From the Suite Collection — Suite No. 12
Three-Bedroom Villa
The Brando — Tetiaroa, Französisch-Polynesien
A beach house on Tetiaroa, behind palms, facing the lagoon.
The three-bedroom villa sits directly on the beach, screened by vegetation. Three separate sleeping pavilions, an open living area, a pool and a short path into the shallow lagoon.
Tetiaroa is a private atoll; the traffic consists of bicycles. For families that means a freedom of movement rarely available elsewhere.
Why we recommend this suite
The house combines seclusion with short distances: you live to yourself and are minutes from the restaurant or the jetty.
The lagoon is sheltered and shallow — children can swim without someone standing over them.
Who it suits
- Families with children of any age staying a week or more.
- Two couples who want to share a house while living separately.
- Less suited to short stays — the journey via Tahiti takes time.
What makes it special
Three sleeping pavilions
Each with its own bathroom and its own way into the garden.
Lagoon access
Shallow, calm water a few steps from the terrace.
Bicycles instead of cars
The atoll is explored by bike — by children too.
What decides the choice of villa here?
The position on the beach, not the size. Villas on the northern side are quieter and face the lagoon; the southern side gets more wind and more afternoon sun. With families, proximity to the restaurant matters too — ten minutes of path counts for more with children than it does on paper.
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Tetiaroa, Französisch-Polynesien
The Brando
A largely self-sufficient private atoll — thirty-three villas, and otherwise bird islands.
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