Pacific Ocean
Four Seasons Bora Bora
Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora floats in a turquoise lagoon beneath Mount Otemanu. Overwater bungalows and beachfront villas with pools, a serene spa, and lagoon sanctuary snorkelling set the stage for dreamy days. Canoe breakfasts, sunset sails, and Polynesian nights charm. The mood is polished, barefoot-romantic, 15 minutes by boat from the airport. 9.6
St. Regis Bora Bora
St. Regis Bora Bora spans a private lagoon facing Mount Otemanu. Vast overwater and beach villas with plunge pools and butler service. Miri Miri Spa, calm beaches, pools, and reef-bright snorkelling set dreamy days. Romantic dining on piers and by canoe. Polished, barefoot-luxe, 15 minutes by boat from the airport. 9.6
Conrad Bora Bora Nui
Conrad Bora Bora Nui stretches along Motu To’opua, where overwater villas and hillside suites face luminous lagoon blues. An infinity pool, Hina Spa atop black lava rock, and canoe breakfasts set indulgent days. Dine at Iriatai and Banyan; evenings drift at Upa Upa Lounge. Polished, romantic, 20 minutes by boat. 9.6
InterContinental
Thalasso Spa Resort, Bora Bora.
InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa rests on motu Piti Aau, an overwater-only escape facing Mount Otemanu. Glass-floored villas, a calm lagoon, and the Deep Ocean Spa set the stage for laid-back days. Expect canoe breakfasts, reef snorkelling, and sunset sails. Polished, barefoot-romantic, 15 minutes by boat from the airport. 9.4
The Westin Resort & Spa
Bora Bora.
The Westin Bora Bora fronts Motu Tape’s turquoise lagoon beneath Mount Otemanu. Renovated overwater bungalows and beach villas, some with plunge pools, orbit an infinity pool, a serene spa, and easy watersports. Restaurants and bars span casual to refined. The mood is polished, barefoot-luxe, 15 minutes by boat from the airport. 9.6
The Brando
Tetiaroa Private Island.
The Brando rests on Tetiaroa, a private atoll reached by plane from Tahiti. Beachfront villas with pools, attentive staff, and solar-powered comforts feel gently luxurious. Days bring snorkelling in clear lagoons, paddleboarding, and cultural walks. Varua Te Ora Spa and refined dining complete a calm, beautifully eco-minded escape. 9.9
Hilton Hotel Tahiti
Hilton Hotel Tahiti overlooks Papeete’s lagoon with sweeping Moorea views. Contemporary rooms and suites feel airy (premier room recommended); Tahiti’s largest oceanfront pool, cabanas, a soothing spa, and fitness centre set easy days. Restaurants span from brasserie to sushi; sunset bars glow. Polished, convenient, minutes from downtown markets, ferry terminal, and the airport nearby. 9.0
InterContinental Tahiti
InterContinental Tahiti spreads along a turquoise lagoon minutes from Papeete, with classic overwater bungalows and airy rooms facing Moorea. Two infinity pools, a lagoonarium, and Deep Nature Spa set an easy rhythm. Dine waterside, sip sunset cocktails, and slip into snorkel-bright shallows. Polished, convenient, near markets, ferries, and the airport. Island-facing bungalow recommended 10
COMO Laucala Island
Fiji.
COMO Laucala Island is Fiji’s ultimate private playground near Taveuni. Vast cliff, beach, and jungle residences with pools and butlers hide amid coconut groves. Farm-to-table dining, a sublime spa, golf, horses, diving, sailing, and surf shape indulgent days. The mood is secluded, extravagant, nature-led, reached by plane over turquoise reefs. 9.9
Kokomo Private Island
Fiji.
Kokomo Private Island rests in the Kadavu archipelago on the Great Astrolabe Reef. Beachfront villas and hilltop residences with private pools feel airy and secluded. Expect a serene spa, PADI diving, world-class snorkelling, sailing, and kids’ club. Farm-to-table dining and sunset bars set a luxury, barefoot rhythm, seaplane-close from Nadi. 9.8
Dolphin Private Island
Fiji.
Dolphin Private Island is a 14-acre hideaway off Viti Levu’s Suncoast, taken privately for just a handful of guests. Fijian-style bures, an infinity pool, and a private chef anchor days of snorkelling, kayaking, and sailing. The mood is barefoot-luxury and deeply personal, with Bligh Water's pristine reefs and Rakiraki nearby. 9.7
Tokoriki Island Resort
Fiji.
Tokoriki Island Resort is an intimate, adults-only escape in the Mamanucas. Chic bures and villas, many with private plunge pools, open to reef-bright shallows. A serene spa, infinity pool, and torchlit dining set the rhythm. Expect snorkelling and diving, excursions, and sunset cocktails, a speedboat or helicopter hop from Nadi. 9.8
Royal Davui Island Resort
Fiji.
Royal Davui Island Resort is an adults-only private haven in Fiji’s Beqa Lagoon. Thatched villas with private plunge pools and sun decks gaze over the turquoise reef. Expect barefoot dining, a spa, sandbar picnics, snorkelling and diving. The mood is secluded and romantic, reached by boat or helicopter from Pacific Harbour. 9.6
Likuliku Lagoon Resort
Fiji.
Likuliku Lagoon Resort is an adults-only sanctuary in the Mamanucas, home to Fiji’s original overwater bures. Thatched beachfront and overwater suites face a jade-blue marine sanctuary: a serene spa, infinity pool, and refined Fijian dining. Expect snorkelling, sailing, hikes, and sunset rituals reached by boat or helicopter. 9.8
Vomo Island Resort
Fiji.
VOMO Island Resort is a polished escape in the Mamanucas, with chic beachfront villas and hillside residences facing reef-bright shallows. A serene spa, a golf putting green, tennis, and a kids’ village join snorkelling, hikes, and picnics at Vomo Lai Lai sandbar. The mood is barefoot-luxe, family-friendly, seaplane or boat from Nadi. 9.8
Nanuku Resort
Fiji.
Nanuku Resort, on Fiji’s Coral Coast near Pacific Harbour, blends villa-and-residence luxury with warm Fijian soul. Private pools, butlers, a serene spa, and oceanfront dining set relaxed days. Expect reef snorkelling, surfing, and waterfall hikes, plus a kids’ club and cultural rituals. Polished, barefoot-chic, 2.5 hours by road from Nadi. 9.6
Matangi Island Resort
Fiji.
Matangi Private Island Resort is a family-owned hideaway in Fiji’s remote northeast, wrapped in rainforest and white-sand coves. Thatched bures and treehouses overlook a turquoise lagoon. Expect horseshoe-bay picnics, snorkelling and diving on Kalevu reef, spa rituals, and farm-to-table dining. The mood is intimate, barefoot-luxury, a boat hop from Taveuni. 9.8
Six Senses Fiji
Fiji.
Six Senses Fiji spreads along Malolo Island’s palm-bright bay, marrying barefoot glamour with serious sustainability. Pool villas and residences, an oceanview spa, hammam, and wellness programming set the rhythm. Restaurants lean garden-to-table; surf at Cloudbreak, sail, snorkel, and sunset-cruise by catamaran. Polished, restorative, a speedboat or seaplane hop from Nadi. 9.2
Wakaya Island Resort & Spa
Fiji.
Wakaya Club & Spa is a private island sanctuary in Fiji’s Lomaiviti Group. Thatched bures and villa estates front coral-bright lagoons. Expect white-sand beaches, PADI diving and snorkelling in a marine reserve, tennis, nine-hole golf, spa rituals, and candlelit dinners. The mood is secluded, luxurious, and reached by helicopter or seaplane. 9.7
Namale Resort and Spa
Fiji.
Namale Resort & Spa is an adults-only sanctuary near Savusavu on Vanua Levu, set above a reef-fringed coast. Bures and villas with plunge pools gaze over cobalt water. A rainforest spa with hydrotherapy, private dine-outs, waterfalls, snorkelling, and sandbar picnics shapes days. The mood is romantic, secluded, and luxuriously authentic Fijian. 9.8
Marriott Momi Bay
Fiji.
Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay arcs around a lagoon on Viti Levu’s Coral Coast. Overwater bure-style villas and beachfront rooms, cabana-lined pools, Quan Spa, and easy kayaking and paddle boarding set sun-washed days. Multiple restaurants and bars hum. Luxury, family-friendly, 45 minutes from Nadi, with reef excursions and village visits nearby. 9.4
Pacific Resort Aitutaki
Cook Islands.
Pacific Resort Aitutaki drifts along a dazzling turquoise lagoon, a boutique escape of thatched beachfront bungalows and villas. Expect an infinity pool, spa treatments, kayaks and paddle boards, snorkelling off powder-soft sands, and candlelit dining at Rapae Bay. The mood is barefoot-romantic and serene, minutes from Arutanga and nearby lagoon-islet excursions. 9.6
Etu Moana Boutique Beach Villas
Cook Islands.
Etu Moana is a barefoot-boutique hideaway on Aitutaki’s lagoon, with eight thatched, Polynesian-style villas steps from powder sand. Kitchens, decks, and outdoor showers invite slow living. A palm-framed pool, honesty bar, bikes, and snorkel gear shape easy days. The mood is serene, adult-friendly, minutes from motu picnics and trips. 9.8
Aitutaki Lagoon Resort
Cook Islands.
Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort occupies Motu Akitua, the only adults-only overwater bungalow resort in the Cooks. Thatched villas over gin-clear shallows; private beach, kayaks/paddle boards, hammocks, spa treatments; dining at Flying Boat Beach Bar & Grill. Mood: barefoot-romantic, castaway ease, moments by boat from Arutanga and lagoon-islet excursions, and glowing sunsets. 9.6
Little Polynesian Resort
Cook Islands.
Little Polynesian Resort rests on Rarotonga’s Titikaveka Beach, an adults-only hideaway of thatched beachfront bungalows and garden studios. A palm-rimmed infinity pool, kayaks, paddle boards, and lagoon-side dining shape easy days. Expect barefoot-elegant service, turquoise shallows for snorkelling, and rosy sunsets. The mood is intimate, serene, minutes from Muri Lagoon nearby. 9.6
Ratua Private Island
Vanuatu.
Ratua Private Island sits off Espiritu Santo, a barefoot hideaway of hand-restored teak villas and sandy paths. Days bring reef snorkelling, kayaking, horseback rides, and a small spa. Farm-to-table dining feels rustic and thoughtful. The mood is intimate, low impact, with lagoons and Luganville a short boat ride. 9.0
Le Tikehau
Le Tikehau by Pearl Resorts sits on a coral motu in Tikehau’s pink-sand lagoon. Overwater bungalows and beach villas feel simple and airy. A small spa, pool, kayaks, and bikes fill easy days, with manta and reef snorkelling close by. The mood is barefoot and quiet, a short boat ride from the village. 9.8
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