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Finding an ideal romantic hotel in Bora Bora does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Maitai Polynesia Bora Bora, a nice option for travelers like you.
Paid wifi is offered to guests, and rooms at Le Maitai Polynesia offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a minibar.
During your stay, take advantage of some of the amenities offered, including a 24 hour front desk, a concierge, and a gift shop. Guests of Maitai Polynesia Bora Bora are also welcome to enjoy an on-site restaurant. For travelers arriving by car, free parking is available.
While in Bora Bora be sure to experience local crab favorites at Iriatai.
Bora Bora is also home to Leopard Rays Trench, a popular reef that is not too far from Le Maitai Polynesia.
Maitai Polynesia Bora Bora puts the best of Bora Bora at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.
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HOTEL STYLE
Park View
Family
Languages Spoken
English, French
Location
98730 French Polynesia
Maitai Polynesia Bora Bora
1,687 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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We arrived at Maitai Polynesia after a two day grueling journey to be greeted with a warm welcoming smile followed by a cold tropical beverage and a beautiful handmade lei. Our room was located on top of a very steep hill which offered us a spectacular balcony view which made the trek uphill worth every step. We stayed for 17 nights and due to the excellent location of this resort, it offered us the opportunity to practically snorkel right outside our door, walk to several restaurants as well swimming in Matira Beach. The resort has too many amenities to mention, however we do highly recommend attending the Saturday evening buffett dinner and Polynesian dance. The buffet is extraordinary with a wide array of tropical dishes and a great selection of meats, seafood, chicken, pork and so much more. The dinner package costs $65 per person but it is a once in a lifetime experience being so immersed in the native culture. Overall, we are so fortunate to have discovered this gem in the South Pacific. Yes, the cost of most items within the resort such as alcoholic drinks are $16 but happy hour gives you 2 drinks for the same price. The resorts concierge service offers excursion packages, however we found it to be cheaper to book those online prior to your visit. The resort restaurant offers two choices of meal selections. The restaurant close to the beach area is much more varied and prices are less than the restaurant onsite. A typical meal averages $18 per person without drinks or dessert. Our dinners typically ranged from $45 to $50 which included one coke and one glass of wine. An alternative meal option is to walk to one of two small grocery stores for french bread (53 cents), deli meats, cheese, drinks and sweets. To stretch our vacation dollars, we chose this as an occasional lunch and/or dinner. The resort offers free kayaks and snorkel gear. We highly recommend bringing your own. They also provide beach towels as well. Overall, we absolutely loved staying at this resort. The rooms were slightly outdated, but the beauty lies in your surroundings right outside your door. Paradise awaits. ,
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Date of stay: November 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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I stayed in this hotel and was very happy with the room and the cleanliness and to boot it is right across the road from the beach. It has a really great location and it only walking distance from another great beach just up the road Matiera Beach which is a public beach but great from swimming and family fun as the water is not that deep and really clear blue. This hotel also has over water bungalows which also have great views over the lagoon. Another attraction only walking distance away is the famous Bloody Mary's a really great place for a cocktail and a dinner. Their fish is amazing. Hotel Maitai also has a restaurant on the beach and breakfast is also served in the hotel. I would say a great place to stay if doing Bora Bora on a bit of a budget, it is still not cheap but way cheaper then the major resorts.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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My wife and I stayed here for 16 days and we both agree that staying here was the best choice. We were upgraded to an ocean view room and the view was breathtaking! The room was a little outdated, but kept very clean and well stocked. The walk up the hill to the room was somewhat steep but worth every step. Maitai is in the perfect location: 2 small grocery stores, several restaurants, Matira beach, scooter/car/bike rental, and one gift store all within a 7 minute stroll. The resort's beach area is excellent for snorkeling. I found close to two dozen species of fish, octopus, rays, moray eels and much beautiful coral right off the beach. The open air lobby is beautiful and comfortable with a fully stocked bar. We felt staying here was the best choice we could have made while staying on the island.
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Date of stay: November 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Thank you Maitai Polynesia for making our stay in Bora Bora so pleasant. Despite arriving in the morning we were still able to check in immediately and head to our room (garden view). While the rooms do not seem to have been updated recently they were more than sufficient for our stay and they were well kept. We apologize for bringing sand each day inside and we thank the cleaning staff for diligently mopping the floor clean each day!
We thoroughly enjoyed the beach that was part of the property and will not forget the early morning snorkeling. Thank you for your support in revitalizing the reef!
We also ate at the restaurant a couple of times and the food was tasty. Add to that that you can walk in 10 minutes to Matira beach (and on the way there or as you get back get supplies from a few grocery stores on the island) and one cannot ask for more.
