Chez Nono is a legendary small guesthouse in Bora Bora run by a local family for decades. The overwater bungalows are basic but real — directly above the lagoon with ladder access. Guests come for the authentic Polynesian family experience as much as the bungalows themselves.
A Bora Bora institution. Chez Nono offers authentic Polynesian family hospitality with genuine overwater bungalows above the lagoon — the antithesis of the luxury resort experience.
Selected, shortened excerpts from public listing reviews. They describe individual stays and are not reviews written by OverwaterGuide.
"Chez Nono — a Bora Bora legend. Authentic Polynesian family hospitality above the lagoon"
"Direct ladder from the bungalow into the turquoise water"
"The opposite of a resort — real local Bora Bora atmosphere"
Less humid, best visibility. Most popular.
Lush scenery, short showers, lower rates.
💡 July–August is peak. May–June and Sep–Oct offer best balance of weather and price.
Prices vary by season · via Booking.com
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