Overwater Bungalow Perhaps our most unique accommodation, these bungalows are situated over the island's spectacular lagoon. Each has a see-through glass coffee table, private steps to the lagoon, and a fresh-water outdoor shower. All have phones, sun deck, separate bath and shower, TV and DVD player and individually controlled air-conditioning. Beach Bungalow Located on the beach, each bungalow has a sitting area with a six-foot couch, wood and tile bathroom with separate bath and shower, large closet, double sinks, phone, lanai, color TV and DVD player and individually controlled air-conditioning. Garden Bungalow Similar in size and amenities to the beach bungalow, the garden bungalow is located in the immaculately landscaped and lush tropical gardens set back a short distance from the beach. All rooms offer TV and DVD player and individually controlled air-conditioning. Beach One Bedroom Suite Built in the traditional Tahitian style with similar amenities to beach bungalow, but with separate bedroom and living room areas. Suite features either a private pool or Jacuzzi.

-Restaurants- Otemanu Poised over the lagoon, with breathtaking views on every side, our fine-dining room features continental cuisine with a distinctive Polynesian influence. A highlight is the delectable, fresh seafood. Proper attire is necessary; long trousers for gentlemen and dresses for ladies. Only children over the age of 10 will be admitted, suitably dressed and under adult supervision. Reservations are required. Cafe Fare Surrounded by tropical gardens, and guarded by an ancient tiki, this exotic, outdoor café has an informal, poolside atmosphere. Let the fresh air enhance your appetite! Dress code is casual. The Hiro Lounge The Hiro Lounge is open only in the evenings from 6:00pm and comfortably seats 50 people. It is situated perpendicularly to the Otemanu Restaurant and opens to the lagoon and to the pool and gardens. Seating ranges from bar stools to long sofas and comfortable wicker salon chairs, covered in predominantly blue-green fabric to capture the colors of the pool and the lagoon. Abundant loose cushions in strong contrasting accents of orange, blue and yellow recall the tropical sun. The lighting is intriguing - a combination of bamboo downlights, copper post lights and tall, wicker floor lamps near the couches, all designed to enhance the residential feel of the resort's public spaces. The Rotopa Bar The bar is open during the day and services the pool area and both beaches until 6:00pm when the Hiro Bar opens. Built as a traditional fare with pandanus roof and fringes, this quaint bar overlooks the pool and is itself a shady oasis from the heat of the sun. The interior of this fare has been decorated with examples of traditional Polynesian dance costumes - elaborately beaded grass skirts and feathered headdresses. Seating is provided in the form of bar stools. Open from 10:30am to 6:00pm. Light snacks are also available between noon and six. The Tahitian Buffet and Show The buffet and show take place every Thursday night. If the weather permits, guests are seated outdoors on the terrace of the Otemanu Restaurant, with a fantastic view of Otemanu Mountain. The terrace is semi-circular in shape, with several tiers that descend to a firelit ring of sand where the Tahitian show takes place. The show is an hour-long spectacle of exquisite singing and exotic, rhythmic dances. These include the tamure, a very fast dance accompanied by frenzied drum beats, and the aparima, where the women perform soft, gentle hand-dances, each movement telling a story. The finale is a terrifying and magnificent fire-dance, fearlessly performed by a male trio effortlessly wielding huge wheels of fire. A full orchestra playing traditional Tahitian musical instruments accompanies the dancers and singers. The buffet features some typical Tahitian dishes, local produce and, of course, fish is generously featured. The buffet is displayed in individual fares decorated with palm leaves and flowers, with at least three chefs in attendance to grill the guests' choice 'à la minute' and to explain the various dishes. The dress code for guests is as always for the Otemanu Restaurant - slightly more formal, with the men requested to wear long trousers, but not jackets or ties. Staff are always in uniform, which is typically Tahitian. Motu Picnic If you have ever dreamed of picnicking on a deserted island, the turquoise-blue horizon all to yourselves and sand soft as talcum powder beneath your toes, then this is your dream come true. For that extra touch of perfection, we will provide you with your own personal captain and chef, for water skiing should you wish, or snorkeling in the fabulous coral gardens, to grill and serve the lunch of your choice, and to ensure that your champagne glasses are always full! The picnic is booked for one couple/family per day, so it is very exclusive. The island where the picnic takes place is on the opposite side of the mountain to the Hotel and the excursion leaves Bora Bora Lagoon Resort by motor boat at approximately 10:30am for the 20 minute ride to the Motu. Once there, guests are invited to explore the Motu, swim, snorkel or simply relax under the palm trees or in the sun with a drink nearby. Meanwhile, the picnic table is set up in the knee-deep, warm water, a large parasol overhead and set with white tablecloth, fine china, silver and crystal glasses. An ice bucket is ready with the guests' choice of white or red wine and champagne, water, soft drinks and beer. -Meal Plans - - All rates are European plan unless otherwise stated in rate description - no meals included. - Optional meal plans available include - - Half board plan - breakfast and dinner included - EUR 80.00 per person per day - Full board plan - breakfast/lunch and dinner included - EUR 110.00 per person per day - Meal plan rates are subject to change - ***compulsory New Years Eve dinner*** - EUR 240 per person Includes all beverages entertainment taxes and service charge 50pct deposit due 30 days prior to arrival and balance due on arrival

