Review: St. Regis Bora Bora

After commencing our “pre-honeymoon” in Bora Bora with five nights at the Conrad Bora Bora Nui, we then proceeded to the renowned St. Regis Bora Bora for our next stay.

The St. Regis Bora Bora is nestled in one of the most serene enclaves of the island, with stunning views of Mount Otemanu and a pristine crystal-clear lagoon.

Compared to the intimate charm and relatively compact size of the Conrad, the St. Regis Bora Bora is known for its sprawling estate, and I was looking forward to seeing how it stacked up.

St. Regis Bora Bora – Booking

I booked this two-night escapade for a total of 120,000 Marriott Bonvoy points, along with an additional 44,400 XPF ($400 USD, $530 CAD) cash supplement per night for a Beachside Villa. This room type stands one tier above the base-level Reef Villa.

These days, the prices at the property have seen an increase, and now reach a maximum of 150,000 points per night.

For a base-level villa, cash rates tend to fall in the range of 280,000–400,000 XPF ($2,530–3,620 USD, $3,400–4,800 CAD), while overwater villas can climb to 800,000 XPF ($7,240 USD, $9,800 CAD).

We value Bonvoy points at 0.8 cents per point (CAD), and despite the price increase, there’s still a strong argument for value to be found from redeeming points.

In this regard, Marriott Bonvoy’s Fifth Night Free benefit is indeed even more enticing, as you’ll only need to pay for four nights with points. Based on my personal experience, I can confidently assert that a five-night stay would certainly be worthwhile.

However, it’s worth noting that securing availability for base-level rooms can be challenging. Therefore, be prepared to allocate 44,000 XPF ($400 USD, $530 CAD) or even more for the nightly supplement when opting for higher-level rooms.

Nevertheless, this approach would guarantee you a superior room category without relying on the prospect of an upgrade. If you decide to pursue an upgrade, it’s certainly beneficial to have Marriott Bonvoy elite status, as it enhances the likelihood of an upgrade upon check-in.

Additionally, property management proactively communicates with you before your arrival, letting you know of any paid upgrade alternatives at your disposal.

If booking a paid rate, keep in mind that the St. Regis Bora Bora participates in Marriott STARS, Marriott’s preferred partner program for luxury hotels. 

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