The Brando: Your private island in Polynesia

Marlon Brando first came to Tetiaroa in 1962 while filming "The Mutiny on the Bounty" and fell madly in love with the protagonist Tarita and this island paradise in French Polynesia, which he bought in 1967 and where, according to the actor, he found his true home away from the Hollywood spotlight. Brando lived the rest of his life with a passion for preserving the natural beauty, biodiversity, and cultural richness of Tetiaroa and was determined to find a way in which the island could become a model of sustainability. 

In 1999, he asked Richard Bailey, a Tahitian resident who shared Brando's passion for the environment and had already created some of the best resorts in the area, to help him fulfill his dream of creating The Brando. Thus was born the world's first "post-carbon" resort on an island by merging innovative technologies with a sustainable luxury environment for resort guests, island residents, and scientific researchers alike.

Tetiaroa is the kind of island we imagine when we think of a paradise-like white-sand beaches, coconut palms, colorful birds, and turquoise waters. But beyond its breathtaking beauty, Tetiaroa is a place of fascinating biodiversity and a natural sanctuary for birds and marine life. The reef surrounding the island is a perfect habitat for marine life to flourish.

At least 167 species of fish have been observed around the atoll. Between July and October, whales often stop at Tetiaroa during their annual migrations, and dolphins often play on the reef.

During nesting season, large sea turtles come to lay their eggs in the coral sands beneath the trees.

At The Brando, it is impossible to be bored: snorkeling, scuba diving, tennis, cycling, Polynesian dance workshops, or Tahitian cuisine are some of the activities that the resort offers you to enjoy with your partner or family.

A team of naturalists and biologists from the resort itself also offers guided excursions to help you discover the natural environment and the species that inhabit the island.

The gastronomic offerings at The Brando feature dishes inspired by the fusion of Polynesian and French cuisine, prepared by chef Cédrik Ollivault and made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Another delicious option is to sample the best of Japanese cuisine at the resort's second restaurant, Nami teppanyaki.