Brando Island
French Polynesia
Private-island barefoot luxury with a purpose
The Brando is one of those rare places that manages to be both wildly exclusive and deeply sustainable. Set on the private atoll of Tetiaroa, once favoured by Tahitian royalty and later purchased by Marlon Brando, it’s now home to a pioneering eco-resort where French Polynesian beauty meets forward-thinking design.
Everything here is soft and slow: the hush of the waves, the rustle of palm trees, the gentle rhythm of paddleboarding across the lagoon. Villas are spread along white-sand beaches or tucked into coconut groves, each with a private pool, outdoor bathtub and direct access to the sea. Food is exquisite, the spa is otherworldly and the staff seem to know what you need before you do
Kim Hart
An expert in the ultra luxurious, Kim is your go-to for superyachts, exclusive-use villas and the kind of experiences that don’t appear on websites. She has an extensive understanding of the world’s finest hotels and a personal in-depth knowledge of Africa, Australia, New Zealand, USA & Canada, shaped around her own worldwide adventures. Kim also has a passion for the iconic wildlife viewing experiences both above and below the water.
But The Brando is more than just a luxury retreat. It’s a working model for sustainable travel, powered entirely by renewable energy and run with conservation at its core.
A place to switch off, sink in and reimagine what paradise can be.
- Private villas with plunge pools and beach access
- Award-winning, eco-forward luxury
- Spa treatments in treetop nests
- Locally sourced fine dining and French-Polynesian fusion
- Wildly beautiful, deeply restorative
