IHG Hotels & Resorts has confirmed plans for the InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa to be converted into Regent Bora Bora. Closed since 1 June 2026 for extensive renovations, the 20-year-old resort will relaunch in late 2027 as the debut Regent Hotels & Resorts’ branded hote in French Polynesia.
Set on a private motu on the eastern edge of Bora Bora’s legendary lagoon, the 84-villa resort will offer an exclusively overwater experience, with direct lagoon access and views towards Mount Otemanu and the open Pacific.
The transformation will bring Regent’s distinctive expression of modern upper luxury to the destination, guided by Regent’s philosophy of uncovering fresh perspectives. The resort will blend intuitive service with immersive dining, exceptional design and meaningful experiences to connect with Polynesian culture and the extraordinary natural setting.
As a Regent, the resort will also embody signature brand hallmarks including Personal Havens, intimate spaces designed for moments of retreat and indulgence; Regent Experience Agents, providing guests with a single point of contact from pre-arrival through departure; and With Compliments, Regent’s approach to thoughtful inclusions as part of the guest experience.
Rajit Sukumaran, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, East Asia & Pacific, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “Together with our long-standing partner Pacific Beachcomber, we have an exceptional opportunity to transform this remarkable resort while preserving the natural beauty, Polynesian character and sense of place that make it so special.
“Our shared vision will elevate one of the most iconic resorts in the South Pacific for the next generation of luxury travellers.”
“This signing reflects our selective approach to growing Regent in destinations where the brand can create something truly distinctive. With its private motu setting and exclusively overwater accommodation, Regent Bora Bora will strengthen the resort’s long-term positioning and create an exceptional new expression of luxury in the South Pacific,” Sukumaran added.
Richard Bailey, Founder and Chairman, Pacific Beachcomber, said: “Bora Bora demands a very particular kind of luxury, one that respects the extraordinary natural environment and remains deeply connected to Polynesian culture. Regent’s understated and highly personalised approach is beautifully aligned with that vision, and we look forward to creating an experience that is both exceptional and authentically of this place.”
Regent Bora Bora will further expand Regent Hotels & Resorts’ growing global portfolio, joining hotels and resorts in some of the world’s most compelling destinations, including Hong Kong, Santa Monica, Phu Quoc, Cannes, Shanghai and Bali.
Lead image: Artist’s rendering of Regent Bora Bora, courtesy of IHG Hotels & Resorts
