French Polynesia · 20 handpicked hotels
Bora Bora's overwater bungalows above a turquoise lagoon represent one of the world's great hotel fantasies. The 'Pearl of the Pacific' offers extraordinary resort experiences surrounded by coral reefs and shark-filled lagoons.
Our selection
Motu Tehotu
Private island resort with 100 overwater and beach bungalows, an extraordinary spa, two pools and the most beautiful lagoon in the Pacific. The finest hotel on the island.
Motu Ome'e
A private island resort with extraordinary lagoon views, butler service, the Miri Miri spa and overwater bungalows that define the Bora Bora experience.
Motu Piti Aau
Home to the world's first deep-ocean water air conditioning system and a spectacular overwater thalasso spa. The lagoon views and overwater bungalows are extraordinary.
Motu Piti Aau
A private island with just 31 villa bungalows, clear overwater views and the Polynesian warmth of the Sofitel brand applied in one of the world's most beautiful settings.
Nunue
A hillside resort with extraordinary panoramic lagoon and Mount Otemanu views, a beautiful overwater spa and the Hilton brand's most ambitious South Pacific property.
Anau
Elegant bungalows with overwater lagoon views, a beautiful spa, outstanding snorkelling from the jetty and the warm Polynesian service Bora Bora is known for.
Motu Piti Aau
A beautiful lagoon resort with a natural turtle sanctuary, overwater bungalows with transparent floors and the understated elegance of Le Méridien's Pacific flagship.
Matira
On the world-famous Matira Point beach with direct beach bungalows, overwater units and the social energy of one of Bora Bora's most welcoming resorts.
Raititi
A lagoon-facing resort with beautiful overwater villas, a magnificent spa and the dramatic backdrop of Mount Otemanu reflected in the turquoise water.
Matira
A charming resort on the Matira beachfront with affordable bungalows, a lovely pool and the most social atmosphere of any Bora Bora resort for solo and young-couple travellers.
Matira
One of Bora Bora's original small boutique lodges with simple but beautifully positioned bungalows on the beachfront and the personal service of a family-run property.
Anau
An authentic Polynesian guesthouse experience with a family-run welcome, beautiful garden bungalows and excellent local knowledge for exploring the island independently.
Matira
A charming village-style resort with comfortable bungalows, a beach restaurant and the relaxed Polynesian rhythm of life that Bora Bora offers those who look beyond the luxury resorts.
Matira
On the Matira beach with elegant bungalows, a beautiful beachside restaurant and excellent snorkelling from the resort's own private section of the famous Matira beach.
Nunue
A sustainable lodge focused on eco-tourism, reef conservation and genuine engagement with Polynesian culture. An unusual and educational Bora Bora experience.
Motu Piti Aau
A private motu accessible by boat with just a handful of bungalows, completely surrounded by the lagoon and the kind of isolation that makes Bora Bora genuinely paradisaical.
Moorea
On the neighbouring island of Moorea with extraordinary Cook's Bay views, excellent diving, a beautiful pool and the scenery that rivals Bora Bora at a fraction of the cost.
Moorea
A charming overwater resort on Moorea's lagoon with dolphin encounters at the Dolphin Centre, excellent diving and the spectacular Cook's Bay views that define Moorea.
Huahine
On the unspoilt island of Huahine, two hours from Bora Bora. A garden-bungalow guesthouse surrounded by vanilla and rice plantations — the real Polynesia.
Raiatea
On the sacred island of Raiatea, considered the cultural heartland of Polynesia, with a beautiful beach, excellent diving on the UNESCO-listed reef and complete authenticity.