In a nutshell
The Four Seasons sits on its own motu with 15 accommodation types: four overwater bungalow suites, five specialty overwater bungalows with plunge pools, and six beachfront villa estates that all come with a private pool. Unlike most resorts on the island, every rate here includes round-trip airport transfers and daily breakfast at Tere Nui. Everything else you eat and drink is charged.
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The Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora is located in the heart of the Pacific Ocean and has been welcoming guests since September 2008. You’ve undoubtedly already heard that the Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora is considered to be one of the very finest in the whole globe… This explains why it charges some of the highest rates in Bora Bora for accommodation.
So, what makes this almost all-inclusive resort so unique? Let’s take a look inside and see if it’s right for you. I’ll go over everything from lodging to food to activities to spa treatments and, of course, prices.
Accommodations at the Four Seasons Bora Bora
Overall feeling & decoration
All of the bungalows & villas have a relaxing, airy feel, with traditional teak wood furniture, high ceilings, and thatched roofs made from pandanus leaves. The design of the bungalows is based on the architecture of the area. Polynesia’s special touches include beautiful works of art, a private plunge pool in the specialty bungalows, and sliding doors by deep bathtubs that open to views of the lagoon in the fresh air.
Types of overwater bungalows at the Four Seasons Bora Bora
The resort has 15 accommodation types split into three families: overwater bungalow suites and specialty overwater bungalows out on the pontoons, and beachfront villa estates along the sand. Here is the full line-up, straight from the resort:
- Overwater Bungalow Suites (4), 100 m² each, no plunge pool: One-Bedroom Beach-View, One-Bedroom Lagoon-View, One-Bedroom Mountain-View, One-Bedroom Premier Mountain-View.
- Specialty Overwater Bungalows with plunge pools (5): One-Bedroom Lagoon-View (104 m²), One-Bedroom Mountain-View (104 m²), One-Bedroom Otemanu (147 m²), Two-Bedroom Herenui (207 m²), Two-Bedroom Poerava (207 m²).
- Beachfront Villa Estates (6), all with a private pool: One-Bedroom (253 m²), Two-Bedroom Deluxe (300 m²), Two-Bedroom Premier (300 m² plus 1,000 m² of grounds, with an infinity pool and outdoor kitchen), Three-Bedroom Premier (500 m² plus 2,000 m²), Four-Bedroom (600 m² plus 2,000 m², two infinity pools), Five-Bedroom (800 m² plus 3,000 m²).
Two things worth knowing: only the five specialty bungalows have a plunge pool on the pontoon, and the four and five bedroom estates are each two adjacent villas joined together, which is why they come with two pools.
One bedroom overwater bungalow suite
Basically, the one-bedroom overwater bungalow suite is the most common type of accommodation in the resort and, even though they come in several categories, they all look pretty much the same in terms of layout and decoration.
You’ll enter into a huge living room with a sofa (which converts into an additional bed) and a coffee table. A minibar is located on the opposite wall, where you may prepare some coffee and find some snacks.
To get to the bedroom, you have to walk through the bathroom, which features her and his sinks, a close shower and toilets, and my favorite, a large bathtub overlooking the lagoon. I ADORE the bathroom, which opens onto the lagoon for a relaxing bath with a view. Add some flowers for the ultimate Polynesian experience.
The bedroom itself is somewhat tiny in comparison to other resorts such as the St Regis Bora Bora, but you will enjoy a super comfy king-size bed, a huge wardrobe, and the nicest views from your bed.
On the deck, you’ll find a table for breakfast and lunch with a view, as well as lounge chairs. Some bungalows feature a little plunge pool, which is ideal for relaxing.
At the end of the pontoon you will also find some larger one-bedroom bungalows. These bungalows include a living area that is twice as spacious as the others. There are also the only overwater bungalows of the resort who has a little overwater hammock to unwind.
The one-bedroom overwater bungalow suite is available in several categories, and the rates vary based on whether or not the bungalow has a plunge pool on the deck as well as the views that can be seen from the bungalow. The bungalows that have a frontal and unobstructed view of the mountain are always going to be more costly.
Insider Tips
My personal recommendation is to request a bungalow on the west pontoon branch when booking a bungalow at the Four Seasons Bora Bora.
