4 NIGHTS! What is the COST of The Four Seasons Bora Bora?
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What is the COST of The Four Seasons Bora Bora? We visited The Four Seasons Bora Bora during spring break 2023. The week spent in Bora Bora was incredible.
We stayed at The Four Seasons Bora Bora for 4 nights while on the island. I hope this video answers many questions and shares the beauty of the four seasons bora bora resort.
The Four Seasons Bora Bora resort offers 115 spacious hideaways with 108 overwater bungalows and 7 enormous beachfront villa estates. There are 2 docks, east and west, that are built into the lagoon and support all the overwater bungalows. There are 108 one and two-bedroom overwater bungalows, and 27 of them have a private plunge pool.
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CHAPTERS 00:00:00
How to get to Bora Bora 00:01:03
Arriving at Four Seasons Bora Bora 00:4:53
Overwater Bungalow Bora Bora Tour 00:8:27
Four Seasons Bora Bora Spa 00:11:33
Four Seasons Bora Bora Restaurants 00:13:14
Villa Mähäna Restaurant 00:16:26
Bora Bora Sunrise from Overwater Bungalow 00:19:13
The Four Seasons Bora Bora Property 00:19:32
Breakfast Buffet at the Four Seasons Bora Bora 00:21:48
The Four Seasons Bora Bora Beach 00:24:04
Snorkeling activity in Bora Bora 00:27:14
The Four Seasons Bora Bora Pool Area 00:29:45
Spa Facial at the Four Seasons Bora Bora 00:32:17
Gym at the Four Seasons Bora Bora 00:33:30
What is the cost to stay at the Four Seasons Bora Bora 00:35:14
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What a special vacation! Thanks for sharing everything! So glad you enjoyed
Thanks for being truthful....to each their own. A little stiff for us, but knew we probably couldn't afford this. So nice that you could!
Oh' Kim! I am so happy that you and Jason had the opportunity to vacation here!
I love how you think everything out a head of time, with your viewers in mind. Your videos are so easy to navigate and beautifully done.
Thanks for sharing with us!!!! Take care and have a great day! 😊🤗😘😊🤗😘❤️
People won't believe u had major surgery a couple months ago... u go girl...I'm going to stop feeling sorry for my self and start appreciating life... thank you xxxx
Thank you for sharing this with us Kim! Bora bora beautiful place❤
Very comprehensive and interesting . Thank you for sharing your holiday !
This was so fun to watch! Beautiful topography and the food looked delicious 😋 I agree the sunglasses was a jaw drop and only one pair 😁 Great tips throughout the video.😉 Thank you for sharing your vaca😘
Great video and so much really good information. Thank you so much. 😀
Thank you for sharing your wonderful vacation. I appreciate all the great information.
lovely trip thank you for posting this
So excited for this one 🧡💚☀️
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Such an amazing video Kim! I know so many hours went into it, It’s incredible. This is something I would love to watch if I was planning a trip! Gorgeous vacation ❤
@@SpaandTell I know how hard that is though....lots of work. You are producing such amazing content! You can look forward to all the content and vids when you go back with the boys ❤
Great Video. You really gave me an idea what its like there. I needed that.
I’m so glad that you enjoyed it thank you very much for telling me:)
Amazing! Thank you so much for sharing all of these details! The price wasn’t as high as I thought it would! Your footage is advertisement ready!!!
Looking forward to the next video!!
Thank you for the transparency on the cost! That is extremely helpful.
I’m glad it was helpful. I plan to make more videos like this on other places we’ve gone
thank you for including the cost breakdown. It really helps decide where to stay.
Very informative. Thank you for sharing the cost.
Thank you for the info! I enjoy seeing the paradise sceneries and the luxury enjoyments. Subscribed.
No judgement my friend on ANY prices you budget for priceless memories ❤. Thanks for sharing I really enjoyed your experience! We like Caribbean travel and use vacation express that’s within our budget but really appreciate the price breakdown ! This is on my bucket list.
simply breathtaking
I really enjoyed your video. I'd love to know where you got your hat - its great you can sit in a lounger and not have the back interfere with leaning back. Cant wait to visit Bora Bora for our 30th anniversary/60th birthday! Thanks again!
Thank you very much:) my hat was from anthropology a year ago. Bora bora is truly gorgeous it really looks like the postcards it’s insane
Ty for this video; I truly enjoyed this video AND needed to smile from the inside out, today. ❤
Thank you for sharing!🩷
You are very welcome 😘😘
Thank you Kim!
