Le Meridien Bora Bora

Le Méridien Bora Bora

Le Meridien Bora Bora History

Opened in July 1998, Le Meridien Bora Bora is one of the most original hotel complexes on the island. Built on the southern point of "Motu Piti Aau", a 6-mile long islet on the coral reef, the hotel offers an unsurpassed view of the world renowned Mount Otemanu. The hotel, which has 85 overwater bungalows embraced by the turquoise water of the lagoon and 15 beach bungalows, is 20 minutes by private launch from the airport and 5 minutes by boat from the main island of Bora Bora.

Le Meridien Bora Bora Location

Bora Bora, Pearl of the Pacific: The island was once called Vavau. Some attribute its change in name (perhaps wrongly) to Captain James Cook, the first European visitor to the island in 1769. Because he often heard people use the word "apooraa" (assembly), he understood "borabora" and gave this name to Vavau. A more ancient legend gives a better account for the origin of the Tahitian word pora pora or popora: mai te po ra (emerge from the night, from the world of the gods).

This land was the first to rise from the oceans, before the creation of Raiatea. Thus, Bora Bora is the oldest of the islands. Bora Bora is located 167 miles northwest of Tahiti, 45 minutes by plane. With its volcano and lagoon circled by islets of white sand, it unites all the characteristics of a high Polynesian island. Simultaneously island and atoll, it is the result of three million years of land shifts that led this volcanic cone to sink into the ocean. Coral attached itself to the outer volcanic crown, creating an immense lagoon (48 sq. miles) enclosed by a very large barrier reef.

Te Ava Nui (the large pass) is the only break in this coral reef. Bora Bora is a small island with a visible surface of only 18 square miles for the main island and a total of 23 square miles, including all the motu islets inside the barrier reef. The main island measures 5-1/2 miles in length and 2-1/2 miles across, and the road around the island is 19-1/2 miles.

Considering how narrow Bora Bora is, the huge silhouette of its two peaks, Mount Otemanu (2,385 ft.) and Mount Pahia (2,168 ft.), seems overwhelming and offers a spectacular panorama to the guests of the Hotel Meridien.

Accommodations

The experience of living in an overwater fare is not to be missed. At Le Meridien Bora Bora, each bungalow offers sumptuous architecture and out-of-this-world comfort including: a large bedroom with a living area, private bathroom, and outdoor terrace with direct access to the turquoise water of the lagoon. The ultimate touch in the overwater bungalow is a large windowed surface in the living room floor from which to admire the marine life of the lagoon!

85 over water bungalows

Embraced by turquoise water of the blue lagoon. Air-conditioned rooms are located right over the water with a large section of glass in the floor that provides endless fascination for guests. They feature a large deck, which is an ideal place to read or take in the sunset. Ladders from the deck make it easy to slip into the lagoon's warm, turquoise water. All bungalows are air-conditioned and have the following amenities: room service, coffee & tea making facilities, mini-bar, cable television, International Direct Dial telephone, laundry and dry cleaning, air conditioning and personal safe. Non-smoking facilities are also available. Size approx. 165 square feet. With a private beach, guests can also relax on the hammocks.

15 beach bungalows

Available with either a queen sized bed or two single beds. The bungalows provide an exceptionally warm welcome, with their burnished hardwoods, louvered windows, thatched ceilings and earth-toned fabrics. One bedroom (king or twin beds available) with en-suite. Room facilities/amenities include: room service, coffee & tea making facilities, mini-bar, cable television, International Direct Dial Telephone, laundry and dry cleaning, air conditioning and personal safe. Non-smoking facilities are also available.

Premium over water bungalows

Ideal for travelers seeking romance, privacy or both. These bungalows boast the best views in the resort and have the best advantage of being located at the end of the deck.

Request: Rooms for the physically challenged and for non-smokers.
Check In Check Out: 1:00 pm 11:00 am

Activities Desk

Hotel Activities - Nautical Desk (Free of charge)

Snorkeling masks, snorkels and fins

Windsurf boards

Kayaks and Polynesian canoes

Windsurfing

Pedal boat

Swim with the turtles in the interior lagoon and discover the turtle's sanctuary

Activities *extra charge

• Shark and Ray Feeding*

• Scuba Diving*

• Tupuna Mountain Safari by 4WD*

• Taxi Boat*

• Jet Ski *

• Circle Island Tour*

• Horseback*

• Deep Sea Fishing*

• Picnic*

• Water-skiing (all levels)*

• Helicopter*

• Aquascope (glass bottom boat)*

• Taxi (to/from Vaitape)*

• Hobie cat 14' and 16'*

• Spa with massages and body treatments (for relaxation)*

• Lagoonarium: swim in the midst of turtles, sharks and tropical fish

Restaurants & Bars

Le Tipanie restaurant is unanimously renown as one of the best tables in Bora Bora. Overlooking the interior lagoon, it welcomes you in an original setting.

Te Ava restaurant is located beside the swimming pool, where you can enjoy lunch with your feet in the sand, in a relaxed atmosphere.

• Open daily :
• Breakfast : 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
• Lunch : 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Bar and Snacks : 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Le Miki Miki bar is distinguished above all by its architecture, like the prow of a ship pointing toward Mount Otemanu. It is definitely the best place to savour a house cocktail while watching the overwhelming beauty of the sunset across the lagoon, to the sound of a ukulele or Polenesian ballad played by our talented musicians.

• Open from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.