Resort Description
Active beachfront resort on Matira Bay, surrounded by coconut groves – This winner of the 2007 Hotel Management magazine "Best Hotel in the South Pacific" award was originally built to house the cast, including Mia Farrow, and crew of the 1977 film Hurricane. Recent renovation restored its Hollywood glamour and added modern French sophistication to its traditional Tahitian styling.
Accommodations: The comfortable bungalows harmonize with the island's natural beauty. They're situated over-water, set on the beach, fronting the lagoon, or surrounded by lush greenery and exotic flowers. The bungalows, as well as the deluxe villa, have a private terrace with bamboo screening, air-conditioning, the luxurious MyBed, a coffee/tea maker, a mini-bar, plasma TV with satellite, wireless Internet access, a radio, a safe deposit box, bathrobes, and a hairdryer. BONUS: One child stays free with his or her parents. The over-water bungalows delight with in-floor viewing platforms that light up at night. NOTE: For quiet, stay in accommodations away from the round-island road.
Dining & Entertainment: The array of French, international, and local fare, the decor inspired by tribal tattoos, and the deck jutting over the lagoon with colorful reef fish add to the appeal of Latitude 16°. The restaurant's open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and it prepares thematic buffets and hosts a Polynesian show. Your meal is made like performance art by a skilled chef at Wakaba Japanese Teppanyaki. The atmosphere is chic, modern, and stylish. Poolside, have a burger, salad, or sandwich from Le Snack and a tropical cocktail from the Hurricane Bar, which also has theme nights and live entertainment. TIP: If you score a catch on a fishing excursion, a resort chef can prepare it as sushi or as part of a traditional Polynesian dish. You also can dine at a neighboringsister property.
Recreation: Relax on the fine sandy beach or by the outdoor infinity-edge pool. Available water sports include kayaking, windsurfing, and glass-bottom boat riding. Bora Bora snorkeling and scuba diving are extraordinary. The sea is populated with mantra rays, dolphins, sharks, barracuda, turtles, and more. Take a pirogue (native canoe) to a nearby motu for a private picnic. You can play tennis, table tennis, and volleyball. Rent a bicycle and get a different perspective on the landscape. More ambitious activities, which you can arrange with the help of the tour desk, include submarine lagoon cruises, jet-skiing, helicopter tours, and jeep safaris across the island. Baby-sitting services are available.
Spa: Local vegetation and traditional techniques are used with Thalassa therapies at the indulgent spa, promoting a deep level of well-being for body and spirit. Spend time in an outdoor Jacuzzi, and plan to share a couples massage. You can request spa treatments in the privacy of your accommodations.
Active beachfront resort on Matira Bay, surrounded by coconut groves – This winner of the 2007 Hotel Management magazine "Best Hotel in the South Pacific" award was originally built to house the cast, including Mia Farrow, and crew of the 1977 film Hurricane. Recent renovation restored its Hollywood glamour and added modern French sophistication to its traditional Tahitian styling.
Accommodations: The comfortable bungalows harmonize with the island's natural beauty. They're situated over-water, set on the beach, fronting the lagoon, or surrounded by lush greenery and exotic flowers. The bungalows, as well as the deluxe villa, have a private terrace with bamboo screening, air-conditioning, the luxurious MyBed, a coffee/tea maker, a mini-bar, plasma TV with satellite, wireless Internet access, a radio, a safe deposit box, bathrobes, and a hairdryer. BONUS: One child stays free with his or her parents. The over-water bungalows delight with in-floor viewing platforms that light up at night. NOTE: For quiet, stay in accommodations away from the round-island road.
Dining & Entertainment: The array of French, international, and local fare, the decor inspired by tribal tattoos, and the deck jutting over the lagoon with colorful reef fish add to the appeal of Latitude 16°. The restaurant's open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and it prepares thematic buffets and hosts a Polynesian show. Your meal is made like performance art by a skilled chef at Wakaba Japanese Teppanyaki. The atmosphere is chic, modern, and stylish. Poolside, have a burger, salad, or sandwich from Le Snack and a tropical cocktail from the Hurricane Bar, which also has theme nights and live entertainment. TIP: If you score a catch on a fishing excursion, a resort chef can prepare it as sushi or as part of a traditional Polynesian dish. You also can dine at a neighboringsister property.
Recreation: Relax on the fine sandy beach or by the outdoor infinity-edge pool. Available water sports include kayaking, windsurfing, and glass-bottom boat riding. Bora Bora snorkeling and scuba diving are extraordinary. The sea is populated with mantra rays, dolphins, sharks, barracuda, turtles, and more. Take a pirogue (native canoe) to a nearby motu for a private picnic. You can play tennis, table tennis, and volleyball. Rent a bicycle and get a different perspective on the landscape. More ambitious activities, which you can arrange with the help of the tour desk, include submarine lagoon cruises, jet-skiing, helicopter tours, and jeep safaris across the island. Baby-sitting services are available.
Spa: Local vegetation and traditional techniques are used with Thalassa therapies at the indulgent spa, promoting a deep level of well-being for body and spirit. Spend time in an outdoor Jacuzzi, and plan to share a couples massage. You can request spa treatments in the privacy of your accommodations.