Overwater Bungalows in Bora Bora For You to Book in 2026

The family-friendly Four Seasons overwater bungalow resort forms an exclusive enclave by the coral reefs to the northeast of Bora Bora. We found their overwater bungalows more modernist than most and they have the feel of luxury design apartments where everything feels crisp, clean, and new. All come with tremendous views over Mount Otemanu and the lagoon, the overwater bungalows particularly, and the resort itself is a pleasure to stroll around with plenty to do and see, and a cozy,… > Read More

Along Bora Bora’s lagoon looking across to Mount Otemanu, The Westin Bora Bora has one of the island’s newer interpretations of the overwater bungalow resort, following its renovation and relaunch in 2024. It’s a Marriott so brings a more contemporary, international sensibility to things. We usually prefer the most traditional looking bungalows but the results of the renovations here have also won us over. Interiors combine clean-lined modern pale finishes, while glass floor panels and direct lagoon access keep the… > Read More

A short hop by shuttle boat from Motu Mute Airport brings you to Tevairoa, a low-lying islet nicely set apart from Bora Bora’s main lagoon. It’s here that Le Bora Bora Pearl Resort has its overwater bungalows, over particularly stunning, shallow turquoise waters. The resort itself is quite compact, with around 80 rooms in total, and it has the feel of something even more intimate than that. We like that it’s a full-service resort but feels boutique in scale. The… > Read More

There may be a lot of competition in overwater bungalows in Bora Bora and indeed in the broader region of French Polynesia, but we think the 5-star InterContinental Thalasso Bora Bora is really quite a place. It is located on its own private island, a 20-minute boat ride from Bora Bora Motu Mute Airport, and it is hard to overemphasize the extraordinary setting, with the craggy peak of Mount Otemanu towering above and the most beautifully clear turquoise waters you… > Read More

InterContinental Le Moana Resort sits at Matira Point, where Bora Bora’s main island tapers into pale sand and shallow lagoon. It’s a setting that feels a bit more connected to local island life than the offshore motu resorts, and we like it for that. The overwater bungalows extend far out into calm, very swimmable waters, and have long views across the lagoon towards Raiatea and Taha’a. Interiors are neatly finished with modern comforts and glass-bottomed coffee tables that bring lagoon… > Read More

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 has to offer. Overwater Bungalows & Other Accommodation: The resort is spread out over 44 acres which includes a private lagoon and various beach areas. The accommodation is a… > Read More

Among French Polynesia’s many overwater bungalow resorts, we particularly like Le Taha’a Island Resort for taking a slightly different path. Set on a secluded private motu between Bora Bora and Taha’a, it offers much of the same lagoon scenery that draws visitors to Bora Bora, but it is quieter, more intimate and better priced. Part of its appeal lies in its character. The 45 overwater bungalows are built in a traditional Polynesian style, with wood, thatch, native craftsmanship and decorative… > Read More

Set within a private cove on Motu To’opua, the Conrad Bora Bora Nui is a resort that’s bigger and bolder than most, but has genuine calm around the overwater bungalows. These overwater bungalows are super luxury affairs, and the most expansive in Bora Bora. They have huge decks, and a huge amount of interior space too for seamless indoor/outdoor living. Some of their higher-category villas also have private plunge pools. At the very top end, the Presidential Overwater Villas stand… > Read More

We liked Maitai Polynesia because it offers a genuinely accessible Bora Bora overwater bungalow experience at more reasonable prices. Tucked into the island’s southern shore near Matira Point Beach, the resort sits in one of Bora Bora’s most desirable areas, yet manages to keep things refreshingly simple. The overwater bungalows may not be perched far out in the lagoon like some of Bora Bora’s more wow factor resorts but these overwater bungalows deliver the classic Bora Bora experience at a… > Read More