Bora Bora Day Pass: Which Resorts Offer One, and What It Costs

What is a Bora Bora day pass, and why get one?

A Bora Bora day pass lets you spend a day at a luxury resort, on its beach, at its pool and over lunch, without booking a night in an overwater bungalow. We think of it as the sneaky way to enjoy the island’s most beautiful settings on a budget. Most of Bora Bora’s postcard beaches sit inside the resorts, out on the motus that ring the lagoon. Matira beach is the only real public beach, and while it is lovely, the dazzling views of Mount Otemanu framed by overwater bungalows are behind resort gates.

A day pass is how you get in for the day. It is perfect if you are on a cruise stop, staying on the main island, or you simply want to save money while still seeing Bora Bora at its best. In this guide we walk through which resorts offer one in 2026, what each costs, and how to book, without spending a fortune on a full resort stay.

Which Bora Bora resorts offer a day pass in 2026?

Here is every Bora Bora day pass we could verify for 2026, and how solid each price is. Two rates are confirmed directly to us by the resorts. The others are reported by other guides and we are still waiting on the resorts to confirm them, so treat those as a guide, not a firm quote. The “source” column tells you which is which.

Le Bora Bora: the Pass Mahana

Le Bora Bora, Relais & Châteaux (the resort formerly known as Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts) sent us its official rate sheet on 29 July 2026, so this is the price we are most confident about on the whole page. Its day pass is called the Pass Mahana and it costs 18,000 XPF per person (150.90 €), all taxes and service included, confirmed to us by the resort in July 2026.

Here is what the Pass Mahana includes:

• A return shuttle transfer, departing at 9:45 and heading back at 16:30. The shuttle leaves from the resort’s private shuttle dock, named Chancelade on their rate sheet and described by the resort as located in Faanui Bay.
• Access to the pool and a beach towel, from 10:30 to 16:00.
• A two-course lunch (starter and main, or main and dessert) with a bottle of water or a soft drink, at the Miki Miki restaurant.
• 10% off at the spa, subject to booking.

On arrival you check in directly at reception. The pass is bookable on request and subject to availability: the resort notes that during peak season, hotel access is subject to availability. To book, email fnb.manager@leborabora.com or call +689 40 605 246.

Four Seasons: paused until September 2026

You can normally visit the Four Seasons Bora Bora on a day pass for 15,000 XPF per person, confirmed to us by the resort in July 2026. Right now, though, you cannot: the concierge told us the resort has paused outside visits until 4 September 2026 because of high occupancy. After that date it should reopen to day guests, occupancy permitting, so if you are travelling later in 2026 it is worth asking again.

The pass covers resort access only. The boat, meals and the spa are all charged separately, so budget for those on top. Booking is by email, at least seven days ahead, and always subject to how full the resort is. Contact: prearrival.borabora@fourseasons.com.

St. Regis and the Westin

Two more resorts run day passes that we have not yet been able to confirm directly. The prices below were reported by other guides in 2026 and are not confirmed to us by the resort, so call or email each one before you rely on them. We have asked all of them, and we will update this page as they reply.

The St. Regis

The St. Regis Bora Bora has a standard pass at 22,000 XPF (about $200), reported by other guides in 2026 and not confirmed to us by the resort. It includes the return boat from Anau and a two-course lunch at the Aparima Bar, roughly 11:00 to 18:00. A spa version at 43,000 XPF (about $385), also not confirmed to us by the resort, adds a 60-minute treatment and full spa access. The St. Regis reportedly only opens bookings about two weeks ahead. Contact: borabora.liaison@stregis.com.

The Westin

The Westin Bora Bora runs three passes, all reported by other guides in 2026 and not confirmed to us by the resort. The Manava pass, 15,000 XPF (about $135), covers breakfast at the Tipanier and one cocktail or mocktail, 8:30 to 17:30. The Honu pass, 20,000 XPF (about $180), adds the Turtle Discovery activity. The A’eto’erau pass, 38,000 XPF (about $340), adds a 60-minute massage and spa access. Reservations 24 hours ahead or more. Contact: reservations2@westin.com.

Which resorts do not offer a day pass right now?

This is the part most guides get wrong. Three resorts you might expect to find on the list are not options today, and one of them is closed altogether.

InterContinental Thalasso: closed

The InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa is fully closed. It shut on 1 June 2026 for the second phase of its renovation and is expected to reopen in mid-2027, so there is no day pass to be had. You will still find day passes for this resort listed elsewhere online, but it has been closed since June 2026. If a site is still selling one, that is your sign the listing is out of date.

Conrad Bora Bora Nui: not resumed

The Conrad Bora Bora Nui reopened on 1 May 2026 after its own renovation, but its day pass does not appear to have resumed, and we have not been able to confirm one for 2026. If you have your heart set on the Conrad, email the resort directly to ask, and treat any price you see elsewhere as unconfirmed for now.

InterContinental Le Moana: open, but no pass

The InterContinental Le Moana is open and running normally on the main island, but we have not seen a day pass offered there. It is worth a call if you are nearby, but do not build your day around it.

How do you book a Bora Bora day pass?

Booking a day pass is refreshingly low-tech: you email or call the resort and ask. There is no online cart, no instant confirmation. A few things to keep in mind:

• Access is never guaranteed. Resorts only confirm once they know they will not be full, so treat a day pass as a bonus, not a fixed part of your itinerary.
• Lead times vary by resort. The Four Seasons wants at least seven days’ notice by email; the St. Regis reportedly opens bookings about two weeks out; others take 24 hours or more.
• Low season gives you the best odds. Roughly November to March, outside the holiday weeks, resorts are quieter and far more likely to say yes. It is also when the best time to visit lines up with lower rates, so you save money twice over.

We also run a Facebook community of more than 43,000 Bora Bora travelers, and day passes come up all the time. It is a good place to hear who got in recently, and who got politely turned away.

Good to know

If you decide to go for a day pass also keep in mind that the access is never guaranteed. Usually, it’s not possible to book a day pass too much in advance of time. So if the resort ends up being fully booked during your stay you may not be able to get your access. You should see the Day Pass as a bonus during your trip to Bora Bora, not a right.

Is a Bora Bora day pass worth it?

If you sleep off resort, or you are here on a cruise stop, a day pass is one of the best-value things you can do in Bora Bora: you get the setting, the beach and the pool for a fraction of a night’s rate. If you already stay somewhere with a good beach, or you have the budget for a night in an overwater bungalow, save your money and put it toward that instead. For most travelers who want the luxury-resort experience without the luxury-resort bill, the answer is yes. Just remember it is never guaranteed, so keep your plans flexible.

If you are still deciding where to stay in Bora Bora, or weighing the main island against a motu, a day pass can be the deciding taste test before you commit.

Bora Bora day pass FAQ

We hope this guide helps you plan your day in paradise. If you have any more questions, contact us or your chosen resort directly.
⚠️ Please note that all prices and offers mentioned here are set by the resorts and can change at any time.

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