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Emerald Faarufushi Resort & SpavsFour Seasons Bora Bora
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Scores at a Glance
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & SpaFour Seasons Bora Bora
Overall
9.4
9.3
Beach
9.5
9.5
Food
9.2
·
Service
9.5
9.3
Rooms
9.3
9.1
Luxury
9.2
·
Value
8.6
·
Romance
9.4
9.6
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | Four Seasons Bora Bora |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.4 | Overall Score | 9.3 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (190) | Google Rating | 4.7 (913) |
| From $1035 | Price / Night (pp) | From $978 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Boutique |
| 45 min | Airport Transfer | 15 min (better) |
All Scores
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | Four Seasons Bora Bora |
|---|---|---|
| 9.5 | Beach | 9.5 |
| 9.2 | Food | – |
| (better)9.5 | Service | 9.3 |
| (better)9.3 | Rooms | 9.1 |
| 8.8 | Pools | – |
| 9.2 | Luxury | – |
| 8.6 | Value | – |
| 8.8 | Family | – |
| 9.4 | Romance | 9.6 (better) |
| 9.3 | Quiet | – |
| 8.7 | Wellness | – |
Of the 7 measures we call, Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa leads on 4 and Four Seasons Bora Bora leads on 3.
Vibes
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | Four Seasons Bora Bora |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | Four Seasons Bora Bora |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | Diving | Yes |
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- Butler service
- 50 min from MLE
Four Seasons Bora Bora
- Overwater bungalows
- Mount Otemanu views
- Lagoon sanctuary snorkeling
- Polynesian spa rituals
Pros · Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- House reef
- Dine-around Deluxe AI
- Private pools on most villas
Pros · Four Seasons Bora Bora
- Iconic lagoon and Mount Otemanu views.
- High-service luxury experience with strong Reddit and review-platform sentiment.
- Excellent romance and overwater-bungalow fit.
Cons · Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- Seaplane cost and weather risk
- Small island nightlife
Cons · Four Seasons Bora Bora
- Very high pricing makes value sensitive to room category and dining choices.
- A small number of guest reviews mention wear in some bungalows, so renovated-room confirmation is worthwhile.
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