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I definitely would recommend this hotel, one of the finest I have had the pleasure of staying at.
The food, however, is outrageously expensive, so we recommend using your refrigerator in your room and go to the local market (quick boat ride away) and stock up on local bread (but get there early 'cause it goes fast), cheese, fruit and we used coconut ice cream for our coffee. If you are a coffee addict bring a travel pot and coffee because all you get there is Folger's crystals
There is a restaurant and a bar on the Motu.
Guests who stay here have privileges at the sister hotel, Sofitel Marara where there is a pool, water activities, tennis, shopping and beachfront restaurant with a bar.
Some of the rooms are over the water bungalows; ours had a great view of Mount Otemanu. Others are up on the hillside or on the beach. They all have A/C, satellite TV and computer modems.
The hotels were orignially built by Dino de Laurentis for his movie "Hurricane". Although the movie flopped, the property did not.
Over the water bungalow on small island. You can walk down your steps and into the ocean to go snorkeling. There is a hole in floorr covered by plexiglass, at night you can turn on a light and watch the fish swim by. Theme: HotelPrice: US$180 and up » Currency ConverterComparison: most expensiveAddress: www.sofitel.comPhone: 67 70 46
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I have not stayed at the Club Med in Bora Bora, nor will I. Here's why:
Several years ago after many cyclones destroyed the original Club Med, they relocated to their present location and just left the old resort to ROT and DECAY.
No clean up, no recycling of materials. Just abandon and walk away. Out of sight, out of mind.
You can still see the ruins on the road that goes from Farepiti Point.
For this reason alone I will not patronize a Club Med. Theme: Hotel
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 by Bilimari
The room was comfortable with large bed (mattress was a little too hard for me), desk, sofa, and table. Bath/shower, and separate toilet all in your room. Nice deck over the water. It's air conditioned, but we really didn't need to use it in early April. But be aware, if you leave the door or a window opened, you'll have some visitors such as lizard and crab. :)
A family of puff-fish lived under our deck. I tried to feed them, but they weren't interested.
By the way, there's no TV (some rooms have), radio, not even a clock in a room. It's the best way to spend your vacation. (There are several outlets for electricity in a room, if you must listen to iPod, etc.) Theme: HotelPrice: US$180 and up » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: Vaitape, Bora BoraPhone: +689-605050Directions: The resort is about 10min walk from the city center where all the gift shops are. The resort has a free transportation service for customers.Website: www.topdive.com
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 Our room by Helga67
On the terrace, there are steps providing direct access into the lagoon and a shower on the landing below the terrace. Theme: HotelPrice: US$180 and up » Currency ConverterComparison: most expensivePhone: 689/60 30 00Directions: At Taahana Beach in the Matira areaWebsite: www.hotelmaitai.com Other Contact: Fax 689/67 66 03
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 Le Maitai Hotel by Helga67
It's a rather new hotel which opened in 1998. They have rooms with garden or ocean view, 7 beach bungalows, 19 overwater bungalows and 10 villa suites.
The reception desk, Haere Mai Restaurant and Manuia Bar are located under one huge woven pandanus roof on one side of the street.
One the other side of the street, you will find the beach and overwater bungalows together with the Tama'a Maitai restaurant.
From the moment you arrive at the hotel, you will be welcomed by a smiling Tahitian hostess, who offers you a refreshing fruit punch cocktail and gives you all the necessary information about the hotel.
More info and pics can be found in the travelogue Theme: HotelComparison: more expensive than averagePhone: (689)60 30 00Directions: At Taahana Beach in the Matira areaWebsite: www.hotelmaitai.com Other Contact: Fax 689/67 66 03
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 Le Maitai Hotel by Helga67Theme: HotelPrice: US$180 and up » Currency ConverterComparison: most expensivePhone: 689/60 30 00Directions: At Taahana Beach in the Matira areaWebsite: www.hotelmaitai.com Other Contact: Fax 689/67 66 03
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 Overwater bungalow by Helga67
For our 10th wedding anniversary, we wanted something special, and I can assure you, an overwater bungalow is the best thing you can get on Bora Bora.
Although it's quite pricey, I do recommend it to every romantic soul, even if it is just for one night. Theme: HotelPrice: US$180 and up » Currency ConverterComparison: most expensivePhone: 689/60 30 00Directions: At Taahana Beach in the Matira areaWebsite: www.hotelmaitai.com Other Contact: Fax 689/67 66 03
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 Overwater Bungalows by nicolettartTheme: OtherPrice: US$180 and up » Currency ConverterComparison: most expensiveAddress: Le Maitai Polynesie, Bora BoraDirections: Matira Point
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 by wickedwax
Awesome views of the main island from your bedroom. The Pearl Beach is on its on Motu and is more secluded than the resorts on the main island. And its still easy to get to the main island as the hotel has boats to take you back and forth for free.
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