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The Brando

TETIAROA PRIVATE ISLAND , Arue, French Polynesia

Overview


Insider Tip

Tetiaroa was once Marlon Brando’s personal retreat. He was passionate about preserving Tetiaroa’s cultural richness, natural beauty, and incredible biodiversity. The Brando is that dream brought to life.

Overview

Property Location
The atoll of Tetiaroa lies 30 miles north of the main island of Tahiti. Access to the island, and the resort, are by Air Tetiaroa from Tahiti-Faa’a International Airport. There is a private departure lounge at the airport, from which guests board the twice-daily flight, which takes about 15 minutes’ flying time.
Polynesian royal retreat
Originally a retreat for Polynesian royalty the private island of Tetiaroa is an exquisite eco oasis with a crystalline blue lagoon.
Rooms
Teremoana Residence – From April 2022, the sprawling, three-bedroom Teremoana Residence will be available, either with a butler or with a full “Private Services” team that includes a butler, housekeeper, maître d’hôtel and chef. The Residence is on Mermaid Bay, on 1.25 acres of private beach. The three bedrooms are all ensuite and have private, furnished terraces. There is a spacious living room with media and dining areas, and a fully-equipped kitchen. Indoor and outdoor living spaces are each 3,000 square feet plus; the rear of the Residence features a large pool leading onto the beach and the lagoon.
Amenities
Enjoy a relaxing spa treatment at the Varua Te Ora Polynesian Spa, which features treatment rooms, a hamman, cold plunge with waterfall, tea room, and unique massage bungalow in the treetops. There is also a 24-hour fitness center, tennis court, swimming pool, concierge desk, library, Kids’ Club, boutique and pearl shop. The resort shares the island with Tetiaroa Society, a nonprofit organization that hosts researchers and undertakes programs to protect the atoll and educate students and visitors about its ecosystems. Tetiaroa Society has a research station facility on the motu of Onetahi, where the resort is situated. Dedicated staff are available for organizing special events, celebrations and weddings.
Dining
The Brando has three restaurants and two bars, as well as 24-hour in-villa service. Beachcomber Café is the main, all-day restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in a casual beach setting. Les Mutinés, open for dinner only, serves gourmet cuisine and boasts an extensive wine cellar. Nami is the resort’s intimate teppanyaki restaurant. It is located inside the Beachcomber Café. Bob’s Bar, named after Marlon Brando’s friend, is located on the main beach; Te Manu Bar is a unique second-story bar that has seating nooks connected by walkways in the treetops.
Unique Dining Options
Private dinners on the beach with musicians and dancers, a meal prepared by our chef at the guests’ villa, or a gourmet chef-prepared beach barbecue are all available. The Brando is also pleased to offer a range of vegan selections created by chef Kelvin Au-Ieong.
Business, Other Amenities
All rooms and public areas have WiFi; there is a well-appointed conference room that accommodates 14 people in a U-shaped configuration.

Airport:

PPT - Faaa

Details


Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathroom scale
  • Bathroom telephone
  • Bottled water in room (complimentary)
  • Cable/satellite TV
  • CD player
  • Ceiling fan
  • Climate control
  • Clock radio
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Desk
  • Direct-dial phone
  • DVD player
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Free local calls
  • Hair dryer
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access - complimentary
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Makeup mirror
  • Minibar
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Separate tub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Television
  • Turndown service
  • Voice mail
  • Wake-up calls
  • Window opens

Property Amenities

All-Inclusive Rates include:

  • All meals in the dining venues (Deluxe items are available at an additional charge).
  • 24-hour dining in the privacy of the Villa. A surcharge may apply from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.
  • Most beverages (bottled water, soft drinks, beers, wine, champagnes and spirits).
  • Premium wines, French champagnes and spirits are available at an additional charge served at our venues.
  • One excursion per person per day from a list of proposed activities, on a shared basis.
  • One 50 minute spa treatment daily per Villa (based on number of rooms in villa).
  • Access to the fitness center and tennis court.
  • Internet access from both the villa and public areas.
  • Beach equipment: kayak, paddle board, outrigger canoe, snorkeling gear.
  • A bicycle per person at the villa (also available for children).
  • 24/7 unlimited online access to a worldwide selection of newspapers and magazines.
  • Unlimited WiFi Internet access from the villa and all public areas.

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Banquet facilities
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee in lobby

Recreation

At The Brando, an abundance of activities are available from bicycling, snorkeling, and bird watching, to paddle boarding and scuba diving. Guests can experience nature’s bounty discovering plants, birds, old native forest, a lemon shark nursery, and other marine life. Spend time on the main islet or discover the untouched private islands surrounding the lagoon. Other activities include taking a guided tour of the atoll’s motus, stargazing with a naturalist, swimming at Mermaid Bay or relaxing at the beach or pool.

Varua Te Ora Polynesian Spa

The beautiful spa reaches from a pond covered with lily pads to the “Fare Manu” tree-top couples’ massage bungalow. There are private massage villas around the pool, where the professional staff perform traditional Tahitian massage, deep-tissue work, reflexology, body scrubs and wraps and more. There is a steam bath, relaxation/tea lounge area overlooking the pond, and a yoga shelter.

  • Aerobics
  • Bird watching
  • Fishing
  • Helicopter/airplane sightseeing
  • Kayaking
  • Running track/path
  • Scuba diving
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Whale-watching
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga classes/instruction

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