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Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island
Escape to a five-star resort & enjoy maximum privacy in an exclusive suite or villa on a Private Island
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Welcome to the Four Seasons Seychelles at Desroches Island, the sole hotel on the small private island of Desroches, which rises picturesquely and paradisical from the Indian Ocean. Despite its small size, this resort manages to make relaxation seekers, nature lovers, honeymooners, and world travelers all feel at ease.
The only resort on the Seychelles island of Desroches is the Four Seasons Resort Seychelles in Desroches Island.
Only a few luxury hotels are able to provide such variety in a relatively small space while still preserving an impression of spaciousness, solitude, and freedom. The 71 suites, villas, and bungalows on this private island are all located on the idyllic beach and provide not only access to the ocean but also the opportunity to cool off in the private pool.
The design creates a very unique rustic chic by combining modern airiness with nostalgic motifs from the time of the 19th-century sailors. The resort also offers a wide selection of gastronomic, health, and sporting activities, allowing each visitor to develop in their preferred manner. The restaurants specialize in Mediterranean, regional, and especially healthful cuisine, with a strong emphasis on quality ingredients.
The tropical cocktails are certainly a plus, as is the fantastic environment. The spa, like the cuisine, offers massages, facials, and body treatments in the midst of stunning natural surroundings. Only natural materials are employed in this establishment.
What we like:
- On the private island of Desroches, you can experience the impression of being on a desert island.
- Nearly 14 kilometres of a white sand beach can be found at this family-friendly resort, go for a walk, sunbathe, or swim.
- Ocean fishing, bike excursions, and guided snorkeling are all available at the Castaway Centre for adventure lovers.
- A complimentary buggy service is available to help you get around the resort quickly and efficiently.
- Learn about the Aldabra giant tortoise’s natural habitat and society’s attempts to rescue the endangered species.
Suites & Villas
The Four Seasons at Desroches Island has magnificently decorated accommodations that are nestled between palm trees and a fine sandy beach. They stand out for their expansive outdoor areas, which urge you to unwind and soak up the sun in an ideal setting.
A private bar, soundbar, free Wi-Fi, twice-day housekeeping service, and a daily turndown service in the evening are all included. You will have a personal Island Concierge in the Residence and Presidential Villas who will be at your service at all times.
OCEAN VIEW POOL VILLA
Size 191 sqm / combined living room and bedroom
The Ocean Pool Villas are situated on the island’s southern coast. They are spacious, natural, and well-furnished, with a private pool on the property.
Occupancy: 2 adults + 1 child up to 12 years old
BEACH POOL VILLA
Size 256 sqm/bedroom with seating area
The Beach Pool Villa is similar to the Ocean View Pool Villa in that it has a swimming pool. The villas are located on the island’s north shore. An outdoor shower and a standalone bathtub are available in the bathroom. At the villa, there is also a lovely furnished terrace.
Occupancy: 2 adults + 1 child up to 12 years old
SUNSET VIEW POOL VILLA
Size 195 sqm / combined living room and bedroom
On two stories, this style of the home gives all conceivable luxury on 65 square meters. Guests can enjoy a view of Sunset Beach in the west of the island from the upper-floor balcony. In between, guests can chill off in the big private pool.
Occupancy: 2 adults
SUNSET BEACH SUITE
Size 267 sqm / one bedroom with separate living room
The Sunset Beach Suite features one bedroom, a separate living area, and an office with a couch bed, as well as a spectacular beach view. It impresses with a wonderful ambiance and the suite’s feature, a private pool in the garden.
Occupancy: 2 adults + 1 child up to 12 years old
TWO-BEDROOM RESIDENCE VILLA
Size 4996 sqm / two bedrooms with separate living room
The Residence Villa with Two Bedrooms is located in the north of the island. It offers two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom and access to the pool and patio. A communal living and eating space, as well as a fully equipped kitchen and a small gym, are also available.
Occupancy:
2 adults + 2 children up to 12 years old
4 adults
DESROCHES TWO-BEDROOM SUITE
Size 663 sqm / two bedrooms with separate living room
The Desroches Suite is located on the island’s west side and features a first-floor terrace with a spectacular view of the sunset. In the suite, there are two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a living space, a patio, and a huge pool.
