The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort
Set on its own motu facing Mount Otemanu, The St. Regis Bora Bora combines some of the South Pacific’s largest overwater villas with a private Lagoonarium, island spa and extraordinarily spacious beachfront estates.
The St. Regis Bora Bora occupies a private motu in the lagoon opposite Mount Otemanu, reached by boat from Bora Bora Airport. The setting delivers the classic French Polynesian view almost continuously, with turquoise water surrounding the resort on every side.
Its overwater villas begin around 1,550 square feet, making them among the largest in French Polynesia and the South Pacific. Separate living rooms, enormous bathrooms and glass floor panels make the accommodations feel far more residential than a standard bungalow, while the Royal Estate spans roughly 13,000 square feet on its own private beach.
The private Lagoonarium is one of the resort’s defining features, allowing guests to snorkel in protected water among tropical fish. The main pool, adults-only Oasis Pool and a spa on its own island provide distinct places to swim and recover away from the lagoon.
Dining includes the overwater Lagoon restaurant, additional Pan-Asian and Italian concepts and relaxed all-day venues. Polynesian cultural programming—from pareo painting to flower-crown making—adds a local dimension beyond the resort’s scenery.
The St. Regis Bora Bora is best for travelers who want the overwater-villa fantasy at maximum scale. The enormous villas, Mount Otemanu views and private Lagoonarium make the resort feel both iconic and unusually complete.