On a private beach at Matira Bay lies the Sofitel Bora Bora Beach Resort. Originally built to house movie star Mia Farrow along with the cast and crew of 1977 film Hurricane, the hotel has long been the trend-setter for luxury resorts in the region.  It maintains that position today, having recently undergone a US$15 million renovation to introduce new levels of French sophistication to its traditional Tahitian styling. Winner of the prestigious Hotel Management magazine's "Best Hotel in the South Pacific" award in 2007, the resort features 64 luxuriously appointed bungalows, each with a private terrace and a choice of location: garden view, beach front or over-water. Facilities include 2 restaurants, a poolside bar, day spa and spectacular infinity swimming pool overlooking the ocean.

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Rooms

Crafted from wood and woven pandanus, the 64 bungalows provide all imaginable comforts while remaining in harmony with the island’s natural beauty. Satin overlays on the bed are reminiscent of the silky smooth skin of the leopard rays found in the lagoon, beautifully carved bedheads represent a tribal interpretation of a fish skeleton, and inspired local artworks reflect the traditional tattoos of the locals. Over-water bungalows feature in-floor viewing platforms, illuminated at night so guests can watch the marine life below, while on-land bungalows boast hammocks for the ultimate in tropical relaxation. Each room is fitted with plasma TVs with satellite, plush daybeds, private decks with bamboo screening, mosaic stone tiled showers and Sofitel’s ultra-luxurious MyBed to ensure a private haven of comfort and style.

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Sofitel Bora Bora Beach Resort Restaurants

Inspiring locations. Meals to savour. In one of the world’s most stunning locations, Sofitel Bora Bora offers four distinct restaurants and bars, each offering an unforgettable gourmet discovery. With its own ahimaa, the traditional pit oven used by locals, Sofitel Bora Bora also features weekly Tahitian Tamaaraa feasts where pork, chicken, fish and vegetables are wrapped in banana leaves and baked for hours on hot stones. The feast is accompanied by a local show featuring traditional dancing in colourful costumes and beautiful French Polynesian music.

Latitude 16° - a romantic setting overlooking the lagoon, with local specialities and international cuisine.

Wakaba Japanese Teppanyaki – authentic teppaynyaki tables, Japanese specialities, fresh sushi and theme menus.

Hurricane Bar - the perfect setting for exotic cocktails or alfresco poolside snacks, with theme nights and live entertainment.

Le Snack - healthy salads, tasty burgers or fresh sandwiches for the perfect poolside meal.

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Hotel Activities & Services 

The resort’s unique location by the lagoon makes it the ideal place to relax on the beach and soak up the sun, snorkel amidst the teeming marine life, or enjoy a glass-bottom boat ride. The nearby smaller islands, or motus, provide idyllic spots for private picnics and can easily be explored in a native canoe (pirogue). Another popular activity is the daily shark feeding, with guests safely in the water just a few feet away. For the more adventurous a range of water sports are offered, including jetskiing, waterskiing and scuba diving. On land, a 4WD safaris is the perfect way to explore the island, with its secluded bays and scenic hills.

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Le Spa at Sofitel 

Spread over two overwater bungalows, with outdoor jacuzzis and five beautifully designed therapy rooms, Le Spa offers a delectable array of massages and beauty treatments for individuals or couples alike.

Tahiti's local plant life and traditional Tahitian techniques are blended with Thalassa therapies to infuse an unparalleled sensation of relaxation and well being for body and soul. Also on offer are world-renowned beauty treatments from an exclusive partnership with Lancome.

Choose from a range of beauty treatments and massage therapies including:

• Body scrub with fine Bora Bora sands
• Papaya cocoon
• Relaxation massage
• Revitalizing massage
• Stone massage
• Warm and cold shell massage
• Beauty treatments (facials, manicures, pedicures, waxing etc)

Guests can enjoy treatments in the spa centre facing the lagoon or in the privacy of their own bungalow.

Diving & Snorkelling

Giant wings of a manta flutter gracefully through the water of the lagoon. Corals burst with colour. Schools of fish dance in unison – black and white stripes rising, falling, swerving, dipping. Your first foray into the waters of Bora Bora.

Three types of dives form the mainstay of Bora Bora – lagoon, ocean wall, pass.

The expansive lagoon of Bora Bora is alive with brightest colours of the ocean. World-famous for its rays, the lagoon is home not only to manta rays – the elegant giants who ply the waters here year-round – but also bat, eagle and leopard rays, among other species. Unlike many reefs, the lagoon here is also home to deep canyons. Within the canyons, you find a wide variety of sea life from mantas to morays.

Just beyond the reef, divers can explore ocean walls plied by the stars of the ocean – giant Napoleons, dolphins, sharks, jackfish, barracuda, turtles. Shark life includes black and whites, greys and lemons. From August to October, you may also have the chance to encounter humpback whales as they pass by on their annual migration route.

The Teavanui Pass is the superhighway of Bora Bora. The only channel between the lagoon and the open ocean, it hosts a continuous flow of immense splendour. The flow of water brings a constant supply of nutrients – and with it, vast schools of fish.

Nemo’s World, the PADI dive centre at Sofitel Bora Bora Beach Resort, allows you to explore the ocean riches. Expert dive masters guide you in discovering the must-see spectacles of Bora Bora’s lagoon, ocean and pass.

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Tahitian Weddings

The island amidst a crystal clear lagoon is more than just a relaxing getaway. Through a traditional Polynesian wedding ceremony, allow your romance to continue to blossom, or relive the first moment when you said “I do.”

On the hill of a “moto” (islet) opposite the main island, the bride and groom arrive on the beach in a traditional Polynesian canoe. Draped in white pareo, the couple ascends to the top of the hill, hand-in-hand, amidst chanting and dancing of local musicians.

Before sunset, the wedding ceremony is performed, providing a colourful backdrop as the ceremony progresses. Incantations recited. Vows exchanged. Upon its completion, the newlyweds celebrate their given Tahitian names and are presented with a marriage certificate as a proof of their eternal vows to each other.

To rejoice the reignited romance, the couple is served a Polynesian fruit cocktail as they overlook the romantic sunset. For the ceremonial finale, our chef prepares a savory “à la carte” dinner menu featuring in-season flavours. This dinner accompanied by musicians who perform traditional Tahitian songs to finish off this unforgettable night – that will surely last forever.

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