
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.
The island’s best-known public beach, with small hotels and family-run guesthouses nearby.
The main village, where cruise tenders and ferries land, with shops and a few budget stays.
The coral islets around the lagoon, home to most overwater-bungalow resorts.
The capital on Tahiti — a practical overnight stop before or after the flight to Bora Bora or a cruise.
Zoom and pan the map to compare hotel prices by neighborhood; rates come live from the booking sites.

May–October is the drier, cooler season and the most popular; November–April is warmer and wetter, with lower rates at some resorts.
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.
Overwater resorts are expensive, but family-run guesthouses (pensions) on the main island are much more affordable.
Yes, if your international flight arrives late or your cruise departs from Papeete — it avoids tight connections.