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Blue Heaven Island

Travelers escape to a private beach paradise where snorkeling adventures await, and staff members stand ready to help plan excursions and activities

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Blue Heaven Island offers oceanfront tranquility with a private beach for snorkeling and kayaking. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi (surcharge), garden relaxation, and a shuttle to nearby shopping. The staff excels in tour assistance for exploring beyond the shore.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Room options

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Bungalow, Lagoon View | Free cribs/infant beds, WiFi, bed sheets

Bungalow, Lagoon View

  • Lagoon view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Bora Bora, Blue Heaven Island is near the airport and on a private beach. WWII Guns Faanui and WWII Guns are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Matira Beach and White Valley Reef. Visit our Bora Bora travel guide
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98730, Bora Bora, Bora Bora, Blue Heaven Island, Motu Paahi Faanui

Restaurants

  • Pora-Pora Coffee Shop
    14 min walk
  • Le Saint James
  • Varavara
  • Upa Upa Panoramic Bar
  • Iriatai

About this property

Blue Heaven Island

Hotel by the ocean
At Blue Heaven Island, you can look forward to a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a garden, and laundry facilities. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, snorkeling, and kayaking. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge), and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a shopping center shuttle, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Blue Heaven Island offer amenities such as WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Free infant beds and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (XPF 500 per hour)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (XPF 500 per hour); wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee: XPF 2,500 per person
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Kayaking
  • Snorkeling

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: XPF 50.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately XPF 2500 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: XPF 500 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: XPF 500 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wired internet in public areas: XPF 500 per hour (rates may vary)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Heaven Island pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Heaven Island?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Blue Heaven Island?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Blue Heaven Island provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times.

Where is Blue Heaven Island located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from White Valley Reef.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Blue Heaven Island Reviews

8.8

Excellent

7.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 48 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Private, authentic, generous, and spectacular

We spent 4 days with 2 young children at Blue Heaven Island. Even if you die to book a room at any of the major luxury chains nearby, make sure you spend at least 3 nights here: Elie and Monique the owners turned this into your own private island and a family or lovers' friendly place like no other: enough rooms to meet people, but few rooms to keep it private and let you enjoy all their facilities as if you were at your own home. Meals are delicious, the hotel is conveniently located a 15 min boat ride away from the airport, the rooms are beautiful, spacious enough with traditional Polynesian design, the private beach as beautiful as the islands you will kayak to or the coral gardens you will dive into, just in front of you, the reading deck is delightful,... the list is long. And the owners's generosity, curiosity and sense of humour make this a stay to remember, in a dream setting, whilst prices remain very well positioned and worth every dollar. Many thanks again to the owners for making our stay so delightful. We hope to see you in Europe in a year when we end our world tour.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiprin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Blue Heaven Island is not a hotel. It’s like staying at your friend’s private island. Jimmy and Eli will treat you as their own houseguests, welcoming you with kindness and an eagerness to please. There is absolutely nothing on the island but nature itself. No cars, restaurants, tv, or bars. It is nature’s paradise. Jimmy’s French-Polynesian cooking is sublime and for a fee they can take you to the main island of Bora Bora if you want to shop or visit an island attraction. My children spent hours snorkeling in the lagoon, eating mangoes, and looking for crabs. I had quality time with myself and my book. My children had freedom to play in the shallow placid water without any people around to worry about. The kayaks are free, the fish are everywhere and the sunsets are beyond postcard perfect. If you are coming to the islands for the quintessential tourist protocol I suggest a big hotel. You won’t find a drop of alcohol here except for what you bring yourself. If you are coming to have a true island experience, alone with very few people, Blue Heaven Island is a humble retreat I feel so lucky to have known. It’s important to know this is not the Four Seasons, these are real bungalows with real palm roofs and real coral reefs and all the discomforts that may come with that. We did not suffer a bit, but this is not a luxury resort. I imagine there are few places left on the planet that are this isolated and yet open to the public. It is a gem.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cyril

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accueil exceptionnel tout comme le cadre.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kristine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location I discovered while snorkeling but sadly a total scam. I booked and paid for a room for two nights, the hotel emailed to say there was no availability but never cancelled the reservation, even though I asked them to (if the cancellation came from me, Orbitz would have charged a cancellation fee). 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 - by phone, email, orbitz - but have never been able to reach them again. Orbitz is unwilling to refund the charge. So really a combined Orbitz/Blue Heaven scam. Stay away. There are so many beautiful, affordable, family-run hotels on Bora Bora. Don’t let this place ruin your holiday.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Host was excellent and place was unique.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Blue Heaven is truly heavenly

We loved our stay at Blue Heaven! Jimmy made the trip incredibly special for us. Our experience was unforgettable. The snorkeling is out of this world!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Thor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Lovely, a little rough

