Maitai Polynesia Bora Bora

Great hotel, with good service. But, the prices are very high, actually too high. You can get at least the same level of accommodations for half the price in Tahiti

Staff was super helpful and feei

Breathtaking views in our overwater bungalow. The amenities were super. Everything is well maintained and the staff was friendly and helpful beyond measure. They tended to all of our needs. The restaurant had excellent food as well. The location of the property is absolutely perfect. There are two local markets, several restaurants within walking distance and an Avis Rental where you can rent electric bikes or scooters. Can't say enough about this beautiful property. We tend to not repeat visits as we want to explore as many places in the world as we can, but we see ourselves returning here in future. It's that good, particularly compared to the cost of the same type of experience that other properties on Bora Bora.

I have stayed here twice—first time a beach bungalow and an overwater bungalow and this year the beach bungalow the whole time because we preferred it the first time around. My only issue is that between the two trips, the hotel moved the boat rental area to right in front of the beach bungalows so the beach that was basically private is now essentially a port and you can’t swim or snorkel there. Basically it’s useless to book those cos you will need to walk over to another beach and have constant traffic and visual noise outside your hut. IMO they kinda ruined the beach bungalows making them not worth it. The reason we preferred it the first time around was because you had a great view of the beach, palm trees, and the water (as opposed to essentially having a cruise ship view and a long walk to the beach from the overwater hut) and before you also had a beach to yourself right outside your hut. Now that perk is gone and not worth the minimal price difference between a beach and overwater. Another thing that has changed is that the hotels to the left and across the water went out of business so your view consist of dilapidated huts and caution tape. Obviously Mai Tai can’t do anything about it. Lastly, the neighbors of the hotel consist mostly of private residences (as opposed to most of the hotels on the motu) and they burn weeds and trash in their yards causing an almost constant smell of smoke. Would I stay here a third time? Not unless they move the boat area.