Conrad Bora Bora Nui

“CONRAD. Expectations Exceeded!”

Negative reviews - Do NOT even waste your time reading them. They are written by people who are impossible to please, PERIOD. The resort location, the grounds, beach, pool and over water bungalows are stunning! The overwater bungalows are spacious and beautifully decorated. There are a few USA … lisää

Negative reviews - Do NOT even waste your time reading them. They are written by people who are impossible to please, PERIOD. The resort location, the grounds, beach, pool and over water bungalows are stunning! The overwater bungalows are spacious and beautifully decorated. There are a few USA plug outlets, no need to bring plug convertors. There is a professional grade high powered hair dryer (Baybliss brand). Also provided are full size (8oz) Body wash, lotion, shampoo and conditioner, with pleasant light scent. The breakfast buffet is AMAZING. Every kind of food you could possibly want. It is worth adding it on if it is not included in your booking package. Restaurants are good, there is a variety of food choices. The spa and the views from there are AMAZING and worth a visit! The service within the resort is TOP NOTCH across ALL service lines. Every single staff member is AMAZING. Expensive? YES, everything is expensive. That is to be expected when traveling to Bora Bora. The beauty and experience are unmatched. Bring your own alcohol in a small, checked bag. Bring your mask, you can snorkel right from your bungalow. CONRAD, it was everything I dreamed and more!

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“Breathtaking, nothing short of spectacular!”

Summary: The Conrad Bora Bora Nui is nothing short of dazzling. They provide a guest experience at the highest level, setting a global standard for service, location, accommodations and dining. This is a review of our 6th stay at the Conrad Bora Bora in 5 years. The fact that we have returned … lisää

