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Ia Orana! Welcome to the Bora Bora Lagoon
Resort. If Mother Nature has amply blessed the Polynesian islands, she has
been particularly generous with our private isle, Motu Toopua. It is here,
in the middle of Bora Bora's majestic lagoon, that we have created the
ultimate Polynesian destination.
All of Mother Nature's gifts, however, are not
enough to create the perfect vacation experience. This is why we are
dedicated to providing each guest with a warm welcome. We aim to perfect
every aspect of your stay, from the dining experience to the activities we
offer. Lagoon adventures, scarlet sunsets and Tahitian feasts await you at
the Bora Bora Lagoon Resort.
Accommodation
Accommodation is in luxurious, over-water beach
and garden bungalows, some with airconditioning. Each has a
sitting area with a six-foot couch, furnished in authentic local style. Bedrooms feature king-size or twin beds, as well as a private sun deck,
separate bath and shower, telephone, safe, minibar, colour TV and in-room
movies. Normal voltage is 220 V but 110 V is available.
Bora Bora Lagoon Resort is a different world, a
tropical fantasy of picturesque thatched buildings. Inside, oiled yucca
woods, floor-to-ceiling louvres and timber blinds provide a perfect blend
of Polynesian charm and modern comfort.
Room description
The bungalows are quite large, averaging 580
square feet. Each is built in fare style with pandanus roof,
bamboo walls and polished yucca wood floors. Handsome, hand-carved,
heavy, base beams dress the exterior of each bungalow. They seem to
float below the bamboo walls and no two are alike.
Each bungalow is also designed with an open
side, created by panels of wooden louvres, which affords access to the
prevailing breezes and filtered light. The bungalow's 'blind side', a
textured bamboo wall, is the bed wall. Sliding glass doors lead to a
private terrace furnished with two teak chaise longues and accompanying
cocktail tables. A ladder leads from each over-water terrace directly
into the waters below.
The bungalow's interior design reflects the
intention to create a modern, tropical environment which is strongly
residential in feel. This is especially evident in the sitting area,
which has an interesting handmade desk and comfortable rattan easy chair
with accompanying hassock. Over-water bungalows have glass-topped coffee
tables offering easy access for fish feeding, and each is equipped with
an underwater spotlight which draws fish to the area directly below the
viewing glass.
A central closet area marks the passage between
the living and sleeping areas and the bath. Along with ample hanging
space and a built-in drawer unit, it also houses a refrigerator,
minibar, coffee service and personal safe. The television, another
reminder of civilisation which many guests choose to ignore, is
discreetly installed in an armoire and mostly used to show videos for
those relaxing.
The bathroom is airy, fresh looking and
oversized, with separate tiled shower and tub as well as a separate w/c
telephone. A long, polished wood counter holds double sinks, each of
which has a mirror framed in carved coconut husk. A built-in hairdryer
saves electrical conversion dilemmas.
Suite description
There are two one-bedroom suites. One is
located on the main beach and has a private Jacuzzi attached (Suite
200). The other suite is located on the other side of the Hotel in the
garden (Suite 100). The suites are ideal for a family with small
children, as they can be accommodated under one roof, yet the parents
can still have some privacy.
Transfers
Guests are greeted by a hostess from the hotel at
arrival at Bora Bora, given floral leis, and then they board our private
launch for the 20-minute boat ride to Bora Bora Lagoon Resort. We have two
launches - 'Tetianui' and 'Teaonui' - accommodating 35 and 12 people
respectively.
Check-in formalities are completed on board, and
guests are provided with cold towels. On arrival at the resort, an
ice-cold coconut juice is given as a welcome drink before the guests are
escorted to their bungalows.
Dining and Entertainment
At the Bora Bora Lagoon Resort, dining is always
a special experience. With stunning views of Mount Otemanu, the Otemanu
Restaurant serves exquisite Polynesian specialities such as poisson cru
- fresh fish marinated in coconut milk. The Café Fare serves breakfast,
lunch and dinner alongside the pool. The Rotopo Bar serves drinks beside
the pool during the day.
Otemanu: Poised
over the lagoon, with breathtaking views on every side, our fine-dining
room features continental cuisine with a distinctive Polynesian
influence. A highlight is the delectable, fresh seafood.Café Fare: Surrounded by tropical gardens,
and guarded by an ancient tiki, this exotic, outdoor café has an
informal, poolside atmosphere. Let the fresh air enhance your appetite!
The Hiro Bar: The
Hiro Bar is open only in the evenings from 18:00 and comfortably seats
50 people. It is situated perpendicularly to the Otemanu Restaurant and
opens to the lagoon and to the pool and gardens. Seating ranges from bar
stools to long sofas and comfortable wicker salon chairs, covered in
predominantly blue-green fabric to capture the colours of the pool and
the lagoon. Abundant loose cushions in strong contrasting accents of
orange, blue and yellow recall the tropical sun.
The lighting is intriguing - a combination of
bamboo downlights, copper post lights and tall, wicker floor lamps near
the couches, all designed to enhance the residential feel of the
resort's public spaces.
