The Best Overwater Bungalows in Bora Bora

The Short Answer

Our top pick is Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora. Its plunge-pool overwater suites have a temperature-controlled infinity-edge pool, ladders from the lower deck into the lagoon and views of Mount Otemanu, and with one or two bedrooms they sleep up to six, so they work for a honeymoon or a family trip.

• For glass floors and a butler: the St. Regis Bora Bora, whose overwater villas have glass-panel floors and whose Royal villas have their own pool.
• For the most plunge-pool rooms: the Westin Bora Bora, where 62 overwater bungalows and villas have a saltwater plunge pool.
• On a mid budget: Maitai Polynesia, near Matira Beach on the main island, with 13 overwater bungalows that sell out early.

None of the Bora Bora resorts we list is all-inclusive. For other islands in French Polynesia, see our Tahiti, Moorea and Taha'a guide.

Where the Resorts Are

A resort on a motu means a boat ride whenever you want to reach Vaitape, the main village; Le Bora Bora says it is 15 minutes across the lagoon. The InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa closed on June 1, 2026 for a full renovation, and the Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach is also closed, so neither is listed.

Map of Bora Bora Overwater Resorts

The main island and Mount Otemanu are in the middle of the lagoon, with the resort motus around the edge and Matira Point at the southern tip.

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Overwater Bungalows With a Plunge Pool

Resorts where the overwater rooms you would book come with a private pool.

Glass Floors, Butlers and Mountain Views

Glass-panel floors at the St. Regis, and bungalows aimed at Mount Otemanu at Le Bora Bora.

On the Main Island

Near Matira Beach, so you can walk to the sand and to restaurants outside your resort.

Bora Bora Overwater Resorts at a Glance

Prices change by date and room type, so check your own dates on Booking.com before you decide.

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  Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora

  Motu Tehotu, Bora Bora · Splurge

  Couples and families splurging

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  The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort

  Motu Ome'e, Bora Bora · Splurge

  Honeymooners wanting butler service

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  The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa

  Motu Tape, Bora Bora · Splurge

  Couples wanting a plunge pool

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  Conrad Bora Bora Nui

  Motu To'opua, Bora Bora · Splurge

  Couples wanting a pool villa

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  Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts

  Motu Tevairoa, Bora Bora · Splurge

  Couples and small families

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  InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort

  Matira Point, Bora Bora · Splurge

  Couples who want a beach nearby

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  Maitai Polynesia Bora Bora

  Matira, Bora Bora · Mid-range

  Bora Bora on a mid budget

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Hotel		Location	Price level	Best for	Prices
	Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora Private-motu resort	Motu Tehotu, Bora Bora	Splurge	Couples and families splurging	Check prices
	The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort Butler-service resort	Motu Ome'e, Bora Bora	Splurge	Honeymooners wanting butler service	Check prices
	The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa Overwater resort	Motu Tape, Bora Bora	Splurge	Couples wanting a plunge pool	Check prices
	Conrad Bora Bora Nui Hillside and overwater resort	Motu To'opua, Bora Bora	Splurge	Couples wanting a pool villa	Check prices
	Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts Motu resort	Motu Tevairoa, Bora Bora	Splurge	Couples and small families	Check prices
	InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort Beach and overwater resort	Matira Point, Bora Bora	Splurge	Couples who want a beach nearby	Check prices
	Maitai Polynesia Bora Bora Small beach and overwater hotel	Matira, Bora Bora	Mid-range	Bora Bora on a mid budget	Check prices

Hotel details checked on November 7, 2026.

Pools, Glass Floors and Room Sizes Compared

"Not stated" means the resort's own room pages don't say. At Le Moana, children 12 and over count as adults. For families, see our guide to overwater bungalows for families.

Getting to Bora Bora

• International flight: you fly first to Tahiti's Faa'a airport (PPT). Air Tahiti Nui's nonstop from Los Angeles takes about 8 hours.
• To Bora Bora: an Air Tahiti flight of about 50 minutes lands at Motu Mute, the airport on a motu in the north of the lagoon.
• To your resort: every resort here is reached by boat from the airport, including Le Moana on the main island. Le Bora Bora says its boat takes about 10 minutes; the others don't publish a time.
• A night in Tahiti: if your international flight lands late, InterContinental Tahiti is two kilometers from the airport and has its own overwater bungalows.
• When to go: the dry season is May to October and the wet season November to April, according to Tahiti Tourisme. Humpback whales visit from about August to November.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to help you choose where to stay.

Which Bora Bora resort has the best overwater bungalows?

For most couples and families, Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, whose plunge-pool overwater suites have ladders into the lagoon, face Mount Otemanu and sleep up to six. The St. Regis is the pick for glass floors and butler service, and the Westin has the most overwater bungalows on the island.

What is the cheapest overwater bungalow in Bora Bora?

Maitai Polynesia, a simpler hotel near Matira Beach, is the mid-range option, but it has only 13 overwater bungalows. At the luxury resorts, the entry overwater category is usually a bungalow without a pool, as at Le Bora Bora and InterContinental Le Moana; see our affordable guide for more ways to spend less.

Do Bora Bora overwater bungalows have private pools?

Only some categories. The Four Seasons plunge-pool suites, 62 overwater units at the Westin, the Royal villas at the St. Regis and Le Bora Bora's Pool Overwater Villa have one, and Hilton says every villa at the Conrad has a pool. Standard bungalows at most resorts don't.

Is there an all-inclusive resort in Bora Bora?

None of the Bora Bora resorts we list is all-inclusive. Four Seasons sells a package that adds breakfast, lunch, dinner and airport boat transfers to its plunge-pool suites. For all-inclusive overwater bungalows, see our all-inclusive guide.

How do you get to Bora Bora?

Fly to Tahiti (PPT), about 8 hours nonstop from Los Angeles, then take a 50-minute Air Tahiti flight to Bora Bora's airport on Motu Mute. Your resort's boat meets you at the airport.