It can easily be said that the South Pacific is truly a dream come true for most vacation seekers. It is also a region that is heavily portrayed in movies, TV shows, and music videos in both the US and beyond. It used to be that only honeymooners and other romantic couples sought out this island paradise due to its distance and price, but in today's world, more and more families are choosing the South Pacific for a family adventure.

Even with this increase in families choosing the South Pacific for their vacation needs, there are still quite a few overwater resorts that still choose not to cater to families, especially families that are traveling with 2 or more children in tow. With that said, it should be noted that there are a few great resorts that happily invite families with children to stay in one of their overwater rooms. These resorts are spread out across the South Pacific and can be found on both Bora Bora and Moorea.

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Family Friendly Overwater Bungalows

When researching resorts, you’ll quickly note that most overwater resorts cater to 3 or less travelers per overwater room. Because of this, sometimes families with 2 children either have to book a beach villa or change their resort choice to a different one within the same region. Thankfully, there are a few overwater resorts within the South Pacific that allow 4 people to stay in one overwater bungalow for the duration of their stay. These particular rooms usually come with a king size bed and either another smaller bed or the option of adding a second bed to the villa. You’ll find that these villas also range in price and amenities, which helps to make it easier to find which one is the best fit for you and your family.

 

Excitedly, there are two overwater resorts in Bora Bora that have suites with 2 bedrooms, so you may have more options than you initially think.


South Pacific resorts that allow 4 people in 1 overwater room

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora

  • Water villas: 100
  • Total rooms/suites: 121

 

Those who consider themselves Four Seasons Resort fans will enjoy a stay at the Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora where guests will find luxury intertwined into every aspect of their stay, both inside each room and throughout the entire resort. This resort is also currently one of the world’s largest overwater bungalow resorts. This is because most of the resort’s rooms are overwater with only a few rooms sitting on the island itself. Due to the high quality of luxury found at this resort, guests will find the nightly rate to be on the more expensive side. Due to this, if you’re looking for a budget family vacation, it would be wise to look elsewhere.

 

Being both family and couple friendly, families and groups will find overwater rooms that are big enough to fit 4 people without anyone feeling cramped due to ample walking space. Each room here comes with Wi-Fi, an entertainment system, a stocked mini bar, 24 hour room service, housekeeping, snorkeling gear that can be used the entire stay, and the free use of non-motorized water sport equipment. Families that are traveling with toddlers and babies also have the option of having cribs, high chairs, strollers, and playpens put into their room if needed. The resort will also gladly childproof the room’s large outdoor terrace before your arrival.

 

  • Low season online specials from US$1,100 per night
  • High season online specials from US$1,893 per night
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Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort & Spa

  • Water Villas: 50
  • Total rooms/suites: 50

 

Noted as being great for both honeymooning couples and family vacations, the Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort & Spa is part of a luxury chain of Pearl hotels that is spread out within the entire South Pacific. This 5-star resort is known for having friendly staff, great amenities and restaurants, as well as a large amount of activities to dive into. Because of the large amount of local activities, if you like the idea of always having something to do, you’ll never run out of experiences to enjoy. You’ll also want to note that this resort is only a 5-minute free boat shuttle ride away from the main island of Bora Bora, which thus allows guests to further venture out.

 

With most rooms having views of Mount Otemanu and all offering views of the ocean, guests will find themselves privy to views of a lifetime every single day. Also, rooms here are on the larger side with 1 king size bed (or 2 twins) and a single bed, which happens to be great for those traveling with 2 children. Each room also houses a glass table viewing area, large sundeck with direct access into the water, and a fully stacked mini bar.

 

  • Low season online specials from US$939 per night
  • High season online specials from US$1,556 per night
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InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa

  • Water villas: 80
  • Total rooms/suites: 83

 

One of Bora Bora’s finest and most exclusive resorts, the InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa is a great choice for both families and couples. At this resort, you’ll find that children are indeed allowed in the overwater bungalows, even though there are 3 larger family suites to be found on the beach.  Each of the 80 overwater rooms at this location are more like apartments. A king size bed can be found in each room along with a sofa bed that can be pulled out to accommodate 2 children.

 

This wonderful resort also features an on-site restaurant, outdoor pool with a poolside bar, a business center, sauna, fitness facility, and a spa. While here, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy swimming, snorkeling, island tours via outrigger canoe, and jet skiing.

