Guide To Bora Bora

April 13, 2021

Ia Orana! Welcome to Bora Bora!

Bora Bora the island that captures the imagination of the South Pacific!
Spas and Fitness Centers: Reservations are required ahead of time to visit hotels, use their facilities, and have spa treatments. Contact the concierge of your hotel / Please note that many of the resorts will not allow non-guests to use the facilities and or may charge a fee.

  • St. Regis Bora Bora – hotel on motu
  • Intercontinental Bora Bora Resort and Thalasso Spa – hotel on motu
  • Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort – hotel on motu
  • Bora Bora Nui Resort and Spa – hotel on motu
  • Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora – hotel on motu

Visit:

  • Reef Discovery – New small group lagoon tours with snorkeling / Reserve with concierge / Also snorkel where the manta rays are
  • Get a bike and cycle around the island. (With lunch about 4 to 5 hours)
  • Don’t forget your towel and bathing suit, sunscreen, and hat! 4×4 Safaris

Restaurants:

Make a reservation at any restaurant at your hotel’s front desk. A taxi may be included and

will pick you up from your hotel and drop you back off. If your hotel is on a Motu, schedule

your pickup for the time your hotel’s boat arrives and departs the pier on the main island.

  • Fare Manuia – between the Beachcomber Intercontinental Hotel and Le Maitai
  • Restaurant Matira – On Matira Beach this restaurant is very good particularly for fish
  • Bloody Mary’s – a must-do. The food is good and check out the bathrooms!
  • Bora Bora Yacht Club – Great ambiance – make sure that you know the pricing of the specials before ordering for no surprises. Closed
  • Villa Mahana – Rave Reviews! Reservations a must well ahead of time if you wish to dine at one of the exclusive five tables in the villa’s courtyard or steps

Snorkeling:

  • If you are a diver, you must do the Manta Ray dive on Bora Bora / They are back!
  • Lagoonarium with shark and ray feeding – full-day tour with lunch (We haven’t lost anyone yet!)
  • Toopua and Toopua Iti – Just off the point behind the Bora Bora Nui Resort. Known for eagle rays in this location.
  • Reef Discovery if you want to snorkel in the best locations!
  • Fareone Point and beach – On a reef Motu, arrange for a boat to take you there for
  • half a day or a full day.
  • Motu Tapu – many day excursions go here to snorkel and walk on the beach

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