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This place is undoubtedly the best value in Bora Bora. We liked it so much we stayed 2 extra days. We had to change our original reservation dates which they kindly did no problem. The overwater bungalows were booked for the first couple of days of our new dates so we said we would take beachfront and then move. Upon arriving we were put in what I would have called an overwater bungalow (sort of). It was in very shallow water and facing the beach. If you are not a good swimmer these would be good for you (101-104). They also told us which one we would be moving to (106 which faced outward). This one was perfect for us. It was quite a bit deeper with some coral right off the platform. It was like we had our own personal aquarium. Really amazing. I took photos from the balcony and you could clearly see the fish swimming below. The food was good, nothing fancy but good. There were a couple of issues; if you got there late there were no more eggs. One day they made my husband an omelet and the next two days they just said there were no more eggs. There were a lot of choices for dinner (no buffet any nights we were there). There were things like a whole little chicken, lamb, shrimp & fish. The service was slow sometimes but only at the peak times. They really push the water sales at dinner. They ask if you want water and bring the really big bottle. So tell them you want a little bottle if that¿¿¿s what you want. From here if you go out to the road and turn right there is the Bounty restaurant and a little store a short walk away. They sell some alcohol (but not on Sunday) as well as food. We rented a boat a couple of days and grabbed some stuff to have a picnic out on the boat. An excellent way to spend the day. We went on the Lagoonarium tour which includes the shark and stingray snorkeling. I highly recommend the shark and stingray portion but the Lagoonarium itself was a little sad to me. I¿¿¿m sure the kids love it but they have this poor nurse shark trapped in there and everyone tries to catch a ride on it¿¿¿s fin. Other than that it was great, the people running the tour were very nice.We went diving one day with Top Dive and saw some manta rays, very cool. We then did the shark dive but only saw one black tip and one lemon shark. The reef must have been amazing before the storm, it is coming back now which I nice to see. Lot¿¿¿s of unusual fish. Pearl shopping: The Farm is #1 on Trip Advisor. They have some nice pieces and are definitely the most unique but somewhat high end. We bought two items from Deep Sea Pearls, a little more reasonable. We were really impressed with the staff here, Heilani was great as was everyone else but she really gave us the personal touch. We would not stay anywhere else on Bora Bora and are trying to talk our friends into going back with us.

2 years ago we visited Bora Bora. We then stayed at Hotel Maitai.We were so delighted that we decided to come back again.We chose a oceanview room with a wonderful view over the lagoon.The personal are helpful and friendly.The food is very good.

Well this was my last stop of 5 islands and I am glad it was the last to say the least. The airport is on an island by itself...very interesting. You are to take a boat across to the city...it is free and fast. You have to get your luggage and take it to the area. Make sure you get instructions on this...other hotels have their own boats. I believe Bora Bora is hyped up because of what people see in the water(which is no difference than the other water at the other islands...all the same) If you only go to Bora Bora you would not know the rest. Yes it was very nice but the city and surrounding areas of the pacific was really not the cleanest...the dirtiest to say the least. As we rode from the airport...I could tell it immediately the difference in the trash in the people's yards, junk, land unkept, the property, etc. You look on your right and the water was beautiful....look on your left and you thought it had to be a mistake...could not be that different in the same place.The Maitai was the same name and company as the Mai Tai in Huahine...but trust me a big difference in the accommodations. Maybe because Bora Bora has been used so much and the wear is showing....time for an upgrade. The layout was very nice and there were a lot of accommodations from a room to a bungalow. I read a review on one of the sites about what room not to take....so I had mentioned this to the travel agent. There were 3 numbers NOT to get....the agent told me he sent a note to the hotel about my request. Well would you know it...we got there and one of those rooms is what I was assigned to. I said to the young lady that this was not to be...I did not know what was wrong with the room per se...but I trust the reviews before I trust the hotel. She told me that there was not another room available and that she would show it to me. Well, as I continued to express my concerns ...she said "I did have a cancellation in a bungalow..but you would have to pay the difference....No to this. We continued to talk back and forth and she was nice enough to give me the bungalow for the same price. Thank you Matilda for your concerns and listening to the customer!! One of those rooms were #31 and 2 others cannot remember...the DN get rooms.The location was perfect....it was not one suspended off the water (which I did not want)..but it was about 15 feet from the sand of the beach which was encircling the hotel...actually...a lagoon and beach. It was a perfect location and if I knew I would have been guaranteed to have this one without the suspending one on the water...I would have booked it. It was #1...perfect.We got inside the room.....it was nicely laid out...but you could see the dust on the ledges. The linen was clean...but oh no. I sat on the bed...and nearly got swallowed up. It was a king bed and since I was not sharing it with my room mate who had a twin across the room....we stripped the bed of it's linens,mattress pad...."mattress was gross". I am a nurse, and even I could have choked/gagged,etc. We continued to flip and flip until I could find a solid part and semi clean part. I was wondering if I was going to be smelling something that night from the mattress...that would have done it.....I would have had to complain. I remade the bed...sat on it and much better. That night no odor from the mattress. So this was just not what I paid money for.Yes....these islands are expensive and this place was no exception to the rule. It takes money to journey to these island and the last thing you want to see is a filthy mattress...but I guess most of you don't notice these things....sorry for busting your bubble. Reality must be dealt with.Aside from this experience...like I said the dust was not good....so I cleaned this too. Bathroom nice and much space...decorations really nice. Like I said it is an older place and time for updating and firmness with the maids...it would be okay. I don't think I would stay there again....would rathe

My wife and I had a great time! Simply incredible, it's paradise. We chose Hotel MaiTai because we wanted to be in overwater bungalow but couldn't afford the "fancier" hotels. The room was amazing, the staff was friendly, the food was great, and the entire experience was everything I wanted and more. It was very tough to leave.

My boyfriend and I couldn't believe it. We were in BORA BORA!!! If we had a bit more funding, we would have upgraded our hotel to somewhere like the intercontinental but since we booked with a travel agency, we had no choice. We were picked up from the airport without a problem. Greeted with a flower lei and juice mocktail. We were taken to our overwater bungalow (which we were lucky to get) and when we opened the door we fell in love. It really is like the pictures! Small little table that had a opening to see the water underneath. A balcony where you can just jump off straight into the ocean. It was like a dream! Throughout our stay, we also stayed in the regular rooms(garden view) too which was not too pleasant. We didn't feel it was as clean as the overwater bungalow and the AC smelled a bit musty.Staff wise, they do understand English and we had no problem communicating with them. Location wise-it's pretty close to everything with it's own private beach and free access to water activities. There is a crepe and pizza place nearby as well as a small little market. Don't bother watching TV since channels are limited. And free breakfast is not that great but you can't really complain because it's free. If we ever get the chance to come back, we would just stay in the over water bungalow.