The Brando - Tetiaroa Private Island, French Polynesia

Rooms & Suites: 35

The Brando is an exquisite luxury resort on French Polynesia’s breathtakingly beautiful private atoll of Tetiaroa—an atoll composed of a dozen small islands surrounding a sparkling lagoon 30 miles north of Tahiti.

The Brando was inspired by Marlon Brando’s original vision to create a venture of sustainable development that resonates with visitors and fosters opportunities to get to know both the place and people of French Polynesia. The resort is LEED platinum certified, making it the first project to earn LEED certification. With exclusive access by Air Tetiaroa, the resort is a pioneering model of sustainable technology with sea water air-conditioning and renewable energies and offers carefree luxury in the midst of pristine nature. The all-inclusive resort features 36 villas each with its own private beach area and plunge pool, restaurants showcasing Polynesian and French cuisine, a luxurious Polynesian spa tucked in the middle of a tranquil pond, a lagoon-view bar akin birds’ nests, the iconic Bob’s Bar on the beach, pool, organic garden, pearl shop, boutique, water sports, and an Ecostation. The latter is home to the Tetiaroa Society, the island’s non-profit around which the resort was built, whose mission is to ensure island and coastal communities have a future as rich as their past - strengthening their resilience to global change, by restoring their ecosystems, and preserving their cultures. Tetiaroa Society has attracted some of the world's leading scholars on Pacific/Island/Ocean issues to guide the various research programs including coral reef ecology and leads the resort’s activities, providing naturalist-led tours for guests to really comprehend the importance of the atoll and stay entertained during their stay. The Brando is a Virtuoso Preferred Resort, an Andrew Harper Preferred Resort, and is affiliated with Signature Travel Network, Traveller Made and SELECT Experiences. The Brando is also a founding member of Beyond Green, a global portfolio of hotels, resorts, and lodges that exemplify sustainability leadership.