Why We Like It:
Just a ten-minute shuttle boat ride from Motu Mute Airport, and fifteen minutes across the lagoon from the town of Vaitape, lies the little island of Tevairoa – the wondrous setting for the 4-star Le Bora Bora Pearl Resort’s overwater bungalows.
We have a total of 80 accommodation units here, comprising overwater bungalows, beach villas, and garden villas, but feels rather small and like a boutique resort.
I also think it feels more traditionally Polynesian than other resorts around Bora Bora, in terms of architecture, style, and general laid-back atmosphere.
It is family-friendly, and has activities for children, but wouldn’t really define itself as such.
I think it maintains well the tricky balance between keeping children content and offering the last word in a romantic experience.
Overwater Bungalows & Other Accommodation:
We have a choice between garden suites, beachfront suites, or classic overwater bungalows at Le Bora Pearl.
The suites are nestled among tropical plants, have their own private pool, and, being able to sleep up to five, are the most suitable for families.
The beachfront suites have a private hot tub/jacuzzi and some lovely views across the sands.
For us of course the overwater bungalows have that extra romantic feel, plus direct access to the water and the resort’s coral nurseries.
All the accommodation is top luxury hotel standard, boasting all modern facilities, while the design and decor generally display even more Polynesian influence than other Bora Bora resorts and lots of sleek wood paneling and traditional art pieces.
Overwater Bungalow Prices:
Check out all the details here at Booking .com
Resort Facilities & Things to Do:
There are limited dining and drinking choices here but they are of the highest quality.
The Tevairoa Restaurant & Bar serves up international food with Polynesian influences and has native music and dance performances on most evenings.
The Miki Miki Bar & Restaurant serves up snacks and dishes throughout the day and has a great selection of drinks, from fancy cocktails to old ports and rums.
At the Tavai Spa, nestled away in tropical foliage and surrounded by lily ponds, we have all sorts of health and beauty treatments: Vichy body scrubs, traditional ‘Taurumi’ massages, hot stone massages with fragrant monoi oil, and more.
Fairly unusually for a spa it also has a resident tattoo artist, for the ultimate traditional Polynesian souvenir.
A variety of non-motorized water sports are available and complimentary; out-rigger canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, snorkeling equipment, etc.
Other activities like jet skiing, catamaran trips, and deep sea fishing for example can also be arranged and the resort has its own scuba diving center.
Concierge services are available and they can arrange all sorts of extras including private dining experiences and bespoke excursions around the islands.
Some Guest Reviews:
“Paradise found. Still dreaming about the resort and incredible Bora Bora, what a paradise, beauty beyond words….”
“Honestly this place blew my mind …I spent time with my sister and literally when we arrived she said I am throwing my passport and staying here forever. Everything was beyond excellent. Being a professional in hospitality usually I see a lot more things than others just because I work in the industry and honestly everything was on point and level that is totally worth it….”
