Just east of Bora Bora lies the most intimate of all overwater bungalow resorts in the South Pacific. With only 9 total rooms, 6 of which are at the edge of a private 23-acre island and the other 3 of which are magnificent overwater bungalows just out over the lagoon, this is as mellow and low-key as things get at a resort hotel.

This week we are featuring this splendid resort because in addition to everything else it has going for it, it's quite reasonably priced as well. Perhaps since it doesn't have the cache of being on Bora Bora (just a short ride away) it's less in demand for honeymoons, or at least less well known, but there are no compromises for those staying here.

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This week: Vahine Island Private Island Resort

Most 5-star overwater resorts in and near Bora Bora have around 100 rooms, and that can make for an ideal stay for many people, but couples seeking solitude should really appreciate a resort with only 9 rooms like the Vahine Island Resort. There are 3 large overwater bungalows way out into the quiet lagoon, and 6 beach bungalows and suites located on the shore of its own 23-acre private island.

 

Unfortunately the resort doesn’t publish any photos of the interiors of the overwater bungalows, but you can actually see a 360-degree virtual tour of the rooms by clicking on the “virtual tour” link on the hotel’s official website.

 

At 753 square feet (70 square meters) the rooms are quite large inside and have a generous private terrace out over the lagoon out front. You get either a king size bed or a pair of twins, plus a whole separate sitting area with a big couch and chair overlooking the glass-bottom coffee table. These floor-windows are found in pretty much every overwater bungalow in the world, but that doesn’t make it less special when you are able to observe the undersea life clearly under your bungalow while sipping a bit of wine or champagne in the evening.

A long list of activities as well

Perhaps the most surprising thing about the Vahine Island Resort is that there’s a great number of water sports and daytime activities available, in spite of only having 9 rooms. Normally only the large resorts can afford to offer sailing, scuba diving, deep sea fishing and the like, but this resort’s location is near enough to providers that you can do all of that and much more.

 

You can even visit a vanilla plantation or an oyster farm, or go horseback riding on the larger island just across the lagoon. Those on a romantic honeymoon trip might prefer to just relax around the hotel between excellent meals at the main restaurant, but those interested in other activities will have among the greatest number of choices of any resort in the South Pacific.

 

Price: Starting at US$650 in the low season, and only a bit more in high season

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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 ?

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    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

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  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

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    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

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    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

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  4. 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..

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    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

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

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    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

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