Boutique Hotels in the Seychelles: 12 of the Best Spots

Where in the Seychelles can you vacation in style? Luxurious boutique hotels that will leave you truly in awe. Choose your option for an idyllic getaway in the Seychelles.

Raffles Seychelles, Praslin

One of the most exclusive resorts in the Seychelles, Raffles embodies a combination of elegance, privacy, and pristine natural surroundings. Located on Praslin Island , the hotel offers 86 spacious pool villas and four-bedroom pool residences. All rooms cascade down lush slopes and are surrounded by pristine tropical forest. The unique design features elements of Creole architecture and luxurious amenities. The hotel offers a private atmosphere, stunning views, and exceptional service.

• Villas with garden or ocean views. All rooms have private pools.
• Three restaurants with a unique culinary variety of international, Creole, Asian cuisine, a sushi bar and a lounge bar.
• Open pavilions for yoga and meditation.
• Double infinity pool with ocean views.
• Raffles Spa features expert therapists, personalized wellness programs, a fitness center, spa facilities integrated into the natural surroundings and exclusive natural spa products.
• For active leisure, there are snorkeling, diving, canoeing and kayaking, catamaran excursions, fishing, and culinary master classes.
• Organization of romantic and family holidays.
• Exciting activities at Sugar Palm Kids Club.
• Several world-class golf courses are available.

When choosing Praslin, be sure to explore the Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve , located a few kilometers from the hotel, meet giant turtles , and take a walk along Anse Lazio , one of the most beautiful beaches on the islands.

Raffles Seychelles

North Island Seychelles

This exclusive resort on the private North Island offers 11 luxury villas, each at least 450 square meters. Nestled amid lush tropical vegetation, the villas offer true "barefoot luxury." This secluded corner of paradise in the archipelago's northernmost reaches, far from the bustle, is designed for absolute privacy and the highest level of service. The resort is a favorite vacation spot for celebrities and even the royal family. It's a haven for discerning travelers who prefer to connect with nature without sacrificing the comforts of civilization.

Guests can enjoy a gourmet restaurant, a beach bar, romantic in-villa dinners, and picnics on the secluded beach. For water activities without leaving the island, try kayaking, diving, and canoeing. Scenic hiking and cycling trails around the island are also available.

North Island Seychelles

Cerf Island Resort

An island retreat for a secluded vacation in the Seychelles. Situated on a lush hillside overlooking the sea, the property was once home to the coconut industry, resulting in a lush natural environment. Cerf Island is a complex of 24 spacious villas on Cerf Island, near Mahé. Each villa was built to a high standard and designed to blend harmoniously with the surrounding environment.

Facilities include two restaurants with a wide culinary selection and a swimming pool with a bar. The waters of the St. Anne Marine Park around the island are a diver's paradise, with abundant marine life. A wide variety of water sports are available. The island is accessible only on foot, and there are no amenities other than the hotel. It's a heavenly silence, broken only by the singing of birds.

Cerf Island Resort

JA Enchanted Island Resort, Round Island

This is the smallest of all the Seychelles private island resorts. Situated in the heart of a marine reserve, the hotel offers a unique experience of exploring the islands' rich natural beauty. This luxurious hotel is designed in a colonial style to transport guests back to the French island era 200 years ago. Every detail of the interiors is tastefully crafted with a love of history. JA Enchanted has won numerous international awards. Experience all the advantages of this luxury hotel.

Guests can enjoy 10 exclusive villas with unforgettable panoramas and private infinity pools, international cuisine with a daily menu update, signature cocktails and mesmerizing sunsets at the hotel bar, spa services with signature wellness rituals, and much more.

JA Enchanted Island Resort

Mango House Seychelles, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Mahe

At the southernmost point of Mae , the main island of the Seychelles, lies one of the island's most picturesque hotels, where nature and modern luxury intertwine. Mango House is located on the coast, in a secluded bay with access to Anse Aux Poules Bleues, or the Aquarium of Wonders, home to an incredible diversity of underwater life.

The hotel offers 41 rooms and suites with exceptional Creole-style amenities. This hotel has its own history, as the first owner of Mango House was Gian Paolo Barbieri, a world-renowned fashion photographer with a passion for the Seychelles. Enjoy style and luxury, fine dining, and impeccable world-class service.

Mango House Seychelles, LXR Hotels & Resorts

L'Escale Resort Marina and Spa, Mahe

A member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, this luxurious 25-room spa hotel offers exceptional amenities and offers a carefree stay. All classic rooms and suites offer breathtaking views of the marina, the ocean, and nearby Eden Island. A wide variety of world cuisine with a Creole twist is on offer, along with a large outdoor pool with a relaxation area and pool bar, water activities, access to picturesque walks and excursions around Mahé , and unique spa programs for wellness. L'Escale is designed for a carefree and fulfilling vacation in the Seychelles.

