Inexpensive Hotels in Bora Bora

Bora Bora, known as the most decadent of the French Polynesian islands, is not a frugal travel destination. Deemed the "Pearl of the Pacific," this island attracts many of the world's rich and famous to its white sand beaches and crystal blue shores. Even low-end hotels on Bora Bora are overpriced compared to other French Polynesian islands, so any hotel under $250 a night is considered inexpensive. Look at two-star and three-star hotels to find reasonable rates, and if those are still beyond your budget, consider staying in a family-run pension or camping instead.

Hotel Maitai Polynesia

Located on the southern tip of the island near Matira Point, Hotel Maitai Polynesia is just five miles from the village of Vaitape. The 74 bungalows have traditional Polynesian thatched roofs and some are suspended over the aqua blue water of the hotel's private beachfront. All bungalows have mini fridges and cable TV, and Internet access is available for a surcharge. There are two restaurants and a bar on site, and the hotel's tour desk can arrange diving, snorkeling, lagoon cruises, island tours and shopping trips. There are full banquet and wedding facilities available with prior booking. Every Wednesday night the hotel has an entertainment night complete with Polynesian dancing and a seafood buffet.
Hotel Maitai Polynesia
BP 505
Bora Bora, 98730, PF
011 (+689) 603 000
hotelmaitai.com
When calling from outside the U.S. and Canada, substitute "00" for "011" in all calls to Bora Bora. "689" is the country code.

Village Temanuata Beach

This hotel's 11 traditional-style bungalows are also located near Matira Point. All bungalows have either a beach, garden or lagoon view, and all are equipped with ceiling fan, electric kettle and fridge. The two-family bungalows sleep up to five and include a fully equipped kitchen with freezer. There are no restaurants on site, but you can request a breakfast basket to be served to your bungalow. The hotel's tour desk can arrange excursions, boat trips to neighboring islands, water sports and diving, hiking trips, helicopter rides, jet-ski rentals and parasailing. There are discounted Internet rates available through the hotel's website.
Village Temanuata Beach
PK 9, Matira Point
BP 544, 98730 Vaitape - Bora Bora
011 (+689) 677 561
temanuata.com/en/beach_en.htm

Rohutu Fare Lodge

The name may not exude romance, but this hotel's thatched-roof bungalows with four-poster canopy beds certainly are romantic. All bungalows have either a lagoon view or a mountain view, and are set amidst fruit trees. Bungalows have teak flooring and are made in the traditional Polynesian fashion. Hotel rates include airport shuttle boat, bike usage, beach and supermarket shuttles, and wired Internet. Rohutu offers kayak rental, wedding facilities, and can arrange a variety of tours and excursions, including helicopter rides, 4x4 mountain trips, lagoon cruises and scuba diving.
Rohutu Fare Lodge
Povai Bay
BP 400
98730 Vaitape - Bora Bora
011 (+689) 707 799
rohotufarelodge.com

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Article Written By Heather Carreiro

Heather Carreiro is a certified English teacher who has been writing since 2008. The editor of Matador Abroad, her work has appeared online at BootsnAll, Matador Network, GoNOMAD, Journey Beyond Travel and Expat Women. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in linguistics and Middle Eastern studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and is pursuing a Master of Arts in English at Bridgewater State University.

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