"A chic island resort and a cluster of luxury bungalows, intimate and refined, with a sweep of perfect private beachfront."
At last, peace on earth. On Desroches Island Resort my room lacks telephone and television. There is no all-night club thump or all-day pool shriek. The island has one road, a coconut plantation, an airstrip and one luxury resort. Not surprisingly it's called Desroches Island Resort.
The facilities
At luxury Desroches Island Resort, 35 minutes flight from the Seychelles' capital Mahe, your day revolves around when to sleep, eat or go fishing, and whether to watch the sun rise or set over the Indian Ocean. Nearby are 14 world class diving sites, most notably the Desroches Drop and the Canyon.
The luxury resort’s alfresco restaurant lets you wiggle your toes in bare sand, while a chef with a tall toque and suitably Gallic accent does delicious things with the catch of the day and fresh local vegetables.
The rooms
Desroches Island Resort's 20 elegant suites sit amid pandanus and palm-shaded gardens that open onto the beach. Decorated in sunny colours, the rooms at the luxury resort are tranquil and welcoming.
Dawdling by bicycle along the island's one path, I encounter a giant tortoise. A metre long and half a metre high, this boulder with eyes lumbers ever forward until I step aside. It then rolls on to some not-too-pressing appointment in the lush jungle, as do I to some deserted beach.
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Address: P.O Box 638 - Rep. of Seychelles
Rooms | suites