This puts you closer to the resort’s common areas, such as restaurants. if you are staying in one of the last bungalows on the east pontoon branch it will take you a good 15 minutes to walk to the restaurant. I mean, the walk is lovely, but it’s good to know.
Four Seasons Bora Bora Resort Map
And if you want your bungalow to face the sunset, make sure it faces west. If your bungalow faces east, you’ll receive direct morning sun but no sunset views.
Two bedrooms overwater bungalows
Good to know
If you are traveling with family the four Seasons also has two bedrooms overwater bungalows. It’s actually two one-bedroom bungalows connecting together with a larger deck. Look for the “Two-Bedroom Poerava Overwater bungalow suite with plunge pool” or “Two-Bedroom Herenui Overwater bungalow suite with plunge pool”
Beachfront villa estates
Nestled in a tropical garden the Four Seasons Bora Bora also provides six beachfront villa estates ranging from one to five bedrooms, every one with a private pool. They have all been recently remodeled and offer the best seclusion and views on the mountain.
Each has a huge private pool, a large indoor and outdoor living area, and outdoor showers. To sum it up it’s a little tropical paradise.
While more costly than overwater bungalows, beach villas at the Four Seasons Bora Bora include unique services such as customized pre-arrival planning, private airport shuttle, daily breakfast, a dedicated villa host, and private beach setup (with the watercraft of your choices such as kayak or paddle board).
You can even have a private chef cook for you in your villa, as well as a private movie night with a bonfire or a private Polynesian show right on your beach.
Accommodations at the Four Seasons Bora Bora : Price per category
Rates at the Four Seasons move a lot with the season, how full the resort is and where you book, so treat the figures below as broad orders of magnitude to frame a budget, not as a live quote. Per night, you are roughly looking at:
- One-bedroom overwater bungalow suite (no plunge pool): from around $1,600 to $1,800 and up, depending on the view
- Specialty overwater bungalow with a plunge pool: from around $2,500 and up
- Beachfront villa estates: from around $4,500 (one bedroom) to $12,500 and up for the larger estates
Restaurants & food experiences at the Four Seasons Bora Bora
You’ll never go hungry at the Four Seasons Resort Bora, The resort has 4 restaurants available to guests, ranging from casual to fine dining. The resort is not really all inclusive so, unless you purchased a meal plan all F&B expenses will be charged. The restaurants are below, with rough price ranges that shift with the season and the menu:
Arii Moana (Mediterranean cuisine)
Classic dishes from the Mediterranean are served in a casually elegant setting at Arii Moana (Open for dinner only). Enjoy clean, crisp presentations of your favorite dishes that pay homage to this chic and lively waterside setting. Executive Chef Eric Desbordes brings together the best local and imported ingredients with his creative vision. The beverage menu offers a thoughtful selection of grand crus, well-known Mediterranean labels, and refreshing cocktails.
On Monday & Wednesday, Arii Moana has Italian nights to try the tastes of Italy. Enjoy a delicious à la carte trip through antipasti, secondi piatti, and dolce, with Italian music playing in the background.
Price: On the order of $100 and up for a three-course dinner without drinks.
Rated 4.5 ⭐️ on TripAdvisor
Click here to check Arii Moana’s menu.
Vaimiti (Eclectic Asian Cuisine)
Begin your evening with some of the most enchanting views of the sunset that Bora Bora has to offer while sipping delicious cocktails in a breathtaking overwater setting. The food is yummy for a few bites before dinner. Don’t miss the Spicy Salmon with crispy sushi rice and its honey soy sauce, my favorite ;)
Price: Cocktails run around $25 and up
Rated 4.5 ⭐️ on TripAdvisor
Click here to check Vaimeti’s menu
Fare Hoa Beach Bar & Grill
A laid-back restaurant and bar near the lagoon where guests may eat and drink throughout the day while relaxing with their toes in the sand. Once a week don’t miss the Fish House Weekly Dinner.
Price: Roughly $30 a dish.
Rated 4.5 ⭐️ on TripAdvisor
Click here to check Fare Hoa’s menu
Tere nui (breakfast restaurant)
This is the restaurant that serves breakfast in the open air to begin each day with breathtaking views.
Price: Included in every rate, served in your villa or at the restaurant.
Rated 4 ⭐️ on TripAdvisor
Click here to check the Tere Nui’s menu
Room service
Last but not least room service is also an excellent alternative for lunch or dinner with the view on the intimacy of your bungalow.
