Mount Otemanu on Bora Bora rising behind overwater bungalows and a white sandbar lagoon

Cheap hotels in Bora Bora

Bora Bora is famous for its turquoise lagoon and overwater bungalows. International flights land at Papeete on Tahiti, followed by a short domestic flight to Bora Bora — many travelers spend a night in Tahiti on the way.

Finding cheap rooms in Bora Bora is easier when you know where to look. We compare live hotel rates across the top booking sites and point you to the neighborhoods where hotels are cheap but the location is still great.

Bora Bora is a regular port of call on French Polynesia cruises from Papeete, Tahiti, with ships anchoring in the lagoon.

Where to find cheap rooms in Bora Bora

Matira Point

The island’s best-known public beach, with small hotels and family-run guesthouses nearby.

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Vaitape

The main village, where cruise tenders and ferries land, with shops and a few budget stays.

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The motus (outer islets)

The coral islets around the lagoon, home to most overwater-bungalow resorts.

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Papeete, Tahiti

The capital on Tahiti — a practical overnight stop before or after the flight to Bora Bora or a cruise.

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Map of cheap hotels in Bora Bora

Zoom and pan the map to compare hotel prices by neighborhood; rates come live from the booking sites.

Photos of Bora Bora

When to book a cheap hotel in Bora Bora

May–October is the drier, cooler season and the most popular; November–April is warmer and wetter, with lower rates at some resorts.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Bora Bora?

Fly into Faa’a International Airport in Papeete, Tahiti, then take a domestic flight to Bora Bora, where a boat takes you across the lagoon.

Are there cheap hotels in Bora Bora?

Overwater resorts are expensive, but family-run guesthouses (pensions) on the main island are much more affordable.

Should I stay in Papeete before a Bora Bora trip or cruise?

Yes, if your international flight arrives late or your cruise departs from Papeete — it avoids tight connections.