Le Meridien Bora Bora, Tahiti

Flashes of playfulness, splashes of ‘colour blocks’ and loads of contemporary Tahitian-chic are to be found; beach bungalows boast private beach and hammocks, overwater bungalows come with glass flooring and a private deck and ladder at this marine turtle-loving resort – who doesn’t love a turtle?

Motu Tape, BP 190, Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Set on the southern point of Motu Piti Aau, a 10-kilometre long islet on a coral reef, the resort offers epic views of 725-metre tall Mount Otemanu, and is reached by a 20 minute flight from the airport and a mere five minutes by boat from the main island.

Plenty of creamy white sand beach and Tahitian-clear calm lagoon waters abound the resort

On offer are two landscaped infinity swimming pools to plunge into

Pools, wellness centre, water sports, catamaran, jet skiing, lagoonarium, parasailing, water-skiing, deep sea fishing, snorkelling, kayak/outrigger canoes, pedal boats, Turtle Sanctuary, gift shop, shuttle service to Anau, chapel

A total of 99 bungalows and suites (10 Lagoon Bungalows, 7 Beach Bungalows, 73 Over Water Bungalows, Pool Beach Suites)
In all bungalows and villas: CD/DVD/MP3 player, mini bar, tea & coffee making facilities, flat screen TV, in-room movies, IDD phones, hairdryer, robe & slippers, umbrellas, high speed internet (charged)

0100PM / 1100AM

Le Tipanie – open all day, this lagoon-side restaurant offers an international menu, from buffet breakfasts to ala carte and themed dinners; watch the space transform from daytime charm to after dark sophistication
Le Te Ava – is a straight from the pool, plonk yourself on a punchy magenta rocking chair relaxed eatery; it also boasts ‘poisson cru’ Tahitian salad as its signature dish; the menu is light and fresh
Miki Miki Bar – out on the terrace overlooking the lagoon is no-nonsense outdoor cocktail lounge bar Miki Miki
Le Tiare – is the resort’s fine dining restaurant offering an innovative menu of fusion flavours
Fare Tupa – located on the beach, a selection of snacks are available from morning to late afternoon

A range of therapeutic body treatments, massages, manicures and pedicures are on offer at the Wellness Centre

Recommended for couples and honeymooners

The resort is suitable for weddings; there is quaint overwater chapel

Children are welcome; cribs, children menu, babysitting and children’s program are available

Le Méridien Bora Bora is dedicated to the wellbeing of marine turtles; the resort’s Turtle Sanctuary is a special program that has been implemented to ensure the livelihood and successful future for turtles in the ocean. In partnership with Bora Bora’s Ministry and the Delegation of the Environment, a team is devoted to the care of marine turtles at the resort. It also presents a unique opportunity for guests to meet, greet, and learn about marine turtles in their natural environment.