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Spa

With six treatment rooms either on the waterfront or set four-metres (12-feet) high in the trees, the Marù Spa offers guests a setting unique to the area. Constructed using bamboo, hardwood, and stone materials, the spa reflects the spirit of French Polynesia.

Translated from Polynesian, marù means gentle, slow, soft of sound and touch. This concept inspires the treatment menu and ambience of the spa. Treatments utilise the region’s natural resources and include ingredients such as monoi oil and noni fruit.

Sacred Tamanu (110 minutes): Used for centuries by locals, tamanu is known for its capacity to heal and promote the formation of new skin tissue and is especially soothing for the skin after sun exposure. To start, guests are cocooned in a moisture- and vitamin-rich tamanu balm, followed by a hydrating face mask. As this nourishing mask penetrates the skin, the scalp is massaged with warm monoi oil. A relaxing and gentle body massage with coconut and banana monoi oil concludes this treatment.
Tropical Rain Massage (25 minutes): This treatment combines lomi-lomi with thalasso therapy as guests are immersed in warm water while the therapist massages the body using hands and forearms as six shower jets relax and rejuvenate the body. Taurumi Ofa’I – Warm Stone Massage (50 minutes): This deeply relaxing treatment, inspired by local cultures, utilises elements of nature in combination with the healing art of touch. Guests are warmed and massaged with smooth stones to relieve muscle tension. Te Mana – Life Energy with Noni (50 minutes): Used for therapeutic purposes by traditional Polynesian healers, noni is known as an energising plant that may boost the immune system and naturally strengthen the whole body. This massage is ideal for fatigue, jetlag, or lack of energy. Taurumi Maohi – Traditional Polynesian Massage (25, 50, or 80 minutes): This traditional massage is performed with long and deep soothing strokes, using thumbs, hands, and forearms to relieve stress and strain from the body. This treatment leaves guests with a feeling of well-being and renewed energy through the application of selected monoi oils.

Rooms

All 77 air-conditioned bungalows of Bora Bora Lagoon Resort & Spa have direct access to the resort’s private beach. The bungalows feature desks with dial-up Internet access (surcharge), direct-dial phones, and voice mail. Cable TVs with CD and DVD players are also on offer. Other facilities include minibars with refrigerators and complimentary botted water. Bathrooms have Molton Brown designer toiletries, separate tub and shower, telephones, bathrobes, and slippers. Welcome amenities comprise leis and coconut juice.

Room Amenities

• Internet access - high speed
• Cable/satellite TV
• DVD player
• CD player
• Hypo-allergenic bedding available
• Air conditioning
• Climate control
• Access via exterior corridors
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Internet access - surcharge
• Voice mail
• Direct-dial phone
• Bottled water in room (complimentary)
• Refrigerator
• Minibar
• Coffee/tea maker
• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping

• Turndown service
• Designer toiletries
• Bathroom telephone
• Bathrobes
• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Makeup mirror
• Slippers
• Separate bathtub and shower
• Extra towels/bedding in room
• Iron/ironing board
• In-room safe
• Welcome amenities
• Clock radio
• Desk
• Window opens
• Rollaway beds
• Cribs (infant beds) available

Recreation

In addition to a fitness centre with a range of equipment, Bora Bora Lagoon Resort & Spa also offers a freshwater swimming pool. The pool is deep enough to take initiation dives, so guests can practice in the pool before taking to the beautiful lagoon. Complimentary use of two floodlit tennis courts and beach volleyball are the other recreational opportunities. The nearby islets or motu provide a number of water sports such as canoeing, fishing, jet skiing, and parasailing. The concierge desk is able to arrange these activities for guests. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

• Rowing or canoeing nearby
• Sailing nearby
• Scuba diving on site
• Personal watercraft nearby
• Swimming on site
• Snorkeling on site
• Whale-watching nearby

• Boat launch nearby
• Motor boating nearby
• Tennis on site
• Running track/path on site
• Bicycle rentals on site
• Parasailing nearby
• Fishing nearby

Property Amenities

Bora Bora Lagoon Resort & Spa offers spa treatments on tree tops. As many as five wood-cabin treatment rooms are located on tree tops for a truly out-of-the-body experience. The resort also features a fitness centre and a freshwater swimming pool. Beach volleyball and complimentary use of two floodlit tennis courts are also provided. The concierge desk can arrange for water sports such as canoeing, fishing, jet skiing, and parasailing. On-site shopping includes local handicraft, clothes, art, books, and toiletries. Welcome amenities comprise leis and coconut juice.

