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Recommended trip: 3–6 day(s)

Recommended trip: 3–6 day(s)

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What to do

Looking for things to do in Bora Bora? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Bora Bora
Bora Bora
9.4
4.8/579 Reviews
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Boat tour
Night view
To'opuaiti
To'opuaiti
6.7
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Matira Beach
Matira Beach
5.8
5.0/59 Reviews
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Beaches and shores
Night view
Bora Bora Lagoonarium
Bora Bora Lagoonarium
5.0
5.0/52 Reviews
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Boat tour
Zoos & aquariums
Mount Otemanu
Mount Otemanu
4.8
5.0/51 Reviews
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Mountain climbing
Vaitape
Vaitape
3.4
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Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora
Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora
2.8
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Bora Bora Turtle Centre
Bora Bora Turtle Centre
2.7
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Zoos & aquariums
Eleuthera Bora Diving Center
Eleuthera Bora Diving Center
2.6
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Tohora Bora Bora
Tohora Bora Bora
2.6
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Boat tour

Where to stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Bora Bora, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Conrad Bora Bora Nui
Conrad Bora Bora Nui
4.7/569 Reviews
Bloody Mary's Hotel
Bloody Mary's Hotel
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Maitai Bora Bora
Maitai Bora Bora
4.4/5115 Reviews
Tiki Ora Lodge - Tiki
Tiki Ora Lodge - Tiki
4.8/538 Reviews
Oa Oa Lodge
Oa Oa Lodge
3.9/5814 Reviews
Vaiotaha Lodge
Vaiotaha Lodge
3.9/5265 Reviews

