Pristine Paradise... a hideaway of blissful contradiction, Robinson Crusoe meets the 21st century.
E X C L U S I V E I s l a n d Pa r a d i s e
Located 230km south-west of MahÊ, exclusive Desroches Island forms part of the Amirantes Archipelago, regarded as some of the most pristine, untouched islands in the world. Blessed with one of the world’s healthiest climates, and miles of unblemished beaches, Desroches Island is a refuge for romance, adventure and pampered relaxation.
Conservation and Island Rehabilitation - protecting the island with ongoing research, rehabilitation and monitoring‌
The forest is a sanctuary to the abundant birdlife, insects, nesting turtles and giant tortoises.
Marine Activities
The deep, clean, waters teem with rich and diverse marine life. Spectacular snorkelling reefs and coral outcrops are easily accessible around the island. The fully equipped scuba dive centre offers PADI accredited courses for those wanting to explore the 14 classified dive sites. Experience some of the richest fishing grounds in the world with big game fishing around the island. World-class guided fly fishing is offered further afield on the flats of Poivre and St Josephs islands. Explore the sea on a leisurely Catamaran cruise, sea kayak or windsurfer.
D I V E R S E Fa c i l i t i e s
An array of five star facilities in a remote island setting... The island boasts a superb yet relaxed restaurant, a specialist Creole restaurant, pizzeria and a delicatessen. A boutique shop, extensive watersport centre, swimming pool, gym, spa, library and business centre all complement the full range of facilities. Fun-filled children’s programmes are designed to educate and entertain children in a safe environment during peak periods. In-room babysitting is available on request so parents can fully relax and enjoy the adult facilities.
Beach Suites
The luxuriously spacious suites are ideally built along the west-facing beach, conveniently located in close proximity to the central hotel area, dining facilities, swimming pool, spa and watersport centre. Set amongst tropical gardens, just a few meters from the beach, the suites are styled with precise semblance, using indigenous and natural raw materials to bring together comfort and luxury with the natural outdoors. Each air-conditioned suite offers privacy with its own veranda, lounge area, flat screen TV and mini-bar. The spacious bathrooms have double basins, a free-standing bath, an outdoor shower and a separate toilet with bidet. In-room dining on your patio or private beach dinners make for an exclusive experience.
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Beach Villas
Perfectly positioned on the unblemished, north-west facing beaches surrounded by dense, green foliage, the range of luxury beach villas offer added exclusivity in a style that is modern and luxurious, yet blends in with the sensuous remote island atmosphere. The one bedroom Beach Villas offer an intimate villa experience for couples, with its own living area and private plunge-pool. The three bedroom Luxury Beach Villas offer a private experience for families and friends. Each of these well-appointed villas has its own private swimming pool, central living and entertainment area as well as a modern kitchen. The service includes in-villa dining with private chefs and full butler service. The Presidential Villa, offers all of the above facilities of the three bedroom villa, but with four bedrooms and 100m of beach frontage.
West Sister
Curieuse North Cousin South Cousine
Marie Anne
Praslin La Digue
North Island
island t +248 22 90 03 f +248 22 90 02 e info@desroches-island.com
Frégate
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Mahé
THE SEYCHELLES
reservations Mahé t +248 376 750 f +248 376 793 South Africa t +27 13 737 6626 f +27 13 737 6628 e reservations@desroches-island.com
Mamelle
Silhouette
P O Box 378, Victoria Mahé, Seychelles
East Sister Félicité
35 minute daily flights to Desroches African Banks
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Desroches is linked to the core infrastructure network of Mahé by daily scheduled flights and private charter flights, or a leisurely sail for those who prefer to take their time. Mahé itself is well connected to Africa, Asia and Europe.
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