Bora Bora is the kind of tropical island most often found in dreams... a Polynesian jewel of glittering coral, clear blue water and lush green forests. Once home to Paul Gauguin, inspiration to countless other artists and writers, it retains all its legendary beauty and charm, exerting an irresistible magnetism on those seeking to escape the cares of the everyday world. In the middle of Bora Bora's spectacular lagoon lies Motu Toopua, a fragment of an ancient volcano that has become the ultimate tropical hideaway, a sweet-scented enclave of lush plants and flowers, tall palms and white sand beaches. This is the home of Bora Bora Lagoon Resort... a private paradise that will make all your tropical dreams come true.

A scheduled complimentary hotel motor launch leaves regularly for Vaitape, Bora Bora's main village. At Vaitape wharf, the centre of island activity, stands a monument to Alain Gerbault, the pioneering French yachtsman who made the first non-stop solo crossing of the Atlantic in 1923. Between 1923 and 1929 he circumnavigated the world in his yacht Firecrest, visiting Bora Bora in 1926. From 1934 to 1940 he lived on Bora Bora but he died on the island of Timor, just north of Australia, in 1941. His remains were returned to Bora Bora in 1947 and the monument was erected in 1951.

Beyond the short-cut across the island via the telephone tower, the coast road passes the Bamboo House Restaurant, some shops, the Chez Rosina pension and, just before the Bloody Mary's, the turn-off for the TV tower. Bora Bora's TV-relay station makes a good lookout over the lagoon at this end of the island. Almost immediately beyond the turn-off is Bloody Mary's, the best known restaurant on the island. A large outrigger canoe marks the site and a long sign catalogues the varied list of 'celebrities' who have dined there.

Ratiti Point marks the start of the beautiful Matira Beach. Along the road are several boutiques, the popular Ben's Place snack bar and a Chinese restaurant on the beach side of the road at the Hotel Matira. From the eastern edge of the Hotel Matira property, a walking trail runs up the hill to a battery of coastal defense guns. It is only a ten minute hike up to the emplacement.

There is a small road off to the right from the coastal road that leads out to Matira Point. The point takes its name from the 490-tonne British ship Mathilda, wrecked on Moruroa Atoll in the Tuamotus in 1792. The crew managed to get back to Tahiti where they were robbed, but Pomare I offered his protection and punished the thieves. Three of the survivors decided to remain in Tahiti and one of them, a James O'Connor, married Pomare's cousin. The cannons from the ship were salvaged at Moruroa in 1968 and are now on display at the Museum of Tahiti and its Isles in Tahiti.

Immediately past the Matira Point turn-off, the Galerie Rosine Temaurai-Masson has lithographs by the French artist Jean Masson, who lived and worked here. His widow now takes guests in their home, Chez Maeva Masson, which displays some fine examples of his work. From Matira Point, the coast road passes a busy little collection of shops, restaurants and hotels, including the popular Village Pauline. The road rounds the point and passes the Belvédère lookout atop the ridge above the bay. The path to the lookout is just beyond the Hibiscus shop towards Anau you can see the steps where they emerge from under the road and make your way up to the path. The road climbs the hill as it passes Club Med and then drops back down to the coast, past the Club Med tennis courts, just before the village of Anau.

The small Musée de la Marine has an interesting collection of ship model made by architect Bertrand Darasse. Most of them have a distinct connection with French Polynesia. They include a variety of Polynesian pirogues and other island boats. There are models of the ships of the early European explorers including Cook's Endeavour and Durmont d'Urville's L'Astrolabe of 1811. This ship, then known as La Coquille, visited Bora Bora with d'Urville in 1823. The pioneering French explorer went on to make important discoveries in the Antarctic before his death in the very first French railway disaster, on the Paris-St Germain line in 1842. Of course there's also a model of Bligh's Bounty and Alain Gerbault's Firecrest. Entry to the museum is free but a donation is appreciated. Just before the museum there's a small gallery of carvings, pareus and other items.

At Bora Bora Lagoon Resort the living is always easy. For those whose idea of heaven is just to be able to relax and wind down, the beach and the pool are irresistible. Palms sway overhead, cooling drinks are always on hand, and when the sun sets, evenings can be whiled away in the Hiro Lounge, where local performers often entertain. At the same time, the more actively inclined can choose from a wide variety of sports and activities, from tennis, volleyball, snorkeling, scuba diving and deep-sea fishing, to outrigger canoeing, and sailing. All kinds of outings are also available, including glass-bottom boat trips, guided 4x4 excursions around Bora Bora, catamaran cruises and shark-feeding trips.

A well-appointed health and fitness center is available to hotel guests at the Bora Bora Lagoon Resort. Facilities include:* Aerobics* Free weights* Life cycles* Stairmaster* Treadmill* Weight equipment* Massage* Spa* Jacuzzi* Fitness program* Ceiling Fans* Lounge with floor to ceiling windows* Aqua-aerobics

The pool is 160 feet long and deep enough to take initiation dives. Beach towels are available at the pool from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Our beach boys will be on hand to help you with all your requirements.

