Best Hotels with Rooftop Bars & Pools in Bora Bora (2026)

The InterContinental Le Thalasso on Motu To'opua is arguably the most innovative resort in Bora Bora — powered partly by Deep Seawater Air Conditioning, its over-the-water spa uses seawater drawn from 900 metres for unique thalassotherapy treatments. The overwater suites here are among the island's most spacious, and the lagoon-view dining is exceptional.

• Wellness
• Overwater
• Eco-Innovation
• Motu Piti Aau

★ 9.4 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation

Le Méridien occupies its own motu directly across from Mount Otemanu with a lagoon on its doorstep and a distinctive feature: a sea turtle lagoon where the resort participates in a conservation and release programme. The overwater bungalows here are excellent value by Bora Bora standards, with strong lagoon views and a more relaxed atmosphere than some neighbours.

• Overwater
• Turtle Conservation
• Value
• Motu Piti Aau

★ 9.3 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation

Sofitel's Private Island in the lagoon sits on its own motu with 31 overwater bungalows and garden villas that offer genuine privacy and a more intimate scale than the island's larger resorts. Mount Otemanu views, a charming main building, and slightly lower prices than the Four Seasons and St. Regis make this a smart choice for discerning travellers watching the budget carefully.

• Private Island
• Overwater
• Intimate
• Motu Piti Aau

★ 9.2 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation