Le Taha'a By Pearl ResortsvsThe Brando
Both Le Taha'a Island Resort & Spa and The Brando are rated highly by professionals. Overall, Le Taha'a Island Resort & Spa ranks slightly better than The Brando. Le Taha'a Island Resort & Spa is ranked #8 in French Polynesia with approval from 4 reviewers like Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and Oyster.
Le Taha'a By Pearl Resorts
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
Oyster
Hideaway Report
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
Motu Tautau, BP 67 Patio, 98733, French Polynesia
From $562/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
"Popular with honeymooners, this quiet resort is located on the white-sand beach of Motu Tautau, just west of the larger Taha’a island." Full review
"On an islet filled with vanilla plantations, just ten minutes from Bora Bora by helicopter, this beach resort with a perfect location score is done in Polynesian style." Full review
Luxury
"A member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux collection of hotels, Le Taha’a Island Resort & Spa is a five-pearl luxury property with 57 overwater and beach bungalows." Full review
97.0
"Captivating resort on a private islet off the coast of Tahaa, surrounded by a turquoise lagoon and backdropped by Bora Bora’s dramatic profile." Full review
"Our bungalow was charmingly old school, with lots of thatch and varnished wood. Beyond our deck was sheer tranquility: blue curacao water ending in a distant white line where surf broke on the reef."
2 Stars
"A short boat ride from Taha’a’s vanilla fields, Le Taha’a by Pearl Resorts rests on its own coral sanctuary, ringed by a reef and crystal lagoon. Overwater thatched suites and beach..." Full review
The Brando
Oyster
Hideaway Report
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
CNN
The Points Guy
The Points Guy
Lonely Planet
98708, French Polynesia
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Luxury
"The Brando is one of the world's most exclusive private island retreats." Full review
97.0
"Exceptionally glamorous resort on the private island of Tetiaroa once owned by Marlon Brando, a 20-minute flight from Papeete." Full review
"What's the deal here?The Brando is a remote, ultra-polished island hideaway with smart eco-credentials—a love song to the South Pacific.Set the scene for us.The palest and most..." Full review
"Encompassing 35 private villas on the Motu Onetahi coast of Marlon Brando's very own French Polynesian island, Tetiaroa, the Brando is one of the most luxurious places to stay in the..."
"If you're after an over-the-top, bucket-list splurge, you can't beat The Brando, Marlon Brando's ultraluxurious private island resort on Tetiaroa, 30 miles north of Tahiti. The far-flung..."
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"This French Polynesian celebrity destination has its own island and is entirely eco-sustainable. President Obama came here to work on his book deal shortly after leaving the White House...."
"An eco-friendly, cooler-than-cool spot on the tiny French Polynesian island of Tetiaroa. Today, The Brando occupies the whole island. The one-bedroom villa was perfect for my friend and..."
"Or treat yourself to a few nights at The Brando, the eco-chic resort on late actor Marlon Brando's private island. With just 35 bungalows, this secluded retreat is ideal for recharging..."
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