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The Four Seasons - Newest hotel in Bora Bora. Expect the "Four Seasons quality". Opening around July 2008. Next to the St Regis. Similar view and lagoon condition. St Regis Bora Bora - Grandest hotel in Bora Bora. The best when money is no object. -The Great: Service, Bungalows (huge), Food, Beach, Spa, Activities -The Not So Good: Snorkeling (none), Not located in the clearest part of the lagoon, Shore access, Lack of Polynesian "feel". -Our Opinion: One of the best hotel in the South Pacific. Top quality throughout. InterContinental Resort and Thalasso-Spa Bora Bora - Contemporary decor and gorgeous bungalows. A very "cool" resort. Shares the same area of the Lagoon as Meridien and St Regis. -The Great: Bungalows, Decor, View, Restaurants, Spa -The Nice: Food, Service, Shore access to Bora Bora at Pointe Matira -The Not So Good: Snorkeling (none), Beach, Not in the clearest part of the lagoon, Lack of Polynesian "feel". -Our Opinion: Beautiful hotel, great view. Not as polished (or expensive) as St Regis, but a superb resort. We recommend you book the "Sapphire" or "Diamond" Bungalows to take advantage of the view. Hotel Bora Bora - The Grand Dame of hotels in French Polynesia. Charming, intimate, understated luxury on the main island. -The Great: Service, Food, Beaches (3), Snorkeling, Location, Intimacy and Privacy. -The Nice: Traditional Polynesian decor, Lush gardens, Views. -The Not So Good: Bungalow decor a little dated. -Our Opinion: Still one of our favorites for the location on the main island, the personalized service and the romantic ambiance. But, if you are looking for a plasma TV, a pool and a fancy spa, it isn't there.. Bora Bora Nui Resort and Spa - On it's own island, facing the ocean (NOT the lagoon or Bora Bora) 
-The Good: Bungalow size and decor, Restaurant, Amenities-The OK: Food, Service, Access to Bora Bora -The Not So Good: Snorkeling (poor), No view of Bora Bora Lagoon or Mountain. -Our Opinion: The lack of views of Bora Bora is disappointing. We feel the new Intercontinental Thalasso is a better property and value. Le Meridien - Still a very good resort, sharing the same lagoon and view as the Intercontinental Thalasso. -The Good: View, Restaurant, Beach, Service, Beach Bungalows, Private Lagoonarium -The OK: Bungalows decor -The Not So Good: Snorkeling (poor), Bungalow size, Access to Bora Bora -Our Opinion: Great views and good amenities. But the bungalows are on the small side compared to the newer hotels. The glass floor is impressive, though... Sofitel Motu Resort - Still the best boutique resort in Bora Bora, secluded and intimate. Only 30 bungalows -The Great: Snorkeling , View, Location, Lagoon - the best in BB. Also, privacy, easy access to shore. -The Nice: Traditional Polynesian decor, Service, Food -The OK: Bungalow decor a little dated but spacious -Our Opinion: One of our favorites with its superb location, view and snorkeling. The personalized service is good, and the use of the amenities of the new Sofitel Beach Resort is a plus.  Pearl Beach Resort - Very good upper mid-range resort on a motu with all the amenities and an excellent choice of well priced bungalows. Not too large. -The Good: View, Bungalows, Restaurant, Pool and Beach -The OK: Food, Service, Shore access to Bora Bora -The Not So Good: Snorkeling. -Our Opinion: Rarely disappointing, very good all around, an excellent value. Bora Bora Lagoon Resort - A nice resort in a good location across the lagoon. -The Good: View, Restaurant, landscaping, Pool and Beach, Snorkeling, Shore access to Bora Bora -The OK: Food, Service, Bungalows -The Not So Good: Maybe a little dated, Bungalow decks are on the small side. -Our Opinion: A quality resort with 5 stars amenities and a superb view of the lagoon and Bora Bora Sofitel Bora Bora Resort (ex Marara) - On the main island - A very good mid-range resort that is basically brand new. -The Good: Beach, Restaurant, Pool, Bungalows -The OK: Food, Service, snorkeling, view -The Not So Good: Nothing so far.. -Our Opinion: A very good mid-priced resort with a nice beach and spiffy new bungalows. Intercontinental Le Moana Resort - On the main island, a mid-size resort with an intimate Polynesian feel. -The Good: Food, Service, View (depending on bungalow location), Snorkeling, Convenient to main tourist area of Bora Bora -The OK: Bungalows -The Not So Good: Small beach in crowded area of Bora Bora, Maybe a little overpriced. -Our Opinion: A good resort, but too little privacy or sense of seclusion. Too many homes and hotels nearby. Le Maitai Polynesia - On the same beach between the Intercon and the Sofitel -The Good: Price -The OK: Food, Service, Snorkeling, View, Bungalows -The Not So Good: Narrow beach, A road runs between between the main part of the hotel and the beach. Traffic can be heard in beach bungalows and some overwater. Spotty service. -Our Opinion: A fair budget hotel - offers the least expensive overwater bungalows in Bora Bora.
Sofitel
Moorea Resort -
Recently reopened after a being completely rebuilt. Now the best resort in Moorea.
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