Thanks for the video
Thank you fir watching and commenting it’s very kind of you 🥰
Such a beautiful place❤
Thanks for sharing. 🙂
You are very welcome it was an amazing experience
Great video! We love Bora Bora and are fortunate to go there often, our happy place!
We stayed at Four Seasons for 7 nights a little over a year ago (also during Spring Break) at a Mountain View OWB on the West wing (#211) and loved it! We had been there a few times before on previous trips, but just for the day with Day Passes.
We usually go to Bora Bora for two weeks (14-15 nights), so for that length of time our resort of choice has been Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts, where the two weeks in an OWB cost about the same as one week at FS.
Enjoyed seeing Roberto from Lagoon Service serving you lunch. We always do their Full Day and have gotten him twice.
Wow terrific video and thank you for all the details and sharing your experience! Just discovered your channel and look forward to sharing with my girlfriend. And greetings from another Ketovore Californian. :-)
Awe yay!!! I’m so glad you enjoyed this video. We had the most amazing time in bora! Also my husband who has been so much more carnivore than me is working on a video that I hope will be insightful. He’s done so well and it changed his life.
Good video, you present the vacation and property well.
Thank you so much:) it was an amazing experience
Such a beautiful resort❤🏖🏝🦞🦀🦐🐠🐡🐟
What a fantastic video! I feel like I'm always behind on watching your videos, but I save them for when I know I'll have enough time to watch uninterrupted. I don't want to miss anything! This one was definitely worth the wait - so professional and well thought out! Just the right mix of facts and information vs fun stories and observations, all backed by the most gorgeous views and great camera work. Very impressive.
I love that you are so open about things and share so freely and honestly. As for the cost, it seemed well priced to me (not that I can afford it myself any more 🫤) considering the quality of service and the spaciousness of the bungalow, being over water, etc. Food always seems to be expensive in places where so much needs to be brought in.
It looks fabulous - YOU made it look fabulous - and I can't wait to watch the next video about the St Regis!
Thank you so much! That place has been on our budget list for years! But some how Cruise ships have always taken out time ?
Now I know it's nextl
It is beautiful and was on our bucket list too so I’m so happy we experienced it and I captured it 😘😘😘
I found my favourite place on the planet here it's so beautiful so worthwhile watching 😁
Thank you so much it’s just glorious there
The memory is priceless 🩱🩳
It was an incredible bucket list moment certainly and I still think about it
Great commentary on both the Four Seasons as well as the St. Regis property. As a luxury travel advisor I am always glad to see honesty when it comes to reviews of luxury properties. I thought you were very transparent and I could truly appreciate that. I love the fact that you mentioned your mommy makeover so that other women could feel okay about their bodies as well. That being said looks like I need to go and take a trip to Bora Bora as I like to pre vet all of my destinations before I sell them to my clients. It looks as though the St. Regis property fell short in comparison to the Four Seasons.
I love your comment thank you! Absolutely, I’ve built my life and community around this idea of full transparency. People know my videos will be honest and real. I typically don’t do exchanges or sponsorships bc I never want to compromise my voice. I’ve been all over the world, living abroad, staying at very high end and low end places. I feel this gives me huge perspective on price, hospitality, etc. I have filmed so many places that I’ve never cut and released bc it’s honestly simply hard to get thru it all. But I love helping people know the real deal! If there is anywhere I haven’t shared publicly but you have questions about ask away because most likely I have an experience even if I haven’t made it public yet 😘
@@SpaandTellThanks again. It sounds like we have a lot in common. I also grew up in Germany and have family who live there. I also have traveled worldwide pre-vetting the destinations, hoteliers, and transportation companies because I sell ultra-luxury. I have so much content that I'm working with an editor to try and get my channel up and flowing. I have 2 more continents and I will all 7. I will definitely keep in touch.
I did want to ask if you don't mind sharing, what did you tip for these 2 experiences?
Thx for giving us an idea of the cost... 🙏
My pleasure 😊 I’m so glad you found this video and hopefully it was helpful
I love the Brazilian Jaz...you totally rock!
Thank you so much 😘😘😘
Thanks for sharing. This has to be one of best Bora bora videos I have seen. I admire the effort and thought you put into producing this video. The capture, editing, story telling and detailed info is very good.
Awesome and entertaining video.
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Wow, thank you! This is so kind of you 😘 I try to spend my time making travel videos even though I love to make them. Unfortunately it’s really hard to get them to do well, whereas my other content dues better. Bora bora series I made did well but I think it’s bc it’s Bora Bora :)
You're welcome & fantastic work @@SpaandTell
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Great video! Thanks for sharing the details of the resort. We are planning on the same stay. May I ask does it conclude complimentary shuttle service to and from bora bora airport? Was the snorkeling trip offer by the hotel? Thank you .
