Le Meridien Bora Bora is approximately 20 minutes by private launch from the Bora Bora airport and five minutes by boat from the main island Bora Bora. Guests will need to fly into Papeete International Airport in Tahiti, then take a domestic flight to Bora Bora. Air transportation to this island may be made by contacting Air Tahiti at 011 689 86 4242. Built on the southern point of Motu Piti Aau, a six-mile islet on the coral reef, the hotel offers an unsurpassed view of the world-renowned Mount Otemanu. Across the lagoon stands the impressive Mount Pahia with the pretty village of Vaitape at its base. Guests can enjoy the game room, gardens, outdoor swimming pool, Le Tipanie (overlooking the interior lagoon), Le Te Ava (poolside), and Miki Miki Bar (designed like the prow of a ship, pointing toward Mount Otemanu) with live music. Outrigger canoeing, snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, windsurfing, shark and ray feeding, deep-sea fishing, jet-skiing, parasailing, and horseback riding can all be easily arranged. A unique feature of Le Meridien Bora Bora is its Turtle Sanctuary. A special program has been implemented to ensure the successful release of the turtles into the ocean. The hotel also offers 24-hour front desk and concierge services, airport courtesy bus and private boat transfer, babysitting service, bellman and porter, currency exchange, laundry service, room service, and a tour desk. The hotel has 85 over-water bungalows and 15 beach bungalows. All units have hairdryers, minibars, modem jacks, cable TV, safes, and tea and coffee-making facilities. The price includes the property*s resort fee.