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Four Seasons Bora BoravsPrincess Senses The Mangrove
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Scores at a Glance
Four Seasons Bora BoraPrincess Senses The Mangrove
Overall
9.3
8.6
Beach
9.5
8.3
Food
·
8.2
Service
9.3
8.8
Rooms
9.1
8.6
Luxury
·
8.5
Value
·
8.3
Romance
9.6
8.6
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Four Seasons Bora Bora | Measure | Princess Senses The Mangrove |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.3 | Overall Score | 8.6 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.7 (914) | Google Rating | 4.4 (448) |
| From $978 | Price / Night (pp) | From $200 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Boutique | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)15 min | Airport Transfer | 90 min |
All Scores
| Four Seasons Bora Bora | Measure | Princess Senses The Mangrove |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.5 | Beach | 8.3 |
| – | Food | 8.2 |
| (better)9.3 | Service | 8.8 |
| (better)9.1 | Rooms | 8.6 |
| – | Pools | 8.5 |
| – | Luxury | 8.5 |
| – | Value | 8.3 |
| (better)9.6 | Romance | 8.6 |
| – | Quiet | 7.6 |
| – | Wellness | 8.4 |
Of the 8 measures we call, Four Seasons Bora Bora leads on 7 and Princess Senses The Mangrove leads on 1.
Vibes
| Four Seasons Bora Bora | Measure | Princess Senses The Mangrove |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Four Seasons Bora Bora | Measure | Princess Senses The Mangrove |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Diving | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
Four Seasons Bora Bora
- Overwater bungalows
- Mount Otemanu views
- Lagoon sanctuary snorkeling
- Polynesian spa rituals
Princess Senses The Mangrove
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Swim-up suites
- 90 min from MBJ
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.
Pros · Princess Senses The Mangrove
- New build
- Butler on Platinum
- Dining variety
- Overwater villas
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.
Cons · Princess Senses The Mangrove
- Long MBJ transfer
- Shared mega-campus with a family hotel
- Room service extra on base plan
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