Bora Bora Lagoon Resort & Spa offers function and meeting facilities for up to 280 guests within the hotel meeting rooms.

Business amenities (click for details)

Business centre: Bora Bora Lagoon Resort & Spa’s business centre provides approximately 460 square metres (4,951 square feet) of meeting space, catering for 20–80 people across four room configurations. The combined area can hold up to 280 for cocktails. Faxing facilities and audiovisual equipment (surcharges) are available. Rooms can be hired from CPF1,18,000 (AU$1,500–$2,000). Fee(s) subject to change without notice.

Business and meetings services include
Typing service: CPF900 per page (AU$10–$15)
Scanning of documents and graphics: CPF600–700 (AU$6–$10)
Fee(s) subject to change without notice.

Internet access: Complimentary dial-up Internet access is available in the hotel meeting areas.

• 24-hour front desk
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Airport transportation (surcharge)
• Number of rooms: 77
• Audio-visual equipment
• Ballroom(s)
• Banquet facilities
• Bar/lounge
• Barbecue grill(s)
• Beauty services
• Business center
• Business services
• Coffee shop or café
• Concierge desk
• Conference room(s)
• Currency exchange
• Fitness equipment
• Full-service health spa
• Gift shops or newsstand

• Internet access in public areas - complimentary
• Internet access in public areas - high speed
• Library
• Massage - treatment room(s)
• Medical assistance available
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Multilingual staff
• Pool table
• Poolside bar
• Porter/bellhop
• Private beach
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (limited hours)
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Security guard
• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Umbrella
• Video library
• Wedding services

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 11 AM
• Check-out time is 3 PM

Location Details

Bora Bora Airport (BOB): Approximate travel time is 15 minutes and distance is 5 km (3 miles).

Getting there: Guests arrive at Tahiti International Airport (FÂ’AAA) in Papeete. They are then transferred to the 40-minute domestic flight to Bora Bora. A private ferry then brings them to the Bora Bora Lagoon Resort & Spa.

Travel time from the airport to the hotel: 15 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): CFP1,200 (AU$15−$20)

Schedules and directions (subject to change without notice): Guests are welcomed at the airport by a hotel hostess, who then escorts them to the hotel on a private ferry. Check-in formalities are completed at the hotel lobby. Guests must contact the hotel 48 hours prior to arrival in order to give the staff an estimated time of arrival. Hotel contact information will be included in the reservation confirmation for bookings via this Web site.

Dining

Otemanu - Situated over water, the restaurant cuisine is highlighted by fresh seafood, with Tahitian and French influences across the menu. High ceilings, regional timber floors, and furniture are offset by windowed walls offering views of the lagoon and resort from all sides.

Caf′e Fare - Casual ambience. Provides light meals for mid-afternoon lunch in a cafe setting beside the pool. Serves pizza, pasta, salads, and other light items. A Mediterranean menu is served for dinner until late evening.

The Hiro Bar - Casual lounge area. Open till late.

Rotopa Bar - Offers light snacks and drinks in a casual open-air atmosphere. Open from early afternoon to mid-evening

Awards And Affiliations

Bora Bora Lagoon Resort & Spa received the Conde′ Nast Traveler Gold List Award in 2006, 2005, and 2004. It was also the recipient of Travel+Leisure 500 Award in 2006.

Address

Motu Toopua Bp 175

Bora Bora, LE 98730

French Polynesia

Nearest major airport:

Vaitape, Bora-Bora Island, French Polynesia (BOB-Motu Mute)

Area:

Motu Toopua, Bora Bora, French Polynesia