Picolo recommends · Hotel in Bora Bora, French Polynesia
InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort
Overwater bungalows on the main island at Matira Point, where the island's best public beach is a short walk and you never need a boat.
Walk out of the resort and your toes are in the soft sand of Matira, the best public beach on Bora Bora. Le Moana sits right on the point at the southern end of the main island, not on one of the outer motus.
That changes how the trip feels. Restaurants, shops and the island road are all within reach, and you are not tied to boat timetables. The resort has overwater bungalows, beach bungalows set in the garden and a pool above the lagoon.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort
This is our main island pick, for travellers who want freedom. You can eat out, wander to Matira and see the rest of Bora Bora without arranging a single boat transfer.
The trade off is the view. From the main island Otemanu is seen from the side, and it never looks as dramatic as it does from the motus to the east.
What you get
- Matira beach a short walk away
- Overwater bungalows
- Beach bungalows in the garden
- Pool overlooking the lagoon
- Easy to explore the island by bike
A day at InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort
- Morning
- A swim at Matira beach before the day visitors.
- Midday
- Lunch at a local snack bar along the road.
- Afternoon
- Cycling a loop of the island on the flat coast road.
- Evening
- Sunset drinks by the pool above the lagoon.
Location
Matira Point, Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Open in MapsQuestions about InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort
Is InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana on the main island?
Yes. It is at Matira Point on the main island, so you can walk to the beach and reach restaurants and shops without a boat.
Is InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana close to Matira beach?
It is right next to Matira, which is widely seen as the finest public beach on Bora Bora.
Can you cycle around Bora Bora from InterContinental Le Moana?
Yes. The coast road around the main island is a little over 30 kilometres with hardly any hills, so it makes a good day on a hired bike.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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