What are the best luxury overwater bungalow in French Polynesia resorts?

Overwater bungalow luxury resorts in French Polynesia

There are only two exclusive resorts with Tahiti overwater bungalow, the Ia Ora beach resort managed by Sofitel, and the Intercontinental resort & spa.

These two hotels located on Tahiti island, have the only available Tahiti overwater bungalow - but you might also look at hotels in Bora Bora island, or on Moorea, that both have more options for overwater bungalows, and are only a flight away from the island of Tahiti French Polynesia.

• Tahiti Ia Ora beach resort managed by Sofitel,
• Intercontinental resort & spa,
• Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island,
• Le Meridien Bora Bora,
• The St Regis Bora Bora Resort,
• Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora,
• Conrad Bora Bora Nui,
• InterContinental Bora Bora & Thalasso Spa,
• Sofitel Moorea la Ora Beach Resort,
• Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa.

Tahiti overwater bungalow in Tahiti resorts

There are two resorts with Tahiti overwater bungalow on the island, both of them being 4 stars resorts.

Tahiti overwater bungalow resorts prices:

• Tahiti Ia Ora beach resort managed by Sofitel, about 700€ per night for a Tahiti overwater bungalow,
• Intercontinental resort & spa, about 800€ per night for a Tahiti overwater bungalow.

Our favorite is the Tahiti Ia Ora beach resort managed by Sofitel, which not only is a Tahiti overwater bungalow resort, but also hosts the best parties on the island a few times per year!

Just like all Tahiti resorts, and in general all French Polynesia resorts, there are no possibilty to get an option for all inclusive resorts overwater bungalows in Tahiti, as no hotel offer this option.

However, you can include a breakfast in your booking, and you can dine with a charge at one of their great restaurants - if you go for the one with a view on the hotel's Tahiti overwater bungalow and the Tahiti lagoon, do book a table in advance, and ask for the table the closest to Moorea island to enjoy the best view possible of a Tahiti overwater bungalow.

Count about 800€ per night for a Tahiti overwater bungalow in the Tahiti Ia Ora beach resort managed by Sofitel.

The other resort with Tahiti overwater bungalow, which also don't offer all inclusive option, is the InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa. Count about 800€ per night for a Tahiti overwater bungalow.

The hotel has more than twenty Tahiti overwater bungalow, allowing plenty of choice for the location, all of them located on the Tahiti lagoon, some of them with view on Moorea.

To get the best Tahiti overwater bungalow view, ask for a bungalow facing the Moorea island, in order to enjoy the best views on both the other island, and the magnificient sunsets over the Pacific ocean - and who knows, maybe witness a green ray, also called green flash, one day?

Bora Bora overwater bungalow luxury resorts

There are no less than six luxury hotels on the most beautiful island in the world Bora Bora, that have Bora Bora overwater bungalow in their offers. Each of them is more impressive then the other, make your choice!

Bora Bora overwater bungalow resorts price:

• Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island, about 450€ per night for a Bora Bora overwater bungalow,
• Le Meridien Bora Bora, about 900€ per night for a Bora Bora overwater bungalow,
• The St Regis Bora Bora Resort, about 1400€ per night for a Bora Bora overwater bungalow.
• Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, about 1400€ per night for a Bora Bora overwater bungalow,
• Conrad Bora Bora Nui, about 1000€ per night for a Bora Bora overwater bungalow,
• InterContinental Bora Bora & Thalasso Spa, about 1000€ per night for a Bora Bora overwater bungalow.

The Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island is probably the best choice around, as the hotel chain is the one the most present in French Polynesia, it offers the largest choice of services, and you could have an inunterrupted stay on most important islands of French Polynesia by staying at their hotels.

Le Meridien Bora Bora is the one having the famous Bora Bora overwater bungalow with glass floor, from which you can view fishes and sharks swimming right under your overvater bungalow.

The St Regis Bora Bora Resort has private swimming pools in some of it bungalows... so nice that you might not even need to swim in the perfect transparent clear blue water, which would be a shame.

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora is the most luxurious resort of all French Polynesia, and also the most expensive one. Perfect if you really want to show off staying in one of the most expensive overwater bungalow in the world.

The Conrad Bora Bora Nui has the particularity to be at one end of the island, and to basically offer a clear view on the beautiful clear blue water of the pacific ocean.

InterContinental Bora Bora & Thalasso Spa has on of the moft luxurious overwater bungalow in the world at the end of its line of overwater bungalows.

Moorea overwater bungalow luxury resorts

With only two resorts with Moorea overwater bungalow, it is still a good destination to enjoy one of them.

Moorea overwater bungalow resorts price:

• Sofitel Moorea la Ora Beach Resort, about 750€ per night for a Moorea overwater bungalow,
• Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa, about 450€ per night for a Moorea overwater bungalow.

The Sofitel Moorea la Ora Beach Resort is probably the best choice around, mostly because it offers the most activities, including hosting pool parties from time to time, in which even from other islands are joining.

Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa offers some of the cheapest rates for an overwater bungalow in French Polynesia, and therefore is the budget end of this type of accomodation, if budget can be a word in that case.

Tahiti all inclusive resorts overwater bungalows

There are no Tahiti all inclusive resorts with overwater bungalows. The only two resorts with Tahiti overwater bungalow are the Ia Ora beach resort managed by Sofitel, and the Intercontinental resort & spa, but the most inclusive option they both offer are with breakfast included.

The same happens on other islands in French Polynesia, you won't find any all inclusive resort with overwater bungalows - do not fall for Internet bait clicks offers.

Where is Tahiti located

Tahiti is located in the middle of the Pacific ocean, about half way between America and Australia. Its closest major island is New Zealand, about 6000km away.

Is Tahiti a country? Tahiti is not a country, but it is the name of the main island of French Polynesia, a country in the Pacific ocean that is as large as Europe, but only consists of a few small and remote island. Tahiti island hosts the capital of French Polynesia country, which is the city of Papeete.

French Polynesia is famous for its monoi oil, its tamanu oil, and its overwater bungalows on its islands, such as Tahiti, Bora Bora and Moorea.

Frequently Asked Questions

What sets apart the best luxury overwater bungalows in French Polynesia, and what exclusive features do they typically offer?

The best overwater bungalows offer features like direct lagoon access, privacy, luxurious amenities, and stunning views. They provide an exclusive, intimate experience with top-notch service and unique architectural designs.