THE BEST Overwater Bungalows in 2026

Le Taha’a Island

Ronan McLoughlin — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:11:56 +0000

Why We Like It: The 5-star Le Taha’a Island’s overwater bungalows sit neatly off of a secluded private islet between Bora Bora and the famous vanilla island of Taha’a from where it gets its name. We find it offers pretty much the same tranquil, laid-back luxury as Bora Bora island but at cheaper prices. Cheaper […]

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Conrad Bora Bora Nui

Ronan McLoughlin — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 16:54:39 +0000

Why We Like It: The 5-star celebrity haunt that is the Conrad Bora Bora Nui has perhaps the most opulent overwater bungalows in Bora Bora. The setting is beautiful – a private cove on Motu To’opua – it is secluded and thoroughly romantic, and for us the resort really has an extra touch of class, […]

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Veligandu Island Maldives

Ronan McLoughlin — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 19:42:25 +0000

Why We Like It: Veligandu Private Island, just twenty minutes by seaplane from Male Airport is, for us, probably the best value all-inclusive overwater bungalow resort in the Maldives. Though it lacks the full 5 Star wow factor of Lily Beach Resort or Ozen Maadhoo, for what we are getting here we might expect the […]

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DoubleTree Noumea Ilot Maitre

Ronan McLoughlin — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 15:35:34 +0000

Why We Like It: DoubleTree by Hilton Noumea Ilot Maitre Resort has New Caledonia’s only overwater bungalows and, as it happens, the closest overwater bungalows to Australia. We think the overwater bungalows and the resort, in general, are the kind of luxury that you might expect from the Hilton chain, and then some. The setting, […]

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Akalki Hotel, Bacalar

Ronan McLoughlin — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:43:00 +0000

The gorgeous Bacalar Lagoon – Laguna de los Siete Colores – just inland from Chetumal, has recently become something of a trendy escape from coastal Riviera Maya. Previously the lagoon and the town that shares its name saw no more than a few budget backpackers for overnight stays. Now though it has started to attract […]

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Banyan Tree Mayakoba, Mexico

Ronan McLoughlin — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:17:27 +0000

Banyan Tree Mayakoba, Playa del Carmen is among the latest additions to resorts with overwater bungalows in the Caribbean generally, and the newest of only four overwater bungalow resorts in Mexico. Of the three others in Mexico two are very nearby – Palafitos El Dorado Resort and Rosewood Mayakoba – both of which are fabulous […]

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Banana Island Doha

Ronan McLoughlin — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 07:06:29 +0000

Why We Like It: Banana Island is an island paradise just off the coast of Doha which is home to Qatar’s only overwater bungalows, and one of only two overwater bungalow resorts in the Gulf region (the other being the Palm Resort in Dubai). All are three-bedroom units and cover a full 2370 sq. feet/220 […]

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InterContinental Le Moana

Ronan McLoughlin — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 23:45:46 +0000

Why We Like It: The InterContinental Le Moana’s overwater bungalows lie off Matira Point at the southern end of Bora Bora’s main island. The hotel is, as the name suggests, a sister of the InterContinental Thalasso across the lagoon which has a greater range of facilities, all of which guests at this InterContinental can access […]

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St. Regis Bora Bora

Ronan McLoughlin — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 22:15:39 +0000

Why We Like It: The 5-star, St. Regis Bora Bora was the setting for the 2009 comedy ‘Couple’s Retreat,’ starring Vince Vaughan, an extra publicity boost that such a confident, sophisticated resort really had very little need for. Its overwater bungalows are stunning and we’re sure you’ll be extremely impressed with almost everything this resort […]

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Sun Siyam Iru Fushi

Ronan McLoughlin — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 16:46:09 +0000

Why We Like It: Sun Siyam Iru Fushi is an award-winning 5-star all-inclusive with overwater bungalows on a stunning private island in The Maldives’ Noonu Atoll. The resort has a great reputation for family vacations, winning the World Travel Awards’ category of Best Family Resort in the Indian Ocean for three years running from 2016 to […]

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