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Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island

4.5 of 5
BP 516, 98730, French Polynesia
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San Diego, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

I have never felt compelled to write a review for a vacation stay until my family spent 3 unbelievable nights at the Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island. The staff was professional, attentive, and catered to our every need. The allure of the island was incredible. Laying on the dock balcony and feeling the warmth of the sun and the strong... More

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Didier L, Directeur général at Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Thank you so much for your great comment and for sharing your experience with such great words, at Sofitel Bora Bora Private island, please make sure to come back to our paradise, we are waiting to welcome you back in your new home! More

Fredericksburg, Texas
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Your staff, management.... Everyone involved - gave my company and our guests nothing short of paradise for three days and nights on your private island. I long for the day that we can put another trip together with the Sofitel Private Island off Bora Bora. Maururu Roa to every one of your Sofitel Private Island ambassadors... from Tita, who made... More

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Didier L, Directeur général at Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island, responded to this review
12 May 2013

What to say after such great comments!..., just a big THANK YOU from all of the team of Sofitel Bora Bora Private island. With your words, you made us proud about our magnifique job, proud to make all of you So happy, proud to make you feel how much we care to provide your best experience ever! Merci, Maururu roa!!! More

Richlands
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

My husband surprised me with a trip to Bora Bora for our 29th anniversary. We had been to Hawaii a few years before and he had told me that we were going back to Hawaii but surprised me at LAX. We stayed at the Sofitel private island, and were ther for nine days. We were met by hotel representatives at... More

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Didier L, Directeur général at Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island, responded to this review
12 May 2013

Maururu roa!... ...For sharing your magnifique experience at Sofitel Bora Bora Private island, all want we want is to provide hapiness, and to make you feeling in your "hotel particulier" to enjoy luxury and to make you feeling you are a very special person for all of us. Thank you for having choosing us at Bora Bora! we wait to... More

Irvine, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

It was my first time visiting Bora Bora. I have been to Tahiti before and but happen to save Bora Bora for a special trip , our l 5th Anniversary… save the best for last, let me tell you it will not be our last! The flight from the Papeete airport to Bora Bora is just 45 mins and with... More

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Didier L, Directeur général at Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island, responded to this review
1 May 2013

Thank you for chosing us for your 5th anniversary; Sofitel Private island has the dedicated staff for all your special events and what they love the most is to please you in our exceptional environment.......as you noticed we are really sustainable development oriented and we worked naturally to keep our private island green and flowered all year long just to... More

London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

We stayed at the Sofitel Private Island for 9 nights as part of our honeymoon in bungalow 130. Overall it was an excellent trip and the hotel was a fantastic part of our experience. Greeted with an ice cold coconut to drink, and a bottle of champagne on ice in our hotel room waiting for us we really were very... More

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Didier L, Directeur général at Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island, responded to this review
20 April 2013

Thank you to be so details and for sharing your experience at Sofitel Private island. We are delighted that you like our new offers for the Private Island customers, including free mini bar, free wifi ... We wish to have the chance to welcome you back in our paradise! More

Cleveland, Ohio
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35 reviews 35 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

My husband and I stayed here from March 19th to 23nd as part of a week-long, 3 island trip. We loved it. Tahiti in general was a very wonderful trip. The most beautiful water and sea life was amazing. The people were so nice. The hotels were, for the most part, excellent and the food was fantastic everywhere. It did... More

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Didier L, Directeur général at Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island, responded to this review
20 April 2013

Thank you for your review, your comment are always highly appreciated. they will contribute to maintain at all time, the quality level we commit at Sofitel for all our guets. Thank you for your stay at Sofitel Marara Beach in Bora Bora! More

West Union, Ohio, United States
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

My husband and I honeymoon'd here for a week Sept. 2012. Our first day was rainy but still very beautiful. Everyday after that was amazing, this was the #1 one place to visito on my bucket list and it was worth every penny. We spent each night in an Overwater Bungalow and they gave us an island bungalow for our... More

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Didier L, Directeur général at Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island, responded to this review
12 April 2013

Thank you for your comment. As you know, they are very important for us to make sure we are fine tuning all our standards to provde the service that all guet expect from Sofitel. Thank you for your stay with us at Bora Bora More

Phoenix, Arizona
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

We stayed for 3 nights on the private island in an over water bungalow in February 2013, with our toddler. Everything about this hotel was amazing, beautiful and a bit secluded which was even more amazing. It's a neat 20 min boat ride from the airport, we were greeted with fresh coconut drinks, cool towels and music playing. In a... More

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Didier L, Directeur général at Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island, responded to this review
5 April 2013

Thank you to be so details and for sharing your experience in Both Sofitel Private island and Marara Beach Reasort. we wish to have the chance to welcome you back in our paradise! More

Auckland Region, New Zealand
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

You have probably noticed from other reviews how spectacular this places is however what it makes it even more exiting for me is the service you receive from every single staff that work in it, they really know what you want or need even before you ask or even before you arrived, and I am not talking about the over-confident... More

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Didier L, Directeur général at Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island, responded to this review
5 April 2013

All my ambassadors working in the Private islands join me to thank you for highlingting our service "cousu main" coming from our heart, we want to stay genuine, authentic to make you feeling at home in Bora Bora! Maururu!!! More

Hoyt, Kansas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

This place was exactly what we were hoping for. If you are wanting a "night life", party atmosphere, this place is not for you. If you are wanting a place to relax, unwind, enjoy the best views of Bora Bora, enjoy the best snorkeling on the island, clean, well appointed rooms with all the amenities that you need, with great... More

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Didier L, Directeur général at Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island, responded to this review
5 April 2013

Sofitel Bora Bora Private island is the place for honeymooners, lovers, a real exclusive and genuine magnifique place , where people care about your well being at all time. Thank you for sharing. when you need to find again your paradise and to be out of time for a while you know where to come!!! See you again soon. More

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Additional Information about Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island

Address: BP 516, 98730, French Polynesia
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Region: French Polynesia > Society Islands > Bora Bora
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites
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Ranked #6 of 18 hotels in Bora Bora
Price Range: $$$$
Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Overlooking one of the most beautiful lagoons in the world, Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island is located in the heart of the exceptional Matira Bay, nestled on a private islet facing the main island of Bora Bora. A secret hideaway where you can enjoy a peaceful and romantic retreat, regenerate yourself and savour the exquisite feeling of being at home on your own private island. This boutique hotel is emphasizing privacy and intimacy to create a unique experience in the heart of native vegetation surrounded by turquoise water and beautiful coral gardens. ... more   less 
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