Imagine relaxing out in the sun over crystal clear waters, laying out next to your over-the-water bungalow. It is a destination perfect for taking it easy after a (sometimes) stressful and tiring wedding and enjoying some downtime with your new better half.
After you have spent time relaxing there are plenty of other things to do to feed your need for adventure. If you love spending time in the water, munching on delicious seafood, and getting away from the busy city, Bora Bora is an excellent location for a honeymoon.
Bora Bora Honeymoon Quick Picks
- Best Time of Year for a Bora Bora Honeymoon: Year-round, but winter months are best!
- Best Bora Bora Honeymoon Resort for Intimacy: St. Regis Bora Bora Resort
- Best Bora Bora Honeymoon Resort with Overwater Bungalow: Le Meridien Bora Bora
- Most Affordable Bora Bora Honeymoon Resort: Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach
Honeymoon Snapshot
Where to stay: For an amazing luxury experience in Bora Bora, we recommend the Conrad Bora Bora Nui and Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora or see our top 10 honeymoon resorts.
What To Do: Our honeymooners rave about the 4X4 and Jet Ski with Lunch and the Combo Sunset Cruise & Romantic Dinner.
Photography Session: get $25 off a photography session with Flytographer using coupon code HoneymoonAlways
Travel Insurance: Protect your financial investment with Honeymoon Travel Insurance
Book With us
Make planning easier and get the VIP perks that come with using a travel agent like resort credits, complementary breakfast, a welcoming bottle of champaigne and more.
- Honeymoon Snapshot
- How to Get to Your Bora Bora Honeymoon
- Best Time of Year for a Bora Bora Honeymoon
- Bora Bora Honeymoon: What to Pack
- Bora Bora Honeymoon Resorts and Hotels
- Book With Our VIP Perks
- Need Help Planning? Book With Our VIP Perks
- Bora Bora Honeymoon Packages
- 7 Night Bora Bora & Moorea Honeymoon Package
- Bora Bora Honeymoon: Things to Do
- Bora Bora Honeymoon Cost-Saving Tips
- Cost of a Bora Bora Honeymoon
- Bora Bora Honeymoon Alternatives
- Let's Get Started
How to Get to Your Bora Bora Honeymoon
Bora Bora is an island that is a part of the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It is located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Northwest of New Zealand. From the US, it requires an eight-and-a-half-hour flight from LAX to Tahiti.
From Australia, you will likely fly first to Auckland, NZ, and then continue on to Tahiti on a five-hour flight. Once you have arrived in Tahiti, you fly to Bora Bora on a 50-minute flight on a propeller plane.
Best Time of Year for a Bora Bora Honeymoon
No matter what time of year you visit Bora Bora for your honeymoon, you’ll enjoy warm weather all around. Summer is the wet season, from November through March, and winter is the dry season. Believe it or not, many travelers prefer winter when you’ll enjoy temperatures around 26°C.
Bora Bora Honeymoon: What to Pack
Like most tropical honeymoon destinations, packing for a trip to Bora Bora requires a little planning. With warmer temperatures, you’ll want to make sure your daily outfit options are breathable and lightweight.
But the most important packing essentials are swimsuits, coverups, sunscreen, and a rash guard. You’ll be around a lot of water, so you’ll want to make sure you’re fully prepared. Even if you aren’t looking to get adventurous with snorkeling or water sports, you’ll still want to be comfortable – and protected – on the beach.
Bora Bora Honeymoon Resorts and Hotels
Bora Bora resorts excel in creating romantic experiences, and the staff is all about making your stay memorable for life. From French champagne waiting in your room on arrival, a lunch table set on the beach to welcome the beautiful couple or an exotic spa where you can pamper yourself, each day is a little gift.
To give you an idea of the price, I looked for a 5-night stay in May for an over-the-water bungalow to give you an idea of how they compare.
I definitely recommend checking out the overwater bungalows. They are a secluded haven (in a mosquito-free zone!), perfect for balmy evenings and lots of love. Most bungalows feature a private deck too that gives you direct access to the blue lagoon. It’s luxurious, it’s relaxing, it’s an out-of-this-world experience. I almost cried as I was leaving!
Book With Our VIP Perks
With our relationship with top honeymoon resorts, we are able to pass along our VIP perks like room upgrades, add on experiences and resort credits.
St. Regis Bora Bora Resort
We stayed at The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort, which is perfect for an intimate escape! Located on its own private island, this must be the most spectacular place to honeymoon; the private butler service can organize almost anything – from free dinner on the beach under emerald green palms and your feet in fine, powdery sand, overlooking the inspiring views of Mount Otemanu to making sure you are reminded in time you’ve got a snorkeling or scuba diving lesson.
