Le Maitai Polynesia features a total of 74 units:
28 air-conditioned Garden view Rooms (king size bed or twins),
20 air-conditioned Ocean view Rooms (king size bed or twins),
7 Beach Bungalows (overhead fan, king size bed + sofa bed)
19 Overwater Bungalows (overhead fan, king size bed + sofa bed)
- Snorkeling equipment
- Traditional canoe
- Kayak
Le Maitai Polynesia Bora Bora 
For a vacation of a lifetime or the most romantic honeymoon imaginable, we welcome you to Bora Bora, the Pearl of the Pacific.
Imagine pure tranquility, undisturbed nature, the most amazing sunsets, a gorgeous beach and the mesmerizingly beautiful turquoise lagoon full of coral, tropical fish, dolphins, turtles and other fascinating marine life.
You have always been dreaming of one the most beauti-ful lagoon in the world and of the old imposing volcano peak emerging from the sea. Bora Bora is accessible at last!
The Pearl of the Pacific, as baptised by Captain Cook when discovered, offers legendary scenery. Approximately 10 km long by 4 km wide, Bora Bora’s Mounts Pahia and Otemanu culminate at 700 meters of altitude. Draped in exuberant tropical vegetation, the attractive beaches and the motus (islets) scattered on the crystal-clear waters are a permanent invitation for discovery and exploring.
The unbelievably numerous shades of the lagoon around Matira Point are breathtaking, as if embedded with jade, turquoise and sapphire. The white sand beach leads to the warm and mesmerizing waters where a multitude of colourful fishes, corals and shells live.
Nestled in such an exceptional setting, Le Maitai Polynesia Hotel is the ideal place for an unforgettable stay. Located at the Southern tip of the island, within walking distance of famous Matira Point, this charming, romantic property provides the amenities and services that are such an incredible value for money at a Three-star Plus hotel. Natural materials (pandanus thatched roofs, woven bamboo for the beach and overwater bungalows, rare and exotic woods, etc.) combined with elements of traditional Polynesian design including shells, carved mother-of-pearl and woods, are contributing to a warm atmosphere.
The island interior and its heights open to unsuspected panoramas and are filled with ancient legends or more recent history to be discovered during excursions. And when returning from a day filled with sensations and wonderful light, the calm and intimacy of your bungalow or room is waiting for you. The bar is the ideal place to relax around tropical fruit cocktails and one of the two restaurants proposes an original recipe blending the original flavours of a quality French cuisine with the aromas of Polynesian ingredients.
How to get there:
Interisland flights are easy to organize and readily available. It takes about 45 minutes to fly to Bora Bora from Tahiti with Air Tahiti. The airport of Bora Bora is located on motu Mute, a tiny islet in the northern part of Bora Bora.
Luggage needs to be identified upon delivery and loaded onto carts that board the Air Tahiti “Bora Bora Navettes”, a boat shuttle that takes you and your belongings to the main island. This boat trip takes about 20 minutes, offering a relaxing start of your Bora Bora vacation.
Your transportation to Le Maitai Polynesia Bora Bora will be waiting on arrival. It takes about 15 minutes by minibus from the main pier in Vitape (Bora Bora’s main village) to get to the hotel.
Restaurants :
Le Maitai Polynesia has some fantastic areas to sit, relax and enjoy the surroundings. There are also two great restaurants on site. Our friendly staff can mix you a fantastic drink or advise you on a great wine to accompany your meal.
Haere Mai Restaurant
Enjoy an eclectic mix of French cuisine and Polynesian flavors, brought to your table by our friendly and professional staff. Haere Mai means ‘Come’ in Tahitian, and the restaurant’s atmosphere is romantic and most welcoming.
Depending on the time of the year and usually on Wednesday’s, you can enjoy a fantastic Polynesian Evening at the Haere Mai Restaurant. This entertaining programme includes a delicious Polynesian BBQ and Seafood buffet and an exciting show with fire dancers and other traditional Polynesian attractions. This... is not to be missed!
To give you a quick taste from our menu: Lobster stew or fish pate with herbs as a starter, grilled swordfish steak and pineapple sauce or pasta with scallops as a main course, then mango & white cheese parfait or chocolate cake for desert.
You can also choose from a range of soups and salads, or enjoy our succulent meat dishes including veal, lamb and duck. A children’s menu is available. Opening hours: 6.45pm (18.45) – 09.00pm (21.00) – every day.
The Haere Mai Restaurant may be closed at some times of the year, please contact us for any further information.
