CONRAD BORA BORA NUI
A private island with a hill, a half-mile beach and overwater villas facing the sunset — Bora Bora's most complete resort, newly renovated with a pool in every villa.
- Atoll
- Bora Bora
- Villa categories
- 8
- Private pools
- Every villa
- Getting there
- Domestic flight + speedboat from Faa'a International Airport, Tahiti (PPT) (or speedboat)
- Kids' club
- Tamariki Kids Club
- Babysitting
- Available
Conrad Bora Bora Nui sits on its own private island, Motu To'opua, and it is the hill that makes the difference: the spa looks down over the lagoon, and the villas run from hillside suites to beachfront pools to overwater decks with steps into the water. We loved the snorkelling here — the coral under and around the overwater villas is genuinely good, which is rare in Bora Bora — and the sushi and sashimi at Upa Upa as the sun goes down. Formerly the Hilton Bora Bora Nui, it reopened in 2026 after a long renovation with private pools throughout; we will tell you honestly what has changed since our last stay.
Who it suits
Couples who want the sunset side of the lagoon and a real beach to walk on, families who need a kids' club in Bora Bora, and groups who can fill the three-bedroom Presidential villa over the water.
Conrad Bora Bora Nui on Motu To'opua from the air, overwater villas curving into the lagoon with Mount Otemanu behind
8 villa categories, island and beach and overwater
Overwater villas, beachfront villas and hillside suites, on Bora Bora's only private motu with a hill.
- — Hillside position above the lagoon
- — Lagoon view
- — The resort's entry category
- Occupancy: Sleeps 3
Couples who want the resort for less, and families using the kids' club.
5 ways to eat, from lagoon to beach
Iriatai
French · Open-air restaurant with banquette and veranda seating over the lagoon view
The French restaurant, and the resort's fine-dining table. Breakfast 7–10 am, dinner 5:30–9 pm (normal hours). Wine bar.
At the time of writing the resort says Iriatai is temporarily closed, with breakfast and its full dinner menu served at Tamure Beach Grill; check with us before you travel.
Upa Upa Lounge Bar
Sushi · Sashimi · Cocktails · Perched above the lagoon, facing the sunset
The sunset bar, with sushi and sashimi. Sushi, sashimi and nigiri. Handcrafted cocktails and the best sunset seat at the resort.
Arrive before sunset.
- Banyan · Seafood · Modern Chinese
- Seafood and modern Chinese dishes under the banyan tree. Beneath the resort's old banyan tree.
- Tamure Beach Grill · Mediterranean · Polynesian
- Relaxed beach dining with the lagoon in front of you. On the beach, open air, with an open kitchen and wood-fired oven.
- Tarava Pool Bar · Cocktails · Light bites
- Cocktails without leaving the pool, facing the sunset. Swim-up bar beside the infinity pool.
Days that fill themselves
Motu Tapu, the resort's private islet
Five minutes by boat from the resort, Motu Tapu is Conrad's own islet. The 'Exclusive Motu Escape' is a five-hour castaway day with a feet-in-the-water lunch by Executive Chef Stéphane Coco; picnics and private dinners can also be set there.
Four beaches and the half-mile strand
The resort says it is the only one in French Polynesia with four distinct beaches, including a half-mile stretch of white sand it calls Bora Bora's largest.
Polynesian dinner and show
Each Friday, Tamure Beach Grill hosts a Polynesian dinner and show, with the food cooked island-style under the palms.
Conrad 1/3/5 experiences
Curated one-, three- and five-hour experiences, from a 'Taste of Polynesia' with the sommelier to the full Motu Tapu day.
- In the water
- Snorkelling straight off the beach and the overwater decks; Butler's founders rated it among the best resort snorkelling in Bora Bora · The resort restored coral around its overwater villas and the lagoon in front of them is a protected zone
- Watersports
- Jet-ski, kite-boarding and scuba diving arranged by the resort · Outrigger canoe (va'a) initiation, paddle boards and kayaks
- At sea
- Private sunset cruises and lagoon excursions arranged by the concierge
- Wellbeing & sport
- Hina Spa on the hilltop, with treatments inspired by the Polynesian moon goddess Hina and products by Codage Paris · 'Hina Views', a treatment cabin looking at both Mount Otemanu and Maupiti · 24-hour fitness centre, daily classes, a 2.5 km running track and complimentary sports
A day at Conrad Bora Bora Nui
Tamariki Kids Club
- Babysitting
- Available
Tamariki Kids Club with an indoor and outdoor playground and complimentary activities
Cribs and childcare are listed among the resort amenities; kids' menus are offered in every restaurant.
Family villas: King Lagoon View Suite; King Tropical Beach View Villa with Pool; 3 Bedroom Presidential Overwater Villa.
- Boat-only access; about 20 minutes from Bora Bora airport across the lagoon.
- Five restaurants and bars; Iriatai was temporarily closed at the time of writing.
- Tamariki Kids Club, cribs and childcare — one of the few Bora Bora resorts built for families.
- Private islet, Motu Tapu, five minutes away for castaway lunches.
- Reserve the Friday Polynesian dinner and show at Tamure; sit at Upa Upa before sunset.
- Iriatai was temporarily closed when we last checked; its menu was being served at Tamure Beach Grill.
- Flight to Bora Bora, then the resort boat; the resort is on its own motu facing the sunset, not the Otemanu side of the lagoon, so ask for an Otemanu View villa if the mountain matters more than the sunset.
- Check-out is at noon.
- A big, lively resort with a kids' club rather than an adults-only hideaway; the compensation is the beach, the private islet and the widest choice of villa positions in Bora Bora.
- The resort closed from 19 January to 1 April 2026 for the main phase of its renovation; booking sites carry a property notice of further exterior works from 25 August to 20 December 2026. Ask us what is still being worked on for your dates.
Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Domestic flight + speedboat from Faa'a International Airport, Tahiti (PPT)
About 45 minutes by air from Papeete to Bora Bora, then the resort boat from Bora Bora airport across the lagoon to Motu To'opua.
Speedboat from Bora Bora Airport (BOB)
About 20 minutes
The resort's events page gives the airport boat as a scenic 20-minute crossing; the location page gives ten minutes from the main island.
The resort can only be reached by boat.
A shuttle boat to Vaitape, the main town, runs seven days a week on a fixed schedule; a fee may apply.
Butler's 2022 notes mention check-in over the water; ask us what the arrival looks like after the renovation.
Is the renovation finished?
The main works closed the resort from 19 January to 1 April 2026 and it has reopened; booking notices mention exterior works continuing to late December 2026. Tell us your dates and we will confirm with the resort what, if anything, is still underway.
Does the resort face Mount Otemanu or the sunset?
The resort is on the ocean side of Motu To'opua, so most villas face west towards the sunset and open sea. The Otemanu View Pool Overwater Villas are the ones that look back at the mountain.
Can we bring children?
Yes. There is a Tamariki Kids Club with a playground, cribs and childcare are available, and every restaurant has a kids' menu. Ask us about which villas suit children before choosing an overwater one.
How do we get there?
Fly from Tahiti to Bora Bora (about 45 minutes), where the resort's boat meets you for the crossing to the motu — around 20 minutes.
