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INTERCONTINENTAL BORA BORA RESORT & THALASSO SPA
Bora Bora, French Polynesia
“An Eco-friendly jewel in the South Pacific, InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa is located between the “two hearts” of Motu Piti Aau, a coral island on the fringing barrier reef. The Deep Ocean Spa is the centrepiece, but the resort offers lots of cultural and recreational activities to fill your days including canoeing, kayaking, snorkelling, stargazing and handicraft demonstrations.
Between the turquoise waters of the lagoon and the deep blue of the ocean, Deep Ocean Spa is situated at the very heart of the Intercontinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa, jewel of the Polynesian hotel business.
With over 4000 m2 of nature, Deep Ocean Spa offers areas for hydrotherapy, beauty care and gentle energy. There are also glass-floored overwater bungalows enabling you to admire the marine life during the sessions you choose, whether you are alone or a couple. We also find relaxation areas with an unobstructed view over the ocean, outdoor jacuzzi, steam baths and showers to awaken the senses, a fitness room, a tea lounge and a boutique. Deep Ocean Spa is a real haven of peace and harmony, with a team of professionals dedicated to your profound well-being.
Aside from its idyllic location, Deep Ocean Spa is the first thalassotherapy centre ever built in the South Pacific, as well as the only establishment in the world using the benefits of water drawn from the Pacific Ocean at depths of over 900 m, to administer care of unrivalled intensity.”
Our thoughts on InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa
From high in the air, the InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa looks, for all the world, like the shape of two fine wine glasses held at the base by the fringing reef islands (motu's) while the stems and bowls seem to float out into the lagoon facing Mt Otemanu on Bora Bora’s main island. At the base you will find the Resort Reception, the two restaurants, world-class Spa, horizon pool and beautiful beach. The access boardwalks to the Overwater Villas (they are far too grand to be called Bungalows) line all sides of the two wine glass shapes; one on the lagoon to the left and one to the right of the resort central facility.
It takes approximately 20 minutes by transfer boat from Bora Bora Airport and around 10 minutes by boat from the mainland, you know you are going to have a great holiday experience when you first step out on to the beach near Reception and look over at romantic Mt Otemanu framed on both sides by the curving shapes of the overwater villas and feel the utter luxury of this place.
You’ll probably never want to leave the Resort while staying here, but if you do want to visit the mainland, one of the very welcome attractions of staying at InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa is that on day trips to the mainland you can use the facilities of InterContinental’s Le Moana Resort as your base and you can charge back any services enjoyed at Le Moana to your own Villa account. The boat shuttle to and from the mainland takes 10/15 minutes and is complimentary for guests. Meal plans purchased in advance are transferrable between both resorts.
We particularly like the service provided for later departing guests in the form of the day rooms, which are in a separate building handy to the beach. The day rooms provide guests with a lounge and shower facilities to freshen up prior to leaving the Resort.
Your Accommodation Options
With the exception of the three 2 bedroom Motu Family Suites, all the accommodation here is in beautiful, big air-conditioned Overwater Villas. All the 80 Overwater Villas are the same size and layout, their location and their outlook defines the different grades and tariffs. Each Villa is 65 square metres in area and has an additional 30 square metres of decks. The Villas feature a modern lighter Polynesian style and have a separate bedroom with a big bathroom and a separate living area which features a glass coffee table with a viewing panel beneath to the lagoon below. The deck off the living room is big enough to accommodate 2 sun loungers and a table and 2 chairs. The lower deck is the perfect place to slide (or flop!) into the lagoon.
All guests in any villa can call the electric golf carts that constantly whisper around the Resort – after enjoying some late dining and entertainment guests in these villas may well want to avail themselves of this service!
Room Categories
 Emerald Overwater Villas
Emerald Overwater Villas are generally closest to the beach, the pool and the restaurants. They face east towards the sunrise and back to the beach.
Maximum Occupancy: 4 Adults or 3 Adults & 2 Children
Bedding Configuration: 1 King or 2 Single beds
Additional Bedding: 2 Sofa beds
Sapphire Overwater Villas
Sapphire Overwater Villas are further out into the lagoon and are generally northerly or southerly facing – north facing with sunset views and south facing with sunrise views from your decks.
Maximum Occupancy: 4 Adults or 3 Adults & 2 Children
Bedding Configuration: 1 King or 2 Single beds
Additional Bedding: 2 Sofa beds
Diamond Overwater Villas
Most are further out over the lagoon and offering more extensive views. Some northerly facing Diamond Overwater Villas provide a side aspect of romantic Mt Otemanu.
Maximum Occupancy: 4 Adults or 3 Adults & 2 Children
Bedding Configuration: 1 King or 2 Single beds
Additional Bedding: 2 Sofa beds
Diamond Otemanu Overwater Villas
The 6 Diamond Otemanu Overwater Villas are located closer to the restaurants, pool and spa but offer guests direct views from bedroom, lounge and decks over the lagoon to Mt Otemanu and all her changing moods.
Maximum Occupancy: 4 Adults or 3 Adults & 2 Children
Bedding Configuration: 1 King or 2 Single beds
Additional Bedding: 2 Sofa beds
Diamond Otemanu End of Pontoon Villas
These are the 8 villas right at the ends of the overwater boardwalk on both sides of the lips of the wine glass shaped pontoons. These villas enjoy totally unobstructed views of the lagoon and Mt Otemanu.
Maximum Occupancy: 4 Adults or 3 Adults & 2 Children
Bedding Configuration: 1 King or 2 Single beds
Additional Bedding: 2 Sofa beds
Motu Family Suites
Three large comfortable 2 bedroom/2 bathroom Suites which have 91 square metres of living area plus a 27 square metres of decks. Located on the motu within lush tropical gardens while still being handy to the beaches, spa and restaurants etc. Existing bedding is 1 King Double in the main bedroom and 2 single beds in the second bedroom. Maximum occupancy is 5 persons as a rollaway bed can be added. These are a popular option if you have young kids and an overwater villa worries you, however they are popular and limited in numbers so you need to book early.
From our personal experience with a young family it was a 50/50 call to opt for the Motu Family Suite, as one of the main highlights of this resort is the overwater villa and lagoon experience – if you’re unsure, please do not hesitate to contact our Managing Director, Rick Felderhof for his recommendation.
Getting to and from InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa
A 20 minutes cruise by comfortable launch between the Resort and Bora Bora Airport. Enjoy the little extras provided like a welcome lei and a bottle of chilled water, then a cool towel etc on arrival at the Resort Reception.
Kids Policy
Children 14 years of age and under stay free if accommodated in existing bedding, sharing with at least 1 paying adult. If an extra bed is requested, an extra bed charge applies.
Children 14 years of age and under eat and drink free from the Kids Menu when dining with at least 1 paying adult.
Check-in/Check Out
The hotel will make every effort to ensure your rooms are available at your time of check-in; however, the Hotel standard times and rates are as follows:
Check In Time: 2.00pm
Check Out Time: 11.00am
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be made in writing.
If cancellations are effected within 7 days of scheduled arrival, a cancellation fee equal to one night’s accommodation will be levied.
The information on this page was correct as at 25 Aug 2011 and is subject to change without notice.
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