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Temporarily Closed - 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.
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Great trip , beautiful waters, great staff. We will definitely be return clients. Little spendy if staying over the water for the whole trip but we feel it was well worth it. The food is great any time of day or night.
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Date of stay: June 2019
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Responded 3 July 2019
Ia Orana! We thank you for your feedback and are very happy to hear that our team has made your stay pleasant, as well as the food and beverage service. We look forward to welcoming you back to our small tropical island! See you soon! Concierge Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island & Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort
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From the moments pickup staff put floral hoop on us, we start get the true Bora Bora feeling. It was only 4 of us on the transfer boat. Three staffs were waiting for us on the arriving dock with cold towels, fresh coconut drinks and playing ukulele. My kids love all of this. We stayed in room 106 which is a ocean view bungalow. Located high-up in the middle of the small hill. The view is so nice even it is not right face to the beach or water. I think there are only 20-30 bungalow/villa total on the island. So the whole island is very quite and not crowd at all. I don’t even remember see more than 3 group of people’s on the beach. Only at the breakfast and dinner, you will surprised to see 10 or more group of people in restaurant. There is a small hill with nice decoration…
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Date of stay: June 2019
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Response from H0564GM, Ambassador Guest Expérience & Communication at Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island
Responded 28 June 2019
Ia Orana, The whole Sofitel team thanks you for your very good comment and is happy to read that your stay has been up to your expectations. We are also delighted that you were charmed by Polynesian hospitality, as well as by the magnificent view of the lagoon from our small tropical island and its underwater treasures! We thank you again and hope to see you soon in French Polynesia! Mauruuru roa and see you soon! Concierge Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island & Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort
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This is a difficult review to write. The view from the over water villa is unbelievably beautiful. The free boat to the “mainland” is also a brilliant service. However, there is an epidemic of cockroaches in the thatch on the villa rooms and on the outside deck which when we told the staff at the end they are clearly aware of but don’t seem to care. The rates are also hideously expensive, the rooms need updating and the breakfast buffet is mediocre.
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Date of stay: July 2018
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Response from H0564GM, Ambassador Guest Expérience & Communication at Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island
Responded 19 July 2019
Ia Orana, We thank you for sharing your experience and are happy to learn that your villa and the beautiful view of the lagoon have charmed you. We take good note of your comments while knowing that we regularly treat our bungalows concerning pandanus cockroaches. We are sincerely sorry that your experience has not lived up to your expectations but we hope to welcome you back to one of our Sofitel. With kind regards. Concierge Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island & Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort
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We love the Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island and everyone that work there. We stayed at a hillside bungalow because we already stayed at an over the water one in Moorea. The bungalow was so quiet and clean and the bed and pillow was so fabulous. The breakfast every morning has a variety of selection and all the wonderful staff are ready to give you a helping hand if you have any questions. The look out was outstanding. We love everyone who work at concierge, front desk and the cook. They all enjoy their job and made our stay very memorable. Maururu (sp).
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Date of stay: May 2019
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Response from H0564GM, Ambassador Guest Expérience & Communication at Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island
Responded 21 June 2019
Ia Orana, The whole team thanks you very much for your excellent comment and is happy to know that your stay with us was wonderful! We are also pleased to learn that all the services offered by the hotel have met your expectations and that the hospitality of our team has contributed to your well-being. Mauruuru roa and see you soon in French Polynesia! Concierge Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island & Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort
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We stayed in one of the over water bungalows for our stay on this island and it was wonderful. The island and resort were beautiful. There are seats on the top of the hill to sit for a beautiful sunrise and sunset. The staff was so friendly and inviting and we felt well taken care of from the moment we arrived. The only down fall was the bed was a bit uncomfortable, but everyone has their own preference with that and the wind was strong everyday, which is not their fault, just mother nature. It just made it hard to swim due to the strong currents. But the overall stay was magical. The mini fridge is restocked everyday with water, juice and beer. This really helps because food and drink are really expensive. They also leave treats every night in the rooms. Best honeymoon we could…
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Date of stay: May 2019
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Response from H0564GM, Ambassador Guest Expérience & Communication at Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island
Responded 27 May 2019
Ia Orana! Thank you for your very good feedback! We are so happy to read that your honeymoon on our little tropical island was so perfect! We are also delighted to learn that you were delighted with your bungalow on stilts and that you fully appreciated the breathtaking and unique view of the lagoon when you were installed at the very top of our mountain. It is a pleasure to know that all the attention paid to you by our team has charmed you. The whole team thanks you for your very encouraging comment! We look forward to welcoming you back to one of our Sofitel to offer you a wonderful experience! Mauruuru roa and see you soon! Conciergerie Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island & Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort.
