The St. Regis Bora Bora ResortvsLe Taha'a by Pearl Resorts
Both The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort and Le Taha'a Island Resort & Spa are endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort scores significantly better than Le Taha'a Island Resort & Spa. The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort comes in at #2 in French Polynesia with praise from 7 reviews such as Travel + Leisure, Jetsetter and Gayot.
The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort
Motu Ome'e, 98730 , French Polynesia
From $1,348/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Travel + Leisure
"The St. Regis seriously upped the ante when it opened with thatched overwater villas, outdoor showers, a fleet of butlers, a Jean-Georges Vongerichten restaurant, and a spa set on its own island." Full review
Jetsetter
"Paradise: spacious overwater bungalows with butler service, a swim-up bar, Jean-Georges restaurant and decadent spa." Full review
Gayot
"Signature St. Regis luxury unites with warm island hospitality at this South Pacific sanctuary."
Oyster
Luxury
"Its 89 overwater and beachfront bungalows are the largest in French Polynesia, and are richly appointed with modern island decor and thoughtful amenities." Full review
Hideaway Report
93.0
"This hotel offers exceptionally spacious accommodations, most overwater villas enhanced by living rooms, indoor glass floor panels and lavish baths." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"In French Polynesia, it doesn’t get more idyllic than this sprawling Bora Bora cloister, famously featured in the 2009 film Couples Retreat." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"Honeymooners and families stay at this luxury resort, where villas look out over a turquoise lagoon." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"One of the finest places to sleep in Bora Bora with the water lapping the stilt structure beneath your bed is The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort."
Travel + Leisure
"An island paradise located on its own 44-acre motu, or small islet. The resort comprises 90 overwater villas and beach villas, ranging from one- to three-bedroom sizes."
Le Taha'a by Pearl Resorts
Motu Tautau, BP 67 Patio, 98733, French Polynesia
From $562/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Travel + Leisure
"Popular with honeymooners, this quiet resort is located on the white-sand beach of Motu Tautau, just west of the larger Taha’a island." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"On an islet filled with vanilla plantations, just ten minutes from Bora Bora by helicopter, this beach resort with a perfect location score is done in Polynesian style." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"A member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux collection of hotels, Le Taha’a Island Resort & Spa is a five-pearl luxury property with 57 overwater and beach bungalows." Full review
Hideaway Report
97.0
"Captivating resort on a private islet off the coast of Tahaa, surrounded by a turquoise lagoon and backdropped by Bora Bora’s dramatic profile." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Our bungalow was charmingly old school, with lots of thatch and varnished wood. Beyond our deck was sheer tranquility: blue curacao water ending in a distant white line where surf broke on the reef."