Best for
Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora suits families who want organized activities alongside time together, with Tamarii Club and water sports within the resort.
Best for
Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora suits families who want organized activities alongside time together, with Tamarii Club and water sports within the resort.
What makes it special
A private sunset cruise leads to a motu, where marshmallow roasting accompanies tales of the first Polynesian explorers.
Room to consider
Choose the One-Bedroom Mountain-View Overwater Bungalow Suite with Plunge Pool for private dips and views of Mount Otemanu across the lagoon.
Insider tip
In the palm-weaving workshop, you create a personalized woven piece from leaves, learning how to select, weave and secure them.
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Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora sits on Motu Tehotu, a private islet facing the lagoon and Mount Otemanu. Water separates it from Bora Bora's main island, and the mountain remains the reference point across the bay. The resort has 115 accommodations: 108 overwater bungalow suites and seven beachfront villas. Thatched pandanus roofs, teak furnishings and Polynesian artwork give the buildings their character, while the choice between a deck above the water and a garden beside the beach shapes the stay.
Pale sofas and dark patterned cushions frame a round table in the lounge, with an upholstered ottoman and two chairs nearby. Sliding openings link this room to a sheltered outdoor dining area. In the bedroom, horizontal panels and a pitched ceiling surround the low bed frame.
The plan places the bathroom between the sleeping and living spaces. Opposing vanities lead toward an oversized tub beside the deck doors, with the shower and toilet set farther back. Outside, a pair of chaise loungers stands on the main deck. Steps lead down to a lower terrace at the water's edge.
Pale sofas and dark patterned cushions frame a round table in the lounge, with an upholstered ottoman and two chairs nearby. Sliding openings link this...
Teak furnishings and Polynesian artwork fill the separate bedroom and living room. The lounge combines a pale sofa, patterned cushions and rounded seating beneath a high, beamed ceiling. Louvered openings lead toward an outdoor table under the roof overhang.
The bathroom lies at the center of the bungalow, with vanities on opposite sides. An oversized tub stands beside doors to the deck. The shower occupies a separate enclosure. Two chaise loungers sit outside, with a lower terrace reached by steps. Broad openings face the water from the bedroom. Glazed doors line the living room.
Teak furnishings and Polynesian artwork fill the separate bedroom and living room. The lounge combines a pale sofa, patterned cushions and rounded seating beneath a...
The front-facing position gives the deck a direct outlook toward Mount Otemanu. Two chaise loungers and a small dining table occupy the main terrace, while steps descend to a second level near the water. The separate lounge has pale seating, dark patterned cushions and a round low table.
Inside the bedroom, louvered panels and a high, beamed ceiling frame a simple low bed. Pale artwork hangs beside it. The bathroom lies between this room and the lounge, with opposing vanities and an oversized tub next to doors opening outside. A separate shower and enclosed toilet sit toward the back of the plan.
The front-facing position gives the deck a direct outlook toward Mount Otemanu. Two chaise loungers and a small dining table occupy the main terrace, while...
The bedroom and living room sit on opposite sides of a central bathroom, with each opening toward the deck. Pale seating and patterned cushions gather around a round table in the lounge. A pitched ceiling and exposed beams continue through the sleeping area, where louvered panels filter the light.
The oversized tub stands beside doors to the outside, with vanities facing one another across the bathroom. Its shower and toilet have separate enclosures. Beyond the living room, a covered dining table sits beneath the roof overhang. A ladder provides direct access to the lagoon from the lower terrace.
The bedroom and living room sit on opposite sides of a central bathroom, with each opening toward the deck. Pale seating and patterned cushions gather...
A high, beamed ceiling rises above the bedroom. Pale artwork and louvered panels give the interior a calm character. A separate living room has light seating, patterned cushions and a low table. Broad openings face the deck, with an outdoor dining table beneath the roof overhang.
The bathroom sits between the bedroom and lounge. Its oversized tub faces doors that open directly outside. Vanities stand on opposite sides. A separate shower and enclosed toilet complete the bathing arrangement. Two chaise loungers occupy the upper deck. Steps descend to another terrace closer to the water.
A high, beamed ceiling rises above the bedroom. Pale artwork and louvered panels give the interior a calm character. A separate living room has light...
A broad opening links the living room to the outdoor deck, where two chaise loungers face the water. Pale sofas, dark patterned cushions and a round table form the indoor seating arrangement. The bedroom has its own outdoor access, with a high pitched ceiling and louvered panels along the walls.