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We loved the Sofitel private island so much. Everything was perfect. We came to celebrate our anniversary and were so well taken care of. The over water bungalow was great. Although not necessarily fancy gourmet, the food at the restaurant was good, and the breakfast had great variety. The staff was always kind and tried to do anything they could to make our stay fun. The island is beautiful and the snorkeling right around the corner from the resort was world class. We were originally booked at the Sofitel Marara beach and were moved to the island due to some construction. To the entire staff, Māuruuru roa!
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Date of stay: April 2019
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Response from H0564GM, Ambassador Guest Expérience & Communication at Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island
Responded 17 May 2019
the Orana! We thank you for your excellent comment and are so happy to read that your stay on our small private island has more than pleased you. The team is delighted to learn that your bungalow on stilts, catering and Polynesian hospitality have lived up to your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back to the heart of the Pacific Pearl! Mauruuru! Concierge Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island & Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort.
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The location was pure luxury. Our bungalow overlooking the water was so beautiful. The facilities were excellent. All staff were extremely friendly. The perfect accomodation! Thank you so much Sofitel!!
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Date of stay: May 2019
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Response from H0564GM, Ambassador Guest Expérience & Communication at Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island
Responded 14 May 2019
Ia Orana, We thank you for your excellent score and are happy to learn that your bungalow on stilts and the magnificent view it offers on the lagoon has more than pleased you as well as the Polynesian hospitality. We hope to see you soon in our little corner of paradise! Mauruuru roa! Concierge Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island & Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort
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The water is AMAZING - the service, not so much. We were in an over the water bungalow which also we AMAZING. We had come from the Sofitel Moorea where everything was amazing, to the Bora Bora Private Island and was very disappointed. The food wasn't as good (breakfast buffet not NEARLY as inviting at Moorea), the staff wasn't as friendly and some seemed annoyed when we asked questions. We found it more enjoyable to take the 5 minute ferry to the main island and enjoy our meals at the smaller, local restaurants there. There seemed to be more of a language barrier at this Sofitel than the other. The actual property was much smaller and had less to offer than Moorea, as well. It was an older property and I would imagine is it in line for updating soon. The Sofitel Bora…
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Date of stay: April 2019
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Response from H0564GM, Ambassador Guest Expérience & Communication at Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island
Responded 9 May 2019
Ia Orana! Thank you for sharing your experience. We are delighted to read that you enjoyed your bungalow on stilts. We are also sad and sorry to hear that your stay and the legendary Polynesian hospitality did not live up to your expectations, and of course we apologize for that. We hope to be able to welcome you back to one of our Sofitel. With kind regards. Concierge Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island and Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort
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We stayed at this resort for three nights with a group traveling on to another location. I can't imagine anything that would make it signficantly better. We stayed in bungalow 101 which was partially over the water and partially onshore. It is probably the most secluded bungalow on the island being at the end of a path around the island and gets the afternoon sun. It is also probably the most sheltered from the wind. The rooms are just a bit rustic in Tahitian fashion but well-appointed. The bed was comfortable with luxurious linens. The food was all excellent and the staff a pleasure to deal with. Paddleboards and kayaks are available to go around the Sofitel island as well as the island next door. There is a wonderful snorkeling spot just around the corner from #101 and the…
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Date of stay: May 2019
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Response from H0564GM, Ambassador Guest Expérience & Communication at Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island
Responded 7 May 2019
Ia Orana, We thank you for your excellent comment and are very happy to read that your stay in the heart of our private island has more than pleased you! What a joy to know that your bungalow and the magnificent view it offers as well as the diving and kayaking equipment have charmed you and allowed you to observe the fauna of the lagoon. The whole team thanks you once again and hopes to see you soon in French Polynesia. Mauruuru roa! Concierge Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island & Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort
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Reading this please keep in mind that I am a beach person, love the ocean and booked through Costco. So when I arrived heard that the sister property had been shut down for renovations I was slightly frustrated. When I booked, through CostCo I was told that I could use the beach at their sister property and use the free shuttle. I felt a little ripped off but that is not the Sofitel’s fault. They offered a refund, but everything else was booked. It just created stress. I stayed for 5 days. Sofitel did not try to help with $65.00 day pass fees at other properties, neither did CostCo. So I made the best of it which isn’t hard to do in Bora Bora, which is incredible. The private island has such a small beach and it’s very shallow, right in front of bungalow area, not great.…
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Date of stay: April 2019
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Response from H0564GM, Ambassador Guest Expérience & Communication at Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island
Responded 6 May 2019
Ia Orana! Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to read that Polynesian hospitality has won you over. We are also sorry to hear that your reservation did not meet your expectations due to the closure of our hotel for renovation. We thank you for your comments and assure you that we take note of them so that we can offer each of our customers a unique and magnificent experience in the heart of the pearl of the Pacific, Bora Bora. We hope to welcome you back to one of our Sofitel hotels. See you soon, nana! Concierge Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island & Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort.
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