Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts

Hotel · Leeward Islands ·

Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts

Hotel · Leeward Islands ·

Overwater bungalows, beach suites, Italian dining, spa

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Motu Tevairoa Vaitāpē, Bora-Bora 98730, French Polynesia Get directions

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"A freshly renovated 108-room overwater resort built on the barrier reef, with wooden walkways and thatched bungalows whose decks hover above warm, clear water and face a dramatic central peak. Rooms and villas feel luxuriously understated, with sprawling bathrooms and complimentary mini-fridge drinks; the property offers a large pool, three restaurants, a spa, and lagoon activities such as kayaking, paddleboarding, snorkeling in a coral garden, and evening Tahitian dance shows. The hotel is part of a Polynesian-owned collection and is staffed largely by local Polynesians, many of whom commute to work by boat, which gives the place an authentic, welcoming feel." - Maggie Shipstead Maggie Shipstead Maggie Shipstead is a New York Times best-selling and prize-winning novelist, essayist, and travel writer. She has covered destinations and topics ranging from cities to wilderness, tropics to polar regions, and luxury hotels to tents. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts

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"Situated on the eastern coast of Motu Tevairoa, with magnificent views of Mount Otemanu in the distance, this private beach resort features 80 rooms and villas, ranging from garden villas with thatched roofs and their own private gardens with plunge pools to gorgeous overwater bungalows with private decks and direct access to the lagoon below. The property’s out-of-the-way location attracts a lot of people who want to escape the more active, touristy parts of mainland Bora Bora, with lots of relaxation options right on the property, including a garden spa specializing in Polynesian treatments and massages. For those who do want to get out and about, the resort offers a large range of activities both inside and out of the lagoon, from helicopter tours to helmet dives (in which travelers don weighted helmets pumped full of oxygen and descend into the waters below) to encounters with sharks and rays."

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Bora-Bora Pearl Beach Resort & Spa

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Bora-Bora Pearl Beach Resort & Spa

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Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts, a Design Boutique Hotel Bora Bora, French Polynesia

"Guests at this luxury resort can choose between garden villas with private pool, beachfront suites with a private pool, or overwater bungalows with direct access to the turquoise waters below. Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts offers luxury accommodations with stunning views of Mount Otemanu. Each includes a 20-inch LCD satellite TV, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. There are 3 restaurants and a bar, including Otemanu Restaurant which overlooks the turquoise waters of the Bora Bora Lagoon and offers al fresco dining on the terrace. Located on the beach at Motu Tevairoa, Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts features 3 boutiques, a very large outdoor swimming pool and tennis court. Indulgent beauty treatments are on offer at Tavai Spa. The resort is 20 minutes’ by private boat from Motu Mute Airport." - My Boutique Hotel (en)

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Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts

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Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts (Bora Bora, Tahiti) Verified Reviews | Tablet Hotels

"Located on a private motu (a small coral islet just offshore) facing Mount Otemanu, Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts delivers the archetypal Polynesian escape: refined, immersive, and resolutely local. Thatched bungalows rest over water, along the beach, or beneath palms, each detailed with sculpted wood, woven textures, and lagoon-facing beds. A solar-powered catamaran, coral gardens, and one of Bora Bora’s finest white-sand beaches round out the experience. Authentic in design and spectacular in outlook, this is island living, elevated." - Tablet Hotels

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Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts

Lauren A.

Google

Such a beautiful place! We stayed here for my husband's 40th and it was truly a once in a lifetime stay. We had the oceanfront villa which was fantastic. Food was very good for being so remote. We definitely look forward to coming back one day. Couple of issues of note: -Construction noise took away from the peaceful environment and was not indicated upon booking -Was very disappointed that we got a villa right next to the main pool area when they were at low occupancy. -Late checkout was going to be 50% of room rate for 2hrs...never had a hotel with such an expensive fee especially when they said the room wasn't booked after us. -Some weird front desk staff interactions. Everytime we would ask for something or wanted clarity they really weren't friendly. One example was we had a room credit which took me 3 check-ins with them to get deducted from our bill. Really felt like they were trying to get every extra dollar out of us. Overall the issues aren't issue enough to not come back but would expect better for the price point.

T5996AGjohnk

Google

This was our second trip to Bora Bora but Le Bora Bora was a new experience. From our last trip we had beautiful memories and high expectations. After 4 nights at Le Bora Bora we are so pleased that our high expectations were even exceeded. Claudia and her team at Pacific for Less, did a great job suggesting this resort to us and everything was just fantastic. Wonderful bungalow, great restaurants, nice surroundings with a touch of local art, fantastic water and beautiful beach. Friendly and helpful staff. One specific recommendation is the fine dining at Le Poerava, very delicious and beautiful servings in a fantastic setting.

Neal B.

Google

Absolutely out of this world experience! Visited here in May with my wife and new college grad daughter. From the moment we arrived at the native designed resort dock, we were treated with warmly attentive service, in a thoroughly stunning setting. The grounds and architecture are authentically Polynesian. A recent renovation has all grounds and buildings, in immaculate and crisp condition. Check-in was a pleasure in and of itself, with a personal attendant taking care of paperwork and escorting is to our Oteman view overwater bungalow where our luggage was already waiting. The bungalow was spacious enough for the three of us, had ample storage for everybody's things, and still allowed us to tuck all our luggage out of site. Food was spectacular with just enough variety to allow trying something new at each meal. Spa is in a spectacular jungle setting, and has every modern convenience while still capturing a fully Polynesian vibe. Excursions were perfectly executed with top tier providers. Really, not one thing was overlooked. This is a wonderfully maintained and managed resort for which I can't give a high enough recommendation.

