Luxury Holidays Hotels in Seychelles

The opening in 2002 of this exclusive new Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts property brought an impressive new concept of international hotel luxury and resort lifestyle here to the main island of Mahé.

The Banyan Tree name - made famous by by the group’s legendary properties in Phuket, Bangkok, the Maldives and Bintan - is synonymous with hotel excellence and refinement. The private and exclusive ‘boutique’ style of this tranquil all-villa gem (beautifully crafted throughout to be in total harmony with local design and culture) make it a perfect Seychelles sanctuary and spa for pampering the senses - elegant, gracious and, above all, romantic! Beside the glorious sweep of Intendance Bay in a beachside or rainforest setting, with wooden decks offering glorious views, the property offers a variety of spacious Hillside and Beachfront Villas - and a Presidential Villa.

Appointed to luxury standards and yet distinctively Seychellois in mood, each features air-conditioning, television, DVD player/CD stereo, private pool, Thai-style sala pavilion and outdoor shower. All except the Hillside Villas come equipped with private outdoor jacuzzi and sunken bath, while Beachfront Spa Pool Villas also have their own private steam room! The superb Presidential Villa boasts two en-suite bedrooms.

The Banyan Tree Seychelles serves the finest international and creole cuisine in a choice of restaurants (one perched on the rocks by the beach), as well as private in-villa dining.

This intimate and comfortable little retreat lies clustered amid rocks and trees on a low hillside overlooking two romantic white-sand beaches, with spectacular views of the surrounding islands. The spacious quality junior suite accommodation blends an unmistakable Seychellois mood with the latest comfort. Its surroundings, design and cuisine all contribute to making this a hideaway with a special charm.One of the holidays resort in Seychelles, where you will enjoy the holidays of your life.

Most northerly outpost of the Seychelles, the tiny coral island of Bird is the escapist hideaway par excellence - though only 30 minutes’ flight (daily services) from Mahe. A private enclave ringed by turquoise waters and glittering white-sand beaches, it’s renowned for its fishing, snorkelling and prolific bird life - including the famous migratory sooty terns. A unique retreat from the outside world, this romantic mid-ocean cay of just 170 acres offers a dream-like sanctuary where would-be Crusoes will feel quite at home.

Beside secluded Anse Petite Cour Bay, La Reserve is one of beautiful Praslin’s most distinguished small hotels. Its traditional Seychellois-style decor and accommodation, dotted around the lawns and tropical gardens, reflect an attractive old ‘colonial’ mood (enhanced by the large four-poster bed in each room), and a sense of tranquil relaxation pervades the property. The narrow sandy beach, sheltered by the hills and the offshore island of Curieuse, offers good snorkelling, except at low tide, when the water can often be quite shallow.