波拉波拉島海水浴洲際水療酒店(InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa, an IHG Hotel)

This property is beautiful and the staff are hardworking and kind. The overwater bungalows are luxurious and everything you are hoping for. I felt like the dining options left something to be desired. For the price I expected much more. The food was less inventive than I could get at home but 3x the cost. My recommendation would be to order most of your meals as room service and enjoy your room. One breakfast is more than enough for two, for example, and nothing beats the view from your room. One word of warning just generally for those coming to bora bora and staying at the large resorts—the experience feels very « canned ». I think a lot of ppl coming here like that—they don’t want to experience another culture or learn new things about the area etc, they want to stay in their insulated bubble and that’s fine, but just know that that’s what this is. It’s beautiful, luxurious, and made specifically for outsiders to relax and not see any of the « real » bora bora, kinda like White Lotus lol. If you’re not that kind of traveler, I would suggest splitting your time here and at another island like taha’a, which is what we did. We stayed on a motu there for a few days and on bora bora for a few days and did both, and met some great friends and had some unique experiences. Overall, would recommend this resort!

we had mixed service at this hotel. some of staff very helpful and provided excellent service ( Ralph at pool and beach) but very often when we asked for something the answer was a quick “no”. for example on return to boat dock we asked for ride to our bungalow and we’re told no because they were waiting for boat from airport. instead they should have said we have to stay but will call you another cart. another example was when all the beach lounge chairs were full, my daughter was told sorry we can’t get you a chair. when she complained someone did get the chairs. one day told she could get not food served at beach but again with complaining after seeing other guests being served they did serve us and all of the other guests. the property is so beautiful but staff need some training on providing exceptional service. be aware when you arrive you are told not to walk outside the grounds as the local dogs roam free and have bitten guests. our wait to check in was extremely long as there was only one person checking in

For the class and price this hotel is terrible value for money. It’s a tired property, Hegler overpriced and they nickel and dime on everything: room service carries an extra $20 call out fee

The facility of the bungalow is old and food is so so. Water is clean and beautiful. However the receptionist service is unfriendly and gave us attitude when we need help. We considered they want to get rid of their responsibilities when I got bitten by the fleas and requested to change the room. How disappointing it is !

I stayed at both intercontinental and four season for this trip. No matter from facilities to the services, four season is far better than intercontinental. I will never come back to intercontinental bora bora again. The wifi is spotty, there is no farewell greetings. The welcome greeting is not as nice. The water and sands are not well maintained. The food was so so and the services not as attentive. The staff are not as friendly. They also charge for shuttle service to the airport. I would rather pay slightly more to stay at four season.

Amazing people here! Always greeting you with a smile! Service is top notch and room service has been stunning! Would recommend this resort to any and all!