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InterContinental Bora Bora Resort Thalasso Spa
Motu Piti Aau, Bora Bora
4.8
1,654 member reviewsOverwater bungalows frame the volcanic spire of Mount Otemanu across a lagoon so clear the glass floor feels almost unnecessary.
The Experience
- Overwater villas facing Mount Otemanu
- Glass-floor lagoon views
- Polynesian thalasso spa
Amenities
Overwater VillaPrivate PoolSpaRestaurantBarLagoon Snorkelling
Location
Nearest airport
Faa'a International Airport (PPT)
~255 kmapprox. 5h 50m transfer
Know before you go
Best time · currency · costs · tipping · power · jet lag · holidays & more
Know before you go
Best time · currency · costs · tipping · power · jet lag · holidays & more
Best time to visit
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Peak months: May–Oct.
May–Oct is dry and sunny across Tahiti and Bora Bora.
Ideal Good Less ideal
Getting around
Getting around is by resort boat, ferry and inter-island flight.
They drive on the right — look left first when crossing.
Power & connectivity
CplugEplug
230V · 50Hz
Vini/Vodafone covers Tahiti & Bora Bora; rely on resort Wi-Fi on remote motus.
Currency
CFP Franc (XPF · ₣)
Live rate unavailable — check a converter before you travel.
Exchange at the airport, banks or licensed money changers; ATMs usually give the best rate. Cards are widely accepted in cities.
Indicative rate — cards and bureaux add a margin.
Health & safety
Tap water — bottled recommended
- ·Bottled water is recommended on most islands.
- ·Reef-safe sunscreen; strong sun on the water.
General guidance — confirm vaccinations with a travel clinic 4–6 weeks ahead. Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Travel footprint
Flying from
1,770kg CO₂e · round trip
≈ 5,980 km each way · what 84 trees absorb in a year.
Arrange a verified offsetEstimate only — economy class, including high-altitude effects.
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