Hotel Bora Bora was a luxury hotel and resort located on the island of Bora Bora in the Society Islands in French Polynesia.[1] It is currently a part of Aman Resorts.[2][3] Hotel Bora Bora has been reviewed by Conde Nast Traveler[3] and TripAdvisor. The hotel has over-water bungalows and suites, beach bungalows, garden bungalows with swimming pools (referred to as fare), gardens,[4] and restaurants.[2][5] The hotel was not reopened after plans for reconstruction, and remains closed.
History
Hotel Bora Bora first opened in 1961[6][7] and was designed by WATG. The original design featured 18 thatched-roof huts.[8] Hotel Bora Bora closed in October 2008 for reconstruction.[9] It was scheduled to reopen in 2011, however, it currently remains closed indefinitely.[10] Hotel Bora Bora was the first large hotel on Bora Bora.[11][12]
Overwater bungalows
The classic over-the-water bungalows were added to the hotel in 1970, nine years after its original construction. These were the first over-the-water bungalows in Bora Bora, and created a precedent for future developers.[6][8] The bungalows on the water provide resort guests with a 270-degree view of the surrounding islands of Tahaa, Raiatea, Maupiti, Mootu, and Toopua, as well as a view of the barrier reef.[8] The design of the hotel is based on the traditional Tahitian style.[13] The 65 luxury rooms and 15 over-the-water bungalows are built on stilts in the water, facing the Bora Bora Lagoon.[13]