The service is so amazing that you can even indulge in delightful fantasies like bathing in a tub with fresh flowers floating on the water or having your bed dressed in a profusion of perfumed Polynesian flowers. No words! The overwater bungalows can include an outdoor shower and plunge pool.
For a five-night stay in one of the over-the-water bungalows, the cheapest option was US$5657 as part of a promotion, but the Royal Bungalow with a plunge pool and island view came to $9084. All of this comes without any extras and two additional upgrade options as well to make it almost all-inclusive.
Contact us to find out about available complimentary perks and discounted rates on bookings.
Four Seasons Bora Bora
After arriving at the Bora Bora airport, you start your honeymoon experience by being picked up in a custom yacht to take you to the resort. The Four Seasons Bora Bora offers private bungalows and villas to couples enhanced by services to make your stay unforgettable.
Some of their romantic activities include breakfast delivered by canoe, couples spa treatments, sunset cruises, photo services, and romantic Polynesian style dining. When you book your stay you can make arrangements to enjoy all the service you would like to make your experience unique.
For a five-night stay in one of the over the water bungalows, the cheapest option was US$9,355 as part of promotion including breakfast. For a bungalow with a plunge pool, it came to $16869 including breakfast.
Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach and Private Island
The Sofitel Bora Bora is a great location to enjoy a Bora Bora honeymoon with a smaller budget. Not only are the rooms less expensive, there is access to restaurants and stores nearby, allowing you to avoid resort pricing for everything.
The bungalows feature wooden floors with a glass section to see the sea life beneath you. An additional bonus is the coral bed located very close to the bungalows, allowing for easy access snorkeling.
For 5 days in a luxury beach bungalow with a garden view, it came to $1610 with breakfast included. $2850 will get you a luxury overwater bungalow.
The Conrad Bora Bora Nui
The Conrad Bora Bora Nui formerly the Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort and Spa, is currently getting an upgrade and is accepting guests starting in April 2017. It offers panoramic ocean views, coral reef dive sites, and hiking trails. It will feature 28 tropical garden and beach villas and 86 overwater bungalows, including the areas only double-story Presidential Suites. Just a few of their amenities include a full spa, kids club, restaurants and its own private islet of Motu Tapu.
For an ocean-view suite, a 5-night stay came to $4820, while a over the water bungalow came to $7730. Make sure you join the Hilton rewards for a discount on your stay.
Le Meridien Bora Bora
Located on the northern tip of Motu Piti A’au, a small islet that sits along the eastern coral reef, the resort faces the main island of Bora Bora and delivers a gorgeous view of the iconic Mount Otemanu Beyond the usual overwater bungalows every resort has, you can expect a larger glass bottom floors and a turtle sanctuary.
There are plenty of activities to change from including snorkeling, shark feeding, kayaking, volleyball, and many others. Another added bonus is the breakfast included in the stay.
A five-night stay in a beachfront room will run $2840 or $3120 for an overwater villa.
Intercontinental Le Moana Bora Bora
The Intercontinental Le Moana is located on the southernmost point of Bora Bora, close to one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. It is another great option for someone looking to have plenty to do while enjoying the laid back life in Bora Bora. Enjoy breakfast in your Bungalow. Let the concierge plan your day whether you just want to relax or go for an adventure.
A 5-night stay in a beachfront room will run 2,867 while a stay in one of the overwater bungalows will be 3,527
Intercontinental Thalasso Spa Bora Bora
Enjoy the award-winning environmentally friendly Deep Ocean Spa, or the countless other activities to enjoy at the resort, including water sports, relaxing and cultural activities. Another well-located resort will all the amenities you would expect to make your Bora Bora honeymoon amazing.
There are only bungalows available and a 5-night stay currently came in at 4,406 to 8886, depending on which bungalow you choose.
Need Help Planning? Book With Our VIP Perks
Let an experienced travel advisor plan your trip to save you time, money and ensure you have a great experience! Being a Travel Leaders affiliated agency gives us access to top hotel programs and partnerships to make sure you are travel like a VIP with upgrades and additional amenities.
Bora Bora Honeymoon Packages
7 Night Bora Bora & Moorea Honeymoon Package
Split your time between Bora Bora and Moorea. Enjoy snorkel in the Lagoonarium de Moorea and stay at the iconic luxury bungalows in Bora Bora. At your overwater bungalow, you will receive a daily breakfast buffet, $100 resort credit and room upgrade when available and a welcome gift. Go on customizable excursions like ATV tours, snorkeling excursions, sunset cruises or jet ski rentals.
