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Le Meridien Bora Bora

INSIDER TIP

The inner lagoon at Le Meridien Bora Bora is a sanctuary for hawksbill turtles, and has a programme that raises young turtles and eventually releases adults into the wild. The programme operates under the supervision of the Ministry for the Environment. Guests can learn about the turtles, but also have the opportunity to swim among them in their natural habitat, the lagoon. Many colourful tropical fish inhabit the same waters.

HOTEL OVERVIEW

Private lagoon locale
This resort offers exclusive accommodations beside a private lagoon on a secluded islet off the southeast coast of Bora Bora.
Water activities
Swimming with sea turtles, feeding sharks and rays, and pirogue-style sailing tours top a long list of aquatic activities.
Beachside units
Bungalow-style accommodations include beachside units with hammocks and overwater units with large glass panels in the floor.

Amenity highlights:

Le Meridien Bora Bora has a swimming pool, beach, and its own inner lagoon, where tropical fish and turtles swim. A wide range of water and other sports are offered, many complimentary. Abounce house with slidelibrary and lounge offer flat-screen TV, puzzles, games, books and magazines, and a computer terminal with wireless Internet access (complimentary). A small spa room contains two massage tables, a shower, and a range of massage and health and beauty treatments. The resort also has a wedding chapel located in the coconut grove near the turtle reserve.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Overlooking Mt Otemanu, Le Meridien Bora Bora stands on a motu (lagoon island) where holidaymakers from around the globe arrive by boat. Upon arrival, guests walk across the beach, past the swimming pool to the bar and are offered a welcome drink while the front desk staff checks them in. The reception area is part of a series of pavilions in courtyard formation around a large lily pond, and includes shops, a bar, restaurant, lounge, and activities desk. Public areas are decorated with statues, masks, and other artworks from across the Pacific. Bungalows are scattered overwater and through the extensive grounds and coconut groves of the resort.

LOCATION

P.O. BOX 190, , MOTU TAPE, BORA BORA, French Polynesia

AIRPORT:

BOB – Motu-mute

ROOMS

OVERVIEW

Le Meridien Bora Bora has 99 air-conditioned bungalows, 85 of which are suspended over the water. 81 offer glass-bottomed floors for viewing tropical marine life. All accommodations have French Polynesian decor and natural wood fittings, with decorative elements of coral and shell. Decks feature lounge chairs and direct access to the lagoon or beach. All rooms boast signature Le Meridien bedding which are topped with mosquito netting and flanked by bedside tables. Both air conditioning and ceiling fans are available. Sofas, armchairs, coffee tables, and desks/dressers with mirrors complete the furnishings.

AMENITIES

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathroom scale
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cable/satellite TV
  • CD player
  • Ceiling fan
  • Child care (in room, surcharge)
  • Climate control
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Extra towels/bedding in room
  • Hair dryer
  • Handheld shower
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access – dial-up
  • Internet access – surcharge
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Makeup mirror
  • Massage – available in room
  • Minibar
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pay movies
  • Refrigerator
  • Remote lighting/drapery control
  • Rollaway beds
  • Separate sitting area
  • Separate tub and shower
  • Sewing kit
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service
  • Voice mail
  • Wake-up calls
  • Welcome amenities
  • Window opens

DETAILS

PROPERTY AMENITIES

Le Meridien Bora Bora is located directly across the lagoon from the most dramatic flank of Mt Otemanu. The resort spreads across two islands in the lagoon, and has its own shallow inner lagoon, where tropical fish and turtles swim. A swimming pool is also on site along with a A library contains a flat-screen TV, puzzles, games, books and magazines, and a computer terminal with wireless Internet access (complimentary). An additional lounge has chess/draughts tables, backgammon, and a seating area with views of the inner lagoon. A small spa room contains two massage massage and health and beauty treatments at the onsite Manahau Wellness Center. A transit room (complimentary), which comprises a lounge and four bathrooms, can be used for late check-outs. Two shops sell jewellery, black pearls, clothes, gifts, and postcards. The resort also has a wedding chapel located in the coconut grove near the turtle reserve. Le Meridien Bora Bora has a wide range of water sports, many of which are complimentary, as well as other activities such as Tahitian dance and local arts classes. Basic business services such as faxing and photocopying are available through reception (surcharge). Books and magazines are available in the library, as is a computer with wireless Internet access (complimentary). Wireless Internet access covers the lobby and main restaurant.

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Arcade/game room
  • Audio-visual equipment

POLICIES

Starwood Preferred Guest points or related frequent traveller miles are not honoured on guestrooms sold via this Web site. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

DINING

Le Tipanie Restaurant
Buffet and à la carte breakfasts and dinners. Polynesian, Asian and Western cuisines, with themed buffets each night. Wine list. Located in open-air pavilions under thatched roofs. Candlelit ambience. Views over inner lagoon. Open daily for breakfast and dinner.
Te Ava Restaurant
À la carte breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Light snacks, pizzas, sandwiches. International cuisine. Poolside location with Mt Otemanu views. Open-air pavilions under thatched roofs, or outdoor location. Open daily from early morning to late evening.
Miki Miki Bar
Sophisticated bar snacks, cocktails, other alcoholic drinks, and beverages. Relaxed atmosphere. Elevated setting overlooking beach and Mt Otemanu. Cane chairs with white cushions. Evening ukulele player five times per week.
Fare Tupa
Sandwiches, pannini, ice creams, beverages, and other snacks. Breakfast and catering service on request. Small beach hut with bar stools and thatched roof. Open daily from early morning to early evening.

RECREATION

Le Meridian Bora Bora features complimentary snorkelling, kayaking, pirogues (flat-bottomed boats), pedal boats, table tennis, badminton, volleyball, Frisbees, footballs, and lawn bowling. Children can make use of buckets and spades, snorkels and masks, and a small sail boat. Scuba diving, jet skiing, parasailing, and waterskiing are also available (surcharges) directly from the resort. A small infinity swimming pool is complemented by a large inner lagoon where guests can swim among fish and turtles. Guests can also enjoy complimentary traditional activities on a regular basis, such as Tahitian dance lessons and local arts and crafts classes. Most activities on Bora Bora are based on organized excursions that can be booked through the Le Meridien Bora Bora. These include trips on the lagoon by submarine or glass-bottom boat; excursions to swim with sharks and sting rays; scuba diving and snorkelling; and sunset cruises, all designed to showcase the magnificent lagoon. Fishing, parasailing, water skiing, and sailing are other lagoon-based options. Jeep and quad safaris, horse riding, and four-wheel driving excursions penetrate the island’s mountainous interior. It is also possible to rent bicycles or scooters in Vaitape, the island’s main town. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat launch
  • Fishing
  • Helicopter/airplane sightseeing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/rental
  • Jet skiing
  • Mountain biking
  • Parasailing
  • Rowing or canoeing
  • Scooter/Moped Rentals
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Volleyball
  • Water skiing