Conrad Bora Bora Nui

Unfortunately we had major issues during our stay. Let me start with construction - it was disclosed so I give the hotel credit for that. What is not disclosed is the extent and noise of the construction. It’s intolerable. All day long. Jack hammers, power saws, hammering,and a crane! I would not have stayed here if I understood the construction situation. I worked in construction and don’t mind a little noise, but this was really bad. Before you book here, I suggest you check on this situation and get an honest take on what’s happening. Next: Be very careful riding the bikes. Most barely have brakes and I actually fell off because I couldn’t stop! Seriously, I have a bike at home and enjoy riding. This is just simply dangerous and the bikes are very poorly maintained. Next - just to get to the hotel, we paid $90 per person each way for a boat ride to the hotel! Ridiculous. For a 5 star resort, this seems outrageous. I would think it would be included in the price, but that’s just me. Next - I had a yummy aperol spritz that was $60! It feels like such gouge. The food is mediocre at best. There is a cool Polynesian show, but it’s not available to hotel guests. It’s only for those who are paying. So we have no idea what a Polynesian show is like after visiting Bora Bora. A shame! We didn’t want to go to the show because it included a buffet dinner and we didn’t like the type of food served. This hotel checks the mini bar every day to see if you have taken a soda. To me, this is so petty. A coke in the mini bar should be complimentary at a 5 star resort when you are staying on an island without any choices. It’s just sodas! Checking the mini bar is common for hotels, but not at this level and price. This resort is so pretty but it doesn’t feel special at all. We came to a 5 star resort in Bora Bora and were so bummed. The last thing I will mention is the beds. Ours was so soft, I woke up with back aches. The rooms are gorgeous, however. If you don’t mind housekeeping coming at 4:30 pm. They do a great job, once they get there. Having said all of that, I talked to the day manager about these issues and was offered one free night at any Hilton and lunch. I declined the one free night and chose to alert others as to what’s going on here. Such a shame. I think there are much better alternatives. Two of the five restaurants that are touted by the hotel are Japanese and Chinese. The French Restaurant, as advertised, is closed and under construction. The menu has been moved to a restaurant that is on the sand and very casual. Oh - my husband wanted to check on the golf simulator. It looked nice but you need a reservation and once again, at an extra charge. Otherwise the place was locked. I made a mistake and I hope you don’t also.

We recently stayed at Conrad Bora Bora Nui and had a mixed experience. There is no question that the resort itself is stunning. The overwater villas are beautiful, the lagoon is breathtaking, and the staff were warm, friendly, and attentive throughout our stay. The natural beauty of Bora Bora truly lives up to its reputation. Unfortunately, one issue significantly impacted our vacation: **the mosquito problem**. We booked a package that included breakfast and dinner every day. However, during our stay, the resort's French restaurant was closed for renovation, so dinner was served exclusively at **Tamure Grill**. Likewise, the breakfast buffet was only available at the Grill. The Grill is an open-air restaurant located next to the pool, which unfortunately turned out to be the area with the worst mosquito problem on the property. Every meal became uncomfortable because we were constantly swatting mosquitoes while trying to eat. My children ended up with their legs covered in mosquito bites, despite using insect repellent. After a few days, they became reluctant to go to the restaurant at all and even joked that they didn't want to go there just to "feed the mosquitoes breakfast." For a luxury resort at this price point, I expected much better mosquito management, particularly around the main dining area where guests spend a significant amount of time. Better pest control, fans, mosquito traps, or relocating dining during renovations would have greatly improved the experience. Overall, Conrad Bora Bora Nui remains one of the most beautiful resorts we've visited, and the service was excellent. However, the severe mosquito issue—especially at the Grill during the restaurant renovation—unfortunately overshadowed what could have been a perfect family vacation.

While the staff are wonderful and working incredibly hard despite the current constraints—and we genuinely appreciated our room upgrade—the hotel simply wasn't ready to reopen. The ongoing construction is so extensive that you cannot escape the sight, smell, or sound of it anywhere on the property. We stayed in a villa that was further from the work than most other rooms, but we still suffered from construction noise most days.