Overall, we found the hotel an excellent value for the price we paid and see the say as one of the highlights of our French Polynesia trip.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. We had an overwater bungalow for a lot less money than we would have gotten it for at some of the more well known hotels. We had breakfast and lunch included in our room rate, and all of the food we had in the restaurants was very good. The staff were helpful and friendly. The property has a small beach that got the job done. The great thing about this property, in addition to the price, is the location. My husband and I like to go for a run in the morning, so staying on the mainland vs. a smaller motu made that possible. We were within a short walk of 2 markets, so we were able to pick up water and beer for the room very easily. We also were within walking distance of several restaurants, and Maitra Beach, which was beautiful. We don't like isolation or being trapped in a hotel, so this was definitely the right choice for us. If I make it back to Bora Bora I will stay at this hotel without hesitation.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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We stayed here for one night prior to moving to the St. Regis for a wedding. We were quite pleased with the view, cleanliness, staff, location and food. Everybody was kind and helpful. We ended up renting a scooter for 4 hours for $50 USD. It was a brand new scooter and a great way to see all of the island. The restaurant was not a full capacity due to Covid, but it was very good as was the breakfast.
We had a room that overlooked the water and beach (71 if I remember correctly). The grounds are very pretty and relaxing. There is a small store for water, beer, wine and snacks about a 3 minute walk up the road. It's very close to Matira Beach.
If you're looking to stay on Bora Bora without breaking the bank, this is the perfect place.
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Date of stay: October 2020
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This was our first trip to Bora Bora and at this resort. We stayed in an OWB, #15. I loved the resorts location and the staff was superb! Our bungalow had a great view of the ocean and although it was close to the pier, the pickup and drop-off of guests was fun, because we got to interact as they were coming and going. A few of the only downsides I would mention, was the limited menu at the restaurants on-site. We ate breakfast and dinner during our stay a few days out of the week, and the breakfast didn't change at all, fell in love with the breads!! But the eggs were not "American" style scrambled eggs, so be prepared, really runny. The dinners were good, but again not overly selective. The only other thing I was not 100% satisfied with, although the bungalow location was great and had a great reef for Snorkeling just a few feet out, it had a really bad mold problem in the ceiling of the toilet area and smelled bad. If the door was accidentally left cracked open, it would fill the rest of the room with a moldy odor. We just sprayed a lot of body spray into the toilet room if when we needed to use it. Hopefully they are able to fix that for the next guest. The only reason I would not stay here again would be to explore other properties around the island!
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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The only thing good about this hotel is its location. You are close to grocery markets and local restaurants. The Intercontinental is nearby as well and they have great food, albeit expensive and outstanding service. The room was ok, we were in an underwater bungalow right by the shore. We had lizard visitors but that is to be expected in tropical climates.
The food at this hotel is horrible. The breakfast is sparse, bread and pastries stale, and it is the same thing every day.
The only thing worse is their service. Front reception staff and breakfast staff were rude and did not seem to want to help. They did not have fresh towels in the afternoon and we were told to come back the next morning at 9am. Since we were being picked up by the dive shop at 7:30am, that obviously would not work.
If all you need is a cheap room in a convenient location and don't care about service or food, then stay here (please remember you are still in Bora Bora so cheap is relative).
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Date of stay: September 2020
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My wife and I went here for our honeymoon, and it was such an amazing time. We were able to stay in an overwater bungalow for a very affordable price. The staff was very friendly and the views were spectacular. They provide snorkeling gear and kayaks for the guests. They also provide breakfast every morning, I recommend asking for an omelet. It’s not on the menu, but they will make it for you and it’s delicious. The restaurant on their property is really good as well. I decided to order the bolognese, which is kind of weird to order when you’re in Bora Bora, but it was so good that I ended up ordering it again the next day. There is a market right down the road to get snacks and alcohol. But just know, they don’t sell alcohol on Sundays. There was also a fun restaurant within walking distant to the hotel called Bora Bora Beach Club, we went there multiple times during our stay.
Our room was really cool, when you first walk in, the coffee table is basically a window into the ocean. There is a nice big patio with a private deck and a latter into the water. You can just jump off the deck and swim to the beach. I would definitely come back to this resort.
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:One downside is that there aren’t really taxi’s or Ubers here. Some restaurants have drivers that...
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We stayed for 10 days the first time, and 2 weeks this time. The location on the island makes walking to restaurants and the white sand beach very easy.
The overwater bungalows are the best deal in Bora Bora with the added bonus that the noise from the road doesn’t reach there.
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Date of stay: January 2022
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We ate breakfast and dinner almost every night at the hotel restaurants, they were good. There are a few places to eat within walking distance, but not many. There is a small grocery down the street as well. The hotel has many contacts for excursions at the front desk.
There are more places to choose from in the Bora Bora area.
PRICE RANGE
$197 - $322 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
hotel maitai bora
LOCATION
French PolynesiaSociety IslandsBora Bora
NUMBER OF ROOMS
74
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