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The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa

Bora-Bora, Tahiti & French Polynesia·4.7(225 reviews)
✦Motu Tapu — private islet in the Bora Bora lagoon✦Some of the clearest snorkeling in Bora Bora✦Westin Heavenly Bed + AWAY Spa✦Private beach and overwater bungalows✦Mount Otemanu backdrop

The Overwater Experience

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Above the Bora Bora lagoon
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Ladder to clear water snorkeling
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Mount Otemanu views
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Westin Heavenly Bed

The Westin Bora Bora sits on the tip of Motu Tapu — a small island in the Bora Bora lagoon. The overwater bungalows extend directly above the turquoise water with ladder access to some of the clearest snorkeling in the lagoon. Westin's signature Heavenly Bed and the AWAY Spa complete the experience.

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Above the Bora Bora lagoonLadder to clear water snorkelingMount Otemanu viewsWestin Heavenly Bed

What guests say about the villas

The Westin Bora Bora combines reliable luxury standards with a genuine overwater location on a private motu. The lagoon clarity for snorkeling is frequently highlighted by guests.

❝"Motu Tapu — small private islet with some of the clearest lagoon snorkeling in Bora Bora"
❝"Westin Heavenly Bed + overwater bungalow above the turquoise lagoon"
❝"Mount Otemanu visible from the bungalow deck across the water"

Resort amenities

🤿 Clear lagoon snorkeling from bungalow
🏔️ Mount Otemanu views
💆 AWAY Spa
🏊 Overwater pool area
🍽️ Restaurant + bar
📶 Free WiFi

Why Bora Bora for overwater?

🌺Birthplace of the overwater bungalow — invented here in 1967
🦈Swim with rays and sharks in the turquoise lagoon
🏔️Mount Otemanu backdrop makes every photo extraordinary
💑The world's #1 honeymoon destination

Best time to visit

May – OctDry season

Less humid, best visibility. Most popular.

Nov – AprWet season

Lush scenery, short showers, lower rates.

💡 July–August is peak. May–June and Sep–Oct offer best balance of weather and price.

Quick info

Check-in/out
15:00 / 11:00
Airport
Bora Bora (BOB)
Currency
XPF (French Pacific)
Language
French / Tahitian
Best months
May – Oct

Overwater villas — FAQ

Is it on a private island?
The resort is on Motu Tapu, a small islet in the Bora Bora lagoon — accessed by boat from the main island.
The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa
The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa
4.7· 225 reviews
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