Price: Around $30 a dish.
Click here to check the room service menu
Exclusive culinary experiences
In addition to the restaurants, the Four Seasons is home to several of one-of-a-kind dining experiences, including the following. The prices below are broad orders of magnitude that move with the season, not current quotes:
Romantic dinner on a private islet
Your stay at the Four Seasons is also ideal for planning a truly romantic evening. There are several options, including your bungalow deck, the beach, or my personal favorite, the sunset motu. Imagine the two of you alone, facing the sunset on your little islet… You arrive by canoe, and the scene is ideal for a proposal. We did countless wedding proposals on the spur of the moment while working as photographers, and guess what – they all said yes ;)
For a couple, a three-course romantic dinner on the motu with champagne starts at around $950.
Canoe breakfast
The ultimate experience you’ve seen all over Instagram : Breakfast will be delivered to your overwater bungalow’s private deck in a traditional Polynesian canoe as part of a one-of-a-kind and spectacular room service experience available only in Bora Bora.
Price: around 30,000 XPF (roughly $250) per couple.
Polynesian nights
Enjoy a family-style dinner as Polynesian entertainers sing, dance, and play music. End the evening with a stunning fire dance performance.
Starts at around $110 per person.
Villa experiences
And if you are staying in one of a beach villa you’ll be able to indulge one of the following experiences :
- Private Tahitian night including a Tahitian menu + a private Polynesian dances & fire show.
From around $2,000 for four. - Private movie nights: Your beach villa is converted into a theater under the stars with a movie screen and outdoor lounge set-up and, of course, Popcorn and homemade cookies.
From around $500 for four. - Smore’s on the beach : Gather around your beach firepit and enjoy the breathtaking scenery while cooking marshmallows for S’mores. Nostalgia with unparalleled views and stars to round out the evening.
From around $600 for four
The Spa
The Four Seasons Bora Bora Spa is without a doubt one of the greatest in French Polynesia! It is surrounded by lovely gardens and overlooks the interior lagoons. There is a room for two people in an overwater cottage with glass flooring where a couple may enjoy a massage and view sea life.
Open every day from 10AM to 6PM Te Mahana Spa is located on the lagoon’s edge, surrounded by tropical trees and pristine waters, and illuminated by the warm Polynesian sun. The Spa embraces the Tahitian essence with a unique combination of simplicity and elegance that makes Bora Bora what it is, with stunning views of the lagoon and ocean. Treatments are based on traditional methods and are intended to heal, rejuvenate, and revitalize.
Massages, facial therapy, rituals (Ancient customs, therapeutic techniques, and Western ways of doing things are all connected together to take care of the body and bring it back into balance), and men’s treatments are all available at the spa.
However, if you want to pamper yourself, I highly recommend booking the OVERWATER SPA SUITE, which is unique in Bora Bora! Relax in the best couple’s suite, have a massage while watching the fishes below via glass panels, and soak in an outdoor tub with a view of Mount Otemanu.
More information about treatments and costs may be found on this page: https://www.fourseasons.com/borabora/spa/.
Insider Tips
The Four Seasons Spa has two beautiful and secluded plunge pools. The first one overlooks the tropical garden, inner lagoon, and Otemanu… You’ve definitely seen photos of it on Instagram… it’s picture-perfect! The second one faces the sea. It’s usually windy, and if you’re lucky, you could even spot a whale along the reef! And the greatest of all? Both pools are free to use; no need to reserve a treatment or massage!
Four Seasons Bora Bora on-site activities
When you’re staying at the Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, you won’t have to worry about being bored. The Resort provides a variety of complimentary activities for visitors, including snorkeling in the lagoon and attending one of the numerous cultural events and demonstrations conducted on-site. Snorkeling gear, kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, and Polynesian canoes are all free for guests to use. Two inland lagoons offer safe places to swim and snorkel. There are also lots of things to do that don’t involve water, like tennis courts and a well-equipped gym.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is one of the most enjoyable activities available. It is possible to borrow snorkeling equipment for free, and the inner lagoon is pristine and home to more than one hundred distinct species of marine life as well as corals in good health.
You may wander about for hours without even noticing the passage of time, and if you want to find out more about the lagoon, you can schedule a private tour with a marine biologist from the resort, which is called WiseOceans, and they will provide you with all of the information you want.