Summary: The Conrad Bora Bora Nui is nothing short of dazzling. They provide a guest experience at the highest level, setting a global standard for service, location, accommodations and dining. This is a review of our 6th stay at the Conrad Bora Bora in 5 years. The fact that we have returned year after year should be an indicator of the consistent quality of this resort. This most recent stay was for 14 nights, so we were able to enjoy many facets of the resort. Our observations below should help readers make an informed decision as to whether this is the right resort for you. Much has been said about the Conrad in other reviews, and I will summarize the general highlights, but more importantly, I would like to provide my impressions on the enhancements and improvements that have been made since our last visit a year ago to the property, accommodations, dining and staff. If you are reading reviews to figure out where your hard-earned resources should be spent, trust me, we have done the screening for you. The Conrad Bora Bora Nui is the real deal! For some it will be an unforgettable trip of a lifetime. Be prepared to never want to travel anywhere else again. Yes, it’s that amazing. First of all, the location is absolutely stunning. All of the luxury level resorts in Bora Bora are in stunning locations. The Conrad has a couple of advantages over other resorts, one of which is that it has better than average snorkeling in the immediate area, and that the resort is a bit more remote, thus there is a lot less jet ski and boat traffic in your field of view. One drawback is that direct views of the main island from individual bungalows are limited to only a handful of units. However a 5 minute walk allows for a stunning overlook to the mountain. Our room, as in our previous stays, was spacious, impeccably clean, well designed, well maintained, as one would expect from a luxurious high end resort at this price point. Every detail has been thoughtfully laid out, from the functionality and zones for your audio system to the lighting layout that an match the mood of the moment. The bed, facing the sea is as comfortable as you can find anywhere. The resorts maintenance and facilities team is working more intensely than in the past as witnessed by regular inspections throughout the property, with service as needed, including the exterior such as the pool and even the stairs that lead to the sea, which are scrubbed regularly to keep guests safe from slipping. Housekeeping maintains the rooms with daily service with nightly turn down service, with tasteful extras including mood lighting, and an evening incense ritual upon request. Given the amount of pool and ocean activity we were involved in daily, the staff keeps the rooms fully stocked with plenty of fresh towels throughout the day. The grounds are impeccably maintained, with a large crew working behind the throughout the day, making this resort well maintained and cared for. The beach is tidied every day so its white sand beaches don’t have a leaf on them by the time guests awake. I notes that have been enhancements to the breakfast menu in the past year or so. There are additional menu items that have been added for an additional modest charge including a rotating variety of smoothies. The pastry selection is not quite the fever dream as in past years, which I see as an improvement. The featured local hot dishes in the buffet, which can include, tuna, Mahi Mahi or chicken are quite flavorful and add a local taste to a selection that generally caters to westerners. I must mention the outstanding and attentive breakfast and lunch staff, many of which who have dedicated their careers to ensure a service experience at a high level. Staff including, but not limited to Manate, Poema, Graziella, Ravahere, Velma, Maeva, Tarita, Nicky, Timia, Viahere, Matiata, and Johana, showed a high level of teamwork and choreography to be able to manage the dining experiences for guests so gracefully. Staff remember your name and your favorite beverages as if by magic, but it really comes from a high level of training and dedication to service. There are a number of restaurants on the property, each of which are open at least 5-6 days a week, often with music or entertainment including Polynesian music, and dance. The Upa UPa lounge, which is waterfront has expanded their menu to include new hot dishes to supplement their focus on sushi. The Grill seems to have extended their menu option in the past year or so and the quality of the food has improved as well. This may be obvious, but dining costs are higher than most major cities, as they are with any place in Bora Bora. Nearly everything needs to be flown in from afar, and I found that the prices were fair considering the logistics of assembling even a simple burger requires a supply chain that spans the globe. The spa, located at the highest part of the property and with a prominent overlook that highlights views of the resort, the sea and the mainland is another highlight. There is a sauna and steam room available with a reservation and I was told by my partner that the massages she received were some of the best she has ever experienced. It is well worth experiencing yourself. There are plenty of pool, reef and ocean experiences to be had, many of which are complimentary, such as kayaking and paddle boarding and all the snorkeling gear you could want. There is usually someone playing a Tahitian ukelele in the background somewhere adding to the tropical ambiance. Ocean activities are available, but are weather dependent. We found the snorkeling, one of our most favorite activities, to be exceptional when conditions allow, which is much of the time. Dozens of species of reef fish are easily viewed within seconds of entering the water. Larger reef fauna such as manta rays, eagle rays, sting rays and black tipped sharks are seen frequently. It takes modest effort to see thousands of fish in within a few minutes of snorkeling right off the beach on front of the Conrad. . We found that excursions off site provided some diversity of species and fun locations, but a snorkeler could be quite content never leaving the lagoon around the Conrad. For those looking to explore the mainland, there is a boat shuttle available to the nearest town, which has a grocery store, fruit stands and shops. All of the sunscreen they provide is reef safe too! It’s those details that make the Conrad stand out. There are a large fleet of complimentary bikes throughout the property. One of the enhancements from a year ago, was an all new fleet of bikes, which are much easier to use and will manage the salt air better with belt drives. It is a small detail that exemplifies the the guest enhancements I witnessed over the past year. In the mornings, there is a marine biologist/oceanographer available to answer you questions about the local reef life and fish. All the ones I met had advanced degrees with research based in French Polynesia. They were able to answer the most detailed of queries I had for them. For those of you who need to keep in touch, from those of you with an international phone plan option cell service is strong. I personally found wi-fi to be a bit variable throughout the property, which is understandable as the Conrad site on a expansive property. Upload and download speeds in our room were in the 15-20 Mbps range, which is plenty for streaming. Not sure if that’s important when you have a view like this, but for those who need to connect to work and loved ones, wi-fi should meet your needs when in or close to buildings. Don’t expect to stream your favorite film while 100 meters offshore in a floatie! For those who want to post on social media, the rooms, both inside and out, will provide a breathtaking backdrop to photos and videos. Each guest as a personal host, who greets you when you arrive, provides a tour, information on all of the restaurants, hours of operation, and all of the many services and amenities that are available at your disposal. The amenities are extensive. They can reserve boat or snorkeling tours, set up reservations, and address any issue or need that you may have. They are available via text as needed. We had Zuzana, who took care of us from the moment of our arrival to literally the moment we departed She was exceptional, surprising us with thoughtful and personalized treats throughout our stay. She made our 6th vacation at the Conrad the most memorable that we have had. We have had personal butlers at other properties. She was the most superlative host we have ever encountered! Marine is the Resort Manager, and she clearly has pride in the property and her dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure that guests experiences exceed expectations. She certainly exceeded our already high expectations for the property as returning guests. I sensed an overall improvement to the property and noted that there is an effort by management and staff to continue to enhance this property in the coming years. Improvements are made at all levels, including infrastructure, the dining experience, with more creative menus and a higher standard in food quality and presentation, to more staff training to provide an even higher level of luxury experiences for guests. Overall, my decision to return was the right one. There are other stunning, high end resorts in Bora Bora. It’s the Conrad that we return to year after year, and for all the right reasons. The Conrad Bora Bora Nui is the real deal! A visit here will be an unforgettable trip of a lifetime. Be prepared to never want to travel anywhere else again. Yes, it’s that dazzling.

