The Brando

French PolynesiaScanned 2026-09-08
55/5Eco rating · Light green
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The smart read on The Brando

Eco rating
5/5
Light green
Who it suits
Resort
Ultra-Luxury Eco-Purists / Celebrities
Setting & pace
Beach Front
High Seclusion (Remote)

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Solar poweredEnergy

Runs on solar rather than diesel or grid fossil power.

Recorded under Energy, On site and Features.

“Off-Grid Solar”

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Who it suits

Ultra-Luxury Eco-Purists / Celebrities

Sleeping setup

30 One-Bedroom Beachfront Villas, 4 Two-Bedroom Villas, 1 Three-Bedroom Villa · 35 rooms recorded

Setting & pace

Beach Front · High Seclusion (Remote)

Food & self-catering

The Brando has several in-house restaurants.

What you can do

While at The Brando, you can go snorkeling, kayaking, and take guided nature/marine tours. The Brando offers an on-site swimming pool, spa, and on-site guided island/marine tours.

Lower-impact systems

Yes The Brando uses deep-sea water through a pioneering SWAC system that leverages cold ocean water for cooling and desalination.

Details can change. Confirm anything essential to your trip directly with the property before booking.

The story

About The Brando

Owner · Pacific Beachcomber (Richard Bailey)

Details
Brand NameThe Brando
Websitehttp://www.thebrando.com/
Full AddressArue 98702, French Polynesia
CityTetiaroa
CountryFrench Polynesia
Phone68940866300
Certifications
Green GlobeGreen Globe Certified
What we checked
Off The GridYes
Water Management TypeThe Brando uses deep-sea water
Water Management DetailsThe Brando uses deep-sea water through a pioneering SWAC system that leverages cold ocean water for cooling and desalination.
Energy TypeOff-Grid Solar
EnergyThe Brando is a pioneer of off-grid solar power and seawater air conditioning (SWAC) systems.
Food OptionsThe Brando has several in-house restaurants.
Scan coverage
Last checked2026-09-08
How this date was establishedverified
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Where The Brando isn’t perfect

skipYou're on a strict budget

Rooms sit at the top of the price band. If you're watching pennies, this stay will test that.

checkSeason & weather windows

Check the climate windows around Tetiaroa before you lock dates. Shoulder seasons usually give the best balance.

At a glance

Recorded features & ownership

Eco score
5
Light green5 out of 5
recorded score
Certifications & claims

What the sources support

Green GlobeBrand-attested

Green Globe Certified

After use

Care, repair & end of life

The full record

Every field we hold on The Brando

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01Stay certificationsowngood
Green GlobeGreen Globe Certified
02Energy, water & materialssharedgood
Eco AmenitiesThe Brando sustainability features include operates with deep-sea water air conditioning, solar power and marine protection.
Off The GridYes
Water Management TypeThe Brando uses deep-sea water
03Who the stay is forsharedgood
TypeResort
Environment TypeBeach Front
Rooms35
04Location & contactsharedgood
Booking LinkView source
Booking SiteExpedia
05Scan coverage & sourcessharedgood
Last checked2026-09-08
How this date was establishedverified
06Other recorded detailssharedgood
Brand NameThe Brando
Sustainability LinkView report
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Verdict

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How The Brando compares across published ratings

Before you book

Plan around this stay

Use the recorded guest, room, food, setting and eco details to decide whether this stay fits your trip.

Who the stay is forMatch the space to the people travelling with you

Ultra-Luxury Eco-Purists / Celebrities

Rooms and sleeping setupCheck the recorded capacity before choosing dates

30 One-Bedroom Beachfront Villas, 4 Two-Bedroom Villas, 1 Three-Bedroom Villa · 35 rooms recorded

Meals and day-to-day livingKnow whether to book meals or plan to self-cater

The Brando has several in-house restaurants.

Setting and paceCheck whether the immediate surroundings suit your trip

Beach Front · High Seclusion (Remote)

What you can do nearbyPlan the part of the stay outside the room

While at The Brando, you can go snorkeling, kayaking, and take guided nature/marine tours. The Brando offers an on-site swimming pool, spa, and on-site guided island/marine tours.

How the stay reduces impactRead the energy and water arrangements on record

Yes The Brando uses deep-sea water through a pioneering SWAC system that leverages cold ocean water for cooling and desalination.

Last checked 2026-09-08 · verified · Ask us to rescan this listing

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