Tennis Courts Please contact the Activities Desk to reserve a court time. Complimentary racquets and balls can be found at the court. Toilets, water machine and towels are all on site. Ping-Pong The ping-pong table is located next to the tennis courts, along with the racquets and balls. Beach Volleyball If you need some extra people to make up a game, contact our Activities Desk. Some of our staff will be happy to join you!

Sailing, Outrigger Canoeing, Pedal Boat These activities are all complimentary and available from our beach. Our beach boys at Fare Nautique will be waiting to help you on your way, explain, assist or accompany you on your chosen activity. Water Skiing If you would like to water ski, staff at the Activities Desk will be happy to arrange it for you. Parasailing See the kaleidoscope of colors shifting below you as you soar over the lagoon! Parasailing is on demand, so please contact the Activities Desk to arrange this fantastic experience for you. Lagoonarium The Lagoonarium is a unique aquarium where you are able to swim with the fish - an unusual and worthwhile experience which is very popular with our guests. You may also combine your swim with a picnic on the nearby island. Snorkeling Complimentary snorkels, masks and fins are available at the Fare Nautique. Protective sandals (recommended for walking on the reef) are for sale and can be found in your minibar. The beach boys at Fare Nautique will be happy to assist you, and they will also point out the best snorkeling areas around the resort. Scuba Diving Because of the unique nature of our lagoon, and the abundance of coral and sea life within it, scuba diving is an unparalleled experience to be remembered for life. Highly qualified teams of instructors cater for beginners and seasoned divers alike, whether it be a certification course or individual introductory dives. Morning, afternoon and night dives are available. Scuba diving is coordinated through the Concierge.

Deep-Sea Fishing If fishing is your passion, then don't miss this opportunity to venture beyond the reef into open seas and try your luck with the big game - mahi mahi, wahoo, marlin and tuna. Half-day and full-day excursions with a picnic are on offer. Shark-Feeding Excursion For the more adventurous! Shark-feeding excursions involve an island tour by boat, fantastic snorkeling in the unspoiled 'Coral Gardens', and the baiting and feeding of black-tipped lagoon sharks and stingrays by your guide. Shark-feeding tours are available with an island picnic on some days. Catamaran Cruises With the wind in your sails and the sun on your back, what a wonderful way to explore the islands of Bora Bora! Choose a half-day or full-day tour with picnic. Jet Ski Take a guided tour of the lagoon on jet skis, stopping for swimming and snorkeling. 4x4 Jeep Safari Make an excursion up Otemanu Mountain and to all the wild spots of Bora Bora aboard a specially equipped 4x4 jeep. Your safari will include a visit to the World War II canons and a fascinating drive to an ancestral plantation, with plenty of local history and sightseeing along the way. Helicopter Tour The breathtaking views and panoramas of Bora Bora's magic lagoon and majestic mountain will be revealed in a new dimension from the sky - don't forget to take your camera! Fifteen-minute and half-hour rides are on offer. Cocktail Cruise Aboard our luxurious catamaran, sipping your oh, so exotic cocktail, there's no better way to sail into one of Nature's most spectacular sunsets! Romantic Cocktail and Dinner Cruise Enjoy the above-mentioned cruise, and when the last, lingering rays of sun have disappeared over the horizon, there's no need to disembark: simply stay on board for a fabulous dinner under the stars. Horseback Riding Gallop over the beautiful, white sand beaches of Motu Piti Aau by day (or trot along at a more gentle pace!), or if you happen to be here during full moon, discover the ultimate romance of riding in the moonlight! All levels are catered for, and both English and Western saddles are provided. Glass-Bottom Boat A wonderful way to get acquainted with the mesmerizing underwater world of Bora Bora's lagoon, without getting your feet wet! Please check the departure times with the Activities Desk.

With a choice of three private meeting areas and a unique beach 'chapiteau', the Bora Bora Lagoon Resort can host events ranging from small meetings for 18, to cocktail parties for 280. Located by the swimming pool and gardens, the Café Fare is an informal indoor/outdoor area that can accommodate up to 95 guests. The Fare transit is suitable for smaller numbers, ranging from 18 configured in U-shape, to 35 for a cocktail party. The Pavilion has spectacular views of the lagoon and Mount Otemanu and will accommodate from 24 to 50 guests. There are television and video facilities and The Pavilion has direct access to the main dining room. For numbers ranging from 80 to 280, the Bora Bora Lagoon Resort offers the use of the 'chapiteau', a large tent which can be set up on the beach by the hotel. With sides open or closed, it provides a truly unique setting for a memorable occasion.

The Bora Bora Lagoon Resort provides a comprehensive range of services for business people, including direct dial telephones, fax and telex, message and courier services, typing and word processing. We also offer a range of presentation equipment, including television and video, slide projector and screens, double cassette deck, flip charts and microphones.