The good: the snorkeling, view and ambience here is close to ideal. The channel next to this motu is perfect (its where the pricey resorts bring guests to snorkel - but they wont impact your stay). We spent most of the day on the raised decks watching the colors and changing weather. Its incredibly beautiful. You can snorkel from the beach and you are instantly there - or go for a 2 hour float around the channel. There are several good paddle boats. Host Jimmie - chef, snorkel guide and coconut master - provides wholesome meals and as much or little assistance as you need. (Meal prices were about $40 for dinner and $25 for breakfast - brkfst was pretty much same every morning). The not-so-good: No wine or spirits. Fortunately we came fortified with enough of our own supply of cocktails, but evening wine was missed. I suppose you can be taken into town (for a price) to get your own. This may be due to the recent covid issues - we were the only ones at the resort - and i believe the websight says they do have wine? There are no chairs outside your bungalow. This is not a place you will find very comfortable hanging out in your room. The property feels a bit worn and unkempt - again, not sure if this a temporary condition due to lack of guests. The motu has several other structures on it, some abandoned, some occupied, so you wont have the island all to yourself Overall this is a wonderful alternative to the absurdly priced big resorts and will get you closer to nature.
Nasty weather coming
One of the day palapas
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

brooke

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible no restaurant your living at their house no food for lunch only breakfast and dinner no drinks or food if your hungry and no wifi nothing to do
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Structure sur un petit motu… un petit goût de bout du monde dans un endroit paradisiaque. Petit rafraîchissement à envisager.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fun place for two nights to stay

if you are looking to experience an Motu Island in Bora Bora I highly recommended Blue Heaven Island. Best Staff and truly relaxing. One thing, bring mosquito repellent! and also no AC
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Blue Heaven

Fantastico
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
We really like the view and the spot itself for the snorkelling, it was great. The homemade dinner with fresh tuna steak or tuna sashimi etc was excellent. The complimentary dessert was really good too. We didn’t really like the absence of few services like wifi or to have to pay to go to the main island.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vladik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really loved this place! The staff there is just amazing! Very helpful and kind. Makes you feel like you are family. The snorkeling there is probably the best on the island and you can use all of there kayaks and gear for free. The food they make is great and very well served! It is not like one of those big resorts it is more natural and real so do not expect any marble flooring or other crazy resort things. Definitely an amazing place that must be visited!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Jean-François

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hébergement trop simple et trop cher au paradis

Endroit et situation magnifique à Bora Bora, hébergement simple mais pas assez entretenu. On entre dans une grande famille, accueil sympa, Jimmy au petit soin. Déjeuner et diner minimaliste et très très cher, beaucoup trop cher. Dommage, ce pourrait être un petit paradis.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff, great snorkelling location, great rustic resort
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
That was a real discovery. I had a fabulous time with wonderful hosts and a beautiful, quiet, and serene location. Sleeping with the sound of the waves. Just fabulous and I’ll be back for sure. Thank you to Elie, Marie-Ange, and Jimmy. Merci pour ce moment de détente si bien apprécié.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Blue Heaven Island is a slice of heaven on earth; tranquil and stunning--it's a once in a lifetime experience while in magical Bora Bora! You'll also appreciate the rustic touches and wonderful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Notre séjour à Blue Heaven était parfait. Non seulement l'endroit est idyllique (jardins de coraux à voir en snorkeling, calme, coucher de soleil au bout du motu...) mais en plus, l'équipe d'hôtes est aux petits soins. Certes, il faut savoir qu'il n'y a que l'essentiel (pas de wifi, pas de shop, pas d'AC...) mais c'est justement cela que l'on recherche.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L'hospitalité digne de la Polynésie, un lieu paradisiaque, plage et lagon en face. Un repas très apprécié et des échanges avec les hôtes très sympas. A recommander. Valérie & Christophe
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très beau spot Peu de monde et décor qui correspondait a nos attentes Repas beaucoup trop cher ! Et non traditionnelle tahitien. Prix du petit déjeuner et des consommations excessifs. Pas le choix de consommer ailleurs car nous sommes sur un motu
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Akiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unforgettable stay!

People were all friendly and served nice food! Best spot for snorkel lover!! They caught sea urchins when I requested. She made us really memorable stay. Wished they had kettle in the room...
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Idyllic Island

Blue heaven is perfect if you are longing for rustic seclusion on your own Pacific tropical island. It is authentic, genuine, and warm. Snorkel, sunbathe, eat coconuts as they fall out of the tree. Sleep without air conditioning under a mosquito net. If this sounds right to you, you will love it as we did.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, snorkel right from the beach at the best snorkel place in Bora Bora. The staff are wonderful, everything comfortable for just relaxing and the food is fabulous.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnel très sympathique et dévoué. Ambiance famililale
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Linda estadía en blue heaven island

El lugar es divino. Pero hay que saber que no hay Internet. El agua nos toco fría para ducharnos todo el tiempo. No tiene refrigerador ni caja fuerte. Los bungalows son abiertos y muy calurosos por lo que hay que llevar repelente si o si. Comida te pueden preparar allí mismo casera o podes comprar en el Mercado, para llevar al bungalow pero no hay mucha, ni restaurantes donde comer, ya que necesitas volver a la isla máximo a las 17, a menos que contrates un bote para llegar. El lugar vale la pena siempre que se vaya bien preparado. Los anfitriones son muy amables y tratan de resolver tus peticiones. Es un lugar para relajarse muy bien logrado.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018