Ratings based on 47 Verified Reviews
3.8 Room cleanliness
4.4 Service & staff
3.8 Room comfort
3.8 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Posted 26 Jun 2022
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.
Comment from Hotel Management
28 Jun 2022 by elie, Hotel Management
thank so much for your true review we are so happy that you fancily had a wonderful experience ..come back again sometime ..
much love
by A verified traveler
Posted 12 Apr 2022 on Orbitz
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.
Comment from Hotel Management
17 Apr 2022 by elie, Hotel Management
Iaorana I m so sorry for this misunderstanding. but I didn't have your reservation ..and that on that date I couldn't make your reservation ...it is confusion .I didn't received any money from your reservation...and If I can help I will ..let me know mauruuru
by A verified traveler
Posted 4 Mar 2022 on Hotels
Host was excellent and place was unique.
Comment from Hotel Management
8 Mar 2022 by elie, Hotel Management
thank you so much for your appreciation
by A verified traveler
Blue Heaven is truly heavenly
Posted 2 Jan 2022 on HotelsWe 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!
Comment from Hotel Management
7 Jan 2022 by ELIE, Hotel Management
THANK YOU SO MUCH WE ARE SO HAPPY THAT YOU HAD A GREAT EXPERIENCE ..HAPPY NEW YEAR
by A verified traveler
Lovely, a little rough
Posted 30 Oct 2021 on HotelsThe 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.
Comment from Hotel Management
30 Nov 2021 by elie , Hotel Management
thank you for your review we are going to renovate the blue heaven island ... happy new year coming
by A verified traveler
Posted 2 Oct 2021
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
Comment from Hotel Management
3 Oct 2021 by Elie, Hotel Management
I m so sorry that we didn’t fulfill your expectations we are very much off the grid on our island and it is true there is nothing do except swimming and relaxing.
by A verified traveler
Fun place for two nights to stay
Posted 11 Oct 2020 on Hotelsif 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
Comment from Hotel Management
15 Oct 2020 by elie, Hotel Management
thank you for your review. and for sure we always need mosquito repellent .they come and go .and AC on solar is a little difficult some day maybe .we will be able .bye
by A verified traveler
Posted 18 Nov 2019 on Wotif
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.
Comment from Hotel Management
18 Nov 2019 by elie, Hotel Management
Iaorana thank for your nice review is true for wifi on the small island it is still difficult..but I think in the futur it will better we hope ..normally we don't take clients to the main island they the take ferry that is free .enjoy Polynesia..
by A verified traveler from Las Vegas
Posted 19 Oct 2019
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!!!!
Comment from Hotel Management
22 Oct 2019 by elie, Hotel Management
thank you so much for your very nice review..enjoy your time in French Polynesia
by A verified traveler
Posted 29 Sep 2019
Fantastic staff, great snorkelling location, great rustic resort
Comment from Hotel Management
30 Sep 2019 by elie, Hotel Management
thank you for your nice review