Frasierfam

Google

This was an "unworldly" experience staying at Le Bora Bora! Not once during my stay could I believe I was actually in real life. Staying here is truly a dream come true and was met every expectation...actually it surpassed every expectation. The staff, the accommodations, the property especially the new walking path with the wooden dinosaurs, the meals, the service! Everything!!!! When we travel, I love to say that it was great and we usually leave having a great time. But we say there are many places to see in the world so there is we will go somewhere different next time. This is the first time in my life (in my 50's) that I said, I want to come again! And I hope I do! This resort provided what most paces cannot, a place to truly relax and unplug while feeling completely pampered and taken care of. I loved the Tahitian feel of the resort and we were glad we picked this resort to go to opposed to some of the others in Bora Bora. The underwater Bungalow needs to be experienced to understand! Way to go Le Bora Bora we feel forever grateful to have experienced your little slice of true Paradise!

yvette H.

Google

My husband and I had an incredible vacation at Le Bora Bora. Would 100% return. Everything about this resort was luxury- the rooms, the restaurants, the pool amenities, fitness room, spa. Their attention to detail and impeccable grounds were impressive, walkable, and beautiful. The food at all the restaurants was amazing. Poerava was a Michelin quality gourmet dining experience, and we are hard to please with fine dining. The main restaurant and the breakfast buffet were great as well, we did not have any low quality dishes the whole stay. Rooms are spacious and private and well appointed.

Sarah V.

Google

We stayed at Le Bora Bora for 4 nights. It was bliss and everything about our stay was gorgeous - the best resort we have ever been to. Bora Bora is a spectacular location, an island atoll where the water is glorious, the fish friendly, and the weather warm and the people so genuine and accommodating. Le Bora Bora is one of a number of top level resorts in Bora Bora but it is exceptionally well located, away from all the others. It is also the most Polynesian of the resorts. The resort is thoughtful, luxurious, understated, and considered, our over water Bure was sublime, and our children's Garden Bure, equally so. French is the main language with Spanish and English following closely behind. The resort is lovely, the restaurants, the buffet (don't miss it) the snorkelling, the colour of the water - all perfect - but the standout experience, were the staff. At breakfast our name was always used, a table for 5 always found, smiles on the boardwalks, little touches of familiarity and warmth made our stay so unforgettable. Tahiti is a wonderful place to visit - Le Bora Bora was, for us, perfection.

lindag755

Google

This was on the top of my bucket list for years and years to stay at an overwater bungalow and the Le Bora Bora Pearl did not disappoint! The employees were very friendly and helpful from the boat ride over, to the reception and the restaurants. The resort itself is beautiful, the landscaping wonderful and there are paintings, sculptures and flowers everywhere. Our bungalow was large, clean and beautiful and we enjoyed the private deck and being able to go straight into the water from the deck. The planted coral garden was a nice touch for a quick snorkling trip and we also used the free kayaks to paddle around the resort. The food at the 2 restaurants was excellent - the breakfast buffet especially. They were also very accommodating as one night my husband just wanted a green salad to start his dinner (there wasn't one on the menu) and they made him one, no problem. We had a late flight out so we booked a day room which was totally worth it to relax on our last day there after check out time. Is is expensive, yes, but as a once in a lifetime trip, totally worth it.

Brittany R.

Google

Our stay at Le Bora Bora was deeply disappointing and fell far short of five-star expectations, especially given the $1,400+ nightly rate. While the property is visually charming, it suffers from major issues in cleanliness, service, and overall guest experience. The pool had visible algae around its rim, the gym’s air conditioning was broken, and the gym was out of water. Housekeeping failed to service our room for the first two days, claiming we had a “Do Not Disturb” sign displayed when we did not. The location, while scenic, is also among the windiest parts of the island—locals confirmed this—and during our stay, consistent 20 mph winds made it unpleasant to spend time outdoors. Compounding this, the overwater bungalows completely block the view of Mount Otemanu from the main beach and restaurants, eliminating the signature Bora Bora panorama you’d expect. Dining was by far the weakest aspect. Across all venues, the food quality resembled theme park fare rather than a luxury resort. Menu options included salads with turmeric mayonnaise dressing and calzones stuffed with eggs. Even the fine dining restaurant was understaffed; we waited over 30 minutes for our plates to be cleared. Two nights featured a mandatory $80 buffet with lukewarm dishes and a strong odor of spoiled seafood—forcing us to dine at the tiki bar instead. We also encountered significant frustration trying to plan activities before our stay. For three months leading up to our arrival, every email to the concierge took at least five days to receive a response. When we initially asked for recommendations on which excursions they’d suggest, they simply re-sent us the generic activities brochure without offering any guidance. I later followed up with specific requests, detailing exactly which activities we wanted to book and on which days, but they would only acknowledge one of the activities and ignore the others entirely. The delays continued until two of the experiences we wanted were fully booked by the time we arrived. We ultimately had to escalate the issue to a manager just to finalize our activity plans—something that should have been handled easily by a resort of this caliber. The resort’s Tahitian show lasted 10 minutes before devolving into half an hour of untrained guests dancing on stage. The only pleasant part of our experience was our time at the spa. The facilities were clean and relaxing, and both of our massages were excellent—genuinely on par with a true luxury experience. We also enjoyed the employees at the bar and tiki restaurant. After raising multiple concerns, the manager did offer to compensate us by covering one dinner and 50% of one night’s stay. While we appreciated the gesture, it hardly made up for the amount of money we effectively wasted on what was supposed to be a luxury vacation. We’ve traveled to over 48 countries and stayed at many five-star resorts, including multiple Four Seasons properties, and this ranks among our three worst service experiences worldwide. Even remote islands like those in the Tuamotus have offered significantly better food and service. Le Bora Bora delivers a product and service level more consistent with a mid-range property charging $500–$600 per night, not a premier Polynesian resort. We left disappointed and would not return.