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The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort
Bora Bora, French Polynesia · St. Regis · Grand Luxury
Designed in part by architect Pierre Lacombe and opened in 2006 on the 44-acre Motu Ome'e, The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort holds among the largest overwater villas in the South Pacific — one-bedroom villas start at 1,550 square feet with glass-floor panels looking into the lagoon. The Iridium Spa occupies its own dedicated private islet, connected to the main motu by footbridge; the resort's onsite Lagoonarium is a protected marine sanctuary where a named Napoleon wrasse (Moana) lives alongside marine biologists conducting coral-restoration work three times weekly. Two MICHELIN Keys awarded 2025.
- 90 rooms
- Opened 2006
- Neighborhood: Motu Ome'E Bp 506 Bora Bora
- Architect: Pierre Lacombe
About The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort
- The Iridium Spa is built on a separate private islet within the resort's grounds, accessible only by footbridge — making it one of the very few hotel spas in the world that occupies its own island.
- The resort's Lagoonarium is a protected in-resort marine sanctuary housing a resident Napoleon wrasse named Moana; marine biologists run coral-cutting and reef-restoration sessions three times weekly, and guests who participate receive GPS coordinates for their coral fragment and follow-up reports on its growth.
- At 1,550 square feet for a one-bedroom, the overwater villas at The St. Regis are cited as the largest overwater villa accommodations in French Polynesia and among the largest in the South Pacific — a specification that predates nearly all comparable island-resort competitors by nearly a decade.
- The resort received Two MICHELIN Keys in 2025 as part of the inaugural Oceania selection, placing it among the first South Pacific properties ever evaluated by the MICHELIN accommodation guide.
History
Luxury resort on Motu Ome'e islet amid Bora Bora's turquoise lagoon encircled by coral reef, with stunning views of Mount Otemanu volcanic peak. Features the largest overwater villas in French Polynesia/South Pacific starting at 1,550 sq ft with glass floors for marine views. Accessed by boat, blending Polynesian traditions with modern indulgence on 17-hectare property.
Designed in part by architect Pierre Lacombe and opened in 2006 on the 44-acre Motu Ome'e, The St.
The setting
The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort occupies the 44-acre Motu Ome'e on the eastern edge of Bora Bora's lagoon, within a concentration of landmark luxury hotels along the barrier reef. The motu's orientation places Mount Otemanu's 727-metre volcanic peak as the unobstructed western horizon from every overwater villa, yielding the most celebrated sunset framing in French Polynesia. The Iridium Spa stands on its own dedicated private islet — connected by footbridge — and the resort's Lagoonarium protects rare reef species including Napoleon fish. A 15-minute boat transfer from Bora Bora airport delivers guests to this expansive motu, where 24-hour butler service defines the St. Regis experience.
Restaurants and bars
- Lagoon Restaurant — Restaurant · French
- Bamboo Restaurant — Restaurant · Pan-Asian
- Te Pahu Restaurant — Poolside
- Farniente Ristorante — Restaurant · Italian
Amenities
- overwater villas
- spa on private island
- Lagoonarium
- butler service
- private beach
- pools (main swim-up, adults-only)
- fitness center
- dive/snorkel center
- Infinity pool
- Sauna
- Tennis
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
- Oceania's Most Romantic Resort 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
- 2024 World Travel Awards Ocean’s Leading Resort (2024)
- Travel+Leisure Top 5 South Pacific (#3, #2 (2023)
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2022)
- 2024/2025 TripAdvisor Best of the Best
- Conde Nast Readers' Choice (#19 South Pacific/Australia)
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