St. Regis Bora Bora Resort | Overwater Bungalow | Best Luxury Resort 2021
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In French Polynesia, it doesn’t get more idyllic than this sprawling Bora Bora cloister,
famously featured in the 2009 film Couples Retreat. Twosomes with a taste for the finer
things (and pockets deep enough to pay for them) will be hard-pressed to find a more
romance-inspiring getaway. Let's take a look at some of the Luxury details
of this resort!
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Location With 44 acres spread across three “motus”
(islands), the resort is surrounded by the open ocean and a large lagoon, and offers
views of Bora Bora’s iconic peak, Mount Otemanu, from almost every vantage point.
Guests arrive at Bora Bora airport (usually from Tahiti), are greeted with flower garlands
what you envision when you imagine a South Pacific resort, with thatch-roofed bungalows
perched on stilts over turquoise sea stilts over turquoise sea; lush grounds punctuated
with winding paths; and a white-sand beach studded with coconut palms and lapped by calm,
clear water. Although there are a few families, this is primarily a couples’ haven and honeymoon
hotspot with a casual, romantic and away-from-it-all vibe fostered by Instagram-worthy sunsets
and the intoxicating scent of tiaré (Tahitian gardenia) in the air.
Rooms Of the resort’s 90 suites, 77 are over-water
villas. Even the smallest of these is spacious, with hardwood flooring punctuated by glass
panes in the entryway, living room and bathroom that allow underwater observation (or “Tahiti
TV,” as it's called here). Décor features wood furniture and wall treatments with motifs
lending a traditional Polynesian look that feels authentic, if not a tad dark. Each suite
has two televisions, a separate sitting area and an overwater deck with a covered dining
area, a pair of chairs for sunbathing, a shower, and steps into the sea.
Bathrooms are impressively large, with double sinks, a walk-in shower, sunken tub and walk-in
closet. Thoughtful amenities include robes delivered daily, lifejackets for spontaneous
swimming, and a pair of umbrellas. The resort also offers beach villas, and its largest,
the Royal Estate Villa, is a three-bedroom/four-bathroom spread that sleeps nine and boasts a private
beach and pool.
Food Four restaurants and 24-hour room service
mean guests need not leave the motu to dine elsewhere (although there’s complimentary
water taxi to the nearby Le Meridien Bora Bora and to Bora Bora’s main island). Breakfast
is served in the open-air beachfront restaurant, Te Pahu, with hot egg dishes à la carte and
a buffet that includes everything from charcuterie to sashimi to pain au chocolat, with a self-service
Bloody Mary station. For dinner, the resort’s Lagoon by Jean-Georges is the star, serving
an Asian-Fusion menu in an overwater dining room with glass panels in the floor so you
can watch lemon sharks glide by as you sip a lychee-raspberry bellini.
Other dinner options include the Pan-Asian Bam Boo; Te Pahu’s weekly Polynesian buffet
and show; and Far Niente Ristorante, where the risotto with leek and pear is heavenly.
Lunch is a casual affair (burgers, pizza, pasta, sandwiches and salads), either
delivered to your pool cabana or beach chaise or at Te Pahu. Cocktails at Aparima Bar are
served to the strains of a live band and require at least one signature Bora Mary, the resort’s
The main pool has several zero-entry edges and a swim-up bar. Eager pool attendants will
happily arrange towels on cushioned lounge chairs, or set up large umbrellas when it
gets too sunny. Many guests spend their days near the main pool and surrounding beach,
but the area typically remains quiet. The Oasis pool is located near the overwater
bungalows, and is reserved for adults only. The Oasis pool is surrounded by palm trees
and covered cabanas. It’s so secluded, it’s easy to walk past without even realizing it’s
there. With a tranquil water feature and a freeform shape, the Oasis pool allows adults
to enjoy some privacy.
Spa Miri Miri Spa by Clarins is one of the best
in Bora Bora. The spa, which sits on its own island and has its own beach, is an oasis
in the middle of the resort’s lagoonarium. Guests can choose between Clarins treatments,
which use exclusive Clarins products, and Polynesian treatments, which feature traditional
beauty rituals, local medicinal plants, and ancient massage practices. All hotel guests
have free access to the spa’s whirlpools, steam room, and sauna, as well as the 24-hour
fitness center, and two tennis courts. Private yoga classes are held weekly at the spa, but
advanced reservations are required.
Beach A few steps from the main pool is the St.
Regis’s beach. A wide stretch of sand with stunning views of Mt. Otemanu, the beach is
a relaxing spot filled with lounge chairs and hammocks. At the beach, guests have access
to free non-motorized water sports equipment, like Hobie Cats, paddleboards, kayaks, and
pedal boats. Towels, sunscreen, and snorkel gear are also available for free at the adjacent
beach hut. Guests looking for great snorkeling can head to the resort’s private lagoonarium
— a protected lagoon with dozens of tropical fish and coral species. The resort’s marine
biologists host thrice-weekly feeding sessions where guests can learn more about the local
aquatic life, and get up close and personal with the fishes
You won’t be bored or hungry at the St. Regis Bora Bora, but your wallet might take
a serious beating. As can be expected with a luxury hotel of this caliber, everything
at the St. Regis is expensive. But for those who don’t mind shelling out the cash, the
St. Regis has a litany of incredible features and amenities. And we must say shelling out
some cash on this resort is worth it!
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