St. Regis (Marriott International)Asia Pacific

The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort | French Polynesia

Motu Ome'e, Bora Bora
Five-StarMarriott Bonvoy

Aurelle Curator's Verdict

The St. Regis is the ultimate choice for travelers seeking grand-scale luxury and the classic overwater bungalow fantasy, specifically those who value spacious, art-filled villas and personalized butler service. While it is more family-friendly than its neighbors due to a dedicated kids' program and its safe private lagoon, those looking for a small, boutique atmosphere might find the 44-acre estate a bit expansive. The signature experience is snorkeling in the resort’s private Lagoonarium, a thriving underwater world that feels like swimming in a natural aquarium.

The seven-axis profile

Property profile

Composite 7.7/10
VillaSpaPrivacyBeachFamilyTransferLoyalty

Score breakdown

  • Villa Quality
    Suite/villa product, materials, plunge pools, indoor-outdoor flow.
    9
  • Spa Depth
    Spa size, treatment depth, hammams, signature programs, wellness clinic.
    8
  • Privacy
    Density, walls, beach exclusivity. 10 = private island or villa estate.
    7
  • Beach Quality
    Sand, swimmability, reef, surf-free. 1–3 if no beach.
    8
  • Family Friendly
    1 = strictly adults-only feel, 10 = best-in-class kids club.
    7
  • Easy Transfer
    10 = airport <30 min by car. 1 = seaplane + boat or 4hr drive.
    6
  • Loyalty Value
    Points redemption + status perks. 1 = independent, 10 = great brand value.
    9

Editorial intel

  • Natureon property

    The Lagoonarium

    A private, protected underwater sanctuary where you can snorkel among tropical fish and resident Napoleon wrasse in a safe environment.

  • Diningon property

    Lagoon Restaurant by Jean-Georges

    The island's premier fine-dining venue features glass floor panels and French-Asian fusion cuisine with a front-row view of Mount Otemanu.

  • Adventure20 min boat + drive

    Mount Otemanu 4WD Safari

    A rugged off-road tour on the main island that reveals WWII relics and the most dramatic panoramic viewpoints of the surrounding lagoon.

  • Wellnesson property

    The St. Regis Spa (Iridium Spa)

    Located on its own private island within the resort, it offers traditional Tahitian Taurumi massages and Clarins treatments in a secluded setting.

  • Cultural20 min boat

    Vaitape Village

    Bora Bora’s main hub is the place to browse local black pearl boutiques, artisan markets, and experience the rhythm of authentic island life.

  • Adventuredeparts from dock

    Shark and Ray Snorkel Safari

    Guided boat excursions take you into the deeper lagoon to swim alongside black-tip reef sharks and stingrays in their natural habitat.