Tahiti,Bora Bora, Moorea and All of French Polynesia Resorts with over water bungalows
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Look at Resorts in: BORA BORA | MOOREA | HUAHINE | TAHAA | RANGIROA | MANIHI | TIKEHAU | FAKARAVA | TAHITI

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Resorts in BORA BORA


The Four Seasons - Newest resort in Bora Bora - opened in Sept 08.  Excellent location and view.
-The Great: Service, Bungalows, Food, Beach, Spa, Activities
-The Not So Good: Snorkeling (poor), Not located in the clearest part of the lagoon, Shore access, Lack of Polynesian "feel".
-Our Opinion: A beautiful resort reflecting the quality the Four Seasons is famous for.

St Regis Bora Bora - Grandest hotel in Bora Bora. The best when money is no object. Now a Hollywood favorite.
-The Great: Service, Bungalows (huge), Food, Beach, Spa, Activities
-The Not So Good: Snorkeling (none), Not located in the clearest part of the lagoon, Shore access, Lack of Polynesian "feel".
-Our Opinion: One of the best hotel in the South Pacific. Top quality throughout. But large, very large.

InterContinental Resort and Thalasso-Spa Bora Bora - Second newest and grandest. Contemporary decor and gorgeous bungalows. A very "cool" resort. Shares the same area of the Lagoon as Meridien and St Regis.
-The Great: Bungalows, Decor, View, Restaurants, Spa
-The Nice: Food, Service, Shore access to Bora Bora at Pointe Matira
-The Not So Good: Snorkeling (none), Beach, Not in the clearest part of the lagoon, Lack of Polynesian "feel".
-Our Opinion: Beautiful hotel, great view. Not as polished (or expensive) as St Regis, but a superb resort. We recommend you book the "Sapphire" or "Diamond" Bungalows to take advantage of the view.

Bora Bora Hilton Nui Resort and Spa - On the backside of an island in the lagoon, facing the ocean (no view of the lagoon or Bora Bora). A large resort with good amenities.
-The Good: Bungalow size and decor, Restaurant, Amenities
-The OK: Food, Service, Access to Bora Bora
-The Not So Good: Lack of intimacy/romance, Snorkeling (poor),  No view of Bora Bora Lagoon or Mountain.
-Our Opinion: The lack of views of Bora Bora is disappointing. In the same category of resort we feel the new Intercon Thalasso is more upscale and a better value.

Le Meridien - Recently renovated, a nice resort
-The Good: View, Restaurant, Beach, Service, Beach Bungalows, Private Lagoonarium
-The OK: Bungalows size
-The Not So Good: Snorkeling (poor), Access to Bora Bora
-Our Opinion: Still a nice resort with great views and good amenities. But the bungalows are a little small compared to the newer hotels. The glass floor is impressive, though...

Sofitel Motu Resort (now part of the Sofitel Beach Resort) - Still the best boutique resort in Bora Bora, secluded and intimate. Only 30 bungalows
-The Great: Snorkeling , View, Location, Lagoon - the best in BB. Also, privacy, easy access to shore.
-The Nice: Traditional Polynesian decor, Service, Food
-The OK: Bungalow decor a little dated but spacious
-Our Opinion: One of our favorites with its superb location, view and snorkeling. The personalized service is good, and the use of the amenities of the new Sofitel Beach Resort is a plus.  Always a good value.

Pearl Beach Resort - Very good upper mid-range resort on a motu with all the amenities and an excellent choice of well priced bungalows. Not too large.
-The Good: View, Bungalows, Restaurant, Pool and Beach
-The OK: Food, Service, Shore access to Bora Bora
-The Not So Good: Snorkeling.
-Our Opinion: Rarely disappointing, very good all around, an excellent value.

Bora Bora Lagoon Resort - An older resort in a good location across the lagoon.
-The Good: View, Restaurant, Pool and Beach, Snorkeling, Shore access to Bora Bora
-The OK: Food, Service, Bungalows
-The Not So Good: Plush Decor but may feel a little dated, Bungalow decks are on the small side.
-Our Opinion:A good resort with a superb view of the lagoon and Bora Bora.

Sofitel Bora Bora Resort - On the main island - A very good mid-range resort that is now 2 years old.
-The Good: Beach, Restaurant, Pool, Bungalows
-The OK: Food, Service, snorkeling, view
-The Not So Good: Nothing so far..
-Our Opinion: A very good mid-priced resort with a nice beach and spiffy new bungalows.

Intercontinental Le Moana Resort - On the main island, a mid-size resort with an intimate Polynesian feel.
-The Good: Food, Service, View (depending on bungalow location), Snorkeling, Convenient to main tourist area of Bora Bora
-The OK: Bungalows
-The Not So Good: Small beach in busier area of Bora Bora.
. -Our Opinion: A good resort, but too little privacy or sense of seclusion. Too many homes and hotels nearby.

Le Maitai Polynesia - On the same beach between the Intercon and the Sofitel
-The Good: Price
-The OK: Food, Service, Snorkeling, View, Bungalows
-The Not So Good: Narrow beach, A road runs between between the main part of the hotel and the beach. Traffic can be heard in beach bungalows and some overwater. Spotty service.
-Our Opinion: A fair budget hotel - offers the least expensive overwater bungalows in Bora Bora.

