The Brando | Pristine Beauty in the South Pacific
THE BRANDO | TETIAROA, FRENCH POLYNESIA
The Brando is located on beautiful Tetiaroa, an atoll comprised of a dozen small islands surrounding a sparkling lagoon. 30 miles north of Tahiti, it is easily reachable by a scenic 20-minute flight on Air Tetiaroa. Relax in complete privacy in your luxurious beachfront pool villa and embrace the pristine white sand beaches and natural splendor of this idyllic private island.
UNPARALLELED GUEST EXPERIENCES
To ensure a beyond-VIP experience for every guest, the resort maintains a 3:1 staff-to-guest ratio. The resort team takes care of absolutely every wish and desire, and the finely-calibrated service obeys a simple rule: whatever the guests want, whenever they want it.
CULINARY DELIGHTS
From an elegant French restaurant shaped like the hull of a ship, a Teppanyaki restaurant for 8 special guests, Bob’s beachfront bar & lounge, and genuinely attentive staff, you will find yourself surrounded by dreamlike luxury. And, of course, a picnic on a secluded beach or an intimate meal in the privacy of your villa can be arranged at any time of the day or night.
ENRICHING ACTIVITIES & EXPERIENCES
Surrounding Tetiaroa are ancient lagoons filled with colorful corals idyllic for snorkeling and meeting the local marine life close-up. With over 18 different activities and experiences to choose from, you can join a naturalist guide to explore an ancient Polynesian marae temple, journey by kayak across the lagoon to bird island, and even try your hand at deep-sea or fly-fishing for bonefish. If you’re lucky, you may even spot a humpback whale during their annual migrations or observe indigenous green sea turtles laying their eggs in the white sand!
Prefer to stay on dry land? Enjoy the natural turf tennis court, biking, private fitness classes, Polynesian dance, weaving classes, ukulele lessons, or learning to create poisson cru, a Tahitian delicacy similar to ceviche. If relaxation is high on your “to do” list, spend the afternoon immersed in true tranquility at the Varu Te Ora Polynesian Spa. Don’t miss Fare Manu, an exceptional suite within the spa that is nestled 20 feet up into the canopy of endless palm trees.
SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES
The Brando has implemented a number of innovative programs to prioritize sustainability and achieve their goal of carbon neutrality. In fact, The Brando is the first resort in French Polynesia to obtain LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certification.
Sea Water Air Conditioning (SWAC) harnesses the cold of the ocean depths to provide low-energy, highly-efficient cooling for all the buildings, reducing energy demands by almost 70% - a concept that Marlon Brando had dreamed of implementing as early as the 1970s. All lighting is powered by more than 5,000 solar panels, the water supply is from desalination and rainwater recovery, and the organic garden, apiary, and orchard help inspire the menus.
Inspired by the late Marlon Brando’s vision to preserve sanctuaries for future generations and raise awareness of the fragility of our environment, Tetiaroa Society, a nonprofit organization, works to inspire sustainable interdependence between mankind and nature. Finally, The Brando built an Ecostation on the island and gifted it to Tetiaroa Society, a hub where scientists from around the world can lead research into sustainable interdependence.