Bora Bora
Pacific · French Polynesia
Best Months
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Rec. Nights
5 nights
Airports
BOB (Bora Bora) via PPT (Tahiti)
Avg. Cash
$538.09 - $2,760/night
Best Value
Overview
Bora Bora is the iconic South Pacific island -- famous for overwater bungalows, crystalline lagoons, and dramatic volcanic peaks. The lagoon is so clear you can see fish from the surface, and the surrounding coral reefs offer world-class diving.
For points travelers, Bora Bora is one of the highest-cpp destinations available. Conrad Bora Bora Nui (Hilton) offers exceptional 2.2 cpp, while St. Regis (Marriott) delivers luxury at 2.5 cpp. These overwater villa bookings are increasingly difficult to secure, especially during peak May-Oct season.
The island itself is small and easily explored by rental boat or tour. Plan your vacation around sunset on the lagoon and sunrise snorkeling with tropical fish. This is a honeymoon paradise and one of the most bucket-list destinations for luxury travel.
Cash vs Points
Hotels in Bora Bora range from $538.09 to $2760 per night. Points redemptions offer 1.78+ cents per point value.
Points Hotel Recommendations
8 properties in Bora Bora bookable with points, sorted by value
| Hotel | Program | Check-in | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa | Marriott | 93,000 | $1,557 | 1.7¢ | May 22 | |
The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort | Marriott | 144,000 | $1,578 | 1.1¢ | May 23 | |
Hilton Hotel Tahiti | Hilton | 80,000 | $485 | 0.6¢ | May 22 | |
InterContinental Bora Bora Resort Thalasso Spa | IHG | 242,000 | $1,117 | 0.5¢ | May 29 | |
InterContinental Le Moana | IHG | 210,000 | $707 | 0.3¢ | May 22 | |
InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort | IHG | 210,000 | $707 | 0.3¢ | May 22 | |
Conrad Bora Bora Nui | Hilton | 1,164,000 | $2,532 | 0.2¢ | Jun 4 | |
Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa | Hilton | 595,000 | $1,233 | 0.2¢ | May 22 |
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Transfer Points Strategy
Find the best transfer path for your credit card points
If you have Marriott Bonvoy Points:
The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa
If you have Hilton Honors Points:
Hilton Hotel Tahiti
If you have IHG One Rewards Points:
InterContinental Bora Bora Resort Thalasso Spa
How to Earn Points for This Trip
The best hotels in Bora Bora use Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, and IHG One Rewards points. Here’s how to earn them:
IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card
IHG
$99
Annual Fee
140,000 IHG One Rewards points — transfers earns IHG One Rewards points directly
- 140K bonus points — enough for 3-5 free nights at many IHG properties
- Earn 26x total at IHG properties and 5x on travel, dining, and gas
- 4th night free on IHG award stays (saves 25% on 4-night bookings)
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
Hilton
$150
Annual Fee
130,000 Hilton Honors points — transfers earns Hilton Honors points directly
- Automatic Hilton Honors Gold status
- Earn 12x at Hilton properties, 6x at restaurants and supermarkets
- Free weekend night reward after $15K in calendar year spending
Bilt Mastercard®
Bilt
$0
Annual Fee
earns Marriott Bonvoy points directly, earns Hilton Honors points directly — only card that earns points on rent — transfers 1:1 to all major hotels
- Earn 1x points on rent with no transaction fees (up to 100,000 pts/yr)
- Earn 3x on dining and 2x on travel
- Transfer 1:1 to Hyatt, Marriott, IHG, and Hilton
Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card
Hilton
$550
Annual Fee
175,000 Hilton Honors points — transfers earns Hilton Honors points directly
- Automatic Hilton Honors Diamond status (top tier)
- Earn 14x at Hilton properties, 7x on travel and dining
- Free weekend night reward annually + one after $60K spend
The Platinum Card from American Express
Amex MR
$895
Annual Fee
Up to 175,000 Membership Rewards points after $12,000 spend in 6 months — transfers earns Marriott Bonvoy points directly, earns Hilton Honors points directly
- Up to 175K MR signup bonus - one of the highest available
- Earn 5x on flights booked directly with airlines
- Transfer 1:1 to Marriott Bonvoy or 1:2 to Hilton Honors
Chase Sapphire Preferred®
Chase UR
$95
Annual Fee
75,000 Ultimate Rewards points — transfers earns Marriott Bonvoy points directly, earns IHG One Rewards points directly
- Earn 5x on travel through Chase Travel℠
- Earn 3x on dining, select streaming, and online groceries
- 1:1 transfer to Hyatt, Marriott, and IHG
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Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Getting There
BOB (Bora Bora) via PPT (Tahiti)
Visa & Entry
Check your country's requirements
Budget
From $538.09/night
Packing Essentials
Pack for the climate
Cultural Tips
Respect local customs
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