30 minute drive from the airport

On the north west coast of Mahé, 15 minutes from the capital, Victoria.

100 stylishly decorated suites and villas, all with private balcony or terrace, air-conditioning, LED TV, WiFi, indoor and outdoor dining area, plush day beds, mini bar and tea/coffee making facilities. The Beach Villas also have a private plunge pool, outdoor rain shower, espresso machine and direct beach access, while the Grand Beach Villas are even more spacious, with a separate living room with dining table.

Vasco’s is the main buffet restaurant, serving international and Creole cuisine with both indoor and outdoor seating offering lovely sea views. There is also a branch of Trader Vic’s, quirkily decorated in a tropical style, plus a Teppanyaki fine dining restaurant and the lovely Eden, hidden away in the gardens and specialising in seafood. The poolside bar serves drinks and light bites, and the elegant lobby lounge, 1502, is named after the year that the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama first caught sight of the Seychelles.

Be as energetic or lethargic as you like, with an infinity pool, gym, tennis, volleyball, table tennis, kayaks, snorkelling and complimentary yoga sessions 6 days a week. The inviting Sesel Spa has 7 treatment rooms, including 2 just for couples, plus a hair, nail and beauty salon. The Treetop Kids’ Club for ages 3-12 yrs organises activities including painting and sandcastle building, and there is also a separate kids’ pool.