Hotel Bora Bora
Hotel Bora Bora was a luxury hotel and resort located on the island of Bora Bora in the Society Islands in French Polynesia.[1] It is currently a part of Aman Resorts,[2][3] a luxury hotel group founded by Adrian Zecha in 1988 that operates in over 20 countries. Hotel Bora Bora has been reviewed by Conde Nast Traveler[3] and TripAdvisor. The hotel has over-water bungalows and suites, beach bungalows, garden bungalows with swimming pools (referred to as fare), gardens,[4] and restaurants.[2][5] The hotel was not reopened after plans for reconstruction, and remains closed.
History
Hotel Bora Bora first opened in 1961[6][7] and was designed by Paul H. Hammarberg of Herman & Hammarberg Architects from San Francisco, California. The original design featured 18 thatched-roof huts.[8] Hotel Bora Bora closed in October 2008 for reconstruction.[9] It was scheduled to reopen in 2011, however, it currently remains closed indefinitely.[10] Hotel Bora Bora was the first large hotel on Bora Bora.[11][12]
Overwater bungalows
The classic over-the-water bungalows were added to the hotel in 1970, nine years after its original construction. Architect Paul Hammarberg designed the bungalows for Hotel Bora Bora. These were the first over-the-water bungalows in Bora Bora, and created a precedent for future developers.[6][8] The bungalows on the water provide resort guests with a 270-degree view of the surrounding islands of Tahaa, Raiatea, Maupiti, Mootu, and Toopua, as well as a view of the barrier reef.[8] The design of the hotel is based on the traditional Tahitian style.[13] The 65 luxury rooms and 15 over-the-water bungalows are built on stilts in the water, facing the Bora Bora Lagoon.[13]
Notable guests
Notable guests at Hotel Bora Bora have included Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban, Charlize Theron, Sharon Stone,[14] Keanu Reeves,[2] Pierce Brosnan and Eddie Murphy.[11]
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Further reading
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