What to eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Bora Bora dishes and foodie spots.
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The Lucky House Fare Manuia Restaurant
The Lucky House Fare Manuia Restaurant
4.3/56 Reviews
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Quick bites
Avg. PLN146/person
La Villa Mahana
La Villa Mahana
4.6/57 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Avg. PLN642/person
Restaurant Tama’a Maitai
Restaurant Tama’a Maitai
4.1/57 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Restaurant Saint James
Restaurant Saint James
4.5/58 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Terrace
Arii Moana
Arii Moana
4.7/57 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Avg. PLN486/person
Vini Vini
Vini Vini
3.8/56 Reviews
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Bars/bistros
Bora Bora Yacht Club
Bora Bora Yacht Club
4.0/57 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Avg. PLN177/person
Noa Noa Restaurant
Noa Noa Restaurant
3.3/56 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Sea view
Le Corail
Le Corail
4.0/56 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Iriatai French Restaurant
Iriatai French Restaurant
4.6/57 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Bora Bora Beach Club
Bora Bora Beach Club
4.2/55 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Lagoon Restaurant at The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort
Lagoon Restaurant at The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort
6 Reviews
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Seafood
Terrace
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Bora Bora Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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🌊 6 World-Class Locations with Crystal-Clear Turquoise Waters You Must See at Least Once in Your Life! 🏝️ If you're looking for a getaway to enjoy stunning ocean views, save these to your list now: ✈️
1. Maldives 🇲🇻
· Highlights: A paradise for sea lovers 🌴, boasting crystal-clear turquoise waters, pristine white sand beaches, and luxurious overwater resorts 🏡
· Atmosphere: Ultimately romantic and relaxing, perfect for snorkeling, kayaking in transparent kayaks, and enjoying the sound of waves at sunset 🌅
2. Palawan Island, Philippines 🇵🇭
· Highlights: Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful islands in the world 🌍, featuring towering limestone cliffs contrasting with crystal-clear waters in shades of emerald green and turquoise 🛶
· Atmosphere: Unspoiled natural beauty Cruise through the hidden lagoon and snorkel to explore the abundant underwater world 🐠
3. Whitehaven Beach — Australia 🇦🇺
· Highlight: Pure white sand with 98% pure silica content, making the sand cool to the touch and soft like powder 🦘 Contrasting with the crystal-clear turquoise water that swirls together to create spectacular natural patterns 🌀
· Atmosphere: The view from Hill Inlet viewpoint is considered one of the world's top scenic spots 📸
4. Zakynthos Island — Greece 🇬🇷
· Highlight: A paradise island in the Ionian Sea famous worldwide for "Navagio Beach" or the shipwreck beach 🚢
· Atmosphere: Clean white sand beaches surrounded by towering cliffs And the deep turquoise blue water that captivates every eye 🌊
5. Phi Phi Islands — Thailand 🇹🇭
· Highlights: A gem of Thailand's Andaman Sea 🇹🇭 with crystal-clear emerald waters and world-class views of limestone cliffs and beautiful bays 🏝️
· Atmosphere: Enjoy a boat trip in Maya Bay, snorkeling to see schools of fish, and soak in the Thai sea atmosphere that rivals any in the world ⛵
6. Bora Bora — French Polynesia 🇵🇫
· Highlights: The pearl of the South Pacific 🌺, nổi bật with its crystal-clear turquoise lagoon and the majestic Mount Otemanu as a backdrop ⛰️
· Atmosphere: Luxurious, private, and full of pristine nature. Perfect for a premium dream vacation ✨
#BeachTrip 🌊 #BeautifulBeaches 🏝️ #TravelGuide 🗺️ #InternationalTravel ✈️
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🌊 6 World-Class Locations with Crystal-Clear Turquoise Waters You Must See at Least Once in Your Life! 🏝️ If you're looking for a getaway to enjoy stunning ocean views, save these to your list now: ✈️ 1. Maldives 🇲🇻 · Highlights: A paradise for sea lovers 🌴, boasting crystal-clear turquoise waters, pristine white sand beaches, and luxurious overwater resorts 🏡 · Atmosphere: Ultimately romantic and relaxing, perfect for snorkeling, kayaking in transparent kayaks, and enjoying the sound of waves at sunset 🌅 2. Palawan Island, Philippines 🇵🇭 · Highlights: Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful islands in the world 🌍, featuring towering limestone cliffs contrasting with crystal-clear waters in shades of emerald green and turquoise 🛶 · Atmosphere: Unspoiled natural beauty Cruise through the hidden lagoon and snorkel to explore the abundant underwater world 🐠 3. Whitehaven Beach — Australia 🇦🇺 · Highlight: Pure white sand with 98% pure silica content, making the sand cool to the touch and soft like powder 🦘 Contrasting with the crystal-clear turquoise water that swirls together to create spectacular natural patterns 🌀 · Atmosphere: The view from Hill Inlet viewpoint is considered one of the world's top scenic spots 📸 4. Zakynthos Island — Greece 🇬🇷 · Highlight: A paradise island in the Ionian Sea famous worldwide for "Navagio Beach" or the shipwreck beach 🚢 · Atmosphere: Clean white sand beaches surrounded by towering cliffs And the deep turquoise blue water that captivates every eye 🌊 5. Phi Phi Islands — Thailand 🇹🇭 · Highlights: A gem of Thailand's Andaman Sea 🇹🇭 with crystal-clear emerald waters and world-class views of limestone cliffs and beautiful bays 🏝️ · Atmosphere: Enjoy a boat trip in Maya Bay, snorkeling to see schools of fish, and soak in the Thai sea atmosphere that rivals any in the world ⛵ 6. Bora Bora — French Polynesia 🇵🇫 · Highlights: The pearl of the South Pacific 🌺, nổi bật with its crystal-clear turquoise lagoon and the majestic Mount Otemanu as a backdrop ⛰️ · Atmosphere: Luxurious, private, and full of pristine nature. Perfect for a premium dream vacation ✨ #BeachTrip 🌊 #BeautifulBeaches 🏝️ #TravelGuide 🗺️ #InternationalTravel ✈️

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🌅 I Came to See Bora Bora… But Stayed for This Sunset
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🌅 I Came to See Bora Bora… But Stayed for This Sunset

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Expensive, but love at first sight! Rush to St. Regis Bora Bora for the most beautiful ocean views

Expensive, but love at first sight! Rush to St. Regis Bora Bora for the most beautiful ocean views

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Dreamy Beach Summer Nights in Bora Bora
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Dreamy Beach Summer Nights in Bora Bora

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If you only visit one island in your life, save it for Tahiti.

