Name: Blue Heaven Island
Address: Motu Paahi Faanui,, Bora Bora, Bora Bora, Bora Bora, 98730, French Polynesia
Rating: 8

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Beautiful location I discovered while snorkeling but sadly a total scam. I knew it was 'rustic' (bugs, no AC, etc), but that was exactly the peace and quiet we were looking for! I booked and paid for a room for two nights, the hotel emailed to say there was no availability but never cancelled the reservation. Not only was it stressful not knowing if I had a place ro stay, but also Blue Heaven took the money for a hotel stay that never happened. (There are no water taxis, so there is no way to get there without their help/pickup). No refund, no apology, no communication whatsoever. I have been trying to reach them ever since but have never had any further contact. There are so many beautiful, affordable, family-run hotels on Bora Bora. Stay away from this one, don't let this place ruin your holiday.

Total scam

This is such a special place. This isn't the Four Seasons, but that's not what we were looking for. The bungalows were cute and comfortable. The snorkeling was amazing. The beach was perfect and there are plenty of shady spots to relax for the day. The food was very good homestyle French/Polynesian meals. Jimmy and Marie Francoise took great care of us. I use a wheelchair and the resort is definitely not "accessible" but it was perfect for me, especially with their help. You can't see the main island from the beach, but all you need to do is go for a swim, or a kayak and there it is. We stayed 5 days and would have loved to stay longer. We are already dreaming of returning. We went during COVID and it was just us, Jimmy and Mari Francoise, and everything is open to the outside, so it felt very safe. Bring insect repellant and put it on during the boat ride to the resort, there are definitely mosquitos. With the mosquito nets, we were protected at night and the breeze kept them minimal on the beach, so they did not interfere with enjoying our stay.

Paradise

We have spent 4 lovely days in this resort. really had nice family time with lots of snorkeling, canoeing, playing with kids, relaxing. jimmy and cathy have prepared excellent lunches and dinners, from steak, grilled fish, to tahitian crudités bowls ! we spent nice quality time with them, monique, the owner, and other guest family. kids had fun with cats & 2 dogs. indeed, the huts need some lift-up as old & basic, but hopefully this will be taken care of soon. we liked the resort anyway. greetings to all on the island !

nice, special experience

Plenty of reviews have described the resort and yes its "rustic", "quaint" but so laid back in a wonderful location with staff who are very accommodating and do what they can to make the stay as good as possible. Marie, Jimmie and of course Ellie all do the cooking and good home cooking it is. Spent several evenings hanging over the counter talking and drinking as they prepared the meal. Everyone eating together at one table breaks the ice too. Nothing wrong with a mosquito net - they work but we did bring our own mosquito spray and coils (been in similar places before) and no problems with errant flying insects. The best snorkelling on the doorstep where other commercial snorkelling operations bring their tours. 5 minutes from the airport if Jimmie puts his foot down so no difficulty connecting to the main shuttle. Only suggestion would be a small fridge in the unit. Thanks Jimmie, Marie and Ellie we'd like to come back.

Exactly what we needed

The most unique place to stay on Bora Bora. It’s like having your own private island in paradise. The coral gardens are natural and you can see a array of colorful fish. You don’t even need to snorkel to see them as they come right up to the dock. We visited in November of 2018, and we had a wonderful time.

We enjoyed eating dinner every night and the Shabbat dinner was an extra special experience. 

The bungalows are comfortable and clean. 

If you are looking for a unique experience, this is the place for you. The color of the water here is the most beautiful on the island. 

You get picked up in a boat from the airport, which is a fun way to ride in. 

Eli is entertaining. He and Jimmy will see to it your every need is met. They are both exceptionally talented cooks. 

Eli will help you plan excursions. I highly recommend swimming with the sharks and stingrays. 

At Blue Heaven Island, there were paddle boards, kayak boats, snorkeling gear, and many other complimentary entertainment such as beer pong using rum bottles.

Polynesian art abounds as well as art created by visitors. It is really a fantastic place. 

My husband and I loved our time in Bora Bora and we recommended Blue Heaven Island.

Blue Heaven Island/ Bora Bora

If you're looking for a more rustic experience with a B & B feel to it that is super private and that won't break the bank, then this is your place. If this sounds like your vibe, here are a few more details you might find helpful especially if you're an overplanner like myself.
1. They do take credit card. They keep a running tally of your meals and then you pay before leaving at the end of your stay. There's no ATM on their private island in case there was any doubt about that.
2. Cathy, Jimmy, and Elie are extremely flexible and accommodating with everything, and are just the nicest hosts you could ever want (before and during our stay).
3. If you have a tour booked, they will make sure (i.e. calling the tour operator) that pick-up times are set and that you have a way to get to and from the tour. Some tours may pick you up at the lodge, whereas others may meet elsewhere (i.e. Vaitape pier). Just know that no matter what time the tour starts and ends, you will be taken care of.
4. Pick-up and drop-off at the airport at the start and end of the tour is free. They do charge for other transfers though (i.e. for tours). In our case, it was 1000 CFP (roughly $10) to take us to the airport so we could catch a ferry to Vaitape for a tour.
5. Unless you want to pay the crazy high prices for a water taxi to take you back from the main island at night, plan to eat dinner at the lodge as they won't accommodate pick-ups after dark (most full day tours seem to end around 5:00 for what it's worth).
6. Dinner is typically around 7:30 and is done as a group. The food is home cooked and is always delicious. Other meal times seem to be flexible depending on what time you may have a tour booked. They'll also make you a snack (i.e. a sandwich) upon request if you just want something light (I think the sandwich cost 1000 CFP).
7. Our hut had one outlet (I'm assuming the others are probably the same?) so plan accordingly if you have multiple things that need to be charged.
8. They give you mosquito coils to put in your room to help mitigate the bugs. When we were there (dry season) there were certainly some mosquitoes, but I didn't think they were too bad.
9. The coral area in the lagoon at the lodge is used by at least one prominent tour company for part of their snorkeling outing, so you have access to plenty of pretty coral and fish at the lodge.
10. If you happen to forget your snorkeling gear, they did have random equipment there that you could use. They have kayaks you can take out as well.
11. The lodge is about a 10 minute boat ride from the airport, so arriving an hour before your departure flight is more than enough time. Even if your flight package is ultimately considered international, Air Tahiti is a local carrier, so ignore the typical advice in the US to arrive 2-3 hours early. There's no security to go through, so it's literally just a matter of checking in at the counter.
12. Most of the island is their private land (the one end isn't), so you can wander a decent ways down the one end to explore and watch the sunset.

