Desroches Island, Seychelles Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island
Exclusive island resort
Just a 35-minute flight from Mahé, Desroches lies in the Amirantes archipelago, an island with 14 kilometres of white-sand beaches and its own runway. The Four Seasons is the only resort on the island, which makes seclusion and privacy a given. Sandy paths lead to quiet beaches, the tortoise sanctuary and the reefs off the coast. 71 villas, suites and residences line the shore, all with their own pool, a shaded terrace, an outdoor shower and direct access to the beach. The design blends Creole elegance with French colonial style and European influences and is made for indoor-outdoor living.
Location
On Desroches Island in the Amirantes archipelago
35-minute flight from the domestic terminal of Mahé airport
Highlights
The only resort on the island, with 14 kilometres of white-sand beaches
71 villas, suites and residences, all with their own pool
A tortoise sanctuary with 120 young Aldabra giant tortoises and the option to adopt one
14 dive sites around the island and surfing with Tropicsurf
Amenities
71 villas, suites & residences · Private pool · Own runway
14 km of beach · Claudine · AHI · The Lighthouse · La Riva · Gou Zil Koko · Bars · The Circle of Connection Spa · Yoga & fitness · Discovery Centre · Tortoise Sanctuary · Diving & fishing · Surfing with Tropicsurf · 24-hour in-villa dining
Impressions
Cuisine
At poolside Claudine, international cuisine is served all day in a family-friendly setting, with weekly themed evenings such as the Kreol Night, the Arabian Night and the Seafood Market on Sundays. AHI offers Japanese dishes in small portions, and on the beach, The Lighthouse grills fresh-caught fish and aged meats with 180-degree views of the Indian Ocean. At La Riva, pizzas are made before your eyes, and on the sand there is the food truck Gou Zil Koko.
On request, dinner at the Lighthouse, a picnic on the beach, dinner on the jetty, a barbecue in your villa garden or a floating breakfast in your pool can be arranged. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, kosher, halal and dairy-free menus are available.
Wellness
The Circle of Connection Spa works with massages, body treatments and facials based on natural plant ingredients. There is also “The Four Elements”, wellness treatments based on water, earth, air and fire, and yoga, which also takes place on the runway at sunrise. The spa is open daily from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Experiences
On a walk with the island biologist, you meet Aldabra giant tortoises and learn how the island protects sea turtles, on a patrol of the nesting sites of green and hawksbill turtles. At the Tortoise Sanctuary, you feed young tortoises that are cared for until the age of seven and then released into the wild. For active guests, there is diving at 14 sites such as the Desroches Drop, surfing at calm Sunset Beach and on the outer reefs, and private snorkelling trips.
Further options include the Desroches Challenge, a five- to seven-hour trek across the island, a private Creole cooking class and a cocktail class.
Room categories
Four Seasons Desroches offers 15 categories in three groups: villas, suites and residence villas. All have a private pool, and the areas include garden and pool.
The Ocean-View Pool Villas (191 sqm) are tucked into tropical greenery, with a view of the Indian Ocean and direct access to several beaches. The Ocean-View Pool Villa has a king bed and a daybed for two adults and one child under 12, and the Premier Ocean-View Pool Villa adds a sofa bed and room for two children.
The Sunset-View Pool Villa (195 sqm) lies on the west side of the island and combines generous space with luxurious comfort. A private pool and a staircase leading to a viewpoint on the upper level belong to the villa, from where you can watch the sun set over the Indian Ocean. The villa has a king bed and sleeps two adults, with a crib on request.
The Beach Pool Villa (256 sqm) lies on the north side of the island, among tall palms and only steps from the beach. The bathroom offers an outdoor shower and a freestanding bathtub, and a plunge pool lies at the edge of the terrace. The terrace is stylishly furnished and opens towards the beach. The villa has a king bed and a daybed and sleeps two adults and one child.
The Sunset Beach Suite (267 sqm) offers a generous sense of living with a bedroom, a separate living area and an office with a sofa bed. In the garden lies a private pool with a view of the ocean, alongside a pool cabana and a hammock between the palms. On the terrace, the day ends with dinner at sunset. The suite has a king bed and two sofa beds, lies on the beach and suits families with two children and a baby, or three adults and a baby.
The Two-Bedroom Residence Villa (approx. 4,996 sqm including garden and pool) lies in the north of the island and combines elegant living with plenty of space. The two bedrooms with king beds have their own bathrooms and access to the terrace and the private pool, complemented by a shared living and dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, an open-air lounge and a tropical garden. A Residence Host and staff take care of every detail. The villa sleeps four guests, including up to two children, and suits families and groups of friends.
Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island – One island, one resort
Your journey in best hands.
The Four Seasons on Desroches combines 14 kilometres of beach, a tortoise sanctuary and 71 villas with a private pool on an island that no other resort shares. A retreat for couples, families and groups seeking nature and privacy.
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