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5.0 out of 5

"Pros - Location, cleanliness, service & friendly staff. Cons - Food and drink are a little overpriced. " More

By a verified traveller on Sat 29 Jul 2017

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Hotel Description

A family-friendly stay in Bora Bora awaits you at Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort. Within a short 5-minute stroll, you'll find Motu Piti and Coral Gardens. Highlights at this beachfront resort include a private beach, a restaurant, and an outdoor swimming pool.

The restaurant, Latitude 16, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, and dinner. Hurricane is the resort's own tapas bar. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to kayaking and snorkeling. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle.

Near this 4-star Bora Bora resort, you'll find Matira Beach.

Superior Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Luxury Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Overwater

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Superior Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Overwater

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Luxury Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Overwater

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Superior Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Beachfront

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort ratings based on 2 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
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Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 5.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort

Couples (2)
5 out of 5

Worth the extra!

Pros: Location and appearance
Location: It's Bora Bora, water activities and plenty of them!
Pros - Location, cleanliness, service & friendly staff. Cons - Food and drink are a little overpriced.

Posted by , from Auckland, NZ on 29 Jul. 2017

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Comment from Hotel Management

1 Aug. 2017 by Directeur général

Ia Orana Jim! Thank you for your review, feedbacks are really important to us. I assure you that we will take your comment in consideration in order to improve our guest experience. We hope to host you again soon ! Mauruuru !

5 out of 5

Great resort

Excellent location, lots of things to do around the area, the resort itself or just a great place to chill out.

Posted by on 10 Jun. 2015

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Comment from Hotel Management

21 Jun. 2016 by General Manager

Thank you for sharing your experience ! We are very delighted that you have found your Paradise in Sofitel Bora Bora. All our teams would like to thank you for such a fantastic feedback. Maururu maitai and come back soon !

About the Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort

Location Bp 6, Nunue, Vaitape, Bora Bora, Bora Bora 98730

Property Features

Step outside to unwind on the white sand beach. Summer fun is a breeze at Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort with activities like snorkeling and kayaking. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach resort also offers an outdoor pool, a garden, and a terrace. Free self parking is available. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Bora Bora resort.

  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • On private beach
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle and area shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort offers 55 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Bora Bora resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Private balcony or patio
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Latitude 16 - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Hurricane - This tapas bar is located by the pool and specializes in local and international cuisine. Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Guests must transfer via boat to the property. Guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking. This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Guests must travel by boat transfer (surcharge) to this property.

To get to the property, guests need to transfer by boat. Transfers need to be confirmed by contacting the property at least 72 hours before travel at the number on the booking confirmation. Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

For safety reasons, children under 12 years old are not allowed in overwater bungalows. Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult who exercises parental authority while in overwater bungalows.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property uses a grey water recycling system. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Children stay free
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • One child stays free
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Security system
  • Children stay free - maximum age 11
  • Property is not currently implementing any enhanced cleaning measures
  • Property is not currently implementing any guest safety measures
  • Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: XPF 200.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately XPF 4000 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: XPF 12784 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: XPF 6392.00 (roundtrip), (from 3 to 11 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Marara
  • Sofitel Bora Bora Beach
  • Sofitel Bora Bora Beach Resort
  • Sofitel Marara Beach Resort
  • Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort
  • Sofitel Marara
  • Sofitel Marara Bora Bora Beach Resort
  • Sofitel Marara Resort
  • Sofitel Marara Beach
  • Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach
  • Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach
  • Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort Resort
  • Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort Bora Bora
  • Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort Resort Bora Bora

You should know

  • One child 11 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.