The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa

Bora Bora is a dream and our second time going. The first time we stayed at a different resort and had a fantastic experience. This time we stayed at the Westin because we are loyal Marriott BonVoy members. The staff lovely, the resort only two years old after remodeling and very nice. The problem we had was the food. We purchased the package with daily breakfast and dinner which was the wrong decision. There are 4 restaurants and the the pool bar but unfortunately they all have the exact same menu. No variety and most of the food was very bland, even the fruit which was surprising. We always told them tapwater but they would open bottled water instead and pour it before we could say no. At check out they were tried to charge us for bottled water but took off. We were given thermos at icheck in to fill with tap water, but the water tasted moldy. It was disgusting. So for the food and lack of variety alone, we would recommend going to a different resort.

Excellent resort. From the time we arrived at Bora Bora airport, we felt taken care of. Resort was beautiful. Plenty of outdoor seating whether at the pool or the beach. The overwater bungalow was excellent. The mini fridge was a nice perk. Very friendly staff. The kayaks & SUP’s were great. Sunscreen located around the property. Was given a water bottle upon arrival and there are water/ice stations throughout. Great to see the turtle sanctuary.

The Westin is the newest resort in Bora Bora. It is beautiful and comfortable and simply amazing. We felt so welcomed upon arrival. I should say that when we got to the boat launch after the flight we were greeted with a full stainless steel water bottle. No idea why until we arrived but it's a wonderful idea! There are water/ice stations everywhere on the resort. When we arrived at check-in it was professional and welcoming. The manager: Arthur came out of his office to greet us and take us to our villa. I don't know if he does this for everyone or for certain Marriott status members....but it was a nice touch. We stayed over the water. The villa was new and spacious. Very cold air conditioning and a wonderful bed (as is their motto of the "Heavenly Bed") The pool/beach are amazing. The restaurants were good. There was a special "Valentine's Day" dinner that we attended and it was delicious! And breakfast was always good. The ladies serving always wore smiles and wanted you to have a great experience. Everyone working here speaks to you every single time you pass them. I had a wonderful massage and facial at the spa. The spa is new and beautiful. The ladies working here really care about you having the best experience also. The Westin in general has amazing service in all aspects. Room service was also fast and delicious. We utilized it many times because we just didn't want to leave our amazing villa! The day of departure we arrived at the dock to find the manager-Arthur there to say goodbye. Very nice gentleman. We were traveling just next door to The St. Regis and awaiting our boat. Arthur said his goodbyes and since our boat wasn't there yet he had one of their boats take us. (we did pass The St. Regis boat as soon as we launched). Great service! We highly recommend the Westin and The St. Regis on Bora Bora!

We spent 5 nights at the Westin Bora Bora and couldn't have enjoyed it more. If you've gone to the trouble to get there, you already know about the stunning views and pristine lagoon (and they are exactly as advertised if not more breathtaking in person). The resort itself is goregous, with first-class accommodations (we had an overwater bungalow with a plunge pool), fantastic food, and beautiful landscaping. Highly recommend trying all of the restaurants and ordering room service while you're there -- we didn't have a single meal we didn't love and the menus had a lot of variety. But even with all of that going for it, the people there are what really make the Westin shine. Every member of the staff we encountered--reception, housekeeping, maintenance, waitstaff, management, landscaping, etc--greeted us warmly, showed genuine care for their guests and their work, and were endlessly helpful and engaging. Special thanks to Arthur for showing us around our new favorite resort and ensuring that everything was perfect for the entirety of our stay, to Heitiare for making sure every breakfast at Tipanier was amazing (be sure to try all the fresh fruits and juices!!), and to Ariivai the concierge for helping us get our week planned exactly the way we wanted it. If you're into cocktails, you'll be well taken care of at the Westin. Jasmina at the pool bar makes the best Mai Tais you'll ever have and is a blast to chat with, Quentin always has a great drink suggestion if you're on the fence about what to order, and Varua goes out of his way to make sure you have everything you need when you're lounging poolside. If you have an overwater room, be sure to leave your water light on at night and keep an eye on your "ocean TV" - we saw sea turtles, stingrays, and so many different kinds of fish. Everything about our experience was magical, and we can't wait to go back!

We stayed at the Westin for Valentines and I was shocked at how nice it was. The rooms were clean, the AC worked great, all of what we expected and more. Being able to ride bikes around the property was awesome. We went to their dinner restaurant Maeve twice and we had Maxime both nights who was awesome. Maxime was always ready to get me another tropical ice tea or a bucket of ice! We are already thinking of going back! Maxime you rock!