 

  • Low season online specials from US$1,299 per night
  • High season online specials from US$2,038 per night
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Resorts in Moorea that allow 4 guests in one overwater room

Manava Beach Resort and Spa Moorea

  • Water villas: 28
  • Total rooms/suites: 94

 

Featuring 66 garden and beach rooms as well as 28 overwater bungalows, the Manava Beach Resort and Spa Moorea is a boutique hotel that happens to be conveniently placed on the corner of Moorea Island. Because this resort is different from most other resorts in the South Pacific, you’ll find the property incorporates its Polynesian surroundings. This helps to create more of a tropical feeling as opposed to a European feel.

 

Each overwater bungalow caters to guests with a king size bed, a single bed, Wi-Fi, an entertainment system that’s made up of satellite 26″ flat screen TV and DVD player, a glass floor section that’s perfect for underwater viewing, air conditioning, a private sundeck, and much more. Guests will also find that there are 2 restaurants right on-site along with a separate bar, a jacuzzi, infinity pool, volleyball, and an on-site diving center as well as lots of snorkeling opportunities.

 

  • Low season online specials from US$914 per night
  • High season online specials from US$1,018 per night
>More information about the Manava Beach Resort and Spa Moorea >Check rates

Aimeo Lodge – Moorea

  • Water villas: 6
  • Total rooms/suites: 30

 

The Aimeo Lodge, formerly know as Club Bali Hai, offers 6 overwater villas to paying guests, alongside land based rooms. When looking into your choices, you’ll find that there are two different room sizes to select from. This is great as it allows you to better cater your vacation to the amount of people you intend to be bringing with you. You will want to keep in mind that the rooms do vary slightly. However, you’ll still find that each one features air conditioning, a shower in your private bathroom, a living room, a full kitchen to enjoy meals in when you rather not eat out, and a private terrace that comes with a seating area. In addition, you’ll also find steps that lead directly into the ocean which are both fantastic and easy for a quick afternoon swim.

 

The bungalows here are just perched over the edge of Moorea, rather than stationed on stilts further out as you’ll find in most other resorts. In addition to the rooms, you’ll also find a restaurant and an outdoor pool. You’ll also find a gift shop, a lounge, and kayaks that you can rent for a fun adventure in the lagoon.

 

  • Low season online specials from US$146 per night
  • High season online specials from US$146 per night
>More information about the Aimeo Lodge – Moorea >Check rates
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  1. I’m wanting book a overwater (for a couple) from Honolulu for 2 nights in November 2022.
    What is the instruction ? Could I contact you privately ?

    1. Martine,

      We are simply an online guide to overwater resorts around the world and we don’t do bookings. We have links to the best source to book each resort on each of the pages. Best of luck! -Roger

  2. I’m wanting to take my family to a vacation in a bungalow..over water.
    Swimming pool..I have 6 adults and 2 kids. Can u help?…send name of place or pics

    1. Hank,

      Unfortunately there are no overwater bungalows that can accommodate 8 people. Most of them are built for 2 or 3 people and even the rare resorts with 2-bedroom units charge a fortune for those. You are best off looking for 3 separate normal overwater bungalows for your group. -Roger

    1. Katherine,

      I cover most of this in my article on when to go to the Maldives. The short version is that there are pros and cons to any time of the year. It’s really only late May through early July when you might get hours of rain at a time. The rest of the year the rain tends to come quickly and usually end in 20 minutes or less. I think most people actually prefer to go to the Maldives when the weather is worst where they live, because it’s always warm and pleasant in the Maldives. -Roger

  3. I’m just in the beginning stages of planning an anniversary vacation for around Sept if next year so I know it’s to early to book but wanted to know where I should be looking for the best rates on fights from atlanta Georgia. We want an over water bungalow all inclusive or mostly all inclusive lunch and dinner with drinks/alcohol included. And a few activities. If you know of 2 or 3 options that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you..

    1. April,

      There are a few very expensive all-inclusive overwater bungalow resorts in the Caribbean, but none in Bora Bora or anywhere else in the South Pacific. If you really want all-inclusive then the Maldives is your best bet as they have about 25 resorts there that are all inclusive or offer all-inclusive options. You’ll probably get the cheapest flights from Atlanta to the Maldives about 5 months out. And you’ll usually get the best rates at a resort from 3 to 6 months out. Have a great trip. -Roger

  4. Hi
    I am very interested to know how to build a bungalow and the conditions ex. Water deep , power of waves , etc
    Tnx

    1. M,

      I get this question a lot and it always surprises me. I wish I could help, but we are an online guide to overwater hotels and we have nothing to do with construction of them. You might consider contacting construction firms in the Maldives, since most of the world’s overwater resorts are there and they keep building new ones. -Roger