Travelers looking for unparalleled privacy for their family and friends will enjoy unfettered access to the Resort’s accommodations, facilities, services and amenities.

Guests fly from the island of Tahiti to the smaller Bora Bora airport. A classic Four Seasons Resort wooden boat awaits to transport guests to the private Four Seasons Resort motu. They will receive a flower lei, cold bottled water and a chilled towel for the 20-minute ride to the luxurious resort.

The Four Seasons Resort is located along a string of coral islets overlooking Bora Bora’s main island. Guests have the option to be taken directly to their overwater bungalow suite or beachfront villa estate.

The unique 115 villas and estates are decorated with traditional teak-wood furnishings and stunning Polynesian art. High ceilings and thatched roofs made from pandanus leaves provide an authentic charm.

One and two bedroom overwater bungalow suites look out onto the dramatic Mount Otemanu and Mount Pahia and crystal clear aquamarine color water. Some of these suites have their own private plunge pool and sundeck.

Besides enjoying the beauty of the island’s setting, guests return to the Four Seasons Bora Bora, because of the highly trained professional staff. Collaborating with local photographer Sadry Ghacir, they created a digital photo book entitled Tamari’i. Meaning “child” in Tahitian, guests are invited to discover the heart and soul of Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora through a unique collection of staff portraits.

Ghacir captured striking portraits of 32 employees, with each sharing their unique story, rich cultural heritage, and profound connection to this breath-taking corner of the world.

The Resort has made complimentary high-resolution versions available for download, allowing guests and fans of the Resort to enjoy and share these images at home, furthering awareness of Polynesia’s beautiful traditions and culture.

“Each portrait encapsulates the warmth of their smiles, the depth of their traditions, and the mana, the spiritual energy that defines this paradise,” says Romain Chanet, General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora. “This book is a tribute to the people who bring this Resort to life, and a testament to the bonds that connect us all in this island paradise.”

Continuing to build on its rich tradition, the Resort launched its Hiroa Tumu Cultural Program in 2023, offering guests an array of cultural experiences. Additionally, Parataito, meaning “paradise” in Tahitian, was released as the official anthem of the Resort. This moving music video, filmed by Ghacir, features music, lyrics, and choreography created by Resort staff, and beautifully shares the warmth of Polynesian hospitality, kindness, and generosity.

Activities during the day for guests to participate include a guided fitness class led by a friendly staff member, as well as sunrise and sunset yoga.

Classes take place on an expansive yoga platform that is set over a lagoon overlooking a coral reef and the Pacific Ocean beyond.

Other recreational activities throughout the day include a game of tennis on one of the two tennis courts. Lessons are available for guests to reserve while at the resort. Other on-site activities include kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding and checking out a wave runner to exlore the motu by water.

Those looking to snorkel can check out equipment to explore the coral reefs from their villa or from the white sand beach. Off-site activities include scuba diving, parasailing, taking a Four Seasons Resort shuttle boat to Bora Bora Island, and visiting a black pearl farm. 

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora

The BAMO designed cathedral-looking Te Mahana Spa offers a soaring temple-like 72-foot ceiling. Guests can enjoy one of the transformative wellness treatments inside the sanctuary surrounded by native trees and fragrant kahaia blossoms.

Two of the most popular spa treatments include the Taurumi Mind and Body Ritual and a massage in the Couple’s Over-Water Spa Villa. Before and after a wellness treatment, guests can sit in the herbal-scented sauna, enjoy a sensory shower or relax in the tropical setting. 

There are four open-air restaurants for guests to enjoy meals prepared by Executive Chef  Sebastien Fontes and his team. This new chef to the Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora is a native of Toulouse, France, and grew up surrounded by incredible cuisine. He recently said, “I’ve taken a little piece of everywhere I’ve been fortunate to live and work throughout my career. These collective experiences helped shape my style, not only as a chef but also as a human being. Through my cuisine, I hope to share special moments with our guests, allowing them to take home a piece of Bora Bora.”

Those dining at Fare Hoa Beach Bar & Grill can sit outdoors to enjoy modern grill cuisine. Vaimiti provides an eclectic Asian menu, and Bella Vita Tere Nui provides Italian favorites. 

The Tere Nui provides guests with breakfast fare and themed dinners. Guests can also request to have breakfast delivered to their villa by canoe. The Arii Moana is an intimate indoor and outdoor restaurant offering Mediterranean cuisine.

Visit Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora for availability or call (888) 521-6648.

Parts of this review were featured in JustLuxe on January 8, 2024.