About this hotel
General information
The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa occupies Motu Tape in the Bora Bora lagoon, looking across turquoise water to the peak of Mount Otemanu. Most of its accommodation is overwater bungalows, with beach villas set along a long stretch of white sand; sixty-two of the bungalows and villas have their own saltwater plunge pools. Interiors pair a modern look with Polynesian detail.
The resort plays two roles. For couples and honeymooners there are secluded bungalows on stilts and quiet beach walks at sunset. For those after company there is an infinity pool with a swim-up bar, live music in the evenings and a weekly Polynesian show of dance, drums and fire. The resort’s Eco Centre cares for rescued sea turtles, and the kitchens source ingredients locally. Heavenly Spa by Westin and six restaurants and bars complete the picture.
Location
The resort sits on Motu Tape, on the edge of the Bora Bora lagoon facing Mount Otemanu. Bora Bora airport on Motu Mute is about 9 km away; the hotel provides the airport transfer in both directions, with a motu water taxi available as a pre-booked alternative. A daily shuttle links the resort with the main island, where the village of Vaitape has its shops.
Spa
Heavenly Spa by Westin opens every treatment with the Three Stones Ritual, a short pause to focus on hope, gratitude and love. The menu includes Polynesian Taurumi, a traditional massage with flowing, wave-like movements; the Heavenly Bora Bora Massage with organic coconut oil and a guided meditation; Aito deep-tissue work with Balinese techniques; and bamboo, rose granite hot stone and Tibetan singing bowl massages. Body treatments include Tamiti, a scrub of Bora Bora sea salt, coconut shell and noni oil finished with tiare cream, while facials range from Hydrafacial to Japanese Kobido massage.
Sports & leisure
- WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio with Technogym equipment, personal training and Pilates classes several times a week
- Sunrise yoga on the main beach beneath Mount Otemanu, paddleboard yoga and Tibetan singing bowl sessions
- Snorkelling in the lagoon, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, jet skis and scuba diving
- Beach volleyball, badminton and beach tennis, table tennis, a games room and bicycles
- Polynesian crafts: coconut palm weaving, shell craft, flower crowns and Tahitian dance classes
- The Eco Centre, where guests meet rescued sea turtles in rehabilitation
- Catamaran trips, ATV outings and helicopter tours of Bora Bora arranged by the concierge
For children
Children have recreational activities on site and babysitting can be arranged. Some villas take a cot, and the Two-Bedroom Lagoon Beach Villa also takes a rollaway bed or a cot.
Restaurants & bars
Menus are built on fresh local produce, Westin Fresh by The Juicery blends are poured at three of the outlets, and room service runs around the clock.
- Tipanier — French bistro with Polynesian touches, breakfast and dinner
- Maere — the signature restaurant, with a new themed menu each evening, from the local fishermen’s catch to Mediterranean mezze and Italian dishes, and an extensive wine list
- Varavara — beach grill for steaks, seafood and lighter plates, lunch and dinner
- Te Ava — swim-up bar in the infinity pool, with light dishes
- Honu Tiki — beach bar for frozen cocktails facing Mount Otemanu
- 'O'A — lounge bar for sunset cocktails with Otemanu views and music into the evening
- Manahere — a dedicated overwater bungalow for private dinners and celebrations
Swimming
The resort has a long white-sand beach with shaded cabanas and its own stretch of lagoon for swimming, snorkelling and water sports. The infinity pool faces Mount Otemanu and has the Te Ava swim-up bar, and sixty-two bungalows and villas have private saltwater plunge pools.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Rooms
The resort combines overwater bungalows and villas, more than anywhere else on Bora Bora, with beach villas; sixty-two of them have private saltwater plunge pools. Sizes are approximate, as the hotel gives them.
Every room has a Westin Heavenly Bed and the Sleep Well programme with lavender balm, air conditioning, a separate bathtub and shower, double vanities, robes and slippers, a sofa and chaise longue, a safe, minibar, mini fridge, coffee and tea maker, and 24-hour room service.
Lagoon View Beach Villa
A villa steps from the beach with lagoon views, a king bed, a terrace and a bathroom with separate bathtub and shower. For two guests.
Plunge Pool Beach Villa
A beach villa with lagoon views and a terrace with its own plunge pool; a privacy wall divides the sitting area from the king bed. For two guests, and a cot can be added.
Overwater Bungalow
A bungalow on stilts over the lagoon with a king bed, a sitting area, a bathroom with separate bathtub and shower and a deck with direct access to the lagoon. Bookable with no set view or as Lagoon View, Island View or Otemanu View; for two guests.
Otemanu Overwater with Pool
An overwater bungalow facing Mount Otemanu, with a king bed and a deck with its own saltwater plunge pool and lagoon access. For two guests.
Suite Lagoon Beach Villa
A spacious beach villa with lagoon views, a living area set apart from the bedroom, a deck with a private plunge pool and access to the lagoon. For up to three guests.
Lagoon Overwater with Pool
An overwater villa with lagoon views, a king bedroom, a sitting area, a bathroom with separate bathtub and shower and a deck with a saltwater plunge pool and lagoon access. For two guests.
Premium Otemanu Overwater
An overwater villa with premium views of Mount Otemanu, a king bedroom with a sitting area behind a privacy wall, a bathroom with separate bathtub and shower and a deck with a saltwater plunge pool and lagoon access. For up to three guests.
Two-Bedroom Lagoon Beach Villa
A beach villa with two king bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living area and a terrace with a private plunge pool overlooking the lagoon. For up to four guests, with room for a rollaway bed or a cot.
Royal Overwater with Pool (1 Bedroom Villa)
An overwater villa with a separate living room, a king bedroom and a deck with a plunge pool facing Mount Otemanu. For up to three guests, and a cot can be added.
Royal Overwater with Pool (2 Bedroom Villa)
The largest overwater villa, with a king bedroom and a second bedroom with two queen beds, two bathrooms, a separate living room and a deck with a plunge pool and mountain views; the minibar is complimentary. For up to four guests.
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.