The Brando, Tetiaroa Private Island

It is such amazing hotel. We will come back with our family in the future. Everyone there are so nice and polite and all services are great. We will recommend to anyone.

My husband and I stayed 6 nights at the Brando. People may tell you that is too long, but don’t believe it! I dove 2 days, we enjoyed intimate meals with new friends, and the spa was well-run and peaceful. The rooms are very private and your private beach is enormous (maybe 1/4 acre?). I always use Pacific for Less when booking French Polynesia. Travel is flawless and they are always available for support. Claudia and Cathi know everything South Pacific. I have been to FP 13 times, but this was my first to the Brando. I have already booked a return trip to bring family in September for whale watching!

No matter how far away you live, The Brando is one of those places that will always stay with you. The nature, the people, the views, the service and the logistics that make this luxury possible are all nothing short of breathtaking. Of course, the price tag is equally impressive, especially if you have to travel across 12 time zones to get there, but trust me — it's worth it!

The Brando is true paradise. We spent a week in villa 108 which I consider to be the most secluded and private place I have ever stayed. You can enjoy your private plunge pool in the natural without any disturbance. The service is beyond expectations. All of the little touches that management satisfied before our arrival were truly impressive. I mentioned that I like gummie bears and M&Ms and that my wife likes white chocolate covered pretzels. Well, those items stayed well stocked all week in our room. The culinary offerings are amazing. Les Mutines, Nami, Beach Comber, and Bob's Bar all offer excellent food selections. I must say that the spicy bloody mary and lemon drop martinis are the best we've had.

This was our fifth visit to The Brando. We began visiting The Brando six months after its' opening. From the arrival to The Brando air terminal until the departure from the tarmac onto the plane when leaving our stay was wonderful. Mr. Christophe Adam is the new General Manager at The Brando. He is absolutely lovely. He is extremely visible from the guest's arrival at The Brando until you depart. He met us at the plane and saw us off when we arrived at the tarmac to leave. He visited all of the guests during breakfast and his professionalism and experience is palpable. His smile is infectious. We brought a couple with us who travel the world; they truly enjoyed their stay and are planning a return visit. They loved their excursions and spa treatments. They are kosher and The Brando went out of their way to provide kosher meats and speak to the guests regarding their preferences at every meal. The staff is outstanding. Every answer to every question is a 'Yes'. No request is too much. We asked for popcorn to be delivered each late afternoon at the villa and it was delivered in a beautiful apothecary jar. It was our anniversary during our stay and we received a thoughtful handwritten edible card along with a beautiful and delicious anniversary cake. We saw Gigi on our last day; she was just returning from a week off and spent time visiting with us. She has been at The Brando since its pre-opening and she is such an enormous asset. Her beautiful smile and outgoing personality makes guests feel enormously welcome and special. We were as delighted to see her as she was to see us. The Brando is as special, unique, serene, private and welcoming today as it was when first opening. We can not wait to return.

Unbelievable beauty! The island is virtually untouched. The beaches are secluded & private. You can truly see no one if that's what you choose. The dining is a culinary experience with the Japanese show cooking. We enjoyed the eco-friendliness of the resort, no plastic water bottles to pollute the beaches.