The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort
Bora Bora · French Polynesia
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Character and identity
Set on its own 44-acre motu, twenty minutes by speedboat from Bora Bora's airport, this is one of French Polynesia's largest resorts: roughly 100 overwater and land villas threaded along boardwalks through coconut palms and frangipani, with Mt. Otemanu lording over the lagoon. Pierre Lacombe's architecture reads as a Polynesian village in pandanus and Asian hardwoods. Restaurant Lagoon serves French-Asian tasting menus over glass floors; 727 Bar handles sunset; Iridium Spa occupies a private islet ringed by the Lagoonarium, a protected sanctuary with 120-plus fish species. Butler service is constant but unobtrusive, delivered with a warm "Iorana!".
Who's it for
Best for:
Honeymooners, anniversary couples and milestone travellers who want the screensaver fantasy delivered with proper butler service, serious cooking and easy in-house snorkeling. Design-minded guests and scuba divers (mantas and eagle rays are near-guaranteed) will be happy, and families do well thanks to the Lagoonarium, kids' pricing and an Ice Cream Passport.
Should look elsewhere:
Anyone wanting nightlife, a buzzy scene or easy town access should pick a mainland resort. The villa interiors, heavy on dark woods and thatch, can feel dim despite the size, and the private-motu format means every off-property excursion is a boat ride away.
Bottom line
What sets this resort apart from its overwater neighbours is the Lagoonarium and the depth of the service culture around it: a private snorkeling sanctuary, a spa on its own islet, and a concierge team that genuinely problem-solves. Couples should book an overwater villa on the Mt. Otemanu side; families get more from a beach villa. Shoulder season (May, October) brings calmer weather and softer rates.
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What this place offers
- 24-hour room service
- Babysitting services
- Bar
- Beach
- Fitness classes
- Gym
- Outdoor pool
- Restaurants
- Spa
- Tennis
