Four Season's Resort Bora, Bora

Many people, on hearing we had decided to take a 6 day trip to Bora Bora, launched into "why would anyone want to go to Bora Bora. There's nothing to do there. There are lots of bugs. Its only good for honeymoons"

Needless to say, after 12 years and four kids, 'nothing to do' sounded great. However, we found there was quite a bit to do and we didn't even get to do everything we wanted. After a little investigating, it seemed clear that the place to stay was the Four Seasons. Located on a motu- not the island itself-it offers amazing views of the mountain, a private beach, fabulous grounds, and the most wonderful staff I have ever met.  I'm not sure what the other resorts offer in terms of activities, but the Four Seasons Resort had everything we could need, want, or imagine. And then some. And needless to say, we found no bugs.

So for anyone wondering if they should go, I say definitely. And if they should stay at the Four Season's -Absolutely!

The Resort in Bora Bora exceeded all my expectations. It was like the perfect vacation you never even imagined. Even before we arrived they helped arrange all our on shore excursions, including getting us a table at La Villa Mahana for dinner.

We were welcomed at the airport and transported to our island paradise on the resort's private boat. Once there we were greeted by our own guide and taken on a little drive through the resort, down the winding docks, and finally to our own over the water bungalow. The little carts were really fun and we were tempted to ask if we could drive. But we didn't. On our first few walks back to the resort, we were usually picked up by a cart and told to call next time. I think they liked driving the carts  too.  
 December is the "low" season for Bora Bora and we found we were two of the only 60 or so guests.We had rain late one night and a little sprinkle one evening. Otherwise it was   sunny and clear and we enjoyed the non-crowded beach and restaurants.

Our new home!

The "Bungalow" was a mere 1060 some square feet. The size of our first house. It was all open but could be partitioned off by large sliding doors. This was nice in the event we didn't want to be roused too early by the sun. Our bungalow would have had a perfect view of  a sunrise, but we were never up early enough to see it. Maybe next time.

There were cut-out windows to the water below throughout the bungalow.

We brought a laptop and got a power converter from the front desk so we could load and send pictures to family back home. The room was also equipped with a coffee maker and fridge. We made coffee once and the fridge was restocked with water bottles every day. And it was useful the for the bottle of Tahitian wine we picked up in the gift shop. There is also an ice bucket which housekeeping offered to fill every night.

The wooden  doors and glass doors in the bedroom could be opened to really enjoy sleeping over the water.

The generous shower, with a rain shower overhead as well, also had a window to the water.

If you did open the bedroom doors, this was your view.

The deck had lounge chairs, table, and deck chairs.  Plus the chest was full of snorkels, fins, and masks.We had several of our meals here. In the evenings we turned on our deck lights and watched the fish coming to swim in it. The first day there we found a ray while snorkeling off the deck and one night we saw a reef shark.

The deck had a swimming platform and fresh water shower.

And of course a ladder, which the staff keep meticulously scrubbed.

Behind the bed was a closet and shelving. And lots of towels.

The ceiling over the bed.

His and hers vanities. With hair dryer, cottons balls and Q-tips. Even a scale. Tooth paste was availabe in the gift shop and only in large tubes.

The toilet was separate, also with a look down window to the water.

We chose a lagoon view bungalow and were given #432. It was on the very outside and faced away from the resort.  Next to us was the more expensive mountain view bungalow with a plunge pool. But the view from our side deck was lovely, and who needed a plunge pool when you had the water?