The Black Pearl! The most luxurious private OVER WATER BUNGALOW on Bora Bora!
PLEASE NOTE OUR CANCELLATION POLICY. THERE IS $1,000.00 DUE UPON BOOKING WHICH IS NON-REFUNDABLE. THE LAST PAYMENT IS DUE TWO MONTHS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL AND IS ALSO NON-REFUNDABLE. HOWEVER, IF I CAN FIND ANOTHER CLIENT TO TAKE ALL OR SOME OF THAT RESERVED SPACE, I WILL REFUND ALL OR PART OF THE SECOND PAYMENT... VOTED WORLD'S MOST ROMANTIC OVER WATER BUNGALOW BY LONELY PLANET 2019!! PLEASE READ OUR REVIEWS. WE HAVE BEEN IN BUSINESS LONGER THAN ANYONE AT THE COMPLEX... WE HAVE THE ONLY THREE OVER WATER BUNGALOWS WITH FULL AIR CONDITIONING! The Black Pearl is truly a spectacular and luxurious over water Bungalow. The only bungalow out of the five with its own private walkway! Extra housekeeping now available as well as special catered in bungalow dining (Must be booked well in advance)! COMPARE OUR RATES TO THE RESORTS. The Black Pearl is our most Luxurious Bungalow. Truly, the most beautiful privately owned over water home in all of French Polynesia... A gorgeous covered terrace, overlooking the lagoon and palm covered islands, just a few hundred yards away, is fully furnished with quality outdoor furniture and gas barbecue, DOUBLE KAYAK and NESPRESSO machine. NOW WITH NETFLIX!! Here you can enjoy many wonderful hours -- reading a good book, marveling at the natural beauty of the area, or just doing nothing. If you wish to take a dip in the warm waters, nothing could be simpler. Just go down four steps on your private dock and dive in. Right there you can snorkel for hours, check out the thousands of colorful fish in and around the coral reef, or just lie on the beach under a palm tree, while sipping a Tahitian punch.
Please note, that we can help set up tours for you: Authentic Tahitian Motu picnics, Polynesian weddings, Jet skis, shark and manta ray feed, sunset sailing, scuba diving, island jeep and snorkeling tours, even a tattoo with a Tahitian master!
Additional info: Our over water home is the perfect location for snorkeling, walking hiking and swimming and the bungalow comes with two kayaks. Paradise surrounds you. If you need help with rental cars, international or domestic flights, we can help with that too. We have many returnees and we are confident that this will be your vacation of a lifetime! Our rates are very affordable, especially if you've checked out the prices of some of the 4 and 5 star hotels on the island. Our home is a true travel bargain. Every detail is exquisite. We have a 40 inch flat screen smart TV... High speed internet and wifi... Bathtub, Walk in shower. This is a luxurious as it gets. Please reserve early as high season books up fast. Many thanks and best regards, Richard and Seiko
CAR RENTAL: You will need a car. Other options are carts, bikes, taxi and water taxi (Not always available). PLEASE NOTE: Contact our manager directly for CAR RENTALS. His name is Nir, and he can be reached by email. His special 'Client car' rates are far below the car rental companies on the island.
Trip, Airline, Hotel and Car Assistance!!!: We would be pleased and happy to help you with your entire trip to paradise. We can arrange your International Flights to Tahiti on any applicable carrier, as well as your Inter-Island Flights on Air Tahiti. We can also book your Hotel Accommodations and Rentals in Tahiti or on any of the other islands you might care to visit. Please email me for further information.
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Property Registration Number 8464DTO-MT
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Bora Bora
Located in Bora Bora, this holiday home is on the waterfront. WWII Guns and WWII Guns Faanui are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mt. Pahia and Mt. Otemanu. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails.
Is The Black Pearl! The most luxurious private OVER WATER BUNGALOW on Bora Bora! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Black Pearl! The most luxurious private OVER WATER BUNGALOW on Bora Bora!?
As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Black Pearl! The most luxurious private OVER WATER BUNGALOW on Bora Bora! on 9 May 2026 start from NZ$1,282, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at The Black Pearl! The most luxurious private OVER WATER BUNGALOW on Bora Bora!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Black Pearl! The most luxurious private OVER WATER BUNGALOW on Bora Bora!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Black Pearl! The most luxurious private OVER WATER BUNGALOW on Bora Bora!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Black Pearl! The most luxurious private OVER WATER BUNGALOW on Bora Bora! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Tupitipiti Point, Mt. Otemanu and Mt. Pahia. Mt. Hue and Vaitape Harbor are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Was very comfy and cozy. Also very nice staying on the island instead of the resorts because we were able to go do stuff really easily.
benjamin m.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sayra
30 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spectacular stay-we didn’t leave the bungalow except for going out to eat. We just sat on the back balcony and stared at water, watched boats, planes, while reading and being present. Perfect stay for couples that like and love each other
We've never experienced a total relaxation immersion as the Black Pearl overwater bungalow. It is totally private and is heaven on earth. Going to sleep with a trade wind and lapping coral bay and waking to a rising sun and massaging trade wind is magic. We will definitely rebook.
