Aerial view of a tropical motu ringed by white sand and coral reef

The Brando

Tetiaroa, French Polynesia
Private Atoll Resort
Rating 4.99

LOCATION: Tetiaroa, French Polynesia
CATEGORY: Private Atoll Resort
PRICE: From €3,200 / night
BEST TIME: May – October

A private atoll in the South Pacific, once owned by Marlon Brando. Thirteen islands encircling a lagoon of extraordinary clarity. No other guests around you for miles — just coral, ocean and sky. The Brando is not a resort that happens to be on an island. It is the island.

Lagoon snorkelling
Crystal-clear lagoon with pristine coral reef and manta rays
Overwater villas
Private villas on stilts above the lagoon with direct water access
Eco-luxury
Solar-powered resort with zero carbon footprint and marine sanctuary

Private beach
Twelve motus (islands) — most completely uninhabited and unreachable by others
Marine sanctuary
Protected lagoon with dolphins, sharks and endangered sea turtles
Stargazing
Zero light pollution — one of the darkest skies in the South Pacific