Tama’a Maitai
The restaurant faces the beach and the amazing lagoon is only a few steps away. Tama’a Maitai, meaning “bon appétit”, is open non-stop from b11.30 am through to dinner. The restaurant is built in Fare Potee - style (a French Polynesian Chief’s house or community meeting place). It has been built using traditional materials like aito wood and has a thatched pandanus roof and an open kitchen.
The ambience is relaxed and casual, and the menu comprises snacks, pizzas, fantastic burgers as well as fresh seafood and other more sophisticated specialties for your dinner. For example, raw tuna marinated with coconut milk, mahi-mahi fish burgers, T-Bone steak with garlic and lemon butter and coconut crème brulée or profiteroles with caramel or chocolate for dessert.
Bars :
Manuia Bar
The setting of our Manuia Bar is atmospheric, authentic, tasteful and relaxed. Regular live music and Happy Hour can be enjoyed here and the bar is surrounded by flourishing gardens.
It’s a great place to relax and unwind or to have a chat with fellow travelers while enjoying an exotic cocktail, refreshing local beers or a fine wine. There is a beach bar to enjoy during the day at the hotel as well.
Le Maitai Polynesia Bora Bora provides snorkeling equipment, outrigger canoes, kayaks and lifejackets free of charge to guests who want to discover and enjoy Bora Bora’s incredible crystal clear lagoon. As our property is beachfront, you have direct access to the lagoon.
At Le Maitai Polynesia Bora Bora, we do everything we can to make your stay as comfortable and relaxed as possible and our facilities include:
Front desk open 24/7
Foreign currency exchange
Fax service
Internet access corner
Wi-Fi in some public areas
Several guest relaxation areas
Tour/Activities desk
Car, scooter and bicycle- hire on site
Laundry service
2 fantastic gift shops on site
Babysitting on request
Medical assistance/doctor on request
Luggage storage room
Changing room with shower for early arrival or late departure
- Currency : French Pacific Franc, banks and cash dispensers at Vaitape.
- Hotel Exchange Facilities (Euro, US$, Yen, AU$, NZ$).
- Credit Cards : major credit card are accepted, including Visa, JCB,Mastercard, American Express, Diners.
- Service Charge & Tipping : none ; tipping is not part of the island’scustom, smiling and an open-minded attitude towards the staff and the inhabitants is certainly one of the best reward visitors can offer. This is certainly the best way to preserve and encourage the tradition of hospitality.
- Check-In & Check-Out Time : 02:00 pm and 11:00 am.
Le MaitaiPolynesia manages as much as possible to allow guests to obtain their bungalow or room upon arrival, and also arrange whenever feasible late check-out or for guests to keep their bungalow longer.
- Power and plugs : 220 V – 60 Hz (110 V plug for razor only)
- Language : Tahitian and French. English is spoken and understoodby a majority of the Hotel staff.
- Position of the island : Northwest of Tahiti, daily air service with Air Tahiti from Papeete with 50 minutes for direct flights.
- Airport : Passengers identify their luggage upon arrival at airport tohave them transferred to the Air Tahiti boat shuttle to the main island and Vaitape village (20-minute trip). Le Maitai Polynesia is approximately 8 km (5 miles) from Vaitape pier where pick up is organized with transfer by minibus.
- What to wear : Casual and informal is a standard, cotton and lightclothes may be worn all year round. However, a sweater or light pullover may be required in the evenings, especially when a bit windy. A lightweight plastic raincoat can prove useful in case of shower rains.
Garden View Room
Surrounded by beautifully landscaped fragrant gardens and nestled against the mountain, you will find our spacious Garden Rooms. This is an excellent choice if you travel to Bora Bora on a budget, but without compromising too much on space, privacy, quality or amenities.
The Garden Rooms at Le Maitai Polynesia Bora Bora have a lovely king-size bed that can be configured into two singles if required. You will find it made with quality linen and decorated with fresh flowers on arrival.
There is a spacious bathroom to enjoy with separate toilet, quality complimentary toiletries and plenty of quality towels, and air-conditioning.
A few of our Garden View Rooms have an additional sofa bed to accommodate an extra person or just to give you some more space to relax. Baby cots are available at no extra charge and children under 16 years of age can share a room with adults at no extra cost.
Other things to enjoy or take advantage off while staying in the Garden Room: writing desk and chair, mini bar, in-room safe for your valuables, TV, and tasteful soft lighting. The room is serviced daily and you can enjoy the natural surroundings from your private balcony.
All units feature a balcony or a terrace, some rooms are larger and equipped for a third person with a pull-out coach or a sofa bed.
Children under 12 years of age share with adults at no extra cost. Baby cots are available at no extra charge.
