The luxury resort in French Polynesia earned the accolade after members were asked to name their favourite island paradise for 2012 from among Starwood’s range of brands, which includes Le Meridien, W Hotels, St Regis, Aloft and The Luxury Collection.
Le Meridien Bora Bora was renovated in 2011 by French interior designer Didier Lefort and retains many distinctive elements of Polynesian culture, such as the superb ceiling frescoes and doors inlaid with intricate patterns made from tiny shells.
The all-bungalow resort features 60 overwater and 22 premium overwater bungalows – all with brilliant views of the lagoon and Otemanu Mountain.