Between the bedroom and lounge, the bathroom has an oversized tub beside the deck doors. Vanities line opposite sides, while the shower occupies its own enclosure. A sheltered table adds an outdoor dining spot beside the living room. Steps descend to the lower terrace, and a ladder leads directly into the lagoon.
A broad opening links the living room to the outdoor deck, where two chaise loungers face the water. Pale sofas, dark patterned cushions and a...
A covered daybed and dining table occupy different parts of the long deck that runs along the bungalow. Inside, the living and dining room opens through broad louvered doors. Pale seating and patterned cushions sit beneath a pitched ceiling and a decorative pendant.
The bedroom has a wide window, with outdoor access beside it. In the en-suite bathroom, a rounded freestanding tub stands near the deck opening, with a large mirror above the vanity. A separate guest bathroom lies near the entrance to the lounge. The lower terrace has a ladder into the lagoon.
A covered daybed and dining table occupy different parts of the long deck that runs along the bungalow. Inside, the living and dining room opens...
A broad terrace joins two distinct bedroom sections. Each has its own living area and full bathroom. High ceilings rise beneath a roof thatched with pandanus leaves. Teak furnishings and Polynesian artwork decorate the interiors. The lounges have pale sofas with patterned cushions and rounded tables.
Outside, a sheltered dining table sits between the two sections. Steps lead from the main deck to lower terraces near the water. A ladder provides direct lagoon access. Oversized tubs sit by the bathroom doors to the deck. Vanities stand on opposite sides of each room.
A broad terrace joins two distinct bedroom sections. Each has its own living area and full bathroom. High ceilings rise beneath a roof thatched with...
An enclosed garden of coconut trees and tiare flowers surrounds the estate. A hammock hangs among the palms, with outdoor dining and lounge seating arranged across the decks. Inside, a high beamed ceiling rises above pale sofas and dark rounded chairs in the separate living room.
The bedroom and bathroom open toward the garden through louvered doors. A deep tub sits apart from the shower, and large mirrors hang above the vanities. The estate also has a guest bathroom with a shower. Its courtyard plan includes an outdoor shower beside the main bathroom, while paths connect the garden to the beach.
An enclosed garden of coconut trees and tiare flowers surrounds the estate. A hammock hangs among the palms, with outdoor dining and lounge seating arranged...
Two bedroom sections extend along the deck, joined by an outdoor dining area. Each has a separate living room and full bathroom. High ceilings rise beneath the roof, which is thatched with pandanus leaves. Teak furnishings and Polynesian artwork continue through the interiors.
The living rooms combine pale sofas, patterned cushions and rounded tables. Each bathroom has vanities facing one another. An oversized tub stands beside the doors opening outside. The deck runs along the full length of the bungalow. Chaise loungers sit on its main level, with steps down to lower terraces. A ladder connects the outdoor space directly to the lagoon.
Two bedroom sections extend along the deck, joined by an outdoor dining area. Each has a separate living room and full bathroom. High ceilings rise...
The two bedrooms stand on opposite sides of a central living and dining room. Pale sofas and dark rounded chairs form the lounge, while a round dining table sits beneath hanging lights and circular wall artwork. Louvered doors connect these interiors to the garden and deck.
Each bedroom has a full bathroom with a deep tub, separate shower and access to an outdoor shower. A guest bathroom also includes a shower. The estate has 1,000 m² of exterior living space beyond its indoor rooms. Palms surround the grounds, where sheltered dining and chaise loungers occupy distinct parts of the deck.
The two bedrooms stand on opposite sides of a central living and dining room. Pale sofas and dark rounded chairs form the lounge, while a...
A private garden and broad decks surround the villa's central living and dining room. Inside, pale sofas face dark rounded chairs, with a round dining table beneath a high, beamed ceiling. Circular wall artwork and pendant lights add detail above the dining area.
Bedrooms lie on opposite sides of this shared room, each with its own full bathroom. Deep tubs and separate showers form the indoor bathing spaces, with outdoor showers reached through the garden. A guest bathroom has an additional shower. The estate also includes 1,000 m² of exterior living space, with a hammock among the palms and a sheltered outdoor dining area.
A private garden and broad decks surround the villa's central living and dining room. Inside, pale sofas face dark rounded chairs, with a round dining...
