Closed for a full renovation from June 2026, with reopening expected around mid-2027. Here is what to know, and where to honeymoon instead.
"A resort worth waiting for, but not one to book yet: the Deep Ocean Spa and the glass-floor villas are being rebuilt, so for a honeymoon in the next year, look to the open lagoon alternatives instead."
No. The resort closed its doors on 1 June 2026 and is not taking bookings while the works run. This is the second and larger phase of a two-part renovation: Phase 1, from June 2025 to mid-2026, refreshed the south branch of overwater villas and added private plunge pools to those villas, and Phase 2, the current closure, is a full resort-wide transformation covering the public areas, restaurants, bars, lobby, boutique and the remaining villas. The closure is expected to last roughly ten to twelve months, which points to a reopening around the middle of 2027.
We have paused this resort's position in our ranking rather than present it as bookable, because recommending a closed hotel for a honeymoon would be misleading. When it reopens, we will re-verify the villas, the spa and the dining and restore its rank if it still earns one. Until then, treat this page as a status update and a pointer to the open alternatives, and confirm the reopening date directly with the resort before planning any stay built around it.
The resort is undergoing a top-to-bottom renovation intended to lift it to a higher tier when it returns. The property opened in 2006 and, after nearly twenty years, the owners chose a full rebuild rather than a light refresh. Phase 1 has already reworked the southern villas and added plunge pools, and the current phase takes on the heart of the resort: the arrival experience, the restaurants and bars, the spa areas and the northern villas. Reporting around the project suggests the resort may return under an elevated luxury positioning, so the InterContinental Bora Bora that reopens is likely to look and feel different from the one that closed.
For a honeymoon planner, the takeaway is simple. A resort mid-renovation cannot deliver the trip, and even a partial reopening tends to come with construction nearby, limited dining and a shifting amenity list. It is better to wait for the finished product, or to book one of the fully operating resorts covered below, than to gamble a once-in-a-lifetime trip on a moving reopening date.
If your heart is set on this specific resort, plan for 2027 at the earliest and ask the resort or a specialist agent for a firm reopening date in writing before booking flights. If your dates are sooner, switch your search to the open Bora Bora resorts below, and prioritise a sunset-facing overwater villa with a Mount Otemanu view, the same feature that made this property special.
Its defining feature was the Deep Ocean Spa, the first thalassotherapy spa in the region, which drew cold, mineral-rich seawater from deep below the lagoon for its treatments. That was a genuine point of difference in Bora Bora, where most spas offer a similar menu, and it anchored the resort's identity as the wellness-leaning choice on the island. The overwater villas, set over the lagoon on the outer reef islet of Motu Piti Aau, carried glass-floor panels for watching the marine life below and looked across the water to the dramatic silhouette of Mount Otemanu.
The setting was both the draw and the catch. On an outer motu, the resort delivered a clear Otemanu sightline and a real sense of seclusion, but every arrival was a boat transfer and the all-overwater layout left little true beach. Those are the elements the renovation is reworking, and they are worth remembering when the resort reopens: the spa-and-lagoon concept and the mountain view are the reasons to consider it, and the transfers and lack of beach are the trade-offs to weigh.
Several strong alternatives on our Bora Bora honeymoon list are fully open and taking bookings. The table sets out three of the best so you can match the resort to the honeymoon you had in mind for the Thalasso.
| Resort | Style | Best for the couple who wants |
|---|---|---|
| Conrad Bora Bora Nui | Hillside and overwater, secluded motu | Space, a hilltop spa and dramatic views |
| Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts | Classic Polynesian, beach and overwater | A more intimate, island-style resort |
| InterContinental Le Moana | Beachfront and overwater, Matira end | A real beach and easy access to Vaitape |
For most couples who wanted the Thalasso, the Conrad Bora Bora Nui is the closest open equivalent for seclusion and views, while the sister property InterContinental Le Moana keeps you in the same group with the bonus of a genuine beach. For a more traditional, intimate feel, Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts is the pick. All three offer overwater villas and Otemanu or lagoon views, and all are bookable now.
If Bora Bora is your honeymoon and your dates fall before mid-2027, book one of the open resorts above rather than waiting on this one. Prioritise an overwater villa with a Mount Otemanu view and a sunset orientation, which is the experience most couples come to Bora Bora for, and check availability early, as the best villas at the open resorts sell out months ahead in the May-to-October high season. Bora Bora resorts renovate in cycles, so it is always worth confirming that your chosen property is fully operational for your dates.
If you specifically want the reopened InterContinental Thalasso, keep this page bookmarked; we will re-verify and update it when the resort returns. In the meantime, our full Top 20 Bora Bora honeymoon ranking lists every open option in order, and our honeymoon hub covers the wider Pacific and Indian Ocean alternatives if you are still weighing destinations.
The InterContinental Bora Bora Resort and Thalasso Spa normally sits within our Top 20 Hotels in Bora Bora for a Honeymoon, where it earned an editorial 9.7/10 across Room & Design, Service and Location for its Deep Ocean Spa and glass-floor villas. That score reflects the resort as it was before the June 2026 closure. With the property now shut for a full renovation until about mid-2027, we have paused its ranking and flagged it as temporarily closed, and we will restore it only after re-verifying the reopened resort against our standards. For a honeymoon in the meantime, book one of the open Bora Bora resorts above.
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