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Whereas my three-night keep was complimentary, nightly charges at Conrad Bora Bora Nui begin at $890 or 120,000 Hilton Honors factors per night time. (Though, the bottom price I see for the King Overwater Pool Villa like mine over the subsequent few months is $1,643 per night time.) Be mindful: Conrad Bora Bora Nui fees a 5% service cost per keep (however this excludes tax).

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The situation

Checking in

Y’all are in all probability uninterested in listening to me crack “The White Lotus” jokes and comparisons anytime I am going on a visit. However as we rounded the atoll and noticed a bunch of smiling Conrad Bora Bora Nui workers waving to our approaching boat from the dock, it actually did give a Season One vibe.

It was simple to get into the island spirit, with stay Polynesian music carried out close to the open-air foyer as we made our solution to check-in. Pleasant Conrad staffers greeted me with a relaxing towel and welcome drink whereas we dealt with all of the arrival paperwork and baggage hand-off.

Whereas a foyer is not essentially probably the most thrilling a part of a keep, the intermittent glass-bottomed flooring of the neighboring Upa Upa Lounge Bar provided prime aquatic life views (and wonderful views of sharks at night time, due to underwater lighting). They had been nearly as decadent because the views of the turquoise blue Bora Bora waters.

The rooms…er…overwater bungalows

Conrad Bora Bora Nui options a mixture of suites, land-based villas and overwater villas (together with the Presidential Overwater Villa seen in “Retaining Up With the Kardashians”). My King Overwater Pool Villa put the “extremely” in “ultraluxury,” due to its open-concept format centered round a spacious sundeck; the deck was full with an overwater hammock and pool superb for lounging in throughout dawn or sundown. There was loads of room to stretch out, and the overwater villa’s vaulted ceilings made the room really feel much more spacious.

The king-size mattress was the centerpiece of the villa, which additionally included two seating areas, a walk-in closet and a large dual-vanity lavatory with a soaking tub and walk-in rainfall bathe. A TV was tucked away in a cupboard on the foot of the mattress, however who needs to look at tv when you may have an uninterrupted waterfront view to go together with turndown service?

The overwater villa featured facilities you’d count on at a luxurious lodge, equivalent to twice-daily housekeeping, laundry companies, a Bluetooth sound system, a minibar, and complimentary tea and Nespresso.

However there have been additionally unique-to-Conrad Bora Bora Nui choices like an incense ritual, which allowed me to pick from an incense menu (I went with sandalwood) to have burned throughout turndown service.

My private favourite providing was breakfast supply through canoe. It arrived through an outrigger canoe and included a mixture of pastries, fruit, poisson cru (a Tahitian dish of tuna, cucumber and bell pepper in coconut milk), fresh-squeezed juice and low. Whereas I am nonetheless a giant fan of “regular” breakfast buffets, it is laborious to return after having your iced espresso and croissant arrive in opposition to the backdrop of lapping water and a recent dawn. This service prices 19,800 French Pacific francs ($170) for 2 individuals.

Conrad Bora Bora Nui featured Byredo tub merchandise. And sure, it was an indulgent expertise to relax within the soaking tub earlier than mattress with a glass of wine and a delicate jazz playlist easily emanating from the Bluetooth audio system overhead. (Superb, I can not inform a lie: It was the Spice Women, and I had it blaring.)

Nevertheless, climbing down a brief ladder off the again of the villa and into the ocean was a good higher water exercise. You can lease snorkel gear and take a look at the fish every morning or get just a few laps in earlier than breakfast. Both means, there was no scarcity of enjoyable methods to get in some early morning cardio.

Eating at Conrad Bora Bora Nui

There may be a wide range of eating venues at Conrad Bora Bora Nui, from upscale French fare at Iriatai (which additionally serves breakfast) to Chinese language at Banyan to extra informal fare on the thatched-roof Tamure Seashore Grill.

Sundown mai tais at Upa Upa are a should. (A particular thanks goes to the Conrad’s mixologist extraordinaire Aurélie Marie, who even taught us the best way to make mai tais and educated us about thow the correct solution to pronounce it’s “could tay” and never “my tie.”)

The resort’s poolside bar, Tarava, can be an ideal spot for a drink. Most venues are indoor-outdoor of their format, so eating alfresco is nearly at all times an possibility.

When not included within the nightly price or with Hilton Honors elite standing, Iriatai’s breakfast buffet prices 5,700 French Pacific francs (about $52) per particular person and consists of a wide range of western staples like omelets, bacon, pastries, fruit and charcuterie. Made-to-order a la carte objects like eggs Benedict and crepes are additionally included.

I indulged within the discovery menu (12,500 French Pacific francs or $109) one night time at Iriatai. This consisted of an appetizer, principal course and dessert. The white tuna tartare with a yogurt “veil” and basil was not solely a theatrical begin to the meal however a satisfying expertise for the style buds. A hearty minimize of lamb arrived as the primary present.

Whereas I haven’t got a lot of a candy tooth, the grapefruit, ginger and honey panna cotta had been a recent, mild solution to spherical out this style of France by the ocean.

Iriatai additionally options stay acoustic music for dinner on Thursdays, so we popped in after eating at Banyan that night. (Cyndi Lauper covers at the moment are my most popular solution to finish a dim sum dinner.)

Whereas the Conrad Bora Bora Nui’s Polynesian dinner and present is often held at Tamure Seashore Grill, inclement climate moved the expertise to Iriatai throughout my keep. It truly made the expertise extra expansive as a result of dancers had been weaving across the bar and again outdoors to carry out a hearth present to a really enthused eating viewers (this author very a lot included!). This To’opua Nui Shores & Grill Polynesian present on Tuesday usually prices 17500 French Pacific francs ($150) per grownup.

