Hotel Bora Bora was a luxury hotel and resort located on the island of Bora Bora in the Society Islands in French Polynesia. [1] It is currently a part of Aman Resorts. [2] [3] Hotel Bora Bora has been reviewed by Conde Nast Traveler [3] and TripAdvisor. The hotel has over-water bungalows and suites, beach bungalows, garden bungalows with swimming pools (referred to as fare), gardens, [4] and restaurants. [2] [5] The hotel was not reopened after plans for reconstruction, and remains closed.
Hotel Bora Bora first opened in 1961 [6] [7] and was designed by Hammarberg and Herman. The original design featured 18 thatched-roof huts. [8] Hotel Bora Bora closed in October 2008 for reconstruction. [9] It was scheduled to reopen in 2011, however, it currently remains closed indefinitely. [10] Hotel Bora Bora was the first large hotel on Bora Bora, and the first hotel to feature the over-water bungalow design concept. [11] [12]
The classic over-the-water bungalows were added to the hotel in 1970, nine years after its original construction. These were the first over-the-water bungalows in Bora Bora, and created a precedent for future developers. [6] [8] The bungalows on the water provide resort guests with a 270-degree view of the surrounding islands of Tahaa, Raiatea, Maupiti, Mootu, and Toopua, as well as a view of the barrier reef. [8] The design of the hotel is based on the traditional Tahitian style. [13] The 65 luxury rooms and 15 over-the-water bungalows are built on stilts in the water, facing the Bora Bora Lagoon. [13]
Notable guests at Hotel Bora Bora have included Robert De Niro, Robert Redford, Martin Sheen, Raquel Welch, Sharon Stone, Keanu Reeves, [2] Pierce Brosnan, Eddie Murphy, Dan and Sharon Greany, [11]
