About this hotel
General information
The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort sits on Motu Ome'e, a small reef islet on the edge of the Bora Bora lagoon, with Mount Otemanu rising across the water. The 17-hectare resort is made up entirely of villas: some stand on stilts along wooden walkways over the lagoon, others are tucked among palms on the beach and in the gardens. Even the smallest overwater villa measures 144 m², and glass panels set into the floor show the fish passing below.
The resort is defined by St. Regis Butler Service around the clock, a spa on its own islet and a private Lagoonarium, a protected stretch of lagoon full of coral and tropical fish that guests reach straight from the walkways. Four restaurants, including the overwater Lagoon, and two bars range across Italian and pan-Asian cooking, Polynesian dishes and a weekly evening with a Polynesian show. Bicycles are the easy way to get around the grounds. Set apart is the Royal Estate, a 1,200 m² compound behind coral walls with its own beach.
Location
The resort lies on Motu Ome'e in the Bora Bora lagoon, looking towards Mount Otemanu, about 14.5 km from Bora Bora airport on Motu Mute. The journey starts at Faa'a International Airport on Tahiti, the only international airport in French Polynesia, with direct routes from the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Chile and Japan; an Air Tahiti flight continues to Bora Bora. A resort greeter waits at the St. Regis desk at the airport, and a 20-minute boat ride completes the trip. The resort's base on the main island is about 10 minutes away by boat, and a complimentary shuttle runs once a day to the village of Vaitape, except on Sundays and public holidays.
Spa
The St. Regis Spa occupies its own islet, with a beach facing Mount Otemanu, next to the Lagoonarium. It has five indoor treatment rooms, an outdoor pavilion, a balneotherapy room, a jacuzzi, a steam room and a sauna, separate men's and women's lounges, a relaxation lounge overlooking the lagoon, a beauty salon and a boutique; couples' suites come with their own whirlpool and steam room. Treatments blend Polynesian traditions with Sothys plant-based skincare: the signature Taurumi massage uses monoï oil and long forearm strokes, guests pick their fragrance at a scent bar, and at sunset candlelit massages are given in a gazebo on the beach. Kundalini yoga, crystal singing bowl meditation and breathwork classes also take place on the spa beach.
Sports & leisure
- Complimentary non-motorised water sports at the Main Beach: stand-up paddleboards, kayaks and outrigger canoes
- Snorkelling in the private Lagoonarium with free gear; three times a week a marine specialist from Natura Ora leads a discovery session
- Diving with blacktip reef sharks and rays, sailing, jet skis, reef fishing and deep-sea fishing
- Fitness centre with Technogym equipment, a tennis court and an outdoor park for walking, jogging, yoga and beach workouts
- Complimentary bicycles for exploring the 17-hectare grounds; game room
- Polynesian culture with the resort's Cultural Ambassador: flower-crown making, pareo painting and more; Polynesian Night with dinner and a show at Te Pahu every Wednesday
For children
Families are looked after through the St. Regis Family Traditions programme: children receive welcome treats, their own robes, slippers and step stools, and the team arranges activities, snorkelling and childcare. The concierge keeps a list of qualified babysitters for in-villa care, cribs are available, every restaurant has menus for all ages and the spa offers treatments for children. The Main Pool and the beach are open to all ages, while the Oasis pool is for adults only. The Overwater Deluxe, Overwater Deluxe Otemanu, Overwater Premier Otemanu, Beachside and Reef side villas sleep two adults with two children under 12.
Restaurants & bars
Four restaurants, two bars and in-villa dining around the clock.
- Lagoon Restaurant — an overwater dining room with glass floor panels and views of Mount Otemanu; dinners built on local produce and fresh-caught seafood
- Bamboo Restaurant — pan-Asian cuisine
- Te Pahu Restaurant — Polynesian flavours by the beach; breakfast daily and a dinner with a Polynesian show on Wednesdays
- Farniente Ristorante — classic Italian cooking
- Aparima Bar — swim-up bar between the Main Beach and the Main Pool for light meals and cocktails, with grill nights four evenings a week
- 727 Bar — cocktails and tapas on a terrace facing the sunset over Mount Otemanu
Breakfast can be delivered to the villa by traditional va'a canoe, and candlelit dinners are set up on the Main Beach or the spa beach.
Swimming
The resort has two beaches, a Main Pool with a swim-up bar open to all ages and the adults-only Oasis pool with private cabanas. The private Lagoonarium, a sheltered corner of the lagoon with coral and tropical fish including Napoleon wrasse, is entered from several pontoons, and snorkelling gear is free. Many overwater villas have steps straight into the lagoon; both Overwater Royal villas, the Reef side villas, the Beachside Villa and the Royal Estate have private pools, and the Overwater Premier Otemanu has a whirlpool on its deck.
Pets
Pets are not allowed; service animals are welcome.
Rooms
An all-villa resort over the lagoon, on the beach and in the gardens: ten villa types, from 144 m² overwater villas to the three-bedroom Royal Estate. Every villa has a separate living room and bedroom and St. Regis Butler Service.
King bed, separate living room, walk-in wardrobe, bathroom with separate tub and shower and double vanity, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, TV and sound system, coffee maker and kettle, minibar, safe, 24-hour in-villa dining, evening turndown and butler service with pressing of two garments a night; overwater villas add glass floor panels.
Overwater Superior Villa
Overwater villa with a separate living room and bedroom, a king bed, lagoon views and steps down into the water; sleeps up to three.
Overwater Deluxe Villa
Overwater villa looking towards the main island, with a separate living room and bedroom, a king bed and lagoon access; sleeps up to three, or a family of two adults and two children under 12.
Overwater Deluxe Otemanu Villa
Overwater villa facing Mount Otemanu, with a king bed and a sofa bed in the living room; sleeps up to three, or a family of two adults and two children under 12.
Overwater Premier Otemanu Villa
Larger overwater villa with views of Mount Otemanu and the lagoon, a three-person whirlpool on the deck, a king bed and a sofa bed; sleeps up to three, or a family of two adults and two children under 12.
One-Bedroom Overwater Royal Villa
Overwater villa with one bedroom, a living room with panoramic windows and a broad deck with a private pool overlooking the lagoon and Mount Otemanu; sleeps up to three.
Two-Bedroom Overwater Royal Villa
Overwater villa with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a deck with twin gazebos and a 1.2 m-deep pool suspended above the lagoon; views of Mount Otemanu, sleeps up to five.
Reef side Garden 1 Bedroom Villa
Garden-level villa with ocean views, one bedroom, a living room, a terrace and a private pool; sleeps up to three, or a family of two adults and two children under 12.
Beachside Villa
Villa among the palms directly on the beach, with lagoon views, a plunge pool on the patio, a king bed and a sofa bed; sleeps up to three, or a family of two adults and two children under 12.
Reef side Royal Garden 2 Bedroom Villa
Villa with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, ocean views, a terrace and a private pool; sleeps up to five.
Royal Estate 3 Bedroom Villa
Walled compound with its own beach: three bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, an office that can become a fourth bedroom, a dining room with a chef's kitchen, a solarium and a pool in an open-sky courtyard; the master pavilion has a whirlpool, sauna and steam room. A dedicated butler team looks after the estate and a private chef is available on request; sleeps up to eight.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.