Awesome video, thanks for sharing. One question what is the tipping policy there?
That’s a great question. We tipped on everything. The service is really good and just like in Hawaii you tip a lot. We tipped on every service but everything is cash free so it’s all going on your massive bill at check out
Love your video! So you mentioned that you traveled with your children. How do you take care of your kids when you enjoy your spa and other activities?
I do travel a lot with my kids. They didn’t come with us to Tahiti. But if they had been there they could have been at the pool or the kids club while I did spa time;)
Thanks for the video. Should you bring the a snorkel, mask, and fins with you or they are rental?
They have all of that stuff. Don’t bring it unless you like your custom fit scenario
@@SpaandTell Is it free or..?
Great video! My husband and I are wanting to travel there for our 10 yr anniversary next year, but we would only have a total of 6 nights to spend there, and coming from TN, so the travel time is long for such a short time. Do you still recommend it for such a short time? Thanks!
Yes because there isn’t much you can do do besides relax and chill…so after few days of eating, drinking and sunning it in paradise you will feel complete
Those drone shots looked awesome! What's the situation regarding drones on Bora Bora?
@@SpaandTell that's a good motto to enjoy life 😁 tnx!
Incredible video can I ask you what app you use to edit videos?
Thank you so much:) I edit in final cut pro
Does that include tips/gratuities. Would love more info on that especially for spa services
Excellent video thanks for sharing, very well put together. I do have a question on the price. I looked at booking at the 4 seasons for 4 days and the cheapest option was a little over 10,000$. Did you go through the 4 seasons or through a booking site? Also what time of year did you go as that may have impacted the price as well.
@@SpaandTell I looked online and if I were to book for January for 4 days it’s a little over 5,000$ that’s not bad at all for the 4 seasons. But if I were to book 4 days within the next couple of months the cheapest room for 4 nights is a little over 10,000$. I think the time of year has something to do with it. I will keep this place in mind it’s on my list to visit I have to plan around my wife’s schedule. I will probably do the Maldives 🇲🇻 first and then visit Bora Bora the next year. Thank you again for the informative video
Thanks for sharing. Do your totals include gratuity?
Yes they do fit the most part. Everything essentially cashless and charged to your bungalow so yes tips are in it
Luckily our experiences has been great with customs..yes the salt water is intense there
Omg where/who did you book from?! I'm looking at prices for this exact amount of time and bungalow for our honeymoon and am being quoted at over $20,000.
Ok so question, how did you book your room? Most prices i have seen are around 1800 to 2500 a night which total between 8k to 12k for the least expensive bungalow.
Ok now I'm looking into flights
I am based in NY..I'm guessing LAX is where would be best for us to leave out of. But everything I'm getting has overnight stops. Is there a direct flight that you know of ?
Look at airfrance but if you are coming from the east coast I doubt you have a direct. You will need to stop most likely on the west coast. Then take the 8 hour flight from either LAX, SFO, or SEATTLE
@@SpaandTell great thanks. Yes we will use it as an excuse to see LA
Was it warm in April ?
I'm curious how you got the room for that cheap, I'm looking at a 4 night trip in July 2024 and it seems like nightly rates are well over 2,000usd, although maybe its just the seasonal difference? ETA: just checked in March and April and still being quoted over two grand a night, so that 5k price is amazing.
As you know rates vary. Before Covid these rates were higher. Rates simply vary. I didn’t do anything special, we booked directly with four seasons. I know people find deals to bora bora with Costco travel. But again I don’t know what rates are today or 6 months from now.
We went to Bora Bora Four Seasons Feb 2022. We thought everything were superb, except the food was overpriced, boring and not great. We did go take the boat to Bora Bora island on the last night and had amazing French food there. Wish there were better food options at the Four Seasons. I heard they used to have great chefs, but they all left. :(
I'm glad I'm not the only person thinking the food is mediocre and overpriced. I didn't realize all the good chefs left. One thing that I thought plagues them is they don't have a deep culinary staff environment. For instance, one of the reasons Napa has such exceptional food is because all these kitchen workers and sous chefs stay in the industry from kitchen to kitchen, with amazing chefs constantly improving as they grow. In Bora Bora, I felt like even if they had the best chef, i don't know how they could truly execute with such a small pool to draw from. Perfect example, I could tell that every shrimp I ate there had been blanch hours, maybe a day before I had and then plated and refreshed. The only reason I think they are staging food prep in this manner (which is not acceptable to me) is that they don't have enough staff to execute basic concepts well. I think the shrimp thing bothered me the most because Im in the middle of the Pacific. If I can't even get a shrimp wrap with juicy fresh shrimp, what is happening? This should be top in their wheelhouse. I will tell you after we were here, we went to the St Regis, where the food is a little better, but not Napa or Hawaii executed. Nothing extra special. But it is so much more money, doesnt even make sense, so Four Seasons is better than St Regis for me, and i prefer the four seasons property so much more.
