LE BORA BORA BY PEARL RESORTS - RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX

We stayed in an overwater villa for two nights during our honeymoon. We booked before our arrival the romantic dinner on the beach in the evening of Monday. As soon as we arrived they informed us that on Mondays and Fridays they do the Polynesian dinner and show and so our dinner would have been held in front of one of the empty bungalows in front of the sea. For a price close to 330 usd, the experience has been horrible. The place was dark, sad and not decorated at all. Way different in comparison with the regular romantic dinner that we saw on the day after with proper setup and live Polynesian music played with ukulele. It’s sad that such a luxury place (the resort is fantastic) makes their clients feel joked on. Also the menu selection for the dinner was very short and plates way too simple for the price. We ate the other night in the Miki Miki restaurant that was also sub par for the price. It’s a shame because with a little more attention on the service the place could be a paradise. I would not advice it to friends given the many choices that you can make in places in bora bora

まさに天国　宿泊の水上コテージから階段で海に降りることができます　深さもちょうどいいし、魚も多い　シュノーケリングを無料で貸してくれるので魚と一緒に泳げます　部屋には、水中を眺められるガラスのテーブルがあり、そこから、魚に食べ物を落とすと寄ってくるよ　楽しい　魚を眺めながら何時間でもボーっとしてられる　無料のボードが出ていて対面にある島まで送迎してくれるので散歩がてら出かけるのも良いです

The honeymoon of a lifetime!

Amazing facilities and accommodation. Beautifully designed with every little detail in mind, like coral placed under your bungalow for viewing through the glass window at the end of your bed. Staff were all genuinely friendly. It was apparent that every staff member we interacted with, had a real desire to make our stay as enjoyable, comfortable, and memorable as possible. Polynesian hospitality is truly on another level.

We spent one afternoon at the Tavai spa. It was incredibly well decorated and designed and really created a relaxing atmosphere. We both got 80-mins traditional massages, which were excellent. Afterwards, we enjoyed the various amenities, such as the tea room, steam room, sauna, and sensory shower for as long as we wanted. We came out feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.

The food was absolutely incredible, with an abundance of variety to choose from. Amazing french pastries to delicious raw seafood. There really isn't much more to say other than you won't be disappointed with the food here.

Dance and fire shows were awesome and there were interactive bits, where guests could come up and participate in some of the traditional Polynesian dances. It made it very entertaining and memorable. My wife and I had a blast.

There are various complimentary amenities to choose from, such as kayaks, standup motorized waterboards, snorkel gear, and tennis rackets. My wife and I were able to used the snorkel gear every single day of our stay.

If I had to nitpick for areas of improvement, sometimes we would call for things to be delivered and they would forget to come. Another time they gave me a room key that didn’t work. More minor inconveniences and truthfully on the whole, the service was by far the best we have received at a resort destination.

A nice touch was the assistant general manager personally thanking us and seeing us off at the dock, when we were departing on the water taxi for Bora Bora airport. Its the little things like that that make a customer feel valued and wanting to visit again.

We want to thank Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts for creating the most memorable and amazing honeymoon experience. We will cherish this memory for years to come.

We recently stayed here on our honeymoon and unfortunately found that it falls well short of being a true luxury resort.

While the overwater bungalows and water activities center were beautiful, and the views and snorkeling were undeniably stunning, the overall experience was lacking—especially in food and service.

SERVICE & EXPERIENCE:
From the start, there was no welcome orientation or information provided about the resort’s amenities or activities. We consistently experienced slow service and had to flag down staff. Many employees hadn’t tried the food and couldn’t make recommendations. At the wine bar, there was no sommelier—just a basic bar setup with no guidance.

FOOD & DRINK:
The biggest disappointment was the food. It was hit-or-miss at best—you have to know exactly what to order to avoid a bad meal. We even had to send a cocktail back, and drinks were weak and overpriced ($25 each). One night, we walked past a paella station that no one seemed to know about, and no one encouraged guests to try it. Food quality didn’t meet the expectations of a high-end resort.

NICKEL & DIMING:
We were surprised by how often we felt upsold or misled:
• The minibar was complimentary but never restocked.
• We arrived early and were charged $50/person for breakfast.
• An ice cream cart was pushed around the pool—it felt like a treat, but guests are billed for it.
• We paid $110 per couple for festival tickets that were announced as $20 at the event itself—a huge markup.
• Shuttle service back from town ends at 5:30pm, seemingly to keep you on the property (where dining is overpriced and underwhelming).

AMENITIES & ATMOSPHERE:
By 5pm, the resort felt dead. If there were any evening activities or experiences, they weren’t communicated or you were charged for them. The unheated pool was mostly used by kids and bar patrons—another missed opportunity. One night at a restaurant, we saw families with reservations turned away because tables were full so their reservations couldn’t be honored.

Bottom line:
This resort has a gorgeous setting and potential—but it operates more like a mid-tier property with luxury prices. If you’re coming to Bora Bora, enjoy the natural beauty, but we’d recommend staying elsewhere or at least venturing into the city for food and real hospitality.

Séjour inoubliable.

Pour vivre pleinement l’expérience de Bora Bora, je recommande vivement de réserver une suite sur pilotis avec vue sur le lagon : c’est tout simplement magique.
Le personnel est aux petits soins, toujours aimable et attentif.
Les chambres sont spacieuses, très propres et bien équipées.

Même si l’on sent que cet établissement est un petit cran en dessous du Taha’a (du même groupe), cela reste l’un des plus beaux hôtels dans lesquels j’ai eu la chance de séjourner.

Je recommande sans hésitation.