The most unusual hotels in the Seychelles: 9 unique resorts

The Seychelles are famous for luxurious beach resorts, but some hotels offer much more than beautiful villas and a high level of service. Private islands, nature reserves, granite rocks, their own organic farms and unique holiday concepts make them truly special. We have selected nine unusual hotels in the Seychelles, each capable of offering a completely different travel experience.

Fregate Island Private

Six Senses Zil Pasyon

Six Senses Zil Pasyon is located on the private island of Félicité and is considered one of the most unusual resorts in the Seychelles. Its villas are literally built between giant granite boulders that have become a signature feature of the island. The resort follows sustainable tourism principles: it uses solar energy, collects rainwater and supports conservation projects.

Spacious villas with private pools and multi-bedroom residences for families and groups are available. Several restaurants with signature cuisine and the Six Senses Spa operate on the island, while guests can enjoy snorkelling, diving, walks around the island and boat excursions. Zil Pasyon is an excellent choice if you are looking for a secluded holiday surrounded by untouched nature.

Six Senses Zil Pasyon

North Island Seychelles

North Island Seychelles is one of the most exclusive resorts in the Seychelles, known for its high level of privacy and personalised service. World-famous celebrities and royal families prefer to holiday here. At the same time, the island has become the site of a large-scale conservation project called "Noah's Ark", aimed at restoring the ecosystem and preserving rare species of flora and fauna.

The resort has only 10 spacious villas of about 450 square metres, built from local materials and harmoniously integrated into the surrounding landscape. For special occasions, there is the luxurious 750-square-metre North Island Villa. Guests can enjoy signature cuisine at Piazza restaurant, dinners on secluded beaches, guided walks around the island, diving, kayaking and giant tortoise conservation programmes.

North Island Seychelles

JA Enchanted Island Resort

JA Enchanted Island Resort is located on a small private island in Sainte Anne Marine National Park and is considered one of the most intimate resorts in the Seychelles. Thanks to the small number of villas, it is easy to feel completely secluded while remaining only a few minutes by boat from Mahé Island.

The resort offers 10 villas with private pools, as well as a spacious Owner's Signature Villa. Bounty restaurant serves Creole and international cuisine, while a romantic dinner can be arranged directly on the beach. Popular activities include snorkelling, kayaking, sea fishing, spa treatments and relaxing by the panoramic pool overlooking the ocean.

JA Enchanted Island Resort

Mango House Seychelles, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Mango House Seychelles is located in the picturesque Anse Aux Poules Bleues bay on Mahé. It was once the residence of famous Italian photographer Gian Paolo Barbieri, and today it is a stylish five-star resort from LXR Hotels & Resorts.

Guests are offered spacious rooms and suites with balconies or terraces, while some categories have private pools. There are five restaurants and bars serving Creole, Italian, Japanese and international cuisine. Three swimming pools, Anpe Spa, snorkelling, kayaking and the signature Saturday Barbieri Sessions, which have become one of the resort's distinctive features, complete the holiday experience.

Mango House Seychelles, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Alphonse Island Lodge

Alphonse Island Lodge is located on the remote private island of Alphonse and is especially valued by sea fishing enthusiasts. The resort is considered one of the best places in the world for saltwater fly fishing, while the surrounding coral reef attracts diving and snorkelling enthusiasts.

Beach bungalows, villas and spacious Beach Retreat residences designed for large families and groups are available. Bijoutier restaurant and Le Lys bar serve Creole and French cuisine prepared with fresh seafood and local products. In addition to fishing, guests can enjoy diving, tennis, island excursions and various water sports.

Alphonse Island Lodge

Fregate Island Private

Fregate Island is one of the most secluded resorts in the Seychelles, located on a private nature reserve island. It was once home to a pirate base, while today the island is known for its unique ecosystem, conservation programmes and seven picturesque beaches, including Anse Victorin, which has repeatedly appeared in rankings of the world's best beaches. More than 100 bird species, Aldabra tortoises and two species of sea turtles live on the island.

Guests stay in spacious villas built according to the principles of eco-friendly architecture. Particular attention is paid to gastronomy: more than 80% of vegetables, fruit and herbs are grown in the resort's own organic garden, and dinner can be arranged in the island's most unusual locations, from the beach to a treehouse. In addition to snorkelling, diving, kayaking and boat trips, the resort offers walks along nature trails, visits to the historic plantation house and relaxing treatments at Rock Spa.

Fregate Island Private

Cerf Island Resort

Cerf Island Resort is located on the small Cerf Island in Sainte Anne Marine National Park, just 15 minutes by boat from Mahé. The absence of roads creates a peaceful atmosphere, while the resort's own helipad allows quick access to other islands in the archipelago.

The resort offers 24 villas surrounded by a tropical garden, an infinity pool, a spa and a small secluded beach. Two restaurants serve Creole and international cuisine prepared with fresh local products, and romantic dinners by the ocean can also be arranged. During the holiday, guests can go snorkelling, kayaking, fishing, take boat trips or join excursions to Mahé, Praslin and La Digue.

Cerf Island Resort

Denis Private Island

Denis Private Island is a private island resort where luxury holidays are combined with care for the environment. The focus here is on reconnecting with nature: there are no televisions or other familiar digital entertainment in the rooms, allowing guests to fully switch off and relax among the ocean and tropical greenery.

The island has 23 beach villas and cottages built from local timber and offering a high level of privacy. The restaurant prepares dishes using produce from the island's own farm and fresh seafood caught by local fishermen. During their stay, guests can go sport fishing, snorkelling or diving, explore the island on foot or relax at the spa.

Denis Private Island

Constance Lemuria Resort

Constance Lemuria Resort on Praslin Island is known for the only 18-hole golf course in the Seychelles, set among green hills overlooking the ocean. The resort combines spacious grounds, a high level of service and convenient access to one of the island's most beautiful beaches, Anse Georgette.

Spacious suites and elegant villas with private pools are available, including the luxurious Presidential Villa with its own beach, jacuzzi and massage pavilion. Four restaurants and five bars serve international cuisine, fresh seafood and offer an extensive wine list. In addition to golf, guests can play tennis, go deep-sea fishing, cycle, enjoy water sports or leave children in the kids' club programme.

Constance Lemuria Resort