this overwater bungalow of the week feature we like to mix in some good-value resorts with a few “fantasy” resorts that most of us couldn't dream of ever affording. This week we are highlighting what most people consider to be the finest resort in the South Pacific – the St. Regis Bora Bora Resort.
This 5-star deluxe property has 77 overwater villas along with 14 island rooms, and none of them is likely to be available for under US$1,000 per night. In fact, the Beachfront Villas are actually larger and more expensive than the (still huge) smallest class of overwater villas. So unlike nearly every other water resort, you can't try to book a cheap island room and hope for an upgrade to an overwater room.
Interested in an over the water bungalow. We would like to be able to snorkel off of the bungalow. Suggestions??????????????????
Gail,
You can snorkel off the deck at almost every overwater bungalow in the world, except for a few of the cheaper options in Malaysia. That said, the best snorkeling in those same areas is usually done with a boat trip to a nearby reef. Since the bungalows are mostly over clear lagoons, there isn’t as much to see right under the bungalow itself. -Roger
Do you have these photos in high resolution? I am looking for a picture to enlarge.
Cynthia,
These photos are off the official resort websites, and some of those are offered in high resolution, but only a few of them. The resorts own the images as well. -Roger
Where does the plumbing go? Or, are there no bathrooms in each bungalow?
Philip,
The plumbing is built in just below the floor. These rooms have everything, including A/C and cable TV, not to mention showers and baths. -Roger