The Brando

Guardian of Tetiaroa

The Brando is an intimate and luxurious resort nestled on the stunning private island of Tetiaroa in French Polynesia, some fifty kilometres north-east of Tahiti. This is an atoll accessible solely by private plane, comprising 12 islets, or «motus» in Tahitian, surrounded by a turquoise lagoon of breathtaking beauty. You arrive on the eponymous private island aboard a private aircraft operated by Air Tetiaroa, departing from Tahiti. A splendid flight of barely 20 minutes allows you to take in the private atoll that will be yours. The Brando is a collection of 36 private villas with one to four bedrooms that blend wonderfully into the vegetation, featuring understated interiors crafted from local materials. Each villa opens onto a private pool and beach. Dive into translucent waters frequented by sea turtles and manta rays. Allow yourself to be tempted by a traditional Tahitian treatment at the Varua Spa. Savour dishes created by Chef Pierre Lecorne using organic produce from the vegetable garden. Enjoy the breath-taking view from the bar while sipping a cocktail. The Brando has been designed to reflect the best of Polynesian culture while respecting the environment, a successful wager for an extraordinary stay.

STYLE

The resort seamlessly integrates Polynesian design codes with a discreet elegance that plays on the authenticity of materials

SITUATION

A 20-minute private flight to the north-east of Tahiti, on the atoll of Tetiaroa

CAPACITY

36 1 to 4-bedroom villas nestled in an exceptional tropical environment

HIGHLIGHTS

The Brando is the perfect balance of luxury, authenticity, nature and culture, Marlon Brando's dream

THE EXPERIENCES

At the hotel:

  • Swimming pool, spa, sports classes (gym, fitness, yoga, aquagym, stretching), tennis, cycling
  • Traditional classes (dance, cooking, winemaking, cocktail making, crafts, music, dyeing)
  • Whale watching (August to October), snorkelling, scuba diving, paddleboarding, lagoon exploration by outrigger canoe or kayak, big-game fishing
  • Outings with a naturalist: bird watching, reef exploration, tour of the atoll and turtle night (November to March)

THE EXTRAORDINARY

Marlon Brando discovered Tetiaroa during the filming of “Mutiny on the Bounty”. He immediately fell under the spell of this island of rare beauty that seemed to bring him closer to paradise. With his friend Bailey, he wanted to create the world's first zero-carbon-footprint resort. An island where innovative new technologies would enable guests, residents and researchers to live independently in a luxurious environment. The Brando is the legacy of this shared vision.

ETHICS

The Brando demonstrates a genuine commitment to environmental protection, such as producing air conditioning via seawater air conditioning or using solar panels and renewable energies. Its carbon footprint is close to zero. The villas are fitted out with recycled materials and locally sourced produce to support the indigenous economy and respect the environment.