The Rotopa Bar: The bar is open during
the day and services the pool area and both beaches until 18:00 when the
Hiro Bar opens. Built as a traditional fare with pandanus roof
and fringes, this quaint bar overlooks the pool and is itself a shady
oasis from the heat of the sun.
The interior of this fare has been
decorated with examples of traditional Polynesian dance costumes -
elaborately beaded grass skirts and feathered headdresses.
Our highly popular Theme Night Buffets allow you
to indulge in the exotic and romantic pleasure of dining under the
stars. Most often accompanied by spectacular local entertainment, these
occasions are not to be missed.
The Tahitian Buffet and Show: The buffet
and show take place every Thursday night. If the weather permits, guests
are seated outdoors on the terrace of the Otemanu Restaurant, with a
fantastic view of Otemanu Mountain. The terrace is semi-circular in
shape, with several tiers that descend to a firelit ring of sand where
the Tahitian show takes place.
The show is an hour-long spectacle of exquisite
singing and exotic, rhythmic dances. These include the tamure, a
very fast dance accompanied by frenzied drum beats, and the aparima,
where the women perform soft, gentle hand-dances, each movement telling
a story. The finale is a terrifying and magnificent fire-dance,
fearlessly performed by a male trio effortlessly wielding huge wheels of
fire. A full orchestra playing traditional Tahitian musical instruments
accompanies the dancers and singers.
The buffet features some typical Tahitian
dishes, local produce and, of course, fish is generously featured. The
buffet is displayed in individual fares decorated with palm
leaves and flowers, with at least three chefs in attendance to grill the
guests' choice 'à la minute' and to explain the various dishes.
Seafood Buffet: The Seafood Buffet takes
place every Saturday night in the Otemanu Restaurant with basically the
same set up as the Tahitian night. The emphasis is obviously on seafood,
and to this end we import fresh fish every week from around the world;
delicacies such as oysters, lobsters, prawns, crab, salmon, etc plus, of
course, the local catch of the day from our lagoon. Japanese sushi and
sashimi are prepared by our Japanese chef at the buffet. The buffet
display features huge whole fish, and the dessert is usually a theme of
white and dark chocolate.
Entertainment is provided in the form of a
Tahitian dance band. The evening is also very popular with the local
community of Bora Bora.
Motu Picnic: If
you have ever dreamed of picnicking on a deserted island, the
turquoise-blue horizon all to yourselves and sand soft as talcum powder
beneath your toes, then this is your dream come true. For that extra
touch of perfection, we will provide you with your own personal captain
and chef, for water skiing should you wish, or snorkeling in the
fabulous coral gardens, to grill and serve the lunch of your choice, and
to ensure that your champagne glasses are always full!
Manui! Cheers!
The picnic is booked for one couple/family per
day, so it is very exclusive. The island where the picnic takes place is
on the opposite side of the mountain to the Hotel and the excursion
leaves Bora Bora Lagoon Resort by motor boat at approximately 10:30 for
the 20 minute ride to the Motu. Once there, guests are invited to
explore the Motu, swim, snorkel or simply relax under the palm trees or
in the sun with a drink nearby.
Meanwhile, the picnic table is set up in the
knee-deep, warm water, a large parasol overhead and set with white
tablecloth, fine china, silver and crystal glasses. An ice bucket is
ready with the guests' choice of white or red wine and champagne, water
, soft drinks and beer.
Canoe Breakfast
The Canoe Breakfast is an alternative kind of
room service; the breakfast is prepared to order, and then loaded into a
local outrigger canoe which is decorated with flowers, and then rowed
over to the bungalow by one of our Tahitian staff. The breakfast tray is
then delivered up to the bungalow via the sun deck and steps and set up
either in the room or on the balcony as the guest wishes.
Facilities and Activities
At Bora Bora Lagoon Resort the living is always
easy. For those whose idea of heaven is just to be able to relax and wind
down, the beach and the pool are irresistible. Palms sway overhead,
cooling drinks are always on hand, and when the sun sets, evenings can be
whiled away in the Hiro Lounge, where local performers often entertain.
The Hiro Lounge opens from 06:00 pm.
At the same time, the more actively inclined can
choose from a wide variety of sports and activities, from tennis,
volleyball, snorkelling, scuba diving and deep-sea fishing, to outrigger
canoeing, windsurfing and sailing. All kinds of outings are also available,
including glass-bottom boat trips, guided 4x4 excursions around Bora Bora,
catamaran cruises and shark-feeding trips. Rooms:
- 50 Over-Water Bungalows
- 12 Garden Bungalows
- 16 Beach Bungalows
Suites:
- 2 Suites
- Check-in Time: 15:00
- Check-out Time: 11:00
Guest Services:
- Air-conditioning
- Airport transportation
- Baby-sitting
- Beach services
- Boutique
- Credit cards accepted
- Doctor/dentist
- Electrical current 220 volts, 60 cycles
- Faxes
- Foreign currency exchange
- International direct dialing
- International telephone assistance
- Interpreter service
- Mail, stamps
- Messages
- Mini-bar
- Rental cars
- Safes
- Secretarial services
- Shuttle service
- Television with video channels
- Wake-up calls
- Room service
- Daily laundry and pressing service
- Ice delivered daily
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