Occupancy:
– 4 adults + 2 children up to 12 years old
– 4 adults
Restaurants & Bars
In terms of gastronomy, the Four Seasons has a lot to offer. Unusual cuisine will delight you here, with a focus on local ingredients such as freshly caught fish from the ocean. Those who prefer to dine in privacy can have meals delivered to their accommodations at any time. Whether it’s a romantic night beneath Seychelles’ starry sky or a cozy breakfast on the balcony. In addition, a cook can prepare a personalized menu in the villas at any time.
- CLAUDINE – Main Restaurant
Mediterranean delicacies, as well as breakfast and lunch. - THE LIGHTHOUSE – Restaurant
refined fine dining - THE LIGHTHOUSE BAR – Restaurant
Raw Bar - THE DELI – Restaurant
Pokeviche, Ceviche - THE BAR – Bar
delicious cocktails and creole tapas - THE CASTAWAY BAR – Restaurant & Bar
Wellness & Spa
The Four Seasons at Desroches Island’s spa is surrounded by lush vegetation and unusual flora and animals. Each treatment includes locally sourced, environmentally friendly materials to deliver the best possible skincare. In a total of five treatment rooms, a comprehensive choice of relaxing massages, body, and facial treatments are provided.
Finally, in addition to therapeutic treatments, the Spa offers a yoga pavilion, a “Hair and Beauty Salon,” and various steam baths.
- Use of Terre d’Afrique products
- Five treatment rooms
- various discovery massages (60-90 min)
- relaxing body treatments (45-75 min)
- extraordinary Discovery facial treatments (60-90 min)
- the portion of “extra pampering moment” (e.g. aromatherapy, meditation, Indian head massage)
Activities
The Four Seasons Seychelles on Desroches Island provides a variety of sporting and cultural activities, as well as water sports at the Castaway Centre. Environmental protection is also a concern here and is extremely near to the Four Seasons’ heart. Education programs centered on the preservation of this paradise are conducted in collaboration with Wise Oceans and the local conservation community.
- Discovery Centre (Seychelles flora and fauna explained, local villages visited)
- Turtle sanctuary (adoption, turtle beach walk with guide)
- Fitness centre, tennis court
- Paddleboard
- Beach Clean-Up
- Bicycle tours
- Yoga and various ceremonies
- Relaxation experiences (runway yoga on the runway)
Swimming, windsurfing, and beginning divers will enjoy the quiet lagoon between the beach and the reef. Advanced divers will enjoy the thrills of the reef’s outer reaches.
The months of the southern summer (October to April) are ideal for diving beginners since the sea is calm and there are few currents. You may explore 14 kilometers of unspoiled sandy beaches on foot or by bike, see the historic colonial village, visit the lighthouse on the island’s north end, or be treated with massages. Deep-sea fishermen will find some of the best fishing grounds in the world around the island, while fly-fishers will enjoy the vast lagoon.
Amenities
- Smoking area
- Check-in time from 15:00
- Check-out time until 12:00
- Early check-in: for a fee
- Late check-out: daily 12:00 – 18:00, for a fee
- Reception, money exchange is available
- Guest services
- Fireplace room
- Cash machine in the accommodation
- Garden area, sun terrace
- Pool: free of charge, outdoor, daybeds: free of charge, sunbeds: free of charge, deck chairs
- Bath towels: free of charge
- Boutique
- Doctor
- Internet: WLAN/WiFi, in the entire hotel (complex), in public areas, at reception/lobby, in the bar, by the pool
- Laundry service: for a fee
- Concierge service, luggage service
- Payment methods: TUI Card / VISA, MasterCard, American Express
- National Category: 5 stars
Location & Arriving & Map
Four Seasons opened this resort on Desroches Island in spring 2018 after a thorough refurbishment, making it one of the company’s smallest and most intimate ventures – and the only one on the entire island! The only 71 suites and villas on the island are all directly on the beach, with private plunge pools for guests looking to unwind in the tropical gardens.