Bungalows and rooms are equipped with TV, IDD phone, in-room safe, stocked minibar, 110/220 volts outlets.
The bathroom features a shower, and it is garnished with room amenities and equipped with hairdryer.
Ocean View Room
With magnificent views of Bora Bora’s amazing turquoise lagoon to wake up to and a range of great amenities, our Ocean View room is an excellent place to stay. Relax on the balcony with a glass of wine or a nice cool drink and take in the buzz below during the day or the magnificent night’s sky.
Our Ocean View rooms have a king size bed that can be split into twins if you require. The bed is decorated with lovely scented flowers to make you feel extra welcome. You will find a mini bar, TV and telephone in your room and dial-up internet is directly available.
A spacious bathroom with a great shower and a separate toilet. Quality complimentary toiletries and plenty of fluffy towels are provided for your convenience. The room is fully air-conditioned and serviced daily. Some of the Ocean View Rooms have an extra sofa.
Children under 16 years of age can share a room with adults at no extra cost and baby cots are available at no extra charge.
All units feature a balcony or a terrace, some rooms are larger and equipped for a third person with a pull-out coach or a sofa bed.
Children under 12 years of age share with adults at no extra cost. Baby cots are available at no extra charge.
Bungalows and rooms are equipped with TV, IDD phone, in-room safe, stocked minibar, 110/220 volts outlets.
The bathroom features a shower, and it is garnished with room amenities and equipped with hairdryer.
Beach bungalow
Absolute beachfront, space, privacy and a range of great amenities characterize our Beach Bungalows.
Natural materials like a Pandanus thatched roof, woven bamboo and rare and exotic woods combined with traditional Polynesian design using shells, mother of pearl and woods contributeto the warm atmosphere of your accommodation.
As your bungalow is situated right by the beach, the warm inviting lagoon is only a few steps away.
You will find a beautiful king-size bed made with quality linen and decorated with beautifully scented flowers.
Other amenities in out beach bungalows include: coffee/tea making facilities, a writing desk and chair, a ceiling fan, in-room safe, stocked mini bar, TV, IDD phone, in-room dial up internet access, plenty of storage space.
There is a spacious bathroom with a great shower and separate toilet. Complimentary shampoo, conditioner, soap and a lovely body lotion plus plenty of fluffy towels and a hairdryer are provided. The bungalow is serviced daily.
The Beach Bungalows have an extra sofa bed creating even more space to relax or to accommodate an extra person.
All units feature a balcony or a terrace, some rooms are larger and equipped for a third person with a pull-out coach or a sofa bed.
Children under 12 years of age share with adults at no extra cost. Baby cots are available at no extra charge.
Bungalows and rooms are equipped with TV, IDD phone, in-room safe, stocked minibar, 110/220 volts outlets.
The bathroom features a shower, and it is garnished with room amenities and equipped with hairdryer.
Overwater Bungalow
Are you looking for the most romantic and private type of accommodation thinkable for your time in Bora Bora and you want to be as close to the lagoon as you can possibly get, then stay in a traditional Tahitian Overwater Bungalow.
At Maitai Polynesia Bora Bora we have 19 fantastic and spacious Overwater Bungalows available; featuring a lovely flower garnished king-size bed.
You will enjoy the glass coffee table that gives you a great view of the waters below. And with this real life aquarium below you filled with tropical fish, curious turtles and other fascinating marine life cruising by... who needs the TV?
The most spectacular feature is right outside your bungalow, as you have direct access to the lovely warm water from your own private balcony.
Other amenities when staying in the Overwater Bungalow include: facilities for making hot drinks with a complimentary selection of coffee/tea sachets on arrival, bed side-tables, wardrobe space, tasteful lighting, a writing desk and chair, an over-bed fan.
You will find a TV, IDD phone, in-room safe, stocked mini-bar and a spacious bathroom with separate shower. You will also find a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries here.
The Overwater Bungalows at Maitai Polynesia Bora Bora feature an extra sofa bed so they are a suitable type of accommodation when travelling with a third person. Your bungalow is serviced daily.
All units feature a balcony or a terrace, some rooms are larger and equipped for a third person with a pull-out coach or a sofa bed.
Children under 12 years of age share with adults at no extra cost. Baby cots are available at no extra charge.
Bungalows and rooms are equipped with TV, IDD phone, in-room safe, stocked minibar, 110/220 volts outlets.
The bathroom features a shower, and it is garnished with room amenities and equipped with hairdryer.
Le Maitai Polynesia Bora Bora provides snorkeling equipment, outrigger canoes, kayaks and lifejackets free of charge to guests who want to discover and enjoy Bora Bora’s incredible crystal clear lagoon. As our property is beachfront, you have direct access to the lagoon.