A covered outdoor dining pavilion stands beside a kitchen counter and a row of stools. The main house has separate living and dining spaces, with three bedrooms arranged around them. A long deck stretches toward the beach, bordered by palms and tropical planting.
The estate includes 2,000 m² of exterior living space in addition to its indoor rooms. A hammock hangs near the sand, and chaise loungers occupy the garden deck. Each bedroom has a full bathroom, with a separate powder room off the shared interior. In the main bathroom, a dark rounded tub stands by a broad opening onto the garden, with louvered panels on either side.
A covered outdoor dining pavilion stands beside a kitchen counter and a row of stools. The main house has separate living and dining spaces, with...
The journey usually begins at Faa'a International Airport in Tahiti, followed by an interisland flight to Bora Bora Airport. Four Seasons estimates 45 minutes for the flight and another 15 minutes by boat to the resort. Representatives meet guests at Bora Bora Airport and escort them to the transfer boat. Flight connections may require a night in Tahiti, so the two stages need to be planned together. Once at the resort, visits to the main island remain boat trips: Vaitape Harbour is about 25 minutes away by water taxi.
View direction is a meaningful distinction between overwater suites. The one-bedroom beach-, lagoon- and mountain-view categories measure 100 square meters and have private terraces; a mountain view is not universal. Private plunge pools belong to selected categories. The One-Bedroom Otemanu Overwater Bungalow Suite with Plunge Pool has 147 square meters, a king bed and sofa bed, plus a full bathroom and guest bathroom. Its deck faces the lagoon and Mount Otemanu, with a ladder into the water and a plunge pool beside the bedroom.
The beachfront estates have private pools and more land-based space for families. The Two-Bedroom Premier Beachfront Villa Estate has 300 square meters plus 1,000 square meters of exterior living space, with an enclosed garden, outdoor kitchen and private infinity pool. One king bed and two queen beds serve the bedrooms; there are two full bathrooms and a guest bathroom with shower. Garden dining and pedestrian access to the main building suit longer stays, with Otemanu in view.
The resort's main infinity pool has lagoon views and thatched-roof cabanas for shade. It provides a gathering place beyond the separate decks and villa gardens, with the beach and water activities close at hand. Kayaks and stand-up paddleboards let guests explore from the surface, while snorkeling excursions take them farther into the lagoon. Volleyball and badminton provide alternatives on land. Outings on the water depend on weather, sea conditions and the participants' ability, even within the lagoon.
The on-site Dive Centre is operated by DIVEASY. Its program includes scuba instruction for beginners as well as diving and snorkeling experiences for more practiced guests. An introductory dive starts with the basics under an instructor before moving into the lagoon, bringing a structured approach to a first underwater experience. This is a separate activity from swimming off a bungalow deck, with equipment and instruction handled through the dive team. It gives companions with different levels of experience several ways to explore the surrounding water.
Raised walkways above pandanus trees lead to Te Mahana Spa, where treatment spaces include open-air pavilions and the overwater Fare Miti Spa Suite. In that couples' suite, the treatment beds sit above glass panels, and an outdoor tub looks toward Mount Otemanu. Massage, facials and Polynesian-inspired rituals form the treatment menu, with myBlend and ISUN among the facial brands. Sauna, steam facilities and outdoor whirlpools add places to spend time before or after a treatment.
The open-air fitness center sits beneath a thatched roof, with cardio machines, Technogym strength equipment, free weights and kettlebells. Yoga classes use an overwater platform beside the lagoon, and private instruction can be arranged for individuals or couples. Two artificial-grass tennis courts add another outdoor option, with lessons and clinics through Peter Burwash International. The facilities bring a practical exercise routine into a setting more often associated with swimming and boat excursions.
Arii Moana serves Mediterranean cooking in a waterside setting. Local and imported ingredients share the menu, with seafood and meat both represented, and the wine list includes Mediterranean labels alongside smaller producers. Its dinner setting makes it the place for a more composed meal after a day outside. The cooking has a clear regional identity, giving guests something distinct from the Asian dishes at Vaimiti and the beachside menu at Fare Hoa.
Vaimiti occupies an overwater position for Asian cooking and sunset cocktails. The menu moves across the region, with Japanese-inspired rice dishes and sushi alongside Vietnamese preparations. Wagyu donburi and fried Vietnamese spring rolls illustrate that range without making it a single-country restaurant. With the tables above the lagoon, the water remains part of dinner even for guests staying in beachfront villas. The bar also gives the venue a role for an early evening drink.
