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Private island · Tetiaroa, French Polynesia
The Brando
The Brando occupies the Onetahi motu of Tetiaroa atoll, French Polynesia, a 20-minute flight from Tahiti, with 35 villas and one residence.
Overview
Tetiaroa is an atoll of twelve motus in French Polynesia, reached by a 20-minute flight from Tahiti aboard a Twin-Otter aircraft operated by Air Tetiaroa, which carries up to 14 passengers. The Brando occupies the Onetahi motu, with 35 private villas and one residence, the Teremoana Residence, set back from the beach. The resort was the first in the world to receive LEED Platinum certification, reflecting construction methods designed to limit disturbance to the surrounding ecosystem.
Dining runs across six venues: Bob's Bar, the original beachside bar associated with Marlon Brando's visits to the atoll; Les Mutinés, the resort's fine dining room themed around the story of the Bounty; Nami Teppanyaki, a Japanese grill; the all-day Beachcomber Cafe; Te Manu Bar, an elevated cocktail lounge; and private or in-villa dining arranged on request. The chef's background includes Plaza Athénée, Maison Christian Dior and Cheval Blanc St-Barth. Vegan options are available at every restaurant. The Varua Te Ora Polynesian Spa includes the treatment pavilion Fare Mana and the two-person treatment house Fare Manu, offering massage and facial treatments that combine Polynesian technique with modern methods.
Guided excursions, run by the Tetiaroa Society, cover the atoll's birdlife, reef, archaeology and coconut crabs, alongside kayaking, diving, deep-sea fishing and whale watching from August to October. Children aged 6 to 12 can join the Lagoon School, and those aged 8 to 12 can book adapted spa treatments with a parent present. The resort runs on sea water air conditioning and solar power, draws produce from its own organic gardens, and recycles glass back into sand. Tetiaroa Society, founded on Marlon Brando's vision for the atoll, carries out the conservation and research programme in partnership with the resort.
- Rooms
- 36
- Minimum stay
- 1 night
- Check in
- 15:00
- Check out
- 12:00
Why we like it
- 35 private villas and one residence on the Onetahi motu
- First resort globally to receive LEED Platinum certification
- 20-minute flight from Tahiti via Air Tetiaroa's Twin-Otter aircraft
- Six dining venues including Bob's Bar, Les Mutinés and Nami Teppanyaki
- Conservation and research programme run by Tetiaroa Society, including a research station
- Named No. 4 resort in Australasia & South Pacific in Condé Nast Traveller's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards
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Rooms & suites
Categories shown for orientation. Your travel advisor will confirm which are available for your dates and recommend the one that suits the trip.
One Bedroom Villa
A single ensuite bedroom villa reached via an elevated walkway from the main path, with direct access to the beach. The bathroom has two sinks, a shower and a private outdoor bathtub. Features include a media room, an outdoor lounge and dining area and an infinity plunge pool.
96 m²Up to 4 guests1 King bed, 2 Sofa bedsBeach and ocean viewFamily One Bedroom Villa
A one-bedroom villa designed for families, with an adjacent sleeping area for children separate from the main bedroom. Includes a bathroom with two sinks, shower and private outdoor bathtub, a media room and a 10 m2 infinity pool.
96 m²Up to 4 guests1 King bed, twin beds or additional king bedTwo Bedroom Villa
A two-bedroom villa with two ensuite bedrooms on separate levels, a kitchenette and dining area for six guests, and a 13 m2 infinity pool. Each bedroom has a bathroom with two sinks, shower and private outdoor bathtub.
168 m²Up to 4 guests2 King bedsThree Bedroom Villa
A three-bedroom villa at the secluded edge of Onetahi motu with three ensuite bedrooms across two levels, a kitchenette and dining area for eight guests, and a 22 m2 infinity pool. Each bathroom has two sinks, a shower and a private outdoor bathtub.
246 m²Up to 6 guests3 King bedsTeremoana Residence
The resort's private residence, with three ensuite bedrooms across two levels plus a dedicated staff or kids bedroom. It includes a fully equipped kitchen, indoor dining for six, outdoor dining for eight with an outdoor kitchen, a 22 m2 infinity pool and a private sandy yard with a hammock and daybed at the beach.
279 m²Up to 8 guests3 King beds, 1 Double bed (staff room)Beach view
Amenities
- Varua Te Ora Polynesian Spa
- Fare Mana
- Fare Manu
- Bob's Bar
- Les Mutinés
- Nami Teppanyaki
- Beachcomber Cafe
- Te Manu Bar
- Fitness Center
- Tennis courts
- Pickleball courts
- Swimming pool
- Pearl boutique
- Research Station
Reserving through us
Included when your travel advisor confirms this stay
- Daily breakfast for two
- Room upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Property credit or equivalent where the house offers one
- Early check in and late check out on request
- Welcome amenity and your travel agent known to the general manager
Eligible preferred amenities are applied wherever available, subject to the property at the time of stay, and are confirmed in your proposal.
Location
Tetiaroa, French Polynesia
Bora Bora's lagoon, overwater villas and the quieter islands beyond it.
Questions
- How do guests get to The Brando?
- Guests fly into Faa'a International Airport in Papeete, Tahiti, then take a 20-minute flight to Tetiaroa on an Air Tetiaroa Twin-Otter aircraft, which carries up to 14 passengers. Weekly flights and private charters also run from Bora Bora.
- How many villas does The Brando have?
- The resort has 35 private villas and one residence, the Teremoana Residence, spread across the Onetahi motu.
- Is The Brando suitable for children?
- Yes. Family villas sleep two adults and two children, the Lagoon School runs nature sessions for children aged 6 to 12, and the spa offers treatments for children aged 8 to 12 accompanied by a parent.
- What dining options are available?
- The resort has six venues: Bob's Bar, Les Mutinés, Nami Teppanyaki, the Beachcomber Cafe, Te Manu Bar, plus private and in-villa dining. Vegan options are available in all restaurants.
- What sustainability measures does The Brando use?
- The resort runs on sea water air conditioning and solar power, grows produce in its own organic gardens, and was the first resort globally to receive LEED Platinum certification.
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