Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island

Very clean and relaxing resort. Have stayed here in the overwater bungalows several times and the service is always consistent. Love watching the fish at night going under your overwater bungalow. The resort has beach cruisers and you can bike to get fresh baguettes. There’s a nice little fish taco stand serving mahi mahi tacos and cold Hinano. Def do the sunset catamaran cruise, the motu picnic and swimming with the reef sharks.

Fantastic location, ideal for couples as children below 12 are not allowed. Only 60 people max on the motu, which makes it a pretty quiet place. Great outdoor area (no swimming pool though) with an amazing coral garden just 4 minutes snorkel or canoeing time away. Overwater bungalows with direct access to the lagoon are good but don't expect them to be modern. If you get one with a bathtub, showering without splashing the whole bathroom will be a challenge.The hotel will be fully renovated in 2 years. If the weather is windy, you will hear it! Breakfast is comprehensive with a mix of continental, French and Asian flavours. Food at the restaurant (only one on.the motu) is good in general but not consistent (some days, they will overcook your meat or fishes), and not very diverse. After 3 days, you probably will have to select the same dishes again. Count at least 150 EUR for 2 people for a 2 course dinner and wine. Staff is very friendly though not efficient (there is nearly always something missing ) and slow (as in most resorts in French Polynesia by the way). Not an issue as we were on holiday but your patience will be welcome. ;) We had pleasant surprises of having a bottle of Champagne and macaroons waiting for us in the room on arrival (we mentioned at reservation that we were on a honeymoon trip). And we got every evening nice gifts (hat, t shirt, cakes etc) in our room. The arrival with the ukulele and the coconut drink are memorable. The romantic dinner (around 330 EUR for 2) is worthwile! I would typically give 4 stars for the room and value for money overall but I kept 5 in my overall evaluation due to the exceptional location and the boutique style, which is not common in Bora Bora. We felt really good in this hotel!

I cannot say enough good things about the Sofitel Private Island! My mom and I visited Bora Bora to celebrate her milestone birthday and we could not have been more pleased with our stay. Here a few things that made it so memorable... Service: The service here is WORLD CLASS. I have never experienced anything like it before. Every single employee treated us like royalty and felt like our friends by the end of our stay. There are too many people to mention by name, but they truly made our experience that much more special. Location: I mean, come on. You're staying on a private island! In Bora Bora! Does it get much better than that? It's also conveniently located less than a 5 minute (free) boat ride to the mainland. There's so much to do at the resort though that we only visited the main island once. Amenities: Our overwater bungalow was private and comfortable. It even had a small patch of a glass bottom floor to watch the fish from inside! How cool it that? (Pro tip: if you book an overwater bungalow, bring an inflatable to float around in the lagoon!) The concierge worked with me before we arrived to assist in arranging a special birthday lunch in Pomare chairs on the beach for my mother and I cannot thank her enough time and help. It was an amazing experience. Also, make time during your stay to enjoy the free kayak and stand up paddleboard hires since there's a great coral garden on the other side of the private island. And don't forget to catch a sunset (with a glass of champagne, of course) at the mount. As mentioned in other reviews, yes the bungalows are a little dated, but don't let that detur you from the magic of this place. Thanks to the incredible staff here, this will be a vacation my mother and I will remember for the rest of our lives. We look forward to returning when we can!