Conrad Bora Bora Nui is a five-star luxury resort on the northern side of the Bora Bora lagoon, with views across the water to Mount Otemanu. It has 114 rooms, most of them overwater or beach villas, ranging from one-bedroom villas to the two-bedroom Presidential Overwater Villa, with some villas adding private pools. The resort sits on a private beach, and Nui Beach is a two-minute walk away. Facilities include an outdoor pool with a swim-up bar and a poolside bar, free cabanas, loungers and umbrellas, the Hina Spa with massages, facials and body wraps, a 24-hour gym and a choice of restaurants and bars. French cuisine, local seafood and an evening sushi lounge with entertainment give variety without leaving the property. Activities include kayaking, fishing, beach volleyball and free bicycle rentals, and guests can book lagoon excursions and snorkeling trips through the activity desk. Free in-room Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service are included, and the resort has an electric car charging station. It is a strong choice for honeymooners, couples marking an anniversary and families who want a polished luxury resort with a range of villa types.
Location and getting around
The resort is on the lagoon's northern edge, so you will use boats to reach the main island and the Matira peninsula. An airport shuttle is available for a per-person fee, and arrival typically involves a boat transfer from the airport, so confirm the schedule and any charges with the resort before you fly. Matira Beach and Matira Point are within about five kilometers by road and water, but most guests treat the resort as a self-contained retreat and arrange excursions through the activity desk, such as a lagoon cruise, a jet ski tour or a 4x4 safari that pick up from the resort.
The rooms and the experience
The overwater villas are the signature, with a private deck, direct lagoon access. The beach villas give more land and privacy, and the private-pool categories add an extra layer of seclusion for couples. Dining ranges from a casual daytime option to a French fine-dining room, and the sushi lounge adds a lively evening alternative.
The spa is a calm, treatment-focused space that suits a restorative day after a lagoon outing. Rates sit in the luxury range, so it works best for a special occasion, and it offers a good balance of space, service and facilities.
Good to know
Check-in begins at 3 p.m. and check-out is at noon, and late check-out is available for a fee. Buffet breakfast, babysitting and the airport shuttle carry surcharges, so compare your rate with and without breakfast. Because the resort is remote, evening dining beyond the property needs a boat, so consider a half-board arrangement if you want quiet evenings.
Book overwater villas well ahead for peak months, and ask about villa category, view and the position relative to the restaurant and bar if you value quiet. For a more affordable alternative on the main island, stay at a mid-range hotel near Matira and visit the resorts for a meal.
Why stay here
- ✓Overwater and beach villas
- ✓Private-pool villa options
- ✓Outdoor pool with swim-up bar
- ✓Hina Spa
- ✓Multiple restaurants and sushi lounge
- ✓24-hour gym
- ✓Free bicycles and kayaks
- ✓24-hour room service
Good questions
How many rooms does Conrad Bora Bora Nui have?+
The resort has 114 rooms, most of them overwater or beach villas, from one-bedroom villas to a two-bedroom Presidential Overwater Villa. Some villas have private pools.
How do I get there from the airport?+
Arrival normally involves a boat from the airport, and the resort offers a shuttle for a per-person fee. Confirm the schedule and cost with the resort before you fly.
Is breakfast included?+
Buffet breakfast carries a surcharge on most rates, as do babysitting and the airport shuttle. Check what your rate includes before you book.