OK, that's everything I can think of. In case you can't tell, I loved our stay at Blue Heaven Lodge and highly recommend it!

Notes from an Overplanner

"What a disaster !" is probably the best expression that fits to this group of unmaintained huts. 

Be aware the huts are not fully closed and have open spaces between walls and ceiling so that mosquitos (there are a lot) constantly come into your "room" without talking about the other bugs including cockroaches. 
The "room" is never washed by the staff who even asks you to bring the trash outside of the room and change the trash bag by yourself ! 
No safe, no lock, not much light, no air con (only an old fan), no TV, no internet in the whole premises, no clothes washing service. Very poor shower room.  

Besides the very poor huts, the biggest drawback is the fact that you fully depend on the staff. You have no other choice than having diner on site as there is no other place to eat on the motu and the transfer to the main island (via the airport motu) is not possible during the night, hence after 5:30 pm. 
There is no fridge, no boiler, no glasses in the hut and if you need hot water you need to ask for it. Using the only fridge of the camp is not appreciated at all by the mean owner. Dishes are washed in the sea nearby the swimming place.

The dirty dogs and wild cat do not make you feel free or at ease and the whole place is definitely not proper for people looking for at least the minimum of comfort. 
There is no privacy and you have the feeling of always being watched. 

The airport which is extremely near, is very disturbing due to the constant noise of the planes (mostly noisy ATR). 

The good care of Jimmy helped to make the stay better as well as the cooking of Cathy although quite expensive compared to other places, but unfortunately not enough to make us forget about the accommodation, at an outrageous price of 200 Euros a night. 
Not too far from a scam ! 

The snorkeling site outdoor is rather good but you can see it in any tour organized by other hotels and it surely doesn't justify to stay even a night. 

In short this was, by far, the worse stay we had during our whole stay in French Polynesia. Better try one of the numerous other hotels or pensions.

Terrible stay in unmaintained shanty !

This place is magical. The coral reefs are still untouched and the water is crystal clear. Never have I seen such beautiful reef as on Blue Heaven Island. 
I really didn’t want to leave this beautiful island. Monique, Jimmy and Cathy took so much care of every guest. And the food was really amazing! Everything was freshly made. 
Sure, it‘s not comparable to any of these 5 star hotels on Bora Bora. Garden huts are basic and that was totally fine for me. Slept really well. In the end it was a real paradise for me and I can’t wait to be back!!


Heaven on earth

We stayed here in August, so this review is long overdue.  It is amazing, peaceful and too beautiful for words.  You can only reach it by boat, there are few people there which was perfect for us.  We went to the mainland once which we decided was a waste of time.  There are bugs because they do not spray pesticides like the big resorts do.  Bring your bug spray.  This is a tropical island.  All the wet islands have bugs.  

The beds were comfortable, the huts very clean.  The food was amazing.  You will spend some money here, not as much as other places on Bora Bora.  We did bring some food with us, no problem.  You can go to the main island for excursions, no problem.  We preferred to stay at Blue Heaven

Blue Heaven is not for everyone.  If you are looking for the Four Seasons, a big hotel with a night life and lots of people around, you may not be happy here.  If you are comfortable with yourself and your travel companion, enjoy peace and nature, you will love it here.  

The water and sea life cannot be beat.  As soon as you step foot in the water you will be greeted by hundreds of the most amazing fish.  Bring your underwater camera!  We enjoyed swimming and kayaking every day.  A couple had stayed at the Inter-Continental the night before and said they saw one fish from their over the water bungalow.  UGH!  Glad I did not pay $1,000 a night to see one fish.

Elie, Marie Francios and Jimmy tend to your every need.  You will think you are paying much more. The food is amazing and there is plenty of it.  They cater to your desires and restrictions.  We made friends with other guest over family style meals.

Do yourself a favor.  Do all your activities on other islands.  Come to the Blue Heaven to relax, snorkel, kayak and connect with yourself and your partner.  You will not regret a moment.

Fantastic!  Glad I took a leap of faith.

This was our favorite place to snorkel on Bora bora. The accommodations are a bit rustic for our taste. The food was fantastic and marea and jimmy are great hosts and cooks. In our bungalow there were no chairs or place to hang clothes. There was one towel bar for our towels to dry. Bed was comfortable and the mosquito netting was appreciated. Bora bora is expensive and we were captive audience to the meals on this motu because there are no other alternatives to eating other than at this lodge. They have all the water equipment and snorkel gear which was very much appreciated. I would stay here again but would like to see the accommodations a little more improved.

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