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“The people made the trip memorable”

The people made the trip memorable. Although we are Diamond members, we have never stayed at a 5 star resort before . Usually “living large” is staying at a Hilton Garden Inn so we may not be fully qualified to judge the service and amenities that we experienced. Wayan at the Hina spa gave two d… lisää

The people made the trip memorable. Although we are Diamond members, we have never stayed at a 5 star resort before . Usually “living large” is staying at a Hilton Garden Inn so we may not be fully qualified to judge the service and amenities that we experienced. Wayan at the Hina spa gave two different great massages. He is the only male masseuse currently at the Conrad Bora Bora. He is from Bali and trained in the Balinese message technique which I really enjoyed. I also got a “jet lag” massage the day after arrival which was helped my body recover from the long flight. We were blessed with an upgrade to an OWV, which was very nice. Snorkeling from our deck was a great benefit. Even though it was red flag windy 6 of the 10 days, we were still able to snorkel 4 of those, in addition to the nice days. We had a romantic dinner on our OWV terrace hosted by Tara on our 3rd night. She was wonderful and kept track of us for the remainder of our 10 day stay. The free morning buffet (the hot sweet and savory menu included for Diamond members) was delicious. The homemade pastries were wonderful. The theme changed daily but always included a plain croissant and the special Bora Bora pineapple pastry. We tried all of the restaurants with Tamure being our favorite. The Polynesian dinner / show on Friday nights is not to be missed. We did two of the recommended excursions (Bora Bora land 4x4 with sharks and rays, and cultural tour) and were very pleased with the experiences. Yes, there were some shortcomings, only two free shuttles to the main island per day, for example. But if you know the timing (it is on the website) you can easily plan around it. We budgeted $300/day for food for the two of us and we came in a little below that for our 10 day stay (including the romantic dinner and the Polynesian dinner/show). Some meals totaled more but with the free breakfast buffet and not eating lunch several days, it was easy to stay within the budget. Drinks range from $15 -$30 so beware your alcohol bill. We brought five bottles of wine to have in our room which supplemented the glass of wine we would order with dinner and that helped reduce the total bill a lot. A decent selection of mocktails were available for those who can’t or choose not to drink. They were cheaper but still pretty expensive. I brought my own NA beer so I don’t know what their offerings are. Overall, we hope to go back there in a couple years for our 40th anniversary.

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“Fantastic Hotel with Fantastic Service”

My family and I spent 5 nights at the Conrad Bora Bora and had a wonderful time. The hotel was beautiful and the staff was fantastic. Dian was especially wonderful. She was a delight to chat with and gave our 4 year old daughter extra attention. Dian was truly World Class and provided excellent ser… lisää

My family and I spent 5 nights at the Conrad Bora Bora and had a wonderful time. The hotel was beautiful and the staff was fantastic. Dian was especially wonderful. She was a delight to chat with and gave our 4 year old daughter extra attention. Dian was truly World Class and provided excellent service and ensured we had everything we needed to have an unforgettable experience. The hotel itself was also beautiful, the overwater bungalows were gorgeous and clean. The breakfast was good and the facilities were top notch. We will defeinately be staying here again when we return to Bora Bora.

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