At Le Maitai Polynesia Bora Bora, we are always happy to help you find and book the activity that is right for you. We have selected a range of activities and excursions that we can recommend and make available to you during your stay. Below are some examples:
Speed boat transfers to remote Motu (private islets)
Small boat rental – be your own Master & Commander
Shark and ray feeding tours
Lagoon cruise with picnic lunch on Motu
4x4 Jeep Safari island tours
Lagoonarium tour
Scuba diving
Guided Island tours on wave runners
Catamaran sail cruises
Deep sea fishing trips
Parasailing and waterskiing
Glass bottom boat tour
Quad bike excursions
Submarine tour
Spa, massage and beauty therapies
DIVING:
With the huge coral reef and Bora Bora’s warm waters showing the most amazing and ever-changing colors, it is no surprise that scuba diving and snorkeling are amongst the most popular and most exciting activities here.
Fun dives, lemon shark dives, drift dives and night dives, certification and introductory dives, it can all be organized for you. The water is warm and inviting and the marine life abundant. Local operators are professional, fully certified and cater for beginners as well as experienced divers.
Diving around Bora Bora is not limited to the lagoon. The open waters of the deep Pacific also offer many exciting dive sites to be explored.
You can expect to see manta rays, sea turtles, sharks, dolphins and even the migrating humpback whales if you are here between August and October.
Another unique encounter can be had in the lagoon near the Anau district. Here you will find a feeding station for manta rays. This is one of the world's rarest places as manta rays can be seen here practically all your around.
LAGOON CRUISES:
A real must-do activity for visitors to Bora Bora is a half day or full day Lagoon Cruise. The tour is highly recommended, and offers excellent value for money!
Step aboard and cruise along the crystal clear waters of the lagoon on your way to an amazing snorkel in the Coral Garden. Tropical fish come right up to your mask. It is a great thing to do, even if you have never snorkeled before. All equipment is provided.
Then the boat will take you to a truly magical place where you can feed rays and sharks. This is an exciting, once in a lifetime experience. All this takes place in shallow water and is entirely safe. The rays are friendly and social animals and they like to be admired and touched.
You will see gracious black tip reef sharks, about 1.5 m long, and they are not at all aggressive. They eat reef fish only and even the most curious ones have no interest in taking a bite of you.
After all this excitement it is time for a lovely Polynesian picnic on a secluded Motu. Enjoy the flavors of original French Polynesian food and learn about Tahitian culture with hands-on experiences like cracking a coconut open with nothing but a stick.
ISLAND TOURS:
Most of the Island’s life and activities focus on the lagoon, but another option is a 4x4 Jeep Safari Tour. It offers a bit of excitement and an interesting opportunity to see beautiful Bora Bora from a completely different perspective.
Local guides, known for their great sense of humor, will tell you all about the flora and fauna and the history of this mystical island. The jeep takes you up through the dense bush into mountainous terrain, where you will stop at a number of amazing look-outs offering spectacular scenery and great photo opportunities.
The tour fully circles the island on the coastal road and there are regular stops so you can take the time to explore the World War II canons, an ancient marae, famous resorts and other sights of interest. And for a half day tour, the price is extremely reasonable.
SHOPPING:
Bora Bora is not purposely designed for retail therapy but there are a number of shops of interest, especially if you are looking for black pearls, handicraft or souvenirs. The island has a post office, tourism information centre, grocery stores, hair & beauty salons and a pharmacy.
To list all the great things you can do on Bora Bora and within the lagoon will take about forever. There are a few special things are worth extra mentioning:
Visit Bloody Mary, Bora Bora’s favorite bar and celebrity hangout
Find your own way and discover Bora Bora on foot, by bicycle or scooter
Enjoy a Motu picnic for pure relaxation and tranquility
Visit the luxurious Thalasso Deep Ocean Spa for some pampering
Go horse riding on the beach in the moonlight
Step aboard a submarine, a glass bottom boat, or take a helmet dive
Take a helicopter tour. Bora Bora looks magnificent from above!
- Visit Bloody Mary, Bora Bora’s favorite bar and celebrity hangout
- Find your own way and discover Bora Bora on foot, by bicycle or scooter
- Enjoy a Motu picnic for pure relaxation and tranquility
- Visit the luxurious Thalasso Deep Ocean Spa for some pampering
- Go horse riding on the beach in the moonlight
- Step aboard a submarine, a glass bottom boat, or take a helmet dive
- Take a helicopter tour. Bora Bora looks magnificent from above!
