ALAROOTS BORA BORA CAMP

I love the motu experience! The tranquility, the escape from city-life, and connection to nature is absolutely spectacular. If you like camping (I would say part way between car camping, glamping, and a youth hostel) then this location might be the perfect fit for you. Raiarii, his wife Rani, and their adorable little boy are so incredibly warm hearted and love to share their culture with you.

I have no complaints about the campground or the lovely family that runs the site. Anything negative I have to say comes from my experiences with other travelers that have unrealistic expectations (you’re camping on a remote island, this isn’t a resort, lighten up and be more open minded), and there’s a sense of entitlement from some travelers that’s very off-putting. Please leave your colonial mindset back in Europe/North America, or don’t come at all - enough damage has been done to the global south, so bringing a poor attitude and mistreating Mā’ohi people on their land does nothing for your reputation as a former colonial power. And in defense of Tapu, he was nothing but kind to me - the negative reviews specifically attacking the staff feel like they come from a place of white entitlement and fragility. Māuruuru roa to Rai and his family! A la prochaine!

Kind & full of humour owner. If you want experience something different, very basic in safe and beautiful environment this is a place for you. Be aware that there is no proper shower (bucket shower), bring your head lamp for the path when going to the toilet during the nigt. You have to bring all your food & water & anti mosquito spray with you. The camp is on the private motu, accessible only by owner’s boat. Read instructions sent by owner very carefully!! We are a couple, not used to camping, and we still enjoyed our 3 days in the camp! If you want the stay in motu with an exceptional views this is it!

Super location, on a private motu with amazing view on bora bora !! Ray and rani are amazing and so friendly and welcoming ! The atmosphere was great, we had a great time !! Very recommended if you are in bora and want to have a more local experience!

I love the ambience and the Eco friendliness of the camp. we also love the peace and calm and tranquil surroundings

I didn’t like the fact that I had the wrong information from the site which was apparently out of date. This caused us quite a lot of concern as we were left waiting at the Dock for 4 1/2 hours for the boat to arrive to take us to Alaroots. Perhaps there should’ve been an accommodation to pick up 2 ladies travelling alone a little bit sooner than the regulated 5 pm, which we had understood to be 4:30 pm with the strict ruling that if we weren’t at the dock and we missed the boat then ’sorry’ despite being there for 4 1/2 hours, I was concerned that the boat was not going to turn up and it would have to spend the night in a very rural place. I did not feel safe. Additionally I think there should be some warning that the food that we are advised to take with us may be attacked and eaten by animals in the night. We lost all of our food one night by dogs or something tipping over our plastic tub and unlocking it creating a feast and a party for any and all animals on the Motu. We were left with no food whatsoever and were reliant on other guests on the Motu to help us.

If you’re looking for a good budget place in paradise: Alaroots it is. Great host family, nice Sunset view on Bora Bora. Don‘t expect a fancy hotel with AC or room service, here it‘s more Robinson Crusoe style. But you have everything you need (Solar Power to charge your phone, wifi (Most often), kitchen, fridge, toilet and shower - just everything very simple and basic. Read and Follow the instructions you‘ll receive after booking to know how things work with groceries, drinking water, tours and boat shuttle.

- Location is unique. It’s kind of a hidden gem! You can easily go for snorkeling on the reef, swimming, sleeping sourrounded by krabs 🤣, fishing and even borough a Kajak. - the owner and his family are so kind, funny and helpful - don’t forget a mosquito repellent - absolut necessary and reef shoes - kitchen has everything - for people who loves camping, sleeping in a tipi cabin or even dorms - place to to be! - free shuttle included to the main island - don’t expect luxury service / stay Alaroots ;-) back to the roots, basic and easy going - all the best for the whole family and I guess he will be smart(er) to keep continuing his project ;-) wish you all the best! 🧡🙌🏼🌺 Kind regards - your favorite guests 🤣

Rai and Rani are the best hosts we met so far during our 3 months of traveling. They were very helpful and kind people. My boyfriend proposed on one of the days and in the evening the host couple had arranged a super nice dinner for us on the private beach which was so delicious! Alaroot's simplicity is also something we really like. And you swim in the same water as the luxury hotels next door but pay an absolutely much better price. I recommend Alaroots to everyone who likes camping!

None, the accommodation meets expectations.