Motu To'opua Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Renovated
2017
Price
$$$$
Outside the door
The brand
HiltonOverwater lagoon roost
Perched on a private islet cove, stilted walkways stretch over multi-hued lagoon waters facing the volcanic peak of Mount Otemanu.
“What I loved about the resort is the way Polynesian culture is all around—in the greetings and traditional tattoos of the local staff, the food…”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Extensive lagoon sports, an islet picnic retreat on Motu Tapu, miniature golf, and a multi-tiered infinity pool.
Notable
Overwater thatched bungalows feature glass-bottom viewing panels, suspended catamaran hammocks, and light timber interiors with Polynesian accents.
Notable
Dedicated butler service for multi-level presidential villas, traditional flower lei greetings, and canoe-delivered floating lagoon breakfasts.
What they say
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Thatched-roof, overwater bungalows (some with private pools) add to the castaway-luxe vibe.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set on Motu To'opua, the resort is a twenty-minute boat ride from the airport, surrounded by coral reefs and sheltered coves.
The rooms
Overwater bungalows feature catamaran hammocks suspended above the lagoon, while two-story presidential villas add private plunge pools and saunas.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
A multi-tiered infinity pool edges the beach, and the twenty-four-hour fitness center opens onto an outdoor terrace.
The spa
Treatment bungalows sit high on volcanic lava rock, where open-air massage pavilions look out across the lagoon.
Upa Upa Lounge Bar
Glass floor panels look straight into the coral lagoon as sushi and cocktails are served over the water.
At the table
Iriatai serves French-Polynesian dinners over the water, and Tarava pours tropical cocktails from a swim-up pool counter.
How it began
Following a multi-million-dollar transformation from the former Hilton, the property reopened in 2017 as French Polynesia's first Conrad resort.
Good to know
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The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.