We flew Air Tahiti too but we went coach because it was free. Coach is tough! Never again. Going to Rome next month but going Business class because we learned our lesson. We had a 14 day cruise RT from Papeete.
Yeah some of those longer flights are hard in coach, intl biz is always such a luxury
Thank you for the info! Ill be going to four seasons bora bora in April for 4 nights . What activities do i need to book in advance? Was the snorkeling free or is that something i book separately? Thank you!
The activities are separate. We actually didn’t book anything in advance and were lucky to get them set up when we arrived. You get a concierge team when you book to help you book dinners out. They can help you ahead of time book other activities 😘 you will have the best time. April is when we were there last year and it was great weather. It’s HOT!!!!🥵
@@SpaandTell thank you for your reply. Haha i will pack accordingly! Thank you ❤️
May I ask, did you regret not getting the room with the built in pool?
It seems like a cool but expensive extra I'm just wondering if I don't get it will I look to other guests with envy
Thanks for the invitation you have the best videos on this topic online
Thank you very much! I love making travel videos but unfortunately the rarely do well so I don’t put as much energy into them anymore.
This bora bora series I did actually did perform well which is nice…makes me feel like I could do travel vlogging if I wanted to.
I was simply so excited to go and the cost is already obscene. If we had more money then the pool facing mt otemanu would have been fabulous. But I never felt less than by not staying in one.
@@SpaandTell thanks so much. I'm becoming obsessed with this place I know I will make it there soon.
Also looking at the La Bora Bora. Have you been there ? Seems a little cheaper but if we pay in advance for Four Seasons we get 30% back so I think that evens it out.
@@SpaandTell I have not been able to find a direct flight. I'm searching LAX to BOB. Is that correct?
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What's the best time of year to go weather wise ?
When we went it was April and it was great. No rain no bugs. Summer has more rain and bugs. I think spring’s break could be the best time but I’m not certain.
@@SpaandTell you are so lucky. I can't imagine what it must be like to actually be there. The closest thing I've experienced is Aruba. I can't wait to go!
You select the perfect misic gor all your videos, how do you get your playlist?
Thank you so much for your compliment. I love music so it's always been a big part of my edits. I pay for music licensing from epidemic sound. I've used them for 5 years. I'm not sure why I know what to pick or how to find the right music. My husband who also helps with editing and is getting better, he asks me the same things he struggles finding musuc but then I go into the catalogs and find stuff. I also reuse music that I love all the time
Were you able to fly a drone?
Yes but we did it illegally. It’s not allowed
What about mosquitos and bugs? I was eaten alive by the bugs while I stayed at Seychelles in the past. I wonder if it would be any different there?
During April last year we did not experience any bugs.
I wonder if you need to worry about mosquitoes there in the fall? We are planning a trip there the end of September.
That’s a good question. I don’t know when we were there in April I never noticed any bugs. September will be after the rain in summer so this cold be a good concern
How much spending money is appropriate per day ?
For food and excursions
Thanks
It really depends on what you choose for excursions and where you eat. If you leave the resort etc. For two people with a daily excursion or spa visit you should budget a $1000 per day
@@SpaandTell thank you for the reply. We are looking up honeymoon destinations. I can't figure out which resort is the best. Some reviews say 4seasons some St Regis. The majority St Regis.
Which snorkeling/lunch tour did you guys choose?
Awesome. We are going for 7 days in a couple weeks and I can’t wait. Food isn’t included.m, oh my. Must not be your average Cancun vacation.. Im afraid of sharks, things that bite, and things that sting. We were told we’d be checking out the reef a lot. I’m hoping to face my fear of salt water. Tell me, the sharks.. ?