The Conrad Bora Bora has truly become our happy place. We've had the pleasure of visiting this stunning resort three times, and each stay has been nothing short of exceptional. From the moment you arrive, the friendly and accommodating staff make you feel right at home. Roger and his team consistently provide excellent service, going above and beyond to ensure guests feel seen and heard. They truly understand the essence of hospitality. Kevin and our personal concierge, Hansen, treated us with warmth and kindness. It was a wonderful way to kick off my daughter’s 16th birthday. The ambience, stunning surroundings, and incredible service at Conrad Bora Bora have created beautiful memories for our family. We can't wait to return and create even more unforgettable moments in this paradise.

I have nothing but amazing things to say about Conrad Bora Bora Nui. My husband and I celebrated our 21st anniversary and could not recommend this resort enough for such a milestone. We stayed at the King Overwater Pool Villa for five nights and it was very hard to leave the room because of its wonderful amenities, amazing view of both Mt Otemanu and the Pacific Ocean. For us, a Bora Bora experience would not be complete without the overwater villa. It was very private and elegantly designed. Ours had updated digital controls, making the months of construction upgrade worthwhile. The personalized welcome note with champagne and chocolates made us feel special. Conrad is strategically located on a separate island from the Bora Bora mainland, so our private infinity pool was situated in a turquoise atoll lagoon and actually facing the Pacific ocean, unlike other properties. We swam with colorful fish, playfully nibbling at corals, just by the villa stilts. During our stay, a group of sting rays and black-tipped friendly sharks wandered into the property to our delight. You definitely don’t see this from where we are from! We woke up early every day to catch the breathtaking sunrise and walk hand-in-hand by the shore, as it had direct access to the ocean. We enjoyed both the sunrise and sunset at viewpoints within the property, which were accessible using complimentary bicycles. During the day, we took a dip in our private infinity pool, relaxed and just laid down on the chaise lounge. On some days, we also went snorkeling, swimming in the huge resort infinity pool and took naps on the beach chairs with the sound of waves hugging us to dreamland. In the summer, we highly recommend going to Vaitape in the morning while it’s not too hot yet. Since we stayed in July, we availed of the complimentary boat ride to Vaitape and rented out a Vespa there to tour the whole island of Bora Bora along the beautiful emerald coast. We definitely made core memories there, as we soaked in the Polynesian culture for a few hours. One of the unique events in French Polynesia during our stay was the Heiva. We booked the tickets through the resort but skipped the dinner since we wanted authentic Vaitape food to complete the experience. Kristoff accompanied us and showed us around. We were brought back home to our villa with a special private Conrad catamaran. We felt like VIPs! Our trip was especially made memorable by all the employees and their impeccable hospitality. We were greeted and toured around the property by Kristoff. If there was anything we needed, we looked for Kristoff and he delivered. The food was divine and very tropical fresh! On our first night, we dined at Banyan Chinese Restaurant. We then had dinner every night at the Tamure Beach Grill, which served French cuisine since their restaurant was under renovation. Nelly, our usual server, was the best! She recommended entrees for us and told us more about Bora Bora culture such that we booked the Polynesian Dinner Night through her. We highly recommend this dinner event, only on Tuesdays and Fridays, as they showcase a mini Heiva performance. It’s like watching multiples of Shakira doing the hip moves against a cultural backdrop with live music, narration, singing and unlimited genuine Polynesian food. One of the servers, Sylvane, urged us to dance with the group and we enjoyed it so much. She even taught us how to sway our hips like how a Polynesian does it! Hina Spa at Conrad Bora Bora was probably one of the best spa locations we’ve been to! It was perched on top of a hill with a sweeping view of the overwater villas, Mt Otemanu, the sunrise, the ocean and the beautiful flora around the property. The spa would not be complete without the staff, especially Wayan and Deli. Wayan toured us around and showed us the private couple massage areas. He also went above and beyond before and after our massage to give us the best relaxation experience there was. Their private sauna and relaxation room were clean with robes and disposable slippers available in the locker room. My husband and I just sat there, enjoying the views, before our massage. Upon check-out, Sophie assisted us in their private library. She was very organized and explained the checkout process very well. She accompanied us to the private boat dock to assist with our luggages. It was hard to see her wave her hands out as we bid farewell to paradise. We sailed away through the sunset so that made it such a dramatic beautiful exit to cap our trip. Conrad Bora Bora Nui was truly an unforgettable experience. The resort’s unique view of Mt Otemanu, landscape of luscious tree hills, and strategic location in the atoll and Pacific Ocean provided its warm hospitality and private luxury. We left feeling relaxed, closer to nature, grateful and already dreaming of our return. We highly recommend Conrad Bora Bora and we know that we will definitely be back!