Must-see hotels in Seychelles

  • Fregate Island Private

    Seychelles

    Perched on a hillside and patrolled by some of the island's 3500 free-roaming giant tortoises, this breathtaking resort is home to 16 elegant villas that…

  • North Island

    Seychelles

    It's easy to understand why North Island regularly features on lists of the world's top hotels. The natural island environment is staggeringly beautiful,…

  • Maia Luxury Resort & Spa

    Mahé

    One of Mahé's most exclusive hotels, this place will render you speechless – you'll never want to leave. Overlooking glorious Anse Louis, it's truly…

  • Six Senses Zil Pasyon

    Seychelles

    By focusing on connecting its properties and guests with nature, Six Senses has climbed to the top of the luxury hotel brand rankings. Looking at Zil…

  • Desroches Island Resort

    Seychelles

    Reborn in 2018 under the Four Seasons name, this completely overhauled five-star 71-room resort resides at the western end of the island. The airy…

  • Le Nautique

    La Digue

    Although this small boutique offering opened in 2018, owner Natasha's family has longstanding roots on the island. Together with her Australian husband…

  • Le Domaine de L'Orangeraie Resort & Spa

    La Digue

    This dramatic 63-suite resort climbs its way up the tree-covered slope that overlooks the harbour, with spacious, well-appointed villas nestled among…

  • Copolia Lodge

    Morne Seychellois National Park

    Copolia Lodge is magical, if you don't mind the sense of isolation – it's a 15-minute drive uphill from Victoria. Poised on a greenery-shrouded promontory…

  • Anse Takamaka View

    Mahé

    No photo retouching on the website – we guarantee that the views from the terrace are that terrific, the pool (complete with a pool bar) that…

  • Eden Bleu Hotel

    Mahé

    The closest hotel to the airport, the Eden Bleu overlooks the sedate marina on Eden Island. Its stylish rooms have Nespresso machines and in-room Apple TV…

  • Maison Charme de L'Île

    La Digue

    Maison Charme de L'île offers home-style comfort, friendly staff and a super-quiet location for an affordable price. A two-minute bike ride from the…

  • Devon Residence

    Mahé

    No, you're not hallucinating, the view is real. Poised on a greenery-shrouded hillside, the five villas overlook Anse Royale – full frame. They're…

  • Pension Michel

    La Digue

    Loungers, hammocks and other areas of quiet respite are just a few of the treats found in this pension's lovely garden. And set between the flowers,…

  • Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa

    Mahé

    This gorgeous villa-only property is the smallest Hilton in the world and we love it all the more for it. There's a quiet sophistication and intimacy…

  • Four Seasons Resort

    Mahé

    With its stadium-sized villas perched on a hillside, swoony ocean views, sense of privacy and lovely spa, this five-star bigwig, opened in 2009, is a fab…

  • Fairy Tern Chalets

    Mahé

    Run by an affable South African couple, this is a great place to get away from it all; it's the most reasonable option within Ste Anne Marine National…

  • Anse Sévère Beach Villas

    La Digue

    Across the road from Anse Sévère (and one of the island's sweetest juice stalls), these three villas host six self-catering apartments. Apart from Number…

  • La Digue Holiday Villa

    La Digue

    These six stylish apartments nestled in a magnificently landscaped plot are decorated with the design-conscious in mind: a cheerful mix of wood and stone,…

  • Hilltop Boutique Hotel

    Victoria

    Comfortable rooms, most with elevated views out over Victoria, make this a fine choice up the hill from the town centre. You've one of Victoria's best…

  • Le Méridien Fisherman's Cove

    Mahé

    A reliable resort with a staggering bow-shaped lobby and 70 stylish, modern rooms – bathrooms are not separate from bedrooms. Rooms are tightly packed…

  • H Resort Beau Vallon

    Mahé

    One of the most attractive properties in Beau Vallon, H Resort has supremely comfortable suites and villas that make appealing use of wood, wicker and…

  • La Maison Soleil

    Mahé

    Seeking a relaxing cocoon with homey qualities without the exorbitant price tag? Run by artist Andrew Gee, whose gallery is just next door, this champ of…

  • Carana Beach Hotel

    Mahé

    Perched alongside one of northern Mahé's most beautiful beaches, the Carana Beach Hotel has rooms with a boutique feel; all come with Nespresso machines…

  • Banyan Tree

    Mahé

    The Banyan Tree is a gorgeous property. Three highlights: the spa, possibly the most attractive on Mahé (and that's no small claim); a fabulous location…

  • Bird Island Lodge

    Seychelles

    No TV. No air-con. No phones. No pool. Just you, masses of birds, 24 giant turtles, the inky-blue ocean and sensational beaches. Enjoy this slice of…

  • Denis Private Island

    Seychelles

    Impressive Denis Private Island is essentially Swiss Family Robinson meets stylish travel magazine. The 25 villas are just steps from the dazzling white…

  • Alphonse Island Resort

    Seychelles

    This laid-back establishment seduces those who stay here with a row of 22 cosy A-framed beach bungalows and five villas that have direct access to the…

  • Koko Grove Chalets

    Mahé

    If you're after hush and seclusion, then these three timbered chalets, outstandingly positioned in the velvety emerald hills above Anse Royale, are the…

  • Cabanes des Anges

    La Digue

    This peaceful place is set around a shapely pool and deck area. There are three rooms (two doubles and a triple), as well as six one-bedroom apartments…

  • JA Enchanted Island Resort

    Mahé

    The epitome of a luxurious island retreat, this Round Island resort, within Ste Anne Marine National Park, has stunning, spacious villas turned out in a…

  • Chalets d'Anse Forban

    Mahé

    Tranquillity: this family-friendly place has 12 sparkling-clean, fully equipped bungalows that are well spaced out; recent furniture and mattresses;…

  • Cerf Island Resort

    Mahé

    This venture strikes a perfect balance between luxury, seclusion and privacy (there are only 24 villas), on a hillside. This is a romantic resort,…

  • The Station

    Morne Seychellois National Park

    High on the hill, this wellbeing spa and hotel is utterly different to anywhere else on the island. Whitewashed rooms, lovely views from the public areas…

  • Petit Amour Villa

    Mahé

    Consistently positive reviews are hardly surprising given what's on offer here – fabulous views and simply magnificent rooms that range from classic…

  • Ocean View Guesthouse

    Mahé

    A great-value port of call. Above the road in Bel Ombre, this jolly good villa shelters four immaculate rooms with balcony. The upstairs ones offer…

  • LÌlot Beach Chalets

    Mahé

    Fronting directly onto one of Mahé's prettiest coves, these chalets are down off the main road and yet a world away. The accommodation is large and the…

  • Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa

    Seychelles

    Possibly the most affordable private-island resort in the Seychelles, the five-star Hilton Seychelles Labriz comprises 111 villas of varying levels of…

  • La Digue Island Lodge

    La Digue

    Set along a beautiful section of Anse Réunion, this resort has a variety of revamped A-frame chalets and rooms. The best budget options are in the…

  • Valmer Resort

    Mahé

    A cluster of well-organised villas and bunaglows cascades down a hillside cloaked in green, each enjoying stupendous ocean views. Apart from the four…

  • Calou Guest House

    La Digue

    This well-established venture continues to go from strength to strength, adding two new rooms with an extra bed for kids, and updating the other four…

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