I would try and avoid overwater bungalows, though that is difficult in Bora Bora and most of French Polynesia these days. They create a lot of environmental damage, they ruin the landscape and are built to maximise room capacity on generally tiny plots of land - the same applies to the Maldives where I think the situation is even more critical. Also, at a place like the Thalasso, unless you know exactly which bungalow you want, your view is likely to be of other people's bungalows.

The Hilton Moorea (formerly the Sheraton) had a very pretty site on Moorea which they ruined by building far too many rooms on the land. It should have been an Aman sort of place with about 30 rooms. I find it cramped and claustrophobic. Then the OWBs destroyed the view from the rather small beach. Lots of people like it. Can't think why. Personally I think the Sofitel is the best bet on Moorea - it's the only one with a proper beach.

I've not been to the Brando but if I were returning to FP that would be my choice. No overwater bungalows there - it seems much too classy and eco-aware for that.

Weather is always unpredictable - it will be searingly hot with a few downpours I guess.

Let us know what you decide on . . . few people on here seem to go to the South Pacific.