Hotel Information: Overlooking Mt Otemanu, Le Meridien Bora Bora stands on a motu (lagoon island) where holidaymakers from around the globe arrive by boat. Upon arrival, guests walk across the beach, past the swimming pool to the bar and are offered a welcome drink while the front desk staff checks them in. The reception area is part of a series of pavilions in courtyard formation around a large lily pond, and includes shops, a bar, restaurant, lounge, and activities desk. Public areas are decorated with statues, masks, and other artworks from across the Pacific. Bungalows are scattered overwater and through the extensive grounds and coconut groves of the resort.

Amenity highlights: Le Meridien Bora Bora has a swimming pool, beach, and its own inner lagoon, where tropical fish and turtles swim. A wide range of water and other sports are offered, many complimentary. A library and lounge offer flat-screen TV, puzzles, games, books and magazines, and a computer terminal with wireless Internet access (complimentary). A small spa room contains two massage tables, a shower, and a range of massage and health and beauty treatments. The resort also has a wedding chapel located in the coconut grove near the turtle reserve.

Insider tip: The inner lagoon at Le Meridien Bora Bora is a sanctuary for hawksbill turtles, and has a programme that raises young turtles and eventually releases adults into the wild. The programme operates under the supervision of the Ministry for the Environment. Guests can learn about the turtles, but also have the opportunity to swim among them in their natural habitat, the lagoon. Many colourful tropical fish inhabit the same waters.

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Rooms

Le Meridien Bora Bora has 99 air-conditioned bungalows, 85 of which are suspended over the water. 81 offer glass-bottomed floors for viewing tropical marine life.

All accommodations have French Polynesian decor and natural wood fittings, with decorative elements of coral and shell. Decks feature lounge chairs and direct access to the lagoon or beach.

Beds are topped with mosquito netting and flanked by bedside tables. Both air conditioning and ceiling fans are available. Sofas, armchairs, coffee tables, and desks/dressers with mirrors complete the furnishings.

TVs offer cable/satellite programming, local and French channels, and CNN. DVD players, with DVDs in several languages, are on loan from reception (complimentary).

Bathrooms have separate tubs and showers and separate toilets. The tubs are situated under louvered windows, which can be opened for lagoon views. A drink and cold towel are provided on arrival.

Room Amenities

• Cable/satellite TV
• Video-game console
• DVD player
• Hypo-allergenic bedding available
• Patio
• Climate control
• Ceiling fan
• Air conditioning
• Access via exterior corridors
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Internet access - surcharge
• Internet access - dial-up
• Voice mail
• Direct-dial phone
• Refrigerator
• Minibar
• Coffee/tea maker
• Remote lighting/drapery/curtain control

• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping
• Turndown service
• Bathrobes
• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Separate bathtub and shower
• Massage - available in room
• Slippers
• Extra towels/bedding in room
• Handheld shower
• Child care (in room, surcharge)
• Iron/ironing board
• In-room safe
• Welcome amenities
• Window opens
• Desk
• Cribs (infant beds) available
• Smoking rooms

Recreation

Le Meridien Bora Bora features complimentary snorkelling, windsurfing, kayaking, pirogues (flat-bottomed boats), table tennis, badminton, volleyball, Frisbees, footballs, and lawn bowling. Children can make use of buckets and spades, snorkels and masks, and a small sail boat. Scuba diving, jet skiing, parasailing, and waterskiing are also available (surcharges) directly from the resort. A small infinity swimming pool is complemented by a large inner lagoon where guests can swim among fish and turtles. Guests can also enjoy complimentary traditional activities on a regular basis, such as Tahitian dance lessons and local arts and crafts classes.

Most activities on Bora Bora are based on organized excursions that can be booked through the Le Meridien Bora Bora. These include trips on the lagoon by submarine or glass-bottom boat; excursions to swim with sharks and sting rays; scuba diving and snorkelling; and sunset cruises, all designed to showcase the magnificent lagoon. Fishing, parasailing, water skiing, and sailing are other lagoon-based options. Jeep and quad safaris, horse riding, and four-wheel driving excursions penetrate the island's mountainous interior. It is also possible to rent bicycles or scooters in Vaitape, the island's main town.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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

• Boat launch on site
• Volleyball on site
• Scooter/Moped Rentals nearby
• Mountain biking nearby
• Hiking/biking trails nearby
• Bicycle rentals nearby
• Horse riding/rental nearby
• Parasailing on site
• Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
• Fishing nearby

Property Amenities

Le Meridien Bora Bora is located directly across the lagoon from the most dramatic flank of Mt Otemanu. The resort spreads across two islands in the lagoon, and has its own shallow inner lagoon, where tropical fish and turtles swim. A swimming pool is also on site. A library contains a flat-screen TV, puzzles, games, books and magazines, and a computer terminal with wireless Internet access (complimentary). An additional lounge has chess/draughts tables, backgammon, and a seating area with views of the inner lagoon. DVDs in several languages, for in-room viewing, can be borrowed from reception (complimentary). A small spa room contains two massage tables, a shower, and a range of massage and health and beauty treatments. A transit room (complimentary), which comprises a lounge and four bathrooms, can be used for late check-outs. Two shops sell jewellery, black pearls, clothes, gifts, and postcards. The resort also has a wedding chapel located in the coconut grove near the turtle reserve. Le Meridien Bora Bora has a wide range of water sports, many of which are complimentary, as well as other activities such as Tahitian dance and local arts classes.

