The Brando
Tetiaroa, French Polynesia
In 2026, it remained a commercially and editorially relevant global luxury hotel, supported by Tetiaroa private atoll, conservation technology, villa privacy, and exceptional Polynesian isolation and a clear position within Tetiaroa's high-end hospitality market.
The annual recordWhy The Brando is in The World's Best 100 Hotels 2026
The Brando is a private-island eco resort in Tetiaroa, defined by Tetiaroa private atoll, conservation technology, villa privacy, and exceptional Polynesian isolation.
In 2026, it remained a commercially and editorially relevant global luxury hotel, supported by Tetiaroa private atoll, conservation technology, villa privacy, and exceptional Polynesian isolation and a clear position within Tetiaroa's high-end hospitality market.
The essentials.
- Destination
- Tetiaroa, French Polynesia
- Property
- Private-island eco resort
- Operator
- The Brando
- Opened
- 2014
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Edition factsThe record at a glance
- Position
- No. 94
- Hotel type
- Private-island eco resort
- Destination
- Tetiaroa
- Country or region
- French Polynesia
- Management in 2026
- The Brando
- Opening year
- 2014