The entire coral island, about six kilometers long, and approximately 14 kilometers of beaches are reserved exclusively for the guests of this boutique resort, which adheres to the Four Seasons’ high standards. The framework for ultimate tranquility and solitude is formed by exclusivity, excellent service, and authenticity.
By domestic flight, the Hotel Four Seasons Resort Seychelles is around 35/40 minutes from Mahé Airport.
FOUR SEASONS RESORT SEYCHELLES AT DESROCHES ISLAND
DESROCHES ISLAND, SEYCHELLES
Phone +(248) 4674700
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FAQ
What is the best way to get to the Four Seasons Desroches?
The transfer is handled by the resort’s own plane, which takes about 35/40 minutes to fly from Maje International Airport.
Is it possible to see turtles on Desroches Island?
Desroches is home to one of the world’s greatest populations of giant tortoises. During feeding sessions, several of these can be seen. The Aldabra giant tortoise, a native species on the verge of extinction, can also be found here.
What is the total number of restaurants at the Four Seasons Desroches?
There are four restaurants and bars at the Four Seasons Resort on Desroches Island.
At Four Seasons Desroches, what kind of fishing can I do?
Enjoy your self-fished “Catch of the Day” in your villa after a deep-sea expedition. Fly fishing, bottom fishing, trolling, and deep-sea fishing are all available at the resort.
Is there a kids club at the Four Seasons Desroches?
Yes, the Kids for All Seasons children’s club features an outside playground as well as a large games pavilion where both big and tiny children may burn off steam. They have the feeling of being island explorers thanks to careful guidance.
Is it possible to view some unusual birds on Desroches?
Birdwatchers will love Desroches, where they may peacefully see bird species that are only found in a few places on the planet.
Is Desroches known for its scuba diving?
The island is a diver’s and fisherman’s dream come true. Every diver should visit the diving spot “The Canyon,” which is an intriguing maze of underwater grottos.
In the Press
Hotel of the week: Four Seasons Desroches Island, Seychelles
gq-magazine.co.uk
Despite being part of Seychelles, it feels completely alone. While some of the 115 islands in the Seychelles archipelago are crowded around the largest, Mahé, several areas isolated as a desert island from a comic book. Desroches is one of them, a 6-kilometer-long sliver of land adrift in the wide Indian Ocean.
The New Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island Makes a Breezy Debut
robbreport.com
The oceans off the coast of Africa are home to numerous picture-perfect archipelagos. Jet-setters travel to the island nations to laze on white-sand beaches and hide out in overwater bungalows. Seychelles, off the coast of East Africa in the Indian Ocean, may just be the continent’s crown gem, with 115 gorgeous islands and a plethora of far-flung resorts (and private-island retreats) to choose from, making it a favorite of celebrities and royals wishing to unwind away from prying eyes.
This Hotel Has Its Own Population Of Giant Tortoises
forbes.com
The flat coralline island of Desroches, 20 minutes from Seychelles’ main island of Mahé, is home to the ultra-swanky Four Seasons Desroches—and an ancient colony of Aldabra Giant Tortoises. It’s like meeting a dinosaur when you come face to face with an Aldabra Giant Tortoise. These species, which are only found on the Seychellois atoll of Aldabra, resemble creatures from another era—and in some cases, they are: The Aldabra Giant Tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea) is a large tortoise that can live for over 100 years and weigh up to 300 pounds.
Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island
hospitalitynet.org
The Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island will reopen to the public on March 15, 2021, after only allowing visitors to stay in its Private Retreats since mid-December.
Desroches Island, located in the secluded splendor of the Outer Amirantes, is reached by a 35-minute beautiful domestic flight from Mahé, with guests stepping off the plane onto the island’s private runway and into the Resort as part of the seamless arrival procedure.
Conclusion
The Desroches Island resort, a five-star luxury facility nestled on a private island reachable via a 40-minute flight from Mahé Island, caters to those looking for a premium, distant island retreat. The property is surrounded by beautiful palm groves, tropical flora, and white-sand beaches. Spacious suites and villas have beach-chic design and an array of facilities that include bikes and kayaks; villas have private infinity pools.
Guests can book a variety of activities, such as scuba diving and game fishing. The Four Seasons Resort Seychelles may be of interest to travelers looking for something less distant and simpler to reach.
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