InterContinental Bora Bora Thalasso Spa, Tahiti

Never-want-to-leave sinfully spacious over water villas? Check. Sublime setting? Check. Endless creature-comfort luxuries? Check. Checking all the right boxes this ‘room with a view’, ‘bath with a view’, ‘coffee table with a view’ all-embracing over water villa resort set in stunning Bora Bora is a big nod to traditional Polynesian architecture meet creature comfort mod cons; these are villas geared for spending endless 'island time' in

Motu Piti Aau, Bora Bora, 98730, French Polynesia
Located on a virgin beach on the “Motu Piti Aau” (In Polynesian languages, motu refers to a reef islet formed by broken coral and sand surrounding an atoll) on the eastern side of Bora Bora and is accessible only by boat but easily reached in 20 minutes from Bora Bora airport

Azure water and more azure water; on shore the sand is made up of crushed up coral so yes, it’s a little coarse

Yes, there is a swimming pool should you choose not to swim in the natural lagoon

Pool, health & fitness centre, Turkish bath, spa, tennis court, scuba diving, shark & ray feeding, gift shop, tour desk, high speed internet access, chapel, outrigger canoe, kayak & pedal-boat, boccia ball, daily Polynesian handicrafts lessons, free shuttle to sister resort Le Moana

A total of 80 over water villas (19 Emerald Over Water Villas, 22 Sapphire Over Water Villas, 25 Diamond Over Water Villa, 14 Otemanu Diamond Over Water Villas)
In all villas: king bed, air conditioning, cable/satellite TV, CD/DVD player, IDD phone, Bose sound dock for iPod, mini bar, tea & coffee making facilities, espresso machine, high speed internet access, bathrobe, hairdryer, separate living area, shaded terrace, sun loungers, private pontoon for sunbathing, personal safe, turndown

0200PM / 1100AM

Le Reef Restaurant and Terrace – is sophisticated lagoon-side dining reimagined; flavours are fresh and precise like the signature Lobster Ravioli with Langouste Consomme. Dine alfresco or retire to air-conditioned splendour
Le Sands Bar and Restaurant – is quintessential island life dining; relaxed and spontaneous; drop by for a light snack, lunch or tropical cocktail
Le Bubbles Bar – from a designer mix of Marshmallow sofas and Panton chairs, all in white, this lofty bar brings trendy to the tropics
Room Service – is available 24/7

No butler service, but the 24/7 concierge team is pretty dam close; they will book all your tours, restaurants and make sure you have everything heavenly possible

At the heart of the resort, somewhere between the lagoon and the ocean, Deep Ocean Spa is the very first Thalasso spa in the world to utilize the benefits of the deep-sea water and minerals in all of its signature treatments. The spa facilities are spread over 4000  sq. metres of spa territory and offers everything from hydrotherapy, glass-floored overwater treatment bungalows, outdoor Jacuzzis, steam baths and outdoor showers, relaxation decks, couples’ treatment suites and more. Experience unique deep-sea water therapies to replenish the body’s minerals ands restore equilibrium

Absolutely, recommended. This is couple-centric territory. Go for the Diamond Overwater Villa for absolute seclusion and epic views over Mount Otemanu

What could be more romantic than tying the knot in Bora Bora?...view wedding package special >

Whilst children are welcome, this high on the romance-factor resort is best left for grown-ups

The resort is the first hotel in the world to use seawater air conditioning (SWAC), for all of its cooling requirements, it features an eco-friendly air-conditioning system by using the cold of deep-sea water extracted from the Pacific Ocean thereby reduces energy consumption (80%) and eliminates HCFCs. All four InterContinental Resorts of French Polynesia have been awarded the most recognized ecotourism and sustainable development international certification: "EarthCheck Certified Silver 2011". In order to reduce its environmental impact, the resort is committed to…read more>