Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific > French Polynesia > Bora-Bora
Rattan and bamboo suites, set in gardens and along the beach.
| Score | 83.16 |
|---|---|
| Stats | 54 rooms; 1 restaurant; 2 bars. |
| Competitive Edge | Polynesian culture (pandanus roofs, overwater suites) gets the Aman treatment (Tasmanian oak floors, cast-iron tubs). |
| Rooms to Book | Lava-stone-walled Pool Farés, with pools and sundecks. |
| Don't Miss | Taking a Tahitian sailing canoe for a spin. |
| Cost | Doubles from $700. | Contact |
Point Raititi 800/477-9180 or 689/604-411 www.amanresorts.com |
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| New to the T+L 500 | High-Speed Internet | Gym | Pool | ||||
| Spa | Tennis | Golf | Outdoor Activities | ||||
| Water Activities | Fishing | Kids' Program | |||||
“Brown was part of the team that was about to build what is now Aman's Hotel Bora Bora, which, inspired by Bali Hai, offered overwater rooms on that island: 15 pandanus leaf–roofed bungalows. They were soon booked solid virtually year-round....” MORE>>
Travel + Leisure, Sep 2006
“Couples staying in a suite on stilts at the Hotel Bora Bora segue from the service to a sailing expedition on a 50-foot catamaran, where champagne and canapés are served....” MORE>>
Travel + Leisure, Feb 2003
“Fifteen bungalows hover above the crystal waters; the best are the ones farthest out in the South Pacific, with uninterrupted vistas of the green volcanoes rising out of the turquoise ocean....” MORE>>
Travel + Leisure, Feb 2002