Located on a stretch of white-sand beach, the Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort & Private Island combine rustic and contemporary styles. The beachside hotel offers 55 bungalows, fully renovated in 2006. Each bungalow features an exquisite private terrace, facing either the gardens or beach. The most exclusive bungalows are built over-water on pilings in the lagoon.

Constructed of wood and woven pandanus, the bungalows are integrated into their organic environment. Guests of the beachside bungalows may choose to dine at Le Lattitude 16, featuring international and Polynesian cuisine, or at the Hurricane cocktail bar, situated against the overflow pool, serving light lunch and tapas. The resort also features Le Spa, which offers massages and beauty treatments based on Tahitian plants and traditional techniques.

The private island’s 30 bungalows are located along the beach, on the lagoon or hillside facing the ancient volcano, Mount Otemanu. The private island features water-top bungalows with glass-bottom floors.