11 Private Island Resorts Accessible to the Public

5. The Brando — Tetiaroa’s eco-luxe private atoll

The Brando sits on Tetiaroa, a small atoll once owned by Tahitian royalty and now managed as a conservation-minded luxury resort. The property focuses on sustainability and cultural stewardship while offering high-end villas across the atoll. Access requires a short domestic flight from Tahiti followed by a dedicated air transfer coordinated by the resort, which keeps arrivals efficient compared with multi-leg sea journeys.