Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts

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.

We had an incredible time at Le Bora Bora. The hotel and the surroundings are stunning. All the food we had was delicious with a great range of options and portion sizes. The miki miki restaurant has a hot stone section of the menu which was cool & super yummy! Breakfast buffet is also great. |The overwater bungalow we were in was stunning, both inside and out. Very spacious and had everything we needed the terrace outside with the Mountain View was amazing and we felt it was very private, was everything we dreamed it would be!|The grounds of the hotel are super well kept, clean and spacious, the walk around the gardens at the back is lovely. The daily activities offered and the free water sports & tennis etc is great. |Also the staff, right from our welcome, to check out were amazing. Everyone was super kind, friendly and helpful. Special shout out to Marie at check in, the guys making omelettes in the morning and the pool guys. |Nothing we’d change about our trip, it was everything we hope would be and more!|Only thing that was a slight shame for us, was the rudeness of some of the other guests to the staff. So unnecessary given how nice they all were and disappointing to see and nothing the hotel can do about it really! But didn’t take away from our perfect trip!

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.

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.

Incredible honeymoon in an overwater bungalow! The staff treated us like royalty. Food prices were fair for the area and everything was delicious. We enjoyed the breakfast buffet daily. Beach is incredible. We are already looking forward to returning for our 10th anniversary! :) Mauruuru to the team at Le Bora Bora for an unforgettable honeymoon!

We heard Bora Bora was beautiful but no one could prepare you for the stunning sight that you first see flying into Bora Bora while in the clouds. As we were looking at this beautiful island from above we couldn’t believe the many shades of turquoise and depths of blues. When we landed and were shuttled to the resort we were getting excited to see what delights were awaiting us. The first reception area at the dock was beautifully designed with lovely comfortable couches. We were greeted with lays for both my husband and I and then lead to the bigger reception area to check us in. We met some lovely Polynesian ladies who gave us a nice welcome drink and a fresh wash cloth. After checking in unfortunately it started to rain but no worries we were handed extra large umbrellas and then given a tour of the property which is quite large , luxurious and filled with beautiful fauna and flora everywhere. This whole process went very quick and easy. After we were taken to our OWB our room was spacious , clean and very well thought out in design. The views were extensive seeing to the horizon over looking the lagoon. The bed was super comfortable with wonderful rich feeling bedding and sheets. The bathroom was very private with double sinks, separate toilet and separate shower as well. All beautifully decorated and designed. It was quite a long walk to our bungalow but the view was worth all those extra steps which surely came in handy after all the indulgences my husband and I took with after eating all the amazing food and drinks available. We certainly got our steps in everyday. Along our walks we were amazed to see all the fish just swimming around, sharks, stingrays and many many others. Snorkeling in their coral gardens was spectacular especially when you know that the resort keeps adding coral so that the fish have a beautiful home at Le Bora Bora. This resort is truly into conservation by doing their part in saving the planet and sea life. A beautiful cause to feel good about . The pool is absolutely gorgeous with deep and low ends , it has a really pretty shape and design with an attached swim up bar. There is a gorgeous water feature rain shower that also doubles as an outdoor shower. The pool has cabanas and lounge chairs available and it’s quiet most of the day with most people spending their day at the beach. The beach has lots of beach games if you decide to play. The restaurants were all very good, the menus had something for everyone. Food and service were excellent, plating was very beautiful and on point for a 5 star resort. The stand out for me was this really chic wine bar that served sushi and other tapas. It was so cool , the design modern and earthy . We had great sushi there and never made it to dinner that night as planned, it was just too good to leave. We did take some side tours on the main island and they were just a short shuttle away. Everyone spectacular, snorkeling with reef sharks top of the list. All and all we had a once in a lifetime vacation here at Le Bora Bora and I want to thank my travel agent Claudia from, “Pacific for Less “ for this beautiful itinerary she made for us . With her guidance and knowledge she made our 40 th Anniversary our dream vacation and Le Bora Bora exceeded all our expectations.

We were extremely disappointed by our stay at Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts and would strongly advise others to avoid it. For the price, the level of service, food quality, and cleanliness was completely unacceptable. We briefly stayed at other properties on Bora Bora and the Sofitel on Moorea and it was a world of a difference in terms of service and quality (even though both other stays were significantly cheaper)||Here are the key issues we experienced:||1. Poor Cleaning Practices||The hotel has separate shifts for minibar restocking and actual room cleaning — and it shows. One morning, the minibar staff inexplicably dumped cookie crumbs all over the floor, which were then left there for hours until the next shift. When we returned from breakfast, the room was still covered in crumbs.||2. Cockroaches & Lack of Response||We spotted a cockroach in our bathroom, which we trapped under a cup and immediately reported. Despite notifying the staff — and even the manager directly — no one cleaned it up for two full days. It’s one thing to encounter insects in the tropics (totally normal and we can't expect perfection here), but it’s another to have the hotel show no urgency or care in addressing it, especially when food crumbs are left on the ground.||3. Repeated Food Safety Failures||My wife is pregnant, and we carefully filled out all dietary restrictions on the hotel’s intake form (no raw vegetables, no unpasteurized cheese, etc.). Despite this, the kitchen repeatedly ignored our restrictions, serving dishes with fresh garnishes or uncooked vegetables. We had to send meals back multiple times. Why bother asking for dietary details if they won’t respect them?||4. Disappointing Food Quality||Even setting aside the safety concerns, the food itself was bland and uninspired. Nearly every dish required heavy salting just to be edible. The most ridiculous example was when we ordered “tandoori chicken” and were served a dry, unseasoned grilled chicken that looked nothing like the dish advertised (see attached photo).||5. Lighting and Safety Issues||For several nights, the garden pathways to the restaurant were completely unlit, forcing us to use our phone flashlights to avoid tripping or stepping on wildlife. Only after we reported it did the staff fix the issue — which raises the question, why did no one else on staff notice this before?||6. Terrible Customer Service||Wait times for simple requests, like a glass of wine, were unreasonably long.||When we raised our overall concerns to management (everything listed above), the manager assured us he was “very concerned” and would “make things right.” Nothing happened until we pushed again during checkout — at which point we were offered one free dinner, a token gesture that did not come close to compensating for the experience.||Overall, most staff members seemed disengaged or annoyed when asked for help, giving the impression the resort is understaffed or poorly managed.||7. Overall Experience||For the high nightly rate, this resort completely failed to deliver on basic expectations. In hindsight, we would have gladly paid more to stay somewhere with competent service and real hospitality. We stayed at Sofitel Moorea immediately afterward — it cost significantly less and was a night-and-day better experience in every way.||Final Verdict||Do not waste your money here. Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts is coasting on its name and scenery, but behind the views is a resort that lacks care, quality, and accountability.||We were familiar with the brand name of Relais & Chateaux before arriving, but found that nothing here resembled the luxury expectations set by the brand and its other properties. We left feeling disappointed and frustrated instead of relaxed and rejuvenated.

This resort is so clean, so friendly and so welcoming. Any adventure we wanted was arranged by the staff. This was a 40th wedding anniversary for us. The food was exceptional and portions are so big you cannot eat it all. The overwater bungalow was beautiful and so private. The glass table to see the fish was amazing. Definitely worth coming back. Recommend La Bora Bora by Pearl to anyone interested in visiting the islands.