Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts

Why the South Pacific's Taha'a Island Is the Perfect Tropical Vacation

"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

"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."

"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."

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)

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