The most sustainable luxury hotels in Bora Bora

InterContinental Bora Bora Resort Thalasso Spa is one of the most luxurious hotels in Bora Bora and the best bit is it’s also super eco-friendly too. The brand's mission is to find the most beautiful spots on the Bora Bora islands and develop sustainable actions wherever possible.

The hotel believes that travel should make the world a better place and protect the natural and cultural heritage for future generations through exploration, education, conservation, and discovery. But how does it achieve this? 

Environmental impact: InterContinental Bora Bora Resort Thalasso Spa is committed to protecting the island ecosystems in which it operates by adopting and spreading awareness of environmental best practices.

Respect for nature and culture: The resort incorporates rich cultural experiences into the daily life of the resort and encouraging guests to participate. 

Caring for people: The local community benefits from visitors to the island, by working with the Polynesian people. 

Here are the sustainable stats:

• It has saved 3 tonnes of plastic thanks to the use of dispensers in the bathrooms 
• 350,000 plastic straws were avoided thanks to the use of pasta or cardboard straws 
• 80% use of low-power consumption LED lights

• Improved sustainable operations by adopting and extending energy management 
• Reducing, reusing and recycling 
• Biodiversity to protect the Bora Bora ecosystems 
• Safeguarding French Polynesia’s vibrant heritage 
• Ensuring the well-being of the team

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora has recently had a makeover, with the aim of the Overwater Bungalow suites to look more Polynesian in design and to be more eco-conscious.

The most important new feature is the solar panels that have been installed onto the bungalows to provide a natural and sustainable power source for heating the water. 

The resort is dedicated to conserving energy and protecting the ecosystem of Bora Bora as well as providing a great experience for the local community. Here are some of the ways the resort working to create a more efficient resort: 

• Locally sourced ingredients for restaurants 
• Energy-efficient lighting and cooling systems 
• Bamboo and paper straws 
• A lagoon sanctuary led by a marine biologist to educate guests 
• Fishing is prohibited around the resort to preserve the fish and corals 
• Annual island clear-up day
• Supporting the local animal protection association 

Conrad Bora Bora Nui has created a groundbreaking technology programme that regenerates the coral reefs surrounding the resort.

It has developed 17 underwater structures that aim to restore the coral using a ‘Biorock’ technique, which passes a low voltage electric current into the water – one of the best ways to regenerate coral reefs.

The coral that they regenerate will feed plankton, which feeds the fish and also generates oxygen to feed into the air we breathe. So this initiative can regenerate an entire ecosystem!

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The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort  has put sustainability initiatives in place to protect the environment, preserve culture, and support local populations. Here are some of the ways this gorgeous beach resort does this:

Waste management 
The resort repurposes electrical and electronic equipment by partnering with local charity la Via Ma Noa and donate to local families and businesses in need.

Has a fresh fruit and vegetable market 
This weekly market sells fresh, locally-sourced produce at below-market prices to help the local community eat healthier and make food much more affordable. 

Coral planting 
The resort invites guests to actively join in with the planting of coral with a marine life specialist. Guests will even receive a diploma for the work they do and can follow the evolution of their coral year after year!

The Green Council 
This resort team was created to generate new ideas, initiatives, and programmes to be implement at the resort for a more eco-friendly future. 

The Annual Earth Hour Event 
On March 26th the resort holds an annual Earth Day to increase awareness about the need to reduce energy consumption. During the event, electric lights were put out in favour of 380 candles and firepits, which illuminate the area. 

The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort is making great steps toward being a more eco-friendly resort, whilst Conrad Bora Bora Nui has initiated a programme that developed 17 underwater structures to regenerate coral reefs. 

One of the main things that is being done to make Bora Bora more sustainable is water management. The increase in drinking water consumption and volumes of water waste has become an issue.

Some resorts are tackling water wastage with a variety of systems such as desalination and ultrafiltration membrane technology.