Conrad Bora Bora Nui

Me & wife (us - late 50s) stayed for 4 days at the Conrad Bora Bora. We stayed in a lagoon view OTB (room in the 34x), May 7 - 10th. We had the breakfast + dinner Costco plan. A gem of a place in one of the most beautiful sea sides in the world - all at a steep cost of course. My review: 1. Location - unbeatable. The Conrad is arguably most scenic location in Bora bora, Sitting beside he blue/green waters of the lagoon, the reef with its breaking waves visible in the distance. It's probably the most distant of the top-end resorts. Which means you'll be spending most of your time in the resort and resort's activities. This maybe a concern if you're looking to add some local 'color' / food to your trip. But twas just fine for us as our room and resort was anyways a key attraction. 2. Food - Breakfast buffet very typical and quite good. Dinner options - excellent. We checked out the french, chinese and lunch-grill options - all equally top class. 3. Activities - Tours arranged by the resort include Snorkel tour (half & full day options), jet-ski, sunset cruise .. Activities within the resort are limited. 4. Snorkeling - The lagoon has multiple artificially seeded coral reefs wading distance away. Some of the most colorful and alive aquatic life I've experienced. We even spotted a baby shark one day ! If you are keen on snorkeling, use one day for the tour, and then just snorkel off the resort beach, There's a (free) class offered by a marine biologist every morning - well worth it. 5. Crowd - A mix of honeymooners and older couples. No kids seen, this is certainly NOT a place to bring your kids along ! 6. Service - Helpful, friendly, professional service. All done with a smile. 7. Cost - Ah, this is HIGH, high end. A once-in-a-liftime occasion for most folks. We were lucky to have great weather. Hot & humid as expected, but short rains on a couple of days helped temper it.

Hubby & I were @#ConradBBNui in late March 2025. Costco planned this travel package for our anniversary and notified us of the ongoing construction so we were aware about it and we chose to go otherwise. There were indeed constructions in different places and renovations of bungalows on the East side but not intrusive at all and not enough to interfere with our daily activities. They also minimized the noise as much as they can. Our whole experience was wonderful because of all the pleasant people we met and encountered. In addition, we had an amazing and thoughtful Guest Service Relation representative named Claire. She added to the wonderful experience we had. Food and atmosphere at Upa Upa Japanese restaurant and Iriatai French restaurant are fantastic. Tamure bar & grill offers local cuisine and is also great. The Chinese restaurant was closed!! With all these said, construction might have gotten bigger or louder after we left. We would like to go back with our families to this resort in the near future.