Basic business services such as faxing and photocopying are available through reception (surcharge). Books and magazines are available in the library, as is a computer with wireless Internet access (complimentary). Wireless Internet access covers the lobby and main restaurant.

• 24-hour front desk
• Airport transportation (surcharge)
• Arcade/game room
• Number of rooms: 99
• Babysitting or child care
• Bar/lounge
• Beauty services
• Coffee shop or café
• Concierge services
• Currency exchange
• Event catering
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Internet access in public areas - surcharge
• Internet access - wireless
• Library
• Massage - treatment room(s)

• Medical assistance available
• Multilingual staff
• Patio
• Poolside bar
• Porter/bellhop
• Private beach
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (24 hours)
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Security guard
• Shopping on site
• Spa services on site
• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Television in lobby
• Tour assistance
• 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 1 PM
• Check-out time is 11 AM

Location Details

Bora Bora Airport (BOB): Approximate travel time is 20 minutes and distance is 8 km.

Getting there: The airport is located on one motu (lagoon island), the resort on another. Le Meridien Bora Bora offers airport pick-up by boat (surcharge). It is also possible to reach the hotel via the town of Vaitape using complimentary shuttle boat and bus services. Click the links below for instructions/details.

Getting around: There is only one sealed road on Bora Bora, 32 km in length, although some unsealed roads penetrate the mountainous interior. There is no public transportation, but hotels and some restaurants will pick up dinner guests who have reservations. Taxis cannot be found on the street, but must be ordered by phone, either through the hotel or directly with several companies. Fares are not metered and should be agreed upon at the onset of the journey. Travellers should expect to pay around XPF1,000–1,500 (AU$16–$25) for shorter rides and XPF5,000 (AU$70) across the island. There is also a water taxi company; a ride to the mainland costs around XPF2,000 (AU$26–$36).

Le Meridien Bora Bora has a daily complimentary shuttle boat that brings guests to their dock on the main island. It leaves the resort generally every hour between 8 AM and 11:30 PM, and every 30 minutes over lunch and dinner periods.

By shuttle (click here)

Travel time from the airport to the hotel: 20 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice):XPF2,300 (AU$30–$35)

Schedules and directions (subject to change without notice): The resort's boat shuttle service is available 24 hours daily. However, guests must contact the hotel at least 48 hours in advance in order to give the staff an estimated time of arrival. Hotel contact details will be included in the reservation confirmation for bookings via this Web site.

By ferry (click here)

Travel time from the airport to the hotel: 60 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): XPF1,000–1500 (AU$16–$25)

Schedules and directions (subject to change without notice): All flights into Bora Bora are greeted by an Air Tahiti shuttle boat that brings travellers to Vaitape on the main island. From here, it is possible to catch a taxi to the resort's dock, from which there is a complimentary shuttle boat leaving approximately every hour.

Dining

Le Tipanié Restaurant - Polynesian, Asian and Western cuisines, with themed buffets each night. Wine list. Located in open-air pavilions under thatched roofs. Candlelit ambience. Views over inner lagoon. Open daily for breakfast and buffet dinner.

Le Tiaré - Gourmet, à la carte menu. Located in open-air pavilions under thatched roofs. Candlelit ambience. Views over inner lagoon. Open for dinner.

Te Ava Restaurant - À la carte breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Light snacks, pizzas, sandwiches. International cuisine. Poolside location with Mt Otemanu views. Open-air pavilions under thatched roofs, or outdoor location. Open daily from early morning to late evening.

Miki Miki Bar - Sophisticated bar snacks, cocktails, other alcoholic drinks, and beverages. Relaxed atmosphere. Elevated setting overlooking beach and Mt Otemanu. Cane chairs with white cushions. Evening ukulele player five times per week.

Fare Tupa - Sandwiches, pannini, ice creams, beverages, and other snacks. Breakfast and catering service on request. Small beach hut with bar stools and thatched roof. Open daily from early morning to early evening.

Address

Motu Tape Bp 190

Bora Bora, LE BP190

French Polynesia

Nearest major airport:

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

Area:

Motu Piti Aau, Bora Bora, French Polynesia