[ARCHIVE to 2020] Conrad Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa {PYF}
Sep 26, 2017, 12:44 pm
#1396
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Programs: DL PM, MR Titanium/LTP, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 10,134
Loved it! I would have nothing against going back, but I'm working on doing the Conrad Maldives next, so I'm not focusing on going back at the moment. It definitely seemed like one of the more private resorts in Bora Bora in that it wasn't in the "strip" of all the other resorts that every single boat and tour goes by. It has hillly terrain as opposed to just being flat which gives it a secluded look and feel as well. Loved using the bikes to get all around the resort. The hike up to the spa for sunrises was great. Breakfast became a 2-3 hour experience each morning because it was so amazing to sit in the dining room with the huge open air windows.
Sep 27, 2017, 11:51 am
#1397
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: I'm From Here
Programs: AC*SE & 2MM/Bonvoy Gold/HHonors Diamond
Posts: 4,586
My wife and I did our ten year anniversary trip there. Out of the three places we visited (Moorea, Rangiroa and Bora) we enjoyed Bora the least.
That isn't to say we did not enjoy it but compared to Moorea and Rangiroa, Bora felt like the 'tourist' island.
Nothing will ever be quite like the drift snorkelling we did in Rangiroa.
Sep 27, 2017, 3:18 pm
#1398
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Programs: DL PM, MR Titanium/LTP, Hilton Diamond
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Keep in mind.. Tahiti is MUCH, MUCH more than Bora Bora
My wife and I did our ten year anniversary trip there. Out of the three places we visited (Moorea, Rangiroa and Bora) we enjoyed Bora the least.
That isn't to say we did not enjoy it but compared to Moorea and Rangiroa, Bora felt like the 'tourist' island.
Nothing will ever be quite like the drift snorkelling we did in Rangiroa.
My wife and I did our ten year anniversary trip there. Out of the three places we visited (Moorea, Rangiroa and Bora) we enjoyed Bora the least.
That isn't to say we did not enjoy it but compared to Moorea and Rangiroa, Bora felt like the 'tourist' island.
Nothing will ever be quite like the drift snorkelling we did in Rangiroa.
Sep 27, 2017, 6:45 pm
#1399
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: I'm From Here
Programs: AC*SE & 2MM/Bonvoy Gold/HHonors Diamond
Posts: 4,586
If I had to choose again
Moorea for sure but like I said.
It has your standard level of Touristy with some great restaurants (Rudy's!!) and you won't leave your comfort zone if that is your thing.
Look at Rangiroa. It is very different than Moorea and Bora.
I mean, look at this
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/15%...'58.9%22W/
I sat there, in the shallow water while sharks (black tipped) just circled me while they cooked freshly caught fish for lunch.
It was like no other experience I had in Tahiti
Moorea for sure but like I said.
It has your standard level of Touristy with some great restaurants (Rudy's!!) and you won't leave your comfort zone if that is your thing.
Look at Rangiroa. It is very different than Moorea and Bora.
I mean, look at this
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/15%...'58.9%22W/
I sat there, in the shallow water while sharks (black tipped) just circled me while they cooked freshly caught fish for lunch.
It was like no other experience I had in Tahiti
Sep 28, 2017, 12:25 pm
#1400
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 123
Everyone will have a different feel when it comes to what islands to visit on a return trip. Last time we did Moorea and Bora Bora and I can say if/when we go back Id completely skip Moorea and either spend the entire time on BB or hit up another island. To each their own.
Oct 8, 2017, 9:22 am
#1401
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 236
Considering at the resort a single bottle of wine was about $45 and cocktails were $20, yes, it was worth it to pay the $28 round trip (for two people) and get 6+ bottles of wine at a time plus other snacks. Even a better deal if you can combine the market run with a dinner on the mainland, like Bora Bora Yacht Club or Bloody Mary's.
Yep, you easily save the money from the boat ride. Plus you can coincide the boat ride with a lunch or tour or something on the "mainland" so it doesn't just feel like a shopping trip.
Nov 8, 2017, 2:56 pm
#1402
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: ORD
Posts: 701
Has anyone received a response via email lately? I have emailed a few times over the last month with no response. Earlier in the year, they would respond with in a few days.
Nov 8, 2017, 6:47 pm
#1404
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 51
I hadn't heard back after emailing three times in the past couple of weeks. Finally got a reply about an hour ago.
I was offered 30,000Fr to upgrade my points reservation to an overwater villa as a Hhonors Diamond
I was offered 30,000Fr to upgrade my points reservation to an overwater villa as a Hhonors Diamond
Nov 10, 2017, 12:49 am
#1405
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: BG
Programs: BAEC Silver, TK Elite, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 827
It looks as though this property has released some extra award availability as there are rooms available on many dates over the next month which weren't there before.
Nov 18, 2017, 3:02 pm
#1406
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 222
Getting ready for our upcoming stay in one of the 16 Pool Overwater Villas at this property. Based on the map it looks like there are 3 groups of these rooms... #108 - #113 look to be on the far east side. #124 and #125 are almost in the middle and then #329 - #336 are on the far west side. I was offered the ability for them to pre-assign our villa in advance and sent the map that has been posted to this forum before. Can any one that is familiar with this property recommend where we should stay? I was kind of leaning towards the far west cluster because it appears they may offer the most privacy (not facing other villas) but if anyone has any first hand experience please let me know. Thanks in advance!
Nov 18, 2017, 3:17 pm
#1407
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 123
If it were me Id request 108-113. We stayed in 109 a few years ago and thought it was a great location. Enough privacy but deep water for good snorkeling. The 300s were under renovation but we walked the area. The water isnt deep around them that I recall and personally thought it was a bit too far. Again, personal preference but next time we go Ill request the 108-113 section.
Nov 18, 2017, 6:35 pm
#1408
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: So Cal
Posts: 955
Getting ready for our upcoming stay in one of the 16 Pool Overwater Villas at this property. Based on the map it looks like there are 3 groups of these rooms... #108 - #113 look to be on the far east side. #124 and #125 are almost in the middle and then #329 - #336 are on the far west side. I was offered the ability for them to pre-assign our villa in advance and sent the map that has been posted to this forum before. Can any one that is familiar with this property recommend where we should stay? I was kind of leaning towards the far west cluster because it appears they may offer the most privacy (not facing other villas) but if anyone has any first hand experience please let me know. Thanks in advance!
Nov 19, 2017, 3:38 pm
#1409
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: CT
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 429
+1. More private, better view of the sunset, but a longer walk to restaurant and pool. The other thing we liked, less wind, more calm on the water with the floats we brought, any where else you just got pushed around on the floats by the wind and currents.
Nov 22, 2017, 4:58 pm
#1410
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Join Date: Mar 2013
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They just emailed back with an offer of 35000 XPF/night. Going to take it though wish it had been 30000 XPF like yours. This is for October 2018.