Banyan is a bit more tucked away amid (because the identify suggests) banyan bushes on the identical elevated perch as Iriatai. The elegant area includes a smaller indoor eating space together with just a few outside tables, so reservations are extremely really useful.

My meal was extra of a family-style tasting menu of dim sum like steamed dumplings, wok-fried beef and fish, and fried rice. Diners can count on to spend 13,000 French Pacific francs (about $113) for a discovery menu of a soup starter, principal dish and dessert.

A 29,000 French Pacific franc ($254) immersion menu for 2 consists of the dim sum choices featured in my dinner, whereas the massive splurge at Banyan is the 30,000 French Pacific franc ($263) Peking duck menu for 2.

Whereas Tamure was the extra laid-back eating possibility at Conrad Bora Bora Nui, it featured a few of my favourite meals.

The grilled fish burger served on a squid ink bun (4,100 French Pacific francs, or $36) was simply the recent catch I used to be searching for with my first lunch on the resort shortly after my arrival. Grilled rooster tacos (3,500 French Pacific francs, or $30) had been a surprisingly robust possibility as nicely, due to a crunchy cabbage, pico de gallo and grilled corn accompaniment.

Given the abundance of recent fish in Tahiti and Bora Bora, I additionally began every meal with tuna sashimi (2,400 French Pacific francs, or $21); it got here with a pleasant mix of salty and candy due to soy sauce and grapefruit.

Wellness facilities and actions

Conrad Bora Bora Nui excels within the wellness and amenity division. Clearly, should you’re staying in an overwater villa, you possibly can simply take just a few steps off your deck and swim within the sea or unwind in your non-public pool. (Some landside villas additionally function non-public swimming pools.) However there’s additionally a principal pool space that overlooks the seaside and features a strong mixture of solar loungers and seating areas. The exercise rental middle can be close to the pool, so you possibly can lease issues like snorkeling gear.

Vacationers searching for a decadent splurge ought to head to Hina Spa, the Conrad Bora Bora Nui’s wellness oasis. It is on the prime of the property’s hill and overlooks the lagoon. Remedy rooms provide views of the water, Mount Otemanu or Maupiti Island. Some therapy rooms (just like the one I had) additionally function a whirlpool tub, whereas others are outside and provide panoramic views of the encompassing space.

My 60-minute Hiro Energy Therapeutic massage (25,000 French Pacific francs, or $215) was a deep tissue athletic therapeutic massage that ironed out any lingering jet lag and soreness from journey. The conscious masseuse took time after to level out methods to raised stop stress in all my ordinary achy areas going ahead. Whereas the therapeutic massage was the primary present, the view from my therapy room left me desirous to spend one other 60 minutes (and even days) simply chilling and taking within the sundown.

Hina Spa’s hillside perch could be superb for wellness therapies, nevertheless it’s additionally a major spot from which to admire the dawn over Mount Otemanu (for these prepared to get up early and ebook it up the hill).

When you may not instantly consider heading to the lodge health club once you’re in paradise, the resort includes a surprisingly strong health middle. It has free weights and power coaching machines, in addition to a cardio space with a mixture of elliptical machines and treadmills. There are additionally group health courses, private coaching and group runs provided through the lodge health club.

Conrad Bora Bora Nui additionally has a non-public island known as Motu Tapu that is obtainable for picnics, non-public eating and cocktails. Alas, the climate wasn’t our buddy every time we tried to go to the island.

The resort additionally arranges excursions for guests to tour Bora Bora, go snorkeling, and swim with manta rays and sharks; we had been in a position to participate on this tour, and it was way more stress-free and much much less terrifying than it sounds. The shared tour is obtainable on Mondays and Thursdays and prices 17,400 French Pacific francs ($150) per particular person. Reservations are required.

Causes Conrad Bora Bora Nui may not be for you

Whereas Conrad Bora Bora Nui might need a everlasting berth in my prime lodge stays of all-time checklist, no resort is ideal. So right here are some things that may make this property not the most effective for you:

• Nightly charges aren’t low cost, and a la carte meals pricing is not both. This might be a non-starter for some vacationers, so hold an eye fixed out for award redemption offers on factors to at the very least cowl the nightly price a part of the equation.
• It does take a little bit little bit of dedication to get to Conrad Bora Bora Nui from the U.S., particularly should you’re touring from the East Coast, like I used to be. Whereas I feel it is completely well worth the time, these searching for a extra handy getaway from house may wish to discover various locations.

Accessibility

Conrad Bora Bora Nui provides accessible villas and suites with options like seize bars and ramps, however it’s best to name the resort on to safe these lodging when reserving. Journey through boat is critical to get to and from the resort, however the lodge can present ramp entry to get on and off Conrad’s water shuttle.

The property is sprawling, however there’s a buggy service to get from villas or suites to all public areas of Conrad Bora Bora Nui. Additional, accessible facilities like seaside wheelchairs can be found, so all visitors can take pleasure in a day alongside these sandy shores. Friends can dial 9 from the villas and request a pick-up from the Membership Automotive service, and the resort can present wheelchairs for visitors upon request.

Trying out

I am at all times a bit blue to go away a seaside trip, however a particular sort of “trip is over” doldrums set in when it got here time for the workers to deliver my baggage to the dock. Conrad Bora Bora Nui’s workforce is a pleasant, hospitable bunch that makes a getaway right here really feel each luxurious and laid again. It is also very evident this workforce is blissful to work right here and pleased with the property they signify.

After farewells to Conrad Bora Bora staffers who turned associates, it was time to get again on the water shuttle and wave because the dock grew smaller and smaller … and to start out counting my Hilton Honors factors steadiness to determine how quickly I may get again right here.

I recommend y’all do the identical — a extremely luxurious paradise beckons.

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