Banyan Tree
is set on the glorious beach of Anse Intendance, on the southwest coast of Mahé. Bordered by luxuriant takamaka trees, 60 spacious, opulent villas enjoy majestic views over the Indian Ocean. Location The south of Mahé is the least developed and most unspoilt part of the island. Banyan Tree is set on an above a vast sweep of beach, flanked by tall mountainous outcrops on either side. Unbroken fores...
Bird Island Lodge
Bird Island is the most northerly of the Seychelles, a 30-minute flight from Mahé. White sand beaches at the edge of transparent waters border this 170-acre coral cay. Where better to be a castaway? The island is on the edge of the Seychelles Bank and ideal for big-game fishing. Hawksbill turtles nest on the beach from October through February and, from May to October, there is the spect...
Cerf Island Resort
situated in the St Anne National Marine Park is a 10-minute boat journey from main island of Mahe which provides easy access and seclusion in the lush hillside overlooking the ocean. Cerf Island is a mile long and less than a mile wide. Accommodation The 24 villas are built into the forested hillside with a large bedroom, seating area, spacious bathroom with bath and separate shower, balcony w...
Constance Ephelia Resort
Constance Ephelia is set on two beautiful beaches looking out over the Port Launay National Marine Park on the island of Mahe. With its varied accommodation, the Ephelia will fulfil the needs of couples and families seeking a luxurious Seychelles holiday in an unspoiled corner. Accommodation The Ephelia has a wide choice of accommodation: junior and senior suites and five different types of villa...
Denis Island Lodge
is on a privately-owned coral cay 95 km north of Mahé, 30 minutes by air. This idyllic island is fringed by fine white beaches and verdant with mature casuarina trees and coconut palms. Coral reefs protect the southern side of the island. Denis is ideal as a refuge from the 21st century or as a base for fabulous diving and fishing.AccommodationThe 25 spacious, elegant cottages have four pos...
Desroches Island Lodge
An hour’s flight southwest of Mahé, in the Amirantes Archipelago, this exquisite, 8km long, coralline island is fringed by 14 km of pristine, white beach merging into the clear turquoise waters of the lagoon. With its encircling reef, the coral rim of the Desroches Drop and rich marine life, including rare hawksbill turtles, Desroches is known for superb diving, snorkelling and exciti...
Domaine de l'Orangeraie
is one of La Digue’s most desirable small hotels, situated just 100 metres from a lovely, white sandy beach. Its 10 beautifully decorated self-catering cottages are tucked away in verdant gardens, each on two floors with fully-equipped kitchen, lounge area, terrace and, upstairs, an air-conditioned bedroom. A private outdoor shower is sculpted into the rock. People often comment on the re...
Fregate Island
Fregate Island is an island of outstanding natural beauty, where an extraordinary, luxury eco-retreat is integrated into a tropical island, now restored to its original equilibrium.A magnificent, secluded granitic island with seven deserted beaches of blinding-white, soft sand, pristine coral reefs, rare wildlife and just 16 fabulous, private villas with private butler service, Frégate Isla...
L'Archipel
is an elegant, small hotel in a lush, hillside setting on the east coast of Praslin. With its own secluded white, sandy beach at the end of Anse Gouvernement, L'Archipel enjoys panoramic views over the Bay of Cote d'Or and the islands of St Pierre and Curieuse. Accommodation Set in tropical gardens, spacious accommodation is in cottages made of local stone and timber. The 23 deluxe rooms, three se...
La Reserve
in the secluded private bay of Anse Petit Cour, is set amid granite boulders, mature trees and tropical gardens. Accommodation is in 40 sea-facing superior and deluxe rooms in the colonial-style villas. Rooms have king-size four-poster beds, air-conditioning, and a private balcony or verandah. Facilities The restaurant is on the jetty overlooking the bay and offers excellent Creole and internation...
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