Great stay! On the quiet part of the island (about a 15 minute drive from the main town area). Nice house with a working AC. Not really luxurious, but it is a great place to stay for a great price point. Highly recommend a car or scooter if you're staying here. Clean upon arrival and the check in process was simple. The hosts gave us a phone to use during our stay and they were quick to respond to all inquiries. The BBQ grill was fantastic. We used it a few times and cooked meals at home. The area immediately around the bungalow isn't all that great for snorkeling due to depth of water and a lot of boat traffic. It's quiet and a nice experience. Bring a Fire Stick for the TV if you want apps other than Netflix. WiFi was great. Bathroom was spacious and has great water pressure and hot water. No issues at all during our stay. Beautiful view from the back porch staring at the blue water in the distance.
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Best place to stay with easy access to the water. Lots of shops and restaurants to choose from. Lots of activities are avaliable as well. The bungalow was exceptional. A grill on the back patio as well as a kayak to paddle arpund in.
We celebrated our anniversary here, and enjoyed it very much.
The local managers were extremely helpful when checking in and out, and we would definitely recommend renting the car you will need directly from them.
Overall a wonderful stay.
Everything was exactly as advertised. Very spacious and comfortable bungalow. Nir was fantastic, from picking us up to telling us everything we needed to know about the island. Can’t say enough good things about our stay! Highly recommended!
The bungalow had everything you need in a beautiful location. We enjoyed having a nice kitchen and we certainly enjoyed the privacy. The property doesnt match the description. The house is not luxury, snorkeling not greatimpressive. around thebungalow
Susan M.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 April 2025
Very sorry that the bungalow wasn't what you expected. Our many guests over the last 15 years have been over the moon about our beautiful Over Water home. We take great pride in it, especially for the price. There is nothing else like it. The water in front is great for swimming and snorkeling, especially if you swim along the other bungalows. Lot's of fish and marine life...
The Black Pearl was truly that, what a special place. Nir the manager was great and the place was better than the pics would stay there again for sure!!
Steve & Cheri
steve s.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 November 2022
Ia Orana Steve!
Thank you both. SO glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you again some time soon!
Everything about this place was fantastic. We loved it from start to finish. The only problem was that it was our time here was too short. Swimming right off the dock was a favourite for us, the area was quiet and peaceful, and Nir was so helpful.
Caroline N.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 February 2023
Hi Caroline!
Many thanks for your kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed yourself!
My new husband and I spent our honeymoon here. Not only was booking with Richard easy, the entire trip was made simple and the bungalow was better than what we imagined. If we ever make it back we will definitely be booking with Richard again and we will be suggesting this stay to all of our loved ones.
Imani M.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2022
Dear Imani,
Thank you so much for the kind words! I am so happy that you enjoyed our home and your stay on Bora Bora. We hope to welcome you again someday!
We really enjoyed our stay at Black Pearl OWB. The location is great -- you can watch both sun rise and sunset! We took lots of nice pictures. And of ciyrse snorkeling, kayaking every day. I saw someone digging out a huge octopus right under the deck! Also a shark swam by one day.
We loved the property and the location was simply spectacular. Thank you for opening your space to the world! We truly enjoyed our time in Bora Bora. Nir is a gem and was always helpful.
The bungalow was wonderful. Very clean and comfortable. So very relaxing, we spent hours on the deck just watching the boats and fish go by. We snorkeled right off the dock. If you go off to the right when you are facing the ocean there are fish. The excursion boats were able to pick us up and drop us off at the dock. Tom was great and very helpful.
Would stay here again.
Very nice overwater bungalow—one of the best we’ve stayed in. Very comfortable and lots of beautiful fish right below us, like having our own aquarium. Was a little noisy in the morning with both street and water traffic, but nothing we couldn’t live with. Lots of good restaurants nearby, and parrot fish is our new favorite fish. Nir was wonderful to work with. We had such a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
Warren L.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 November 2022
Hi Warren, So glad you enjoyed your stay and our beautiful island! Hope you can make it back one day!
The resorts we wanted were over $2000/night so we gladly discovered the Black Pearl. Zero complaints and we loved our 4 night stay and all the photos we took. We will definitely be back in the next 5 years. Nir and Tiare were excellent and the rental car was also the best price, automatic and with AC. Thank you!
Thanks, Richard, for your awesome place and location. Debbie and I really enjoyed the stay, location, and community hospitality. The whole process went awesome with no glitches. Nir and his wife also di an awesome job with check-in, area excursions, setting us up with contact information, etc. We do recommend this place for anyone who loves relaxation, scenery, and culture.
We loved our stay at the Black Pearl and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to explore the mainland of Bora Bora besides just a resort experience. We saw eagle rays from our sun deck every morning, we used the kayak to paddle to the islands across, the location was super convenient, just a walking distance from trails around. The property manager helped us book an incredible snorkeling boat tour with a guide who picked us up right from our deck. Such a beautiful experience!
Almog P.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Glenna G.
24 December 2013
Holiday vacation
My family of six shared the Black Pearl and Marlon's Overwater bungalow. The snorkeling off the deck is fantastic and Nir has been available to answer any questions. We have had a great time exploring the island with our rental car from Nir. The teenagers have stayed busy with the kayaks. This was a excellent choice for our vacation. The bungalows are comfortable and convenient to the water. I only wish I could return annually.
Glenna G.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2020
Hi Glenna!
Thank you so much. I am very happy that your family enjoyed their visit to paradise!
Hope to see you next year :)
About the host
Hosted by Richard Holland
Languages:
English, French
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