Society Islands · French Polynesia

Bora Bora

The jewel of the South Pacific — iconic overwater bungalows, turquoise lagoon, Mount Otemanu.

Culture and history

Ancient marae temples dot the island. Mount Otemanu was sacred to early Polynesians.

Lagoon ecosystem under pressure from resort development. Coral restoration programs active.

The best months are May to October.

Four Seasons sits on Motu Tehotu, one of the flat coral islets on the eastern rim of Bora Bora's lagoon, facing back across the water to Mount...

$$$$ overwater luxury snorkeling Mana B (AI estimate)

Le Bora Bora occupies Motu Tevairoa, a small islet on the western side of the lagoon, a short boat hop from Vaitape, the island's main village....

$$$$ overwater luxury snorkeling Mana C (AI estimate)

Maitai Polynesia is on the main island of Bora Bora near Matira, the southern point known for its long public beach. Unlike the motu resorts, it...

$$ overwater beachfront Mana B (AI estimate)

Village Temanuata is a small family guesthouse at Matira, on the southern tip of Bora Bora's main island, with simple bungalows set in a garden...

$ family run budget beachfront Mana A+ (AI estimate)