- My family stayed at The Brando on an exclusive private island in French Polynesia.
- A stay in this one-bedroom villa could typically cost about $6,000 a night.
- The villa was right on the beach and had a private pool, outdoor tub, and great views.
An ultra-exclusive private island escape in French Polynesia, The Brando has been at the top of my bucket list for years.
I first heard of The Brando around the time Barack Obama spent a month there writing his memoir after leaving the White House in 2017. It came to mind again when Kim Kardashian hosted her lavish 40th birthday there in 2020.
Spread across a private South Pacific island 30 miles north of Tahiti, the property consists of just 35 private villas and one private residence, plus a central common space with three restaurants, as well as a staff village.
It seemed like the ultimate destination for private-island luxury and exclusivity — and I had to see it for myself. Finally, my family of four got the chance to stay in a one-bedroom villa for six nights in December.
As a travel writer, I received a discounted media rate for our stay at The Brando. Our stay (including food, drinks, and some activities) would typically cost about $6,000 a night — or about $36,000 total.
With these photos from my visit, take a look inside the lodging that comes with such an eye-popping price tag.