Very nice and professional. Understood exactly what we wanted – destinations, hotels, experiences. Everything worked out great, thanks to great planning, and sending us off with a nice and clear travel program.
ELISABETH B.
Bora Bora Honeymoon: Things to Do
Bora Bora is known for its relaxing atmosphere, but you can find plenty of activities to enjoy while honeymooning in paradise. Consider looking into the activities and excursions your resort offers before making any definite plans.
Relax at the Spa
Indulge at the spa. Open-air Bora Bora spas are a sensory delight on another level! Your loved one and you will go crazy with enjoyment and you’ll probably never want to leave (just like we didn’t!).
Bora Bora spas offer unique services like a fresh-flower bath for two, body wrap in fresh banana tree leaves, fresh fruit and plants mask, body washes with vanilla, body scrub with sand and rice, grated coconuts or sea salt (my hubby loved this one!), massage with heated stones, river baths, rain showers, and deep ocean-water treatments. You can’t really tell which one’s the best – because they’re all phenomenal!
Get Some Adventure – Water Sports and Excursions
When you get tired of all the indulgence (if that’s even possible) and want to kick up the adrenaline, Bora Bora’s got it! From jet skiing, WaveRunner adventures, snorkeling, diving, turtle tours, whale watching, helmet diving, lagoon cruises, marine biologist tours, sailing, shark and ray feeding, stand-up paddleboarding, submarine tours, to underwater scooters, and plenty of other amazing stuff, you will get a chance to experience a different perspective on the island together. Everything about it is spectacular, and that’s that.
I recommend you take full advantage of sea life and water by feeding and swimming with sharks, kayaking, snorkeling, and taking a boat tour to make your honeymoon full of adventure. I have heard some travelers say Bora Bora can be boring, but that is only if you don’t want to look for something to do!
Bora Bora Honeymoon Cost-Saving Tips
Now, Bora Bora is known for being expensive and the place celebrities like to honeymoon, however, there are ways to save. First, pick one of the resorts that fit your honeymoon budget. Second, as you plan your honeymoon, look into credit cards with good travel rewards. Booking your honeymoon will likely reach the thresholds for sign-up bonuses and get you points for your next trip.
Another thing you can do to save some cost is bring your own alcohol. At most of the resorts, buying a drink can cost you a lot and add up quickly! Instead of only buying drinks, buy some alcohol from the duty-free stores at the airport on your way. Depending on how much you drink, it could save you a lot!
Also, try to eat outside of the resort while you are there. Depending on which resort you go to, this may not be convenient, but it can save you money and give you some variety.
We really think Bora Bora is a place worth going on your honeymoon or destination wedding, there are plenty of resorts to choose from at different price ranges!
Cost of a Bora Bora Honeymoon
The cost of a trip to Bora Bora can vary greatly based on the travel choices you make. Accommodations in Bora Bora start at $500 a night and go up from there. Overwater bungalows start at $800 a night but are often over $1000 a night in Bora Bora.
If you would like to spend time in an overwater bungalow but do not have the budget for it, resorts at nearby islands can be much more affordable. Many honeymooners split their time between multiple islands including Tahiti, Moorea, and Bora Bora.
Bora Bora Honeymoon Alternatives
Bora Bora is one of the most expensive honeymoon destination in the world and there are no cheap accommodations. There are several ways to save money without sacrificing anything during your trip.
Go to a different island to save a significant amount on accommodations. A few resorts that provide the same 5-star experience at a lower price are Le Taha’a by Pearl Resorts, Ninamu Resort, Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort, and several resorts in Moorea. None of these resorts are cheap but they are much more affordable than the Bora Bora options.
There are also tons of options for beautiful tropical getaways throughout the world that are also more affordable with beautiful overwater bungalows like KC Resort & Overwater Villas in Thailand, Pulo Cinta Eco Resort in Indonesia, and Koro Sun Resort in Fiji.
Bora Bora is an expensive honeymoon destination, but it offers a tropical paradise unlike any other place. If you’re looking for an exclusive overwater bungalow surrounded by a lush, beautiful landscape, then Bora Bora is the place for you. Start your new life as a married couple with a little relaxation and beauty!
This post has contributions from Marie Nieves
Marie Nieves is a lifestyle blogger who loves unusual trips, gadgets and creative ideas. On her travels, she likes to read poetry and prose and to surf the Internet. Her favourite writer is Tracy Chevalier and she always carries one of her books in her bag. She is an avid lover of photography who loves to talk about her experiences. You can find Marie on Facebook or follow her on Twitter and Pinterest.
Let’s Get Started
To get going, please submit an inquiry below and one of our honeymoon planners will get back to you within the next 24 hours to discuss your requirements.