Resorts in MOOREA

Sofitel Moorea Resort - Recently reopened after a being completely rebuilt.
-The Very Good: Beach, Snorkeling , View, Lagoon, Also, privacy/view from the Beach Bungalows.
-The Nice: Bungalow decor, Spa, Pool, Restaurants
-Our Opinion: Excellent - A spacious beach (best in Moorea) and all the new amenities make this resort our first choice in Moorea.

Hilton Moorea Lagoon - An excellent resort
-The Good: Snorkeling, Location, View
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The OK: Beach, Food, Service, Bungalows
-The Not So Good: Spa, No view from the beach bungalows, Small beach, Decor needs a little updating
-Our Opinion: A quality resort, solid value in a good location.

Intercontinental Moorea - Also Excellent
-The Good: Spacious property, Location, Amenities, Lovely lush grounds
-The OK: Beach, Food, Service, Bungalows, Spa
-The Not So Good: Snorkeling, Limited view from some beach bungalows, Semi-overwater bungalows, Lobby decor needs updating, Bungalows near Dolphin area can be noisy.
-Our Opinion: A Moorea classic - gorgeous grounds, well run, with all the expected amenities.

Moorea Pearl Resort - A mid-range resort on the grounds of the old Bali Hai
-The Good: Location, Amenities, Pool
-The OK: Beach, Food, Service, Bungalows,
-The Not So Good: Snorkeling, Limited view from the beach bungalows, Too many bungalows on a small property.
-Our Opinion: A fair value.

Resorts in HUAHINE

Te Tiare Beach Resort
- The only resort in Huahine
-The Good: Bungalows (spacious)
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The OK: Beach, Food, Service, View, Snorkeling
-The Not So Good: No road access into Huahine, Bland decor
-Our Opinion: A good resort, nothing exciting, but Huahine is well worth a visit.

The Relais Mahana
- A well run family hotel
-The Good: Remote and pristine location, Lovely beach
-The OK: Food, Service, View, Snorkeling, Bungalows
-Our Opinion: A good value, recently refurbished.

Resorts in TAHAA


Le Tahaa Private  Island Resort and Spa
- A winner since it opened, it remain one of the top resorts in French Polynesia.
-The Great: Beach, Snorkeling , View, Lagoon, Beach Bungalows, Overwater bungalows.
-The Very Nice: Bungalow decor, Spa, Pool, Restaurants
-Our Opinion: A unique location, a pristine crystal lagoon, nearby deserted islands and the perfect South Seas romantic atmosphere make this resort everyone's favorite.

Vahine island Resort - Romantic Hideaway
-The Very Good: Private, Small property in a pristine location
-The Good: Food, Service, View, Snorkeling, Bungalows
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Our Opinion: A lovely and intimate property, lots of romance, spacious bungalows, Polynesian feel.

Resorts in RANGIROA

Kia Ora Resort
- This is THE resort of Rangiroa
-The Very Good: Beach, Snorkeling, Bungalows, Food, Service, Diving
-The Not So Good: Nothing!
-Our Opinion: Consistently one of the most successful resort in French Polynesia thanks to the location, service and superb management.

Kia Ora Sauvage - The Ultimate Romantic Island Experience
-The Very Good: Location, Privacy, Beach, Snorkeling, Bungalows, Food, Service, Diving, Activities, Hosts
-The Not So Good: Nothing!
-Our Opinion: If you are looking for the ultimate island experience, this is it! Don't let the rustic look and the lack of electricity fool you - this is not roughing it by any means. Highly recommended.

Resort in MANIHI
Pearl Beach Resort - Lovely OW and beach bungalows. Excellent snorkeling, diving, pearl farms. Friendly and nice..4+ stars.
Resort in TIKEHAU
Pearl Beach Resort - A secluded lovely resort . OW and beach bungalows. Exc. snorkeling, diving and food. 4+ stars.
Hotel in FAKARAVA
Le Maitai Fakarava - This charming all inclusive beach resort offers just 30 luxury bungalows with lagoon views over a pristine environment. Diving in the 2 spectacular passes of Fakarava lagoon is available, as well as other excursions.
Resorts in TAHITI

Intercontinental Tahiti - One of the top resort on the island. 5 stars, A/C rooms & Deluxe OW Bungalows.

Le Meridien - A large upscale resort with European flair. A/C rooms & Deluxe OW Bungalows.

Tahiti Hilton - A good hotel conveniently located. Perfect for stopovers.

Tahiti Radisson Plaza - Located on the other side of town from the airport. Upscale accommodation.

Sofitel Tahiti Resort - Renovated 2006 - convenient, casual but nice, lanai rooms, pool, activities, pleasant beach.

Royal Tahitian - A moderate hotel in a lush garden. A/C rooms, lovely waterfront restaurant. 2 stars.

Hotel Mandarin - Conveniently located in the heart of town. A/C rooms, restaurant. 2 stars. Inexpensive.

St Regis Bora Bora InterContinental Resort and Thalasso-Spa Bora Bora Le Meridien Bora Bora Nui Resort and Spa Sofitel Motu Resort Intercontinental Le Moana Resort Bora Bora Lagoon Resort Pearl Beach Resort The Resorts of Bora Bora Bora Bora Four Seasons Resort and Spa Sofitel Moorea Resort Moorea Shaeraton Lagoon resort Intercontinental Moorea Moorea Pearl Resort The Reosrts of Moorea

For the most exhaustive review of these hotels we recommend the Tahiti Resorts Guide. It offers unique and invaluable visual information (360º panoramas) as well as comparison charts and testimonials from returning guests.


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