If you only visit one island in your life, save it for Tahiti.

athena.cordelia.willowdale
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Who dares to write budget travel guides anymore? Writing one now is just asking for trouble. When I started writing travel guides 5 years ago, my original intention was to show everyone that travel isn't an unattainable luxury for the rich. As long as you plan well, students and office workers can enjoy it too. But in 2026, budget travel might be looked down upon because travel has become a consumer activity driven by utilitarian motives.
Here is what happened: a week ago, I shared a vacation rental in Bora Bora, Tahiti. The host had only been online for a month, seemed like a young, beautiful local, and the price was affordable (around 1,000 RMB). It was waterfront, facing the sacred mountain of Bora Bora, though the interior was quite simple. I just posted a note to share it.
I was stunned. The vibe is completely different from a few years ago.
Between 2020 and 2023, I loved writing travel guides. Back then, I was a student without much money, and I really enjoyed researching low-budget travel.
Back then, there weren't many travel guides on XHS, and I was keen on posting my own. $200 to see the fall foliage in Northern Michigan, $7,000 for half a month in Hawaii, $900 for 7 days in Southern California, $800 for 11 days in Florida—my track record is there to see.
The skepticism back then was mostly about how I managed to do it, rather than the status-seeking behavior we see now.
Budget travel guides have less and less of an audience. I can feel that travel is becoming a luxury item, just like handbags, cars, and jewelry. Where you go, which hotel you stay at, and how high-end your photos are have become things to compete over. Everyone wants to go to the same trendy hotel or check-in spot. A vacation in Tahiti, the blue hour in Norway, an Antarctic cruise, or chasing animals in Africa have become bragging rights.
When a culture of comparison creeps into the field you love most, it's hard not to be consumed by it. From initially being obsessed with budget travel, I started to be influenced after I began working and chose some more upscale hotels. I also have to reflect on whether I've been brainwashed, with everyone saying you should stay somewhere nicer when you travel...
I haven't posted budget travel guides for a long time either. The most popular travel guides now are AI-generated copy and images from travel agencies trying to attract customers—they don't even try to hide it. I can't compete with the algorithm.
It seems that taking a few "fancy" photos and pairing them with vague, cliché captions like "life is a wilderness" has become the audience's preference.
...
Whatever. What's wrong with budget travel?
Play smart, not play rich.
I admire people with a high travel IQ more than those with "money power."
Constantly exploring the fun side of Earth Online!

Who dares to write budget travel guides anymore? Writing one now is just asking for trouble. When I started writing travel guides 5 years ago, my original intention was to show everyone that travel isn't an unattainable luxury for the rich. As long as you plan well, students and office workers can enjoy it too. But in 2026, budget travel might be looked down upon because travel has become a consumer activity driven by utilitarian motives. Here is what happened: a week ago, I shared a vacation rental in Bora Bora, Tahiti. The host had only been online for a month, seemed like a young, beautiful local, and the price was affordable (around 1,000 RMB). It was waterfront, facing the sacred mountain of Bora Bora, though the interior was quite simple. I just posted a note to share it. I was stunned. The vibe is completely different from a few years ago. Between 2020 and 2023, I loved writing travel guides. Back then, I was a student without much money, and I really enjoyed researching low-budget travel. Back then, there weren't many travel guides on XHS, and I was keen on posting my own. $200 to see the fall foliage in Northern Michigan, $7,000 for half a month in Hawaii, $900 for 7 days in Southern California, $800 for 11 days in Florida—my track record is there to see. The skepticism back then was mostly about how I managed to do it, rather than the status-seeking behavior we see now. Budget travel guides have less and less of an audience. I can feel that travel is becoming a luxury item, just like handbags, cars, and jewelry. Where you go, which hotel you stay at, and how high-end your photos are have become things to compete over. Everyone wants to go to the same trendy hotel or check-in spot. A vacation in Tahiti, the blue hour in Norway, an Antarctic cruise, or chasing animals in Africa have become bragging rights. When a culture of comparison creeps into the field you love most, it's hard not to be consumed by it. From initially being obsessed with budget travel, I started to be influenced after I began working and chose some more upscale hotels. I also have to reflect on whether I've been brainwashed, with everyone saying you should stay somewhere nicer when you travel... I haven't posted budget travel guides for a long time either. The most popular travel guides now are AI-generated copy and images from travel agencies trying to attract customers—they don't even try to hide it. I can't compete with the algorithm. It seems that taking a few "fancy" photos and pairing them with vague, cliché captions like "life is a wilderness" has become the audience's preference. ... Whatever. What's wrong with budget travel? Play smart, not play rich. I admire people with a high travel IQ more than those with "money power." Constantly exploring the fun side of Earth Online!

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_TI***lz
My favorite island getaway so far has arrived

My favorite island getaway so far has arrived

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The Hermès of islands: Bora Bora | Head to the world's sexiest blue island

The Hermès of islands: Bora Bora | Head to the world's sexiest blue island

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