Exploring the lagoon
You may explore the lagoon using a variety of watercraft, such as kayaks, outrigger canoes, and paddleboards, which are all available and free for your use.
Shows & culture
The resort provides guests with a range of cultural programming that runs throughout the week. There are daily cultural acts that may be experienced, such as traditional dances, floral crow and pareo making ateliers, and many other activities. There is always something entertaining prepared for the guests to look forward to each day. In addition, once a week there is a Polynesian night that includes a dance show as well as a Polynesian feast, and this event is not to be missed.
Sport
The resort features a good tennis court where you can schedule a private lesson – but be prepared to play in the heat – and a well-equipped fitness center right next to the spa with spectacular views of the ocean and reef.
Concierge service
And when you’ve gotten your fill of everything that the resort has to offer, a professional concierge team is always standing by to help you arrange off-resort excursions or make restaurant reservations. They are always there to assist you.
⚠️ That being said, I always recommend making direct reservations for any activities that you want to participate in during your time in Bora Bora. Concierge desks in Bora Bora always charge an additional commission of up to 25% on top of the pricing offered by vendors, which means that you will end up paying significantly more money for the same activity.
Four Seasons Bora Bora : Prices
What is the entire cost of a week’s vacation at the Four Seasons Bora Bora?
As an order of magnitude, a week at the Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora runs somewhere around $12,000 without airfare, moving a lot with how many activities you book and how much you eat and drink at the resort. Flights to Bora Bora from California cost roughly $1,200 to $1,500 round trip, and can be cheaper if you are flexible on dates or can use credit card points, which I highly suggest. So a week for two comes to somewhere around $15,000 and up with flights. Treat these as ballpark figures, not a quote.
How much do food and drinks cost at the Four Seasons Bora Bora?
Because everything is imported (and alcohol is heavily taxed), food and drinks in Bora Bora are expensive, regardless of resort. Many members of our Facebook group would say it is one of the most expensive places they have ever visited in that respect. If you eat at the restaurants, plan on at least $100 per person without drinks for a meal. Room service (which is excellent) is around $75 per person without alcohol, with a burger near $40. Cocktails on the beach or by the pool are around $25, and a glass of wine $16 to $20. You will find all the menus with rates in the Restaurants section above. These are orders of magnitude and move with the season and the menu.
Do you have to pay for the boat transfer from the airport?
No. The round-trip boat transfer between Bora Bora airport and the resort is included in your rate, which is unusual on an island where most resorts bill it separately. Daily breakfast at Tere Nui is included as well. If premium or fully private transfer options exist on top of that, the resort quotes them directly.
Frequently asked questions about the Four Seasons Bora Bora
Are airport transfers included at the Four Seasons Bora Bora?
Yes. Every rate includes round-trip airport transfers and daily breakfast at Tere Nui. That is the main structural difference with the St. Regis next door, which bills both separately.
Is the Four Seasons Bora Bora all inclusive?
No. Transfers and breakfast are included, but everything else you eat and drink is charged unless you buy a meal plan.
Which Four Seasons bungalows have a plunge pool?
Five specialty overwater bungalows: the one-bedroom Lagoon-View, Mountain-View and Otemanu, and the two-bedroom Herenui and Poerava. The four standard overwater bungalow suites do not have one.
Do the beach villas have a private pool?
Yes, all six beachfront villa estates. The four and five bedroom estates are two adjacent villas joined together, so they come with two pools.
How much does a stay at the Four Seasons Bora Bora cost?
It sits at the top of the Bora Bora market. Rates move a lot with season and occupancy, so treat any figure you find online as an order of magnitude rather than a quote. Remember that transfers and breakfast are already in the rate, which changes the comparison with other resorts.
Is the Four Seasons Bora Bora good for a honeymoon?
It is one of the two obvious choices on the island, with private dinners on a motu, canoe breakfasts and the plunge pool bungalows. Couples who want the largest villas and a butler tend to prefer the St. Regis.
Is the Four Seasons Bora Bora good with children?
Yes, and it is the more family-friendly of the two big names. Children aged 17 and under stay at no extra charge in their parents’ room, space permitting. City tax applies from age 12. Check-in is 3:00 PM and check-out 12:00 PM.
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