 XPF!! Sharks and Sting Ray Tour was AMAAAAAAZZZING. Favorite spot was waking up to the mountain view from our bungalow.

I was in Bora Bora in 2000 on a cruise ship. The economy seemed to be much better then than now. The island was not as nice as I recall it. Shopping was very limited. If you din't need pearls or a pareo there wasn't much to buy. The market by the marina was only about 1/4 occupied and all of the vendors were selling the same things. The lagoon is definitely what they have to offer.

The island is picture perfect. The mountains, the turquoise water, the resorts, the locals...it’s all wonderful! Bora Bora is for those looking to escape to a dream. If you want to relax, hike, be in nature and sit on a beach all day; this is the place. It is laid back and each resort is set up to have all you need there. It is a luxury destination, and honestly the most beautiful place in the world.

Beautiful island, would have loved to explore the outlying islands. The snorkel tours were great and we had lots of fun seeing and swimming with manta rays, lemon sharks and colorful reef fish. Getting around Bora Bora is easy, the hotels arrange the transportation and there is only one road and no traffic. Would comeback in a heartbeat.

Simply gorgeous. When you arrive in Bora Bora you are met by your resort with a fresh flower lei and than taken by boat to your resort. The bungalows over the water are stunning and the staff is super friendly. We went swimming with Sharks and made sure to stop at Bloody Mary’s for a couple Tropical drinks 🍹 and a little shopping for Tahitian pearls. True paradise 🏝