The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort

Our second trip to this fabulous resort which was arranged by our agent with Pacific for Less was no less exceptional than our first time. It's hard to describe the beauty of Bora Bora and the St. Regis commands a beautiful space on the motu. This is where you go for top quality service where everyone knows your name, they remember your likes and dislikes, and the staff all seem to have time for a friendly chat with you about whatever. The service throughout is exceptional but the butlers and restaurant staff really make sure you have everything you need and want. The resort just wants to delight you in any way possible and they clearly do. And Pacific for Less got us an extra night, special perks, booked all our excursions and dinners, re-did our flight so we could arrive earlier, and sped us through customs at the airport. It was an exceptional trip all around!

My husband and I celebrated our 25th anniversary at the St. Regis after first spending several nights at the Hilton Moorea. From the moment we stepped into the Bora Bora airport, our trip became magical. Moorea was great but Bora Bora, and particularly the St. Regis, was on a different level. I felt like I was on Fantasy Island. The grounds were well kept, the staff very friendly and welcoming. No request was impossible. Everyone greeted us by name! Glenn, the first person from St. Regis we encountered at the airport, took the lead and ushered us to the waiting boat from the resort. He was so engaging and personable that I found myself relaxing after all the hustle and bustle from travel. He's also an expert at taking photos. The photo he took of my husband and I on the pier is one of the best keepsakes from our milestone trip! Our butler Chloe and her trainee Arthur were extremely warm yet professional. We felt very well cared for. I usually do all the planning and arranging of trips for our family so it was such a nice change to leave it to Chloe. We've had butlers in other resorts before and have not really used them. Chloe and Arthur checked in with us every morning, informed the restaurants of our many food allergies and anticipated every thing we could have needed. They would also have coffee and hot chocolate delivered to our villa every morning. Chloe would check in throughout the day just to see if we needed anything. She is such a gem! I don't know how she does it! Our overwater bungalow was very impressive. The bed was very comfortable and the bed had flowers decorated for our 25th anniversary. Just sitting outside on our lounger, watching the water is one of my favorite memories. The housekeeping staff kept the room spotless. All the staff in the resort were very kind and so helpful, especially Floriette, Karen and Vaite at the buffet breakfast. After a few days, they knew where we preferred to sit and always ensured that my husband had his gluten-free french toast and juice. Wilseo, the lovely staff member who transported us in the golf cart around the resort (when we were too lazy to ride bikes or walk) was very helpful and had a great sense of humor. The guys at the main beach running around to bring drinks and ensure that loungers were available were also great! They worked so hard while keeping a ready smile for everyone. We also enjoyed snorkeling in the Lagoonarium on one of the days. Their coral growing program was cool to see. Sadly, other than breakfast and the Aparima grill, we found the food at the resort disappointing; which is why this isn't a five star review. The service was always flawless but the flavor was lacking. We ate at all restaurants except Lagoon. Although we expected the prices to be high (and they were), the flavors were very muted. Of the meals, the biggest letdown was our private candlelight beach dinner to celebrate our milestone anniversary. Our entrees were inedible to the point that the undercooked risotto was crunchy and bland. Our server seemed so sad when we told him. He tried making it up to us but there were no viable alternatives. Far Niente, the Italian restaurant was also sadly a miss. The marinara tasted like tomato sauce out of a can. Overall, the place is magical. The different shades of blue in the lagoon against the backdrop of Mt. Otemanu was something that needs to be witnessed in person, as photos don't do it justice. Just don't expect much from the food. We also had an issue with a restaurant charge on our last day. I didn't catch it until I was reviewing everything closely at the airport on the way home. I reached out to the St. Regis via email after getting home and asked them to send me a copy of the check. Sure enough, the charge on our final invoice was more than the actual restaurant check. When I brought this up, it was poorly handled. While this amount was miniscule compared to the amount we paid for the trip, they never responded after saying they would look into it. I only include this as a heads up for future guests. Nevertheless, we enjoyed our time at the resort.

This isn’t just a hotel, it’s a magical place with the most special people in what is arguably one of the most beautiful places on earth. After 11 visits it has become a home away from home for us and our daughter. This is made especially true by the friendly smiles and hugs we get from our friends Temaiana , Reuben, Matira, Teva and others. And this year was also made very special by Lydia our butler. Our daughter is 7 and coming here every year has shaped a bit of who she is. Learning French, a passion for marine biology and a love of Tahitian culture. As a family, being surrounded by exquisite beauty but also the exemplary service, restaurants and activities this resort offers makes it difficult to go anywhere else! It’s so much more than just a five star resort but it has to be noted that it is indeed every bit as luxurious as one would want it to be. Thank you for another perfect trip. Until next time!

We enjoyed 10 nights at St Regis Bora Bora as a couple. We'd love to visit again as a couple or with the extended family including kids and grandkids. So much to do. Great views of the island, lots of water sports to explore. Great snorkling, Lots of wildlife trips. The hotel has a fabulous lagoon for easy and safe snorkling. Lots of trips to choose from. We did helecopter tour, sunset cruise, day longspeed boat hire and snorkling, great glass bottom boat tour and jeep safari but there was so much more oto choose from. Lots of relaxing time, beach and pool space. Nice rooms. Good resteraunt choices. Service very good through out. We had a great butlers called Diana and Chloe, nothig too much trouble and the organised eveything and made it all easy. Food was good although one of our party was vegetarian and choices were some what limited. Rooms clean and well maintained. Groundswell maintained and very picturesque. We never felt it was too busy. Quiet but not remote. Our last night was particulalry good with a great wine tasting experience. We'd love to visit again.

Such a beautiful resort . Seamless arrival and departure. You are picked up by speedboat from the airport and taken to the resort . From the moment you arrive you are greeted warmly . We were upgraded to a huge overwater bungalow. The entire resort is stunning . The staff is incredible. It never feels even a bit crowded although it was nearly full . We loved our stay . There is a cat named Regis that is sort of the mascot ! He hangs around the restaurant asking for food . We loved him !! If someone objects - the staff will put him away .. we wanted more Regis ! The resort is large and there is a lagoon area with lots of fish to snorkel in . Can't wait to return