Fare Hoa Beach Bar & Restaurant is the more informal, open-air address on the sand. Its name means House of Friends, and grilled dishes, seafood and steak sit alongside local preparations. Traditional raw tuna with coconut milk, lime and vegetables is one example of the Polynesian influence. The bar includes rum and cocktails, while lunch and dinner keep the restaurant useful beyond a brief stop between swims. Sand underfoot gives this part of the resort a noticeably different feel from an overwater dining room.
Breakfast at Tere Nui comes with an open-air setting and a view of Mount Otemanu. Bella Vita at Tere Nui adds an Italian dining concept to the venue. In-bungalow dining brings meals to the private deck, including dinner and an overnight menu. A canoe breakfast can also be arranged, with the meal delivered across the water. These options make use of the bungalow's outdoor space without requiring a restaurant visit for every meal, especially when a family wants an evening together or a couple prefers to remain on their terrace.
Tamarii Club hosts the supervised Kids For All Seasons program for children ages five to 12. The program schedule varies, so check the current sessions with the resort. A playroom, video games, an outdoor playground and a shallow splash pad give it both indoor and outdoor space. Activities include coconut painting, crafts and games, with a Polynesian focus. Beyond the club, families can share a snorkeling outing or explore by kayak.
The Hiroa Tumu Cultural Program introduces Polynesian traditions through classes, workshops and private experiences. At Tahia, the pearl boutique, guests can learn how Tahitian black pearls form and what distinguishes them. A self-guided botanical trail has 35 information points identifying the motu's plant and tree life, making a walk through the grounds more revealing. These experiences bring attention back to the island itself: its people, materials and traditions, as well as the lagoon and mountain that first draw the eye.
Oro’a pairs a dedicated set menu with Polynesian dances and a fire-dance performance, combining dinner with an evening of cultural entertainment.
For a dinner for two, travel by outrigger canoe to a motu, where champagne precedes a personalized sunset meal.
Pilot your own Jet Ski on a guided lagoon outing, then stop for lunch at a beachside restaurant on Matira Beach.
Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, Motu Tehotu, 98730 Bora Bora, French Polynesia
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The best time to stay at Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora is usually during the drier season from May to October, when weather conditions are generally better for lagoon views, snorkelling, boat transfers, and outdoor dining. This is also one of the most desirable and expensive periods. November to April can still be beautiful, with warmer, more humid conditions and a higher chance of rain. It may suit travellers who want a softer pace and are comfortable with more variable tropical weather. For a once-in-a-lifetime trip, May, June, September, and October are often especially attractive.
Yes. The spa is one of the resort's defining features, with a dramatic Polynesian-inspired setting, indoor treatment rooms, open-air treatment pavilions, an overwater couples' spa suite, saunas, sensory showers, and wellness programming such as yoga. It is especially worth planning after a long-haul arrival, between lagoon excursions, or on a slower day when you want the resort to feel restorative rather than activity-heavy. Couples should reserve spa time early because the most desirable treatment slots can be limited.
Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora has several dining venues, including Arii Moana, Fare Hoa Beach Bar and Restaurant, Tere Nui, Vaimiti, and Sunset Restaurant and Bar. The mix covers Mediterranean dining, beachside grill, breakfast and themed dinners, Asian influences, sunset drinks, and in-bungalow dining. This variety matters on a private motu because most guests eat many meals at the resort. The best stays balance relaxed beach lunches, one or two more polished dinners, and at least one sunset-focused evening.
The Ruahatu Lagoon Sanctuary is the resort's lagoon conservation and discovery area. It is connected to marine education, guest interaction, and coral-grafting efforts, with the resort's marine biologist involved in the program. For travellers, it adds substance to the beauty of Bora Bora. Instead of only looking at the lagoon from a deck, guests can learn why the ecosystem matters and experience the underwater setting in a more thoughtful way.
Yes. Snorkelling is one of the key reasons to stay at Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora. The resort has direct lagoon access and the Ruahatu Lagoon Sanctuary, a marine-life and coral-conservation area where guests can learn about the lagoon environment. The most valuable experience is not only seeing fish from the water; it is understanding the lagoon through the resort's conservation work, guided discovery, and coral-grafting context. Guests who love marine life should build lagoon time into the stay rather than treating it as a quick extra.
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