This is our first time writing a review and why not as we have taken some valuable and sometimes not so valuable info on locations here at this site as we find people are too picky at times. Well here it goes;
Hotel: This place is incredible. The location is very private. The service is impeccable. We felt like we where the only ones on the resort. If it is peace and quiet that you are looking for with great service then this is the place for you. Great views anywhere you turn. The rooms are so unique giving you a real polynesian feel. If you are going to this hotel start getting excited now as it is heaven on earth. Special thank you to the manages Phillipe, Nicolas, wait staff, Guilda, Fred, Belinda, and Tita as they where so hospital towards our every need.
Location: There is no discussion to be had. This hotel is by far on it's own. Behind the resort is where everyone goes for the excursions. We kayaked there as it is a few minutes away. So many fish to see. Get ready to snorkel as this is by far the best place for it. The view of the mountain is there too.
Food: Again very good. They even had Duck on the a la carte menu. Try the fondue dessert as it was incredible.
Drinks: Here is a tip, buy your wine at the supermarket and bring it over for dinner as there is no corking fee. This will save you alot of money in the end as we where at the Sofitel moorea and they charged a $20 corking fee.
Beach: Not much of a beach as you are on an island. But whatever is there is nice enough. If you want a bigger beach it is just a 30 second boat ride away at the sofitel beach resort. Don;t get caught up about this as you are on an over water bungalow anyways. Trust me we are beach lovers and we didn't spend a second on the beach as the bungalow had a tanning section.
All in all my wife and I, me being 35 and my wife 28 years of age have travelled extensively throughout the Carribean and Tahiti is on a world of it's own. This is the best place on earth and we hope to be back again sometime in the future. Have fun!!!!

We just returned from our 25th anniversary trip to French Polynesia. We stayed at the Sofitel Motu based on great reviews on Trip Advisor and reviews in Frommers. The Sofitel was an outstanding deluxe hotel. Very quiet, beautiful, and the views of Bora Bora were stunning. The bed and bathroom were both top notch luxury. Snorkeling at the tip of the motu was some of the best I have ever seen and it is only about 100 yards from the overwater huts. We bought food at the local convenient store for breakfast to save $$ but the hotel breakfast looked so good that we ended up eating there 1/2 the time. One down side of the Sofitel was that most of the overwater huts faced a continuous strong breeze off the ocean. It might be seasonal or just the days we were there. But it was strong enough to blow cushions off the deck. I found it annoying but my husband said it was cooling. One or two of the overwater huts faced the motu shore (not as good a view) and away from the breeze. Take your pick. I recommend skipping the weekly Polynesian show. The buffet was so-so for $80+each and the very mediocre show was free to anyone walking by the lobby. Overall, we thought the Sofitel was wonderful!

The Motu was the seconds stop on our three Island vacation. We arrived at the Motu on 11/20 and left on 11/23. Our first stop was at the Sofitel Moorea which we loved for the excelent beach and A1 service. As we arrived at the Motu we found that the scenery was second to none. The Motu has a very secluded feel that the Sofitel Moorea did not offer. The staff here was friendly and were always in a festive mood. Our room (125) was a bit more clustered and dated than on Moorea but still just as beautiful. The currents under our Bungalow were a lot stronger than the white sandy beach we fell in love with on Moorea. We also noticed that the Mosquitos were out in force here. The water fall that you see once you walk up the main steps was beautiful enough to make me forget about the mosquitos! The trail to the top of the Motu was an adventure in its own. The Black Point was the winner though... the fish you see while snorkling make you want to stay in Bora Bora forever.

Bora Bora in general...
Matira Point is in the middle of the Bora Bora Ghetto. After you leave the Motu by ferry you are taken to the Sofitel Marara which is nice but nothing like the Motu. As soon as you leave the Marara you will probably want to go to the Market which is always crowded with beer drinking locals. These guys look bad but they are actually pretty cool. I was called over by a pack of maybe 10 guys who looked like they wanted to rob me but that was not the case. They offered me a beer and chatted it up with me while my wife was getting expensive yet reasonably cheaper supplies. I do not suggest that you go mingle with the locals as I did since they always seem to be drunk.

Pizza and Crepes at Bora Pizza was really great...

The 4 X 4 excursion we took in the rain was like scene from Indiana Jones.. it was a really fun ride.

The Farm is cool and they have some great pearls

Viatape is a cool place to ang out

Bloody Mary's was the resturant we choose for Thanksgiving and it was worth it... Bloody MAry's is now my favorite resturant :)

We missed the Sunset Cruise due to rain

Nyco's Pearls is expensive but worth a look



Overal my trip tro Bora Bora was wonderful, I love this place and wish to come back

Truly a beautiful place to stay. The overwater bungalows are fantastic. Service from everyone there was awesome. Highly recommend staying here for honeymooners or those wanting to stay away from the crowds.