L'Escale Resort Marina and Spa

Le Duc de Praslin

An equally attractive boutique hotel on Praslin Island , Le Duc de Praslin offers a cozy atmosphere, idyllic views, and top-notch service. Overlooking the ocean, near the renowned Cote d'Or beach, Le Duc de Praslin offers 36 rooms in a renovated Creole style. These include standard rooms in the main building and spacious, private villas offering a private retreat. The largest villa has four bedrooms and a private infinity pool.

A lush tropical garden set within extensive, manicured grounds is the main attraction of Le Duc de Praslin. The hotel grounds are adorned with palm trees, artificial ponds, waterfalls, and over 100 species of orchids growing throughout. Giant tortoises even make their home here. Facilities include two outdoor pools, a restaurant and trendy lounge, a small spa, and a clothing and accessories shop.

Le Duc de Praslin

Maia Luxury Resort & Spa, Mahe

This luxury resort is located on a private peninsula, gently sloping overlooking the ocean. The hotel comprises 30 luxurious villas, spaced apart from each other, ensuring privacy and complete immersion in the Seychelles' natural environment. If you enjoy lounging on the beach, choose a villa on a lower level for easy access to the coast. For stunning panoramic views, choose a villa on a higher hill. The villas' main feature is their large outdoor terraces with private pools, sunken bathtubs, sun loungers, tables and chairs, and a bar area.

Maia offers a carefree holiday in idyllic surroundings, with an extended all-inclusive package. Guests can choose their à la carte menu and dining location, including the award-winning restaurant and wine cellar "20." Amenities include an infinity pool overlooking the beach, a small spa, and daily yoga classes, as well as complimentary water sports and diving.

Maia Luxury Resort & Spa

Le Domaine de L'Orangeraie, La Digue

La Digue's most sophisticated resorts , this romantic beach retreat offers a haven of tranquility. The resort is nestled in lush gardens, and the authentic island-style villas blend seamlessly into the landscape. Just 63 villas are spacious, boasting huge furnished balconies. Some are built like treehouses and perched on stilts. You'll be enchanted by the unique, natural interiors. The bathrooms, crafted from wood and river stones, are particularly impressive.

A small and very cozy private beach, and just a short bike ride from the hotel are the most beautiful beaches of La Digue. Alternatively, there's a huge outdoor lagoon-style pool.

Le Domaine de L'Orangeraie

L'Archipel, Praslin

A cozy 4-star boutique hotel nestled in the tropics on the hills of Praslin . L'Archipel boasts 32 spacious rooms with spacious furnished terraces and excellent amenities for a comfortable stay. Most rooms have sea views. The hotel offers dining in two restaurants and relaxation by the outdoor pool with a terrace and soft sun loungers.

L'Archipel has its own water sports center, offering complimentary canoes, surfboards, and snorkeling equipment. The hotel's uncrowded beach is ideal for water activities. Please note that the hotel does not have its own spa or fitness center. Free Wi-Fi is available in the restaurants and the bar.

L'Archipel

Dhevatara Beach Hotel, Praslin

For a cozy and romantic getaway on Praslin, consider the quiet and compact Dhevatara Beach Hotel. This 5-star hotel is located on the seafront, surrounded by picturesque gardens. Dhevatara has just 10 spacious rooms, elegantly decorated in Creole style. Each room features outdoor terraces, luxurious interior details, and modern amenities, including Nespresso coffee machines and luxurious bathrooms with separate bathtubs and rain showers.

A luxurious atmosphere, à la carte culinary delights, signature spa treatments, and complete harmony with tropical nature. An outdoor pool with a beautiful view is on site. The hotel offers an exclusive setting for romance with an idyllic backdrop for creating unforgettable moments. Bicycle, canoe, and snorkeling equipment rentals are included in the rate.

Dhevatara Beach Hotel

Le Repaire Boutique Hotel, La Digue

The small and cozy Le Repaire Boutique Hotel offers just nine rooms. It's a secluded spot on a private beach, surrounded by stunning natural surroundings, near the central village on La Digue Island . This clean and comfortable boutique hotel offers guests a peaceful, relaxing getaway, with accommodations for both couples and families. The rooms are spacious, with wide, furnished balconies, and a small outdoor pool with a relaxation area, practically on the beach. The hotel restaurant serves excellent Italian cuisine with a Seychellois twist and is very popular among locals and tourists.

Le Repaire Boutique Hotel