You will have the best time!!!! Don’t worry about sharks the water is so protected inside the lagoon. Yes bora bora is not an “all inclusive” Cancun thing it’s very a la cart and it’s truly breath taking. Make sure to take your own medicine
Okay... I realize no one can do anything about it, but just because the room cost is comparable to other luxury resorts doesn't mean the room isn't over priced. Yes, THE ROOM IS OVERPRICED. The luxury resorts charge those prices simply because they can. There is nothing, absolutely nothing that justifies the room cost. I don't begrudge anyone from making a profit and charging fairly for their services, but the cost of staying at those resorts are what they are because of greed, greed, and more greed. $800 - $1,000 per night would still provide a good profit without being overly prohibitive. I certainly wasn't suggesting that the room should be $150 bucks. Of course, you have to pay the staff, maintenance, upkeep, etc. Yes, it's expensive, but the ridiculous cost of staying in a Pacific Island resort is beyond outrageous.
Although I agree the prices are steep one thing to remember us everything is 30% more expensive in Tahiti due to the tax. Second these resorts don’t have many bungalows to spread the maintenance cost across. So although I agree it’s high I’m not sure there is as much profit as you might think. I honestly have no idea because I don’t see their accounting books and what it’s costs to do high end in the middle of no where. All I’m suggesting is that although the fees are outrageous it might be what it costs, but again I don’t know their margins
The room is priced in line with the four seasons brand. Four seasons always charges more for the room because they also include the extra hospitality services. There are some air b&b rooms nearby that you can rent out from the locals for like $200 / night. So bora bora doesn’t have to be expensive but I guess the point of going there is to stay on the over water bungalows. Lol. I’m used to staying in huge penthouse suites in Vegas for about $300-400 a night so if the room is the most important you should try Vegas. Vegas and Dubai you get your moneys worth.
I do like Vegas rooms. Crazy deals. China is the same. Huge high end rooms for $300. We took the boys to Sanya China for the new Atlantis. The Atlantis the Bahamas is $$$ and old. But chinas is new and cheap and it wasn’t crowded!
Honestly the prices in bora bora is way better than Jamaica. A bungalow in jamaica cost over 5k per night. I wish bora bora was all inclusive.
Those prices don’t shock me. I probably would have skipped the spa and snorkling and gone paddle boarding or kayaking.
Paddle boarding is free…you can pull one from the beach. The snorkeling was an opportunity to see the island which unless you leave the resort you will not experience
Is there sharks in the shallow areas? I hear they are mostly black tip reef sharks but I prefer not to swim around sharks and stingrays. 😂 Also I heard the food isn’t that great and many people bring their own noodles and stuff to save money or befriend the locals and eat at their house. Lmao… People also rent rooms from the locals for $150-200/ night I hear. As a billionaire I dont dwell on such things but my budget friendly friends say their entire trip cost less than $2000. Asking for a friend.. lmao
Haha I think I’m picking up on some sarcasm 😂 obviously there are different ways to enjoy bora bora. Staying at the four seasons is one of the most expensive ways to visit. Everything in bora bora even on the center island is more costly due to remoteness plus the 30% tax everything is assessed with when it arrives in Tahiti. I’ve seen Airbnb type rentals on the center island but there are not many bc Tahiti has odd buying rules. You have to live on the island for nearly 10 years before you can buy. So there aren’t a lot of housing and that housing is mostly for people who live FT
You must be mad! I stay in Guatemala for #10/night; wifi, stove, fridge, garden down to the lake - beers 60c for 3 in one big family bottle.
Different experiences my friend
@@SpaandTell Looked lovely. I travel for 3 months at a time. Farcical to pay even $100 to sleep in a bed. Sure if you are super rich, spend what you want, but you also miss travelling in a chicken bus, sitting next to a beautiful Mayan maiden; bouncing across Lake Atitlan in a lancha, sharing snacks with a young Mayan Mother......priceless.
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Thank you
Nice video. Maybe just a touch too long.
sometimes, I find it hard to leave out so much of what I experience when I travel. I film a couple hours nearly every day while I'm traveling, so when I sit down to create my videos, I can have 15 hours or more of footage that I try to get under 30 minutes. Now I'm striving for 8-10 minute videos. I know everyone loves short format, but getting 15 hrs cut into 8 minutes is a crazy challenge, and I spend 40+ hours making a single video like this Bora Bora video. Thank you for watching and for your feedback
I love this video! So much useful information! Thank you so much! Id love to go to bora bora with my partner. Hopefully it’s lgbt friendly.
Actually I feel like it’s very LGBT friendly bc in Tahiti there is a third gender. And on property they have this third gender. At first if you are unfamiliar especially coming from the states you might encounter someone who might seem male in size but dresses feminine and dresses female esq. at four seasons I believe there were at least three people I saw that I thought were this third gender. My point with this explanation is that my experience there is that they are very LGBT friendly and we saw other sane sex couples there as guests. I hope this helps because it was an incredible experience