Frommer's Review
Located on the northern tip of an atoll-like island stretching 10km (6 miles) along the southeastern side of the outer reef, this well-managed resort is both the busiest and the most unusual on Bora Bora. Most obvious is its Melanesian architecture, like its sister property on Tahiti. The architects also created a seawater-fed, lakelike lagoon, in which you can swim with endangered sea turtles, bred here as part of the resort's award-winning preservation program. Of the 100 identical guest units, 85 are built overwater. Only a few of these have views of Mount Otemanu, whose tombstone is seen from its narrow end out here. Standing over waist-deep water, they are notable for their huge glass floors, which make it seem as if you're walking on air (maids cover the glass with carpets at evening turndown). All units here are smaller than those at Bora Bora's other resorts, however, and you could stumble over too much furniture for the space available. Ten otherwise identical "beach" bungalows actually sit beside the man-made lagoon, but most of them have fine views of Bora Bora. Since the shallow lagoon is safe for swimming, these units are better for families with small children. The broad, brilliantly white main beach here has its own bar. The hotel's launch shuttles guests to Anau village, from where a morning bus goes to Vaitape. Otherwise, it's an expensive taxi ride to town.
Facilities:
3 restaurants; 2 bars; outdoor pool; spa; watersports equipment/rentals; game room; concierge; activities desk; 24-hr. room service; babysitting; laundry service
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without
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