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“An exceptional boutique hotel on the protected Tetiaroa Atoll. Run in part by the Brando Family Trust, this iconic island escape has a strong sustainable soul. Opulent suites & villas with plunge pools welcome couples & families. A soothing spa, fabulous bars & eateries & a warm community await.”

“An exceptional boutique hotel on the protected Tetiaroa Atoll. Run in part by the Brando Family Trust, this iconic island escape has a strong sustainable soul. Opulent suites & villas with plunge pools welcome couples & families. A soothing spa, fabulous bars & eateries & a warm community await.”

Recommended For

  • Hideaway
  • An intimate hideaway encouraging immersion in a beautiful corner of the world, imbued with the legacy of Marlon Brando himself
  • Snorkelling
  • Snorkel amidst huge sea turtles, gliding sharks, myraid fish and polka-dot rays in the mesmerising waters of the lagoon
  • Eco break
  • An eco escape with a LEED Platinum certification, minimal carbon footprint & onsite environmental research centre
  • Cycling
  • Zip around the islet on one of the hotel's smart bicycles, perfect for exploring with ease
  • Learning
  • Delve into Polynesian culture with dance & music workshops, or join scientists studying ecology at the research centre
  • Watersports
  • Glide atop the water on an outrigger canoe — called a 'va’a' — or by kayak and paddle board
  • Birdwatching
  • Bird watchers will be delighted by the nesting colonies on Bird Island
  • Wildlife Area
  • Spot whales on memorable boat trips between August and mid-November
  • Hotel boats for hire
  • Hotel Entertainment
  • Tennis
  • Great walks
  • Kayaking
  • Diving
  • Organic food
  • The hotel's gardens supply fruit and vegetables, the hives yield honey, and fresh seafood is sourced from the sea
  • Restaurant
  • Savour Polynesian-style cuisine at the Beachcomber Café, gourmet French fare at Les Mutinés, and sushi at Nami
  • Eco
  • Ecological restoration programmes, more than 4,000 solar panels & a whole host of eco-initiatives
  • Spa
  • The Varua Te Ore spa spans 2,000 square metres and offers fabulous treatments
  • On an island
  • On an islet in the Tetiaroa atoll, 30 miles from Tahiti in French Polynesia
  • Gym
  • Open 24 hours a day, and offers a great selection of fitness classes
  • Quiet
  • Gourmet
  • Family Suites
  • Secluded setting
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Intimate
  • Barefoot Luxury
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Full of character
  • Good wine list
  • Private Pool
  • Disabled access
  • Boutique
  • Landmark
  • Chic
  • Child friendly
  • Retro/Vintage
  • 5* Luxury
  • Views
  • Wellbeing
  • All inclusive
  • Contemporary
  • Charming
  • Luxury
  • Romantic

Facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Savour Polynesian-style cuisine at the Beachcomber Café, gourmet French fare at Les Mutinés, and sushi at Nami
  • Bar
  • Expect two bars: the swish Te Manu, and more understated Bob's Bar for easygoing seaside evenings
  • Spa
  • The Varua Te Ore spa spans 2,000 square metres and offers fabulous treatments
  • Swimming Pool
  • Large communal infinity pool, along with individual pools in each villa
  • Gym
  • Open 24 hours a day, and offers a great selection of fitness classes
  • Games room
  • Media room with a wide range of films
  • Views
  • Suites
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • No pets
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Safe
  • Concierge
  • Sitting Room
  • Private dining room
  • Outdoor dining
  • Family Suites
  • Wifi
  • Disabled access
  • Garden
  • Good wine list
  • Massage
  • Bicycles available
  • Private villas
  • Child friendly
  • Private Pool
  • Library
  • Airport transfer
  • Bath robes
  • Satellite / Cable TV
  • Room service
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Hairdresser/Beauty Salon

Activities

  • Snorkelling
  • Snorkel amidst huge sea turtles, gliding sharks, myraid fish and polka-dot rays in the mesmerising waters of the lagoon
  • Cycling
  • Zip around the islet on one of the hotel's smart bicycles, perfect for exploring with ease
  • Learning
  • Delve into Polynesian culture with dance & music workshops, or join scientists studying ecology at the research centre
  • Watersports
  • Glide atop the water on an outrigger canoe — called a 'va’a' — or by kayak and paddle board
  • Birdwatching
  • Bird watchers will be delighted by the nesting colonies on Bird Island
  • Wildlife Area
  • Spot whales on memorable boat trips between August and mid-November
  • Kayaking
  • Hotel Entertainment
  • Great walks
  • Hotel boats for hire
  • Diving
  • Tennis

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Review: The Brando

"The Brando is a remote, ultra-polished island hideaway with smart eco-credentials—a love song to the South Pacific."

Originally published by Condé Nast Traveler