Motu Piti Aau
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Motu Piti Aau, a slender coral islet stretching along Bora Bora’s eastern barrier reef, is the epitome of exclusivity. Known for its sweeping views of Mount Otemanu across the lagoon, its powdery white sands, and its world-renowned luxury resorts, Motu Piti Aau is one of the most prestigious event settings in the Pacific. For organisers, it delivers a blend of seclusion, sophistication, and spectacle unmatched even within Bora Bora.
The island is home to several of Bora Bora’s most iconic properties. The InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa is perhaps the crown jewel, offering unrivalled facilities for both private celebrations and corporate events. Its overwater chapels and glass-bottomed ceremony platforms have become legendary for weddings, while its expansive event spaces and outdoor terraces make it a natural fit for incentives and high-profile gatherings. Dedicated event planners, world-class dining, and Polynesian-inspired décor ensure every occasion is seamless. Nearby, the Le Méridien Bora Bora (currently undergoing repositioning) and luxury villas further enhance the island’s portfolio of exclusive venues.
Motu Piti Aau excels in staging destination weddings and luxury celebrations. Couples can exchange vows on private stretches of beach, host champagne receptions overlooking Mount Otemanu, and enjoy Polynesian dance performances under the stars. The lagoon provides an ethereal stage for photography, with shades of blue stretching endlessly in every direction. For corporate groups, the motu is an ideal incentive reward destination — overwater bungalows, spa indulgences, and curated cultural programmes create experiences that combine luxury with authenticity.
Privacy is one of the motu’s greatest assets. Accessible only by boat, it feels worlds away from the bustle of Vaitape or Matira, ensuring events are cocooned in exclusivity. Entire sections of resort beaches or villas can be reserved, guaranteeing that gatherings remain uninterrupted. This makes it particularly attractive for VIPs, celebrities, or corporate leaders seeking both discretion and prestige.
The natural environment enhances its sense of grandeur. Facing Bora Bora’s iconic Mount Otemanu, Motu Piti Aau offers some of the island’s most spectacular vistas. At sunrise and sunset, the mountain is bathed in dramatic colours, creating breathtaking backdrops for receptions, gala dinners, or wellness retreats. The calm lagoon waters invite water-based excursions — sailing, snorkelling, or outrigger canoeing — which can be integrated into incentive itineraries. Resorts also offer glass-bottom chapels and innovative venues that connect ceremonies directly to the lagoon.
Event types that flourish here include weddings, exclusive corporate retreats, luxury incentives, wellness escapes, and cultural showcases. Retreats can take advantage of the seclusion, with spa treatments and yoga sessions blending seamlessly into the natural environment. Corporate groups can stage hybrid programmes, with morning meetings in resort pavilions followed by lagoon adventures and evening banquets on the sand. For weddings, the island’s overwater chapels and secluded beaches elevate celebrations into once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Cultural integration is woven into the experience. Resorts frequently arrange Polynesian blessings, traditional dance troupes, and local culinary showcases. Couples may choose to incorporate a Polynesian marriage ceremony with flower crowns and conch shell processions, adding authenticity to their celebration. Corporate groups can open incentive programmes with traditional welcomes, grounding luxury in the heritage of the islands.
Logistics, while more exclusive, are straightforward. Guests arrive at Bora Bora’s Motu Mute Airport and are transferred by private boat directly to the resort’s dock on Motu Piti Aau. From that moment, they are enveloped in an environment where every element is carefully managed by luxury hospitality teams. This ease of transfer ensures that even while remote, the motu remains practical for international organisers.
The atmosphere of Motu Piti Aau is luxurious and serene, with an undercurrent of romance and exclusivity. It embodies the dream of Bora Bora: overwater bungalows, crystal-clear lagoons, and majestic mountain views. Events here are defined by privacy, precision, and unforgettable beauty. Guests leave with the sense that they have experienced not just a celebration, but the very essence of Polynesian paradise.
For organisers, Motu Piti Aau is the pinnacle of Bora Bora’s event landscape. It combines world-class infrastructure with natural grandeur, creating an unparalleled canvas for luxury weddings, exclusive corporate gatherings, and high-end retreats. Every event staged here is elevated by its seclusion, prestige, and the enduring magic of Bora Bora’s lagoon.