After celebrating my birthday in September with an 11-night stay at the Conrad Bora Bora Nui, we chose to return to celebrate our anniversary with this outstanding group of Hilton Team Members. The Assistant Guest Relations Manager Ms. Zuzana Miksova is phenomenal. She earned the nickname “Zuperwoman” during our first stay so we thought it was appropriate to bring her a cape this time to make it official. A special thanks to the General Manager, Roger Godin, for presenting Zuzana with the cape upon our arrival. We never thought that the 3-week trip to the Maldives last year to celebrate our 30th anniversary would ever be exceeded. During that trip we stayed a week each at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa, and Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi. We knew that Zuzana would create a magical and memorable anniversary stay, but we underestimated her superpowers. We were moved beyond our wildest dreams. She has an infectious personality, and her intuition is unbelievable. Zuzana is remarkably talented, and her dedication and creativity are truly brilliant. The list of adjectives to define Zuzana’s greatness are endless. We were excited to see many of the friendly faces that we had connected with during our first stay. After spending an afternoon with the Housekeeping Team on the beach in September during housekeeping week, we became part of their family. The team is very thorough and always greets you with la Orana and a welcoming smile. Mama Titaina, Mélie, and AKA lead an extremely artistic, hardworking, and talented group. Their attention to detail and the extra care they provided made us feel so special. We loved returning to our room to see the beautiful and masterful displays of artwork. They were so lovely that we hated removing them from the bed. I love the personalized notes that they leave you in both the mornings and evenings. It is very evident that they take immense pride in their work. They play a critical role in setting the foundation for an elevated guest experience. Without doubt, the Conrad Bora Bora Nui Housekeeping Team is one of the best in the business. (The best in my opinion) Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day and the breakfast at Iriatai each morning was delicious. They have a large selection and the view over the turquoise water is stunning. We were greeted most mornings by Manate. She always welcomed us by name and with a smile. The Iriatai staff does an outstanding job of working together. Mateata, Timia, Velma, and Graziella are all amazing. We enjoyed all our meals at each dining venue. The sundaes at Tamure are not to be missed, and orders from the room service menu arrive timely, hot, and tasty. They set meals up perfectly wherever you request. The Recreation Team took great care of us during our entire stay. It was great to see Oliver, Tehau, and Elna again. Upa is very talented and skilled. The demonstration on how to open a coconut was very informative. Good luck in your next competition. Heiarii, Christine, and Rua were the new team members we met. Unfortunately, the weather did not fully cooperate on several days, but this group always made sure you had dry towels when ever the rain stopped. Françoise, the Director of Recreation, let us experience a piece of the Tahitian culture each day. They really spoiled us on our anniversary day by decorating our favorite cabana and serenading us. Everything they did was from the heart, and they are all extremely personable. We were looking forward to our return visit to the Hina Spa and excited to see the renovations. The spa is perched on top of a beautiful mountain and offers some on the best views on the resort. We attended a spa reception where the new treatments were unveiled. Mylène, the super talented and creative Spa Director, welcomed us back and explained some of the changes and enhancements. Her team is extremely hospitable and presented the new fragrances that would be used to create a unique and unforgettable experience for guests. Gaëlle, Anne-Sophie, and Yaya took great care us whether we were getting massages or using the sauna. We had a couples massage on our anniversary. I chose the Puna Vai Ora because I wanted to experience the hot and cold stones. Leilani did a magnificent job, and it was so relaxing that I fell asleep a couple of times. My wife had the Balinese massages with Monoi and it was outstanding. We enjoyed the massages so much that we returned a couple days later. Alicia was my wife’s therapist this time, and she was remarkable. I selected the Puna Vai Ora again and asked Leilani to focus on my neck and shoulders. It was the best massage that I have ever received. Thanks again to Mylène and the wonderful team at the Hina Spa for a memorable anniversary experience. They achieved their goal of blending well-being, luxury, and the Polynesian culture. All managers are very visible throughout the property. We talked football with Roger and about his New York Giants. We had an opportunity to meet his lovely wife at the spa reception. In September, Abdoulaye was on vacation until the day of our departure, but we had a chance to interact with him daily during this stay. We discussed basketball and him being a Miami Heat fan. During this stay there was 2 large groups that arrived, and the resort was at capacity for several days. The personal attention that Zuzana, Abdoulaye, and Roger show all guests makes the Conrad Bora Bora Nui a special place. The heartfelt connection we developed with Zuzana is the primary reason we chose to return to the Conrad Bora Bora Nui to celebrate our anniversary. Our flight arrival on Sunday was delayed for 3 hours. She stayed late into the evening to personally welcome us back. I knew Zuzana would provide a very special memory that we would cherish forever. What I did not anticipate was that on our actual anniversary night the presentation she had prepared for us in the villa would bring my wife to tears. My wife's reaction was priceless. Zuperwoman's talents and creativity were on full display. I am not sure how much time she spent planning, but we could tell that it was not something that she had just thought about that day or even since our arrival. Zuzana is extremely talented and skilled, but also has many of the intangibles and soft skills that are simply God given. Her humility and passion for hospitality are a rare combination. She is extremely motivated and her desire to create happiness for others is unmatched. We spent a total of 24 nights during both our stays. Zuzana is a generational talent and a superstar that consistently performed at a distinguished level. She is a strategic thinker and problem solver. We observed obvious professional growth and self-confidence since we last visited 7 months ago. Zuzana has a tremendous rapport with the spa team, and especially the housekeeping team. She is a consummate professional and her display of servant leadership was quite impressive. Our trip was orchestrated impeccably by Ms. Zuzana Miksova. There are not enough superlatives to describe Zuzana. Her wit was always well timed and her special touches were picture-perfect. She is indeed the rare and elusive unicorn employee! “Zuperwoman” She is faster than Mama Tita on her electric bike More powerful than the boat to transfer you to Vaitape Able to leap from Upa Upa Lounge to the Hina Spa at a single bound All team members are genuine, authentic, respectful, and caring. Words cannot fully describe how special everyone made us feel. I am a Lifetime Diamond member, and we have stayed at 12 Waldorf Astoria properties across the globe experiencing the legendary Waldorf service. Our guest experiences at the Conrad Bora Bora Nui are second to none. We moved our flight and booked another night because of a conflict, and we wanted to spend some additional time with Zuzana. Because of the change, Zuzana was the first and the last face we saw in Bora Bora which was fitting. The Conrad Bora Bora Nui is fortunate to have her for a team member, and she is an Ambassador of Excellence for the Hilton brand.

We loved every second of our time here! Food: 10/10. Staff: 10/10. Property: 100/100. My husband and I celebrated our 10th anniversary here, and I have never felt so relaxed and captivated by such breathtaking beauty. The colors, the scenery—everything felt like a dream. From biking to the fantastic gym to sunset runs, we were able to maintain our active lifestyle while indulging in the incredible food this restaurant offers. It was the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation. An unforgettable experience—we can’t wait to return!

Edited: The reservations manager has been in touch by phone and email and they are sincerely apologetic and are trying to make it up to me with guaranteed room upgrades for a trip in Feb 2026. We have accepted their offer and will give them another try next year. Original: An absolute disaster. I booked the Royal Overwater Villa nine months ago for my wife’s 60th birthday for 12 nights and two weeks before arrival they email me saying “sorry, because of construction we can’t honor your reservation, let us know if you would like to rebook for another date”. Don’t believe them when they say “minimal impact from construction” as they can’t honor 9 month advance reservations from a Hilton Diamond member. I have round trip flights to Bora Bora, spa appointments, restaurant reservations, catamaran rentals, and no hotel. Other hotels are sold out or charging double what I could have booked them for a couple of months ago. Oh, and when I emailed them back I got “out of office, on vacation” messages from the manager and assistant manager who were CCed. Hope they vacationed with Marriott, so they could get their reservations honored.