Why We Like It:
Maitai Polynesia is a charming little overwater bungalow resort in the south of Bora Bora, by Matira Point Beach, and just below the InterContinental Le Moana.
It offers the cheapest luxury overwater bungalow experience in Bora Bora. This might be possible because they seem to have pared back some of the more expensive, but maybe unnecessary for many people frills.
By that we mean things such as a swimming pool, private airport transfer to the resort (though there is a private transfer from Vaitape, and you can get there easily, and cheaply, by public ferry from the airport) and an excess of choice in terms of restaurants, bars, and other facilities.
For a lot of people, including us, this is a decent trade-off, especially seeing that guests at Maitai have complimentary access to the facilities of the InterContinental just a few minutes walk away.
Note: Maitai is placed in our adults-only category as, though children can stay in some other parts of the resort, the overwater bungalows are adults-only.
Overwater Bungalows & Other Accommodation:
We have a nice range of options here – overwater bungalows, bungalows on the beach or in the gardens of the resort, and some rooms farther back and higher up which have lovely ocean views.
All are stylish, spacious, and super comfortable and include air conditioning, satellite TV, and a minibar plus the overwater bungalows have a glass table and floor to allow guests to watch the sea life below their feet.
The overwater bungalows are great value but they might now have the same wow factor as the other resorts in Bora Bora, being quite close to the shore and relatively close to one other. But, they are much cheaper and again, for what they offer, we think they are very good value.
Overwater Bungalow Prices:
Check out all the details on the booking page here.
Resort Facilities & Things to Do:
The resort is relatively small but has two bars and two high-quality (and good value) restaurants serving Tahitian, French, and international cuisine.
One of them – the Fare Tama’a Maitai restaurant has a lovely setting right on the beachfront and you can also enjoy cocktails at the Verandah Bar which has stunning views over the lagoon.
We have no spa here but guests at Maitai have free access to all the facilities of the neighboring larger resort of InterContinental Le Moana, and the Intercontinental Thalasso, the latter having an award-winning spa a short boat ride away.
The staff at Maitai are consistently helpful and friendly and they have a tour desk with a whole range of trips and excursions on offer – scuba diving, hiking, and island cruises for example. Snorkeling, fishing, and kayaking are also free for guests.
Some Guest Reviews:
“This place is absolutely unbelievable and the staff was extra serviceable! I loved the fact that they are Eco-Friendly and have taken steps to become energy independent and also investing in rebuilding the coral reefs near the facilities and beach. They are also trying to save the local trees and plants and have then around the hotels with identification and reasons as to why they are there.
The bungalows were to die for, so peaceful, quiet and relaxing. The room was immaculate and you felt like you were reverted back in time and lived like the locals.
The value compared to the larger chains is there and I just appreciate that they go the extra mile to help you along the way!…”
“I liked the snorkeling right off our balcony. I also like the fact that they are participating in reef regeneration with the reef right there. Some of the other resorts that we looked at were not very close to a reef….”
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