Bloody Mary’s Hotel Bora Bora

Location Bloody Mary’s Hotel Bora Bora

📍 Pofai Bay, Bora Bora, French Polynesia

Bloody Mary’s Hotel sits along the shoreline of Pofai Bay on Bora Bora‘s main island, positioned between Vaitape and Matira Beach. The location is one of the most strategic on the island, lagoon views and Mount Otemanu as a backdrop, marina access for boat arrivals, and complimentary shuttles to both Matira Beach and Vaitape included for all guests. Unlike most of Bora Bora’s luxury resorts, which sit on private motu accessible only by boat shuttle, Bloody Mary’s Hotel is on the main island, making it easier to explore local restaurants, shops, and island life on your own terms.

Tours & activities from Bloody Mary’s Hotel

Bora Bora’s lagoon, coral gardens, and mountain trails are all within easy reach from Pofai Bay. Lagoon tours depart nearby and cover snorkeling with rays and sharks, private motu lunches, and coral garden stops. ATV tours climb above Vaitape for panoramic views over the lagoon and outer motu. The hotel’s concierge and excursions desk can help arrange everything, and the on-site marina makes it easy to depart directly from the property for boat-based excursions.

Room types at Bloody Mary’s Hotel Bora Bora

Bloody Mary’s Hotel offers 53 rooms, bungalows, and suites across six categories, from hillside panoramic rooms to overwater bungalows with direct lagoon access. Every room includes a king bed, private outdoor terrace, smart TV, WiFi, air conditioning, minibar, Nespresso machine, and evening turndown service. All units are non-smoking. Children under 12 are not permitted in the overwater bungalows.

A first look inside Bloody Mary’s Hotel

Wander in Paradise recently toured Bloody Mary’s Hotel while final work was still underway. Even before opening, the property already had a surprisingly warm atmosphere.

The lagoon follows you everywhere

The views are one of the first things that stand out. The lagoon stays visible throughout the property, not just from the overwater bungalows.

Land-based rooms, the restaurants, and even the fitness room all share the same backdrop of pool, lagoon, and Mount Otemanu.

Rooms further along than expected

The beds looked comfortable and the bathrooms nicely finished, with thoughtful details that don’t always come across in booking photos.

The original restaurant, recreated

Longtime visitors will be pleased to know the original Bloody Mary’s Restaurant is coming back in recognizable form.

The wooden furniture, the podium, and the bar are all returning. The rustic atmosphere and interactive dining concept stay intact.

The famous waterfalls in the bathrooms are the one nostalgic detail not making the trip, but most fans will likely forgive that.

A sandy new lagoon-side spot

A new sandy area is taking shape for sunbathing, jumping into the lagoon, or watching the sunset.

Details that carry the identity

At the center of the bungalow area sits a fitness room with lagoon views. Even the pool showers carry the property’s identity, shaped like a traditional Unu.

A guest-only bungalow area

For guests seeking calm, the bungalow area will be accessible only to those staying there. The restaurants, bars, and other public spaces remain open to outside visitors, keeping bungalow guests’ retreat quiet while the rest of the property stays sociable.

Bloody Mary’s is shaping up to be more than a hotel built beside a famous restaurant. It’s a thoughtful continuation of the original place, with comfortable rooms, strong lagoon views, and quieter guest-only spaces.

Restaurants & bars at Bloody Mary’s Hotel Bora Bora

Bloody Mary’s Restaurant. The legendary original — sand floors, fresh local fish displayed on ice, a relaxed interactive setting, and a history stretching back to 1979. You choose your fish or meat, the chef prepares it for you, and the evening always stretches longer than planned.

Povai Bay. A contemporary lagoonside bistro serving breakfast in the morning and French-influenced island cuisine for dinner. Lighter and more modern in atmosphere than the main restaurant, with the water right below.

La Bella Matira. A beachfront restaurant on Matira Beach, accessible by the hotel’s complimentary shuttle. Mediterranean flavors meet island ingredients in a sunlit, barefoot setting. The ideal spot for a long lunch or an easy beachside evening.

Tiki Tide. The hotel’s sunset bar, serving cocktails, tapas, and sharing boards as the day shifts. The best spot on property for that golden hour drink, with the lagoon light changing behind Mount Otemanu.

Marina, pool & amenities at Bloody Mary’s Hotel

The on-site marina is one of the few in Bora Bora where guests can arrive directly by private boat or water taxi, and it opens up possibilities for boat-based excursions departing directly from the hotel. A swimming pool, private beach area, fitness bungalow, and snorkeling equipment are all included for guests. Kayaks and paddleboards are available at La Bella Matira for lagoon exploration from the beach. A boutique and currency exchange are also on site.

Getting around — Bloody Mary’s Hotel shuttle service

One of the genuine advantages of Bloody Mary’s Hotel over most Bora Bora resorts is the complimentary shuttle service connecting guests to the island’s two main hotspots. Scheduled shared shuttles between the hotel, Vaitape, and La Bella Matira at Matira Beach are complimentary for hotel guests, though they run on a fixed shared schedule rather than on demand.

Bora Bora Airport to the hotel

The airport sits on Motu Mute and is reached by shuttle boat, around 15 minutes one way. A member of the Bloody Mary’s team meets guests at the airport and accompanies them on the boat to Vaitape, where the hotel’s land transfer continues by car. Private transfers can be arranged on request at an additional cost.

Hotel to Vaitape

The complimentary scheduled shuttle to Vaitape gives easy access to car rental locations, boutiques, supermarkets, the craft center, ATMs, medical services, and the main ferry pier for inter-island connections.

Hotel to Matira Beach

The complimentary scheduled shuttle to Matira Beach stops at or near La Bella Matira, giving access to one of Bora Bora’s most famous public beaches.

The story behind Bloody Mary’s Hotel Bora Bora

Bloody Mary’s Hotel is not a new concept dropped onto Bora Bora — it is the natural extension of one of the most storied addresses in the Pacific. The original Bloody Mary’s Restaurant was founded in 1979 by Baron George, starting as a rustic lagoonside restaurant before growing into something far bigger than anyone anticipated. In 1985, American entrepreneur Dexter Hewett transformed it into the iconic gathering place it became, a crossroads where residents, celebrities, sailors, film crews, and musicians from around the world ended up at the same long tables, sharing the same freshly grilled fish.

Over the decades the name spread well beyond Bora Bora’s reef. Travelers arrived specifically because of it, and regulars returned year after year. When Dexter Hewett decided to sell, he looked for someone who shared his long-held dream of building a hotel as the natural continuation of the restaurant. The current owners, already established in local hospitality, convinced him they were the right choice. That dream becomes the Bloody Mary’s Hotel, opening October 1, 2026.