Bora Bora

Travel Guide

Bora Bora featuring general coastal views, mountains and tropical scenes
Bora Bora featuring marine life
Bora Bora showing general coastal views, landscape views and a beach
Bora Bora which includes general coastal views and tropical scenes
Bora Bora showing marine life

Known as a playground for the rich and famous, this beautiful island in French Polynesia offers white sandy beaches, lush tropical valleys and crystal-clear water.

Bora Bora’s stunning beaches, lush greenery and soaring volcanic peaks make it a perfect vacation destination. Relax on the beautiful beaches, snorkel the tropical reefs or enjoy a cocktail at one of the many luxury hotels and resorts on the island.

The enormous range of hotels and resorts on Bora Bora make it possible to do nothing but sunbathe and swim, but if you are looking for action, the water is the place to be. Bora Bora has both a lagoon and a barrier reef, so many water activities are easily arranged. Scuba diving is an excellent way to view the marine life on the reef, and there are many diving schools that rent equipment.

Hire a boat and take advantage of the year-round game-fishing opportunities, fishing for Pacific blue marlin and mahi-mahi. Parasail over the lagoon or take a catamaran cruise across the clear, turquoise waters. See if you can spot one of the sea turtles, or, if you’re feeling more adventurous, book in for one of the shark-feeding experiences. 

Hire a bicycle or scooter and head to Matira Beach, which has a mile and a quarter (two kilometers) of white sand. The coral heads attract tropical fish, which makes it a great place to snorkel. 

Back on dry land, take a guided hike up Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu, the two remaining peaks of an extinct volcano. You could also take a four-wheel-drive excursion along the overgrown forest roads of the island’s interior. 

Bora Bora is also known as a popular destination for celebrities. Visit Bloody Mary’s Restaurant and Bar, a popular local hangout, and check out the bar’s wall of fame. This has the names of the many celebrities who have dined there, including Jimmy Buffet, Pierce Brosnan and Goldie Hawn. Sit back and sip a cocktail while you enjoy the atmosphere on one of the most lovely islands in the world.

Maitai Polynesia Bora Bora

Maitai Polynesia Bora Bora

BP 505, Bora Bora, Bora Bora
Book a stay at this beach resort in Bora Bora. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (636 reviews)
Wonderful people and service. Our concern for the injured puppy onsite was immediately taken care of. We were happy to help pay but the director was adamant about the resort’s responsibility for the poor boy.

Reviewed on 2025/10/19

Maitai Polynesia Bora Bora
Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts

Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts

4 out of 5
Motu Tevairoa, Bora Bora
The price is NT$47,451 per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
NT$47,451
NT$54,641 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Bora Bora. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (782 reviews)
Our stay at Le Bora Bora was idyllic. We are fans of the Pearl resorts in general. Everything is amazing, we cannot recommend more. One of the best experiences in our life.

Reviewed on 2025/10/17

Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts
Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora

5 out of 5
Motu Tehotu, Bora Bora, Bora Bora
The price is NT$59,573 per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
NT$59,573
NT$75,122 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Bora Bora. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (510 reviews)
Stayed here for 3 nights, 4 days

Reviewed on 2025/9/7

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Mareta Lodge

Mareta Lodge

Taahana, Bora Bora, Leeward Islands
Stay at this apartment in Bora Bora. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Matira Beach and Leopard Rays Trench are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (9 reviews)
Mareta logde es el mejor lugar para quedarse en bira bora hay supermercado aunos pasos y 5 minutos de restaurantes y la playa de matira que muy hermosa. Las habitaciones tienen todo lo necesario y mas muy moderna y nuevas con terraza para fumar y desayunar con vista a la montaña y jardines

Reviewed on 2025/6/26

Mareta Lodge
Exceptional Villa Located in Bora Bora

Exceptional Villa Located in Bora Bora

Bora Bora Polinesia Francesa, Bora Bora, Leeward Islands
Stay at this villa in Bora Bora. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Matira Beach and Leopard Rays Trench are located ...
Exceptional Villa Located in Bora Bora
Villa Outuorau

Villa Outuorau

Faanui, hitia'a, Bora Bora, Leeward Islands
Stay at this villa in Bora Bora. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Matira Beach and Ofu O Rau Point are located ...
Villa Outuorau
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Bora Bora

4.8
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 84%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 12%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 2%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
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5/5 - Excellent

Bibi

Everything is like in the pictures on the internet. For the first time the reality exceeded the pictures

5/5 - Excellent

PatriciaSimenta

Definitely the place to go to and disconnect from the routine and enjoy paradise.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Pretty island, the flower smell is everywhere although we are here at the end of rainy season, which probably helps. Parts of the island seem a little run down.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We will back!!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Magical

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

Polynesians are lovely but burn area : no more fish, destroyed corals everywhere, pollution because of too many people and Touristic business , sad évolution of nature.

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