French Polynesia

This is a family-friendly, five-star resort from a top-class brand that delivers the Bora Bora dream. — The Telegraph

Its 89 overwater and beachfront bungalows are the largest in French Polynesia, and are richly appointed with modern island decor and thoughtful amenities. — Oyster

Bora Bora Nui is a "Polynesian charmer" with a stunning new two-bedroom family villa as well as fresh talent in the kitchen-chef Daniel Echasseriau (formerly of La Samanna). — Travel + Leisure

Floor-to-ceiling windows, Lucite ceiling fans, big tubs overlooking the water, and bathrooms with black slate floors reflect the clean modern aesthetic throughout. — Condé Nast Traveler

Classic Polynesian design on a white sand beach. — Gayot

Traditional Polynesian-styled bungalows with mod cons and knockout views. — Jetsetter

In full view of mystical Mount Otemanu, this photogenic Bora Bora resort near the northern tip of Motu Pitiaau caters to families by offering free snorkeling equipment, canoes, and windsurfing boards. — Travel + Leisure

Although the location, on the northern outskirts of Vaitape, about 8km away from Matira Beach, doesn't exactly scream 'vacation', this is a real find if you’re working to a tight budget. — Lonely Planet

The 1998-opened Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort & Spa is a luxury property with a stunning oceanfront setting overlooking Mount Otemanu — Oyster

You’ll be hard-pressed to find a mellower spot to maroon yourself for a languid holiday. — Lonely Planet

Popular with honeymooners, this quiet resort is located on the white-sand beach of Motu Tautau, just west of the larger Taha’a island. — Travel + Leisure

The name is misleading: there’s nothing vaguely ‘eco’ or ‘lodge’ in this modest pension featuring six self-contained bungalows in Anau village...but it’s an acceptable port of call. — Lonely Planet

This midrange resort prides itself on offering the cheapest overwater bungalows in French Polynesia. — Lonely Planet

Location is the drawcard for Blue Heaven Island. — Lonely Planet

Simple hedonists will be hard-pressed to find a mellower spot to maroon themselves for a languid holiday — Lonely Planet

The upscale Manava Suite Resort is a waterfront property that's popular with overnight travelers either just arriving or about to depart Tahiti — Oyster

On an absolutely gorgeous, and very private, stretch of black sand beach, I really enjoyed my stay at the Tahiti Pearl Beach — Afar Magazine

Set on a 32-acre peninsula surrounded by a turquoise lagoon, the Intercontinental Tahiti Resort and Spa is a 245-room upscale resort with attractive rooms and stilted overwater bungalows. — Oyster

Overall it's not bad value given the irresistible location on Matira Beach and the promotional rates ('stay three nights, pay for two') when it's slack. — Lonely Planet

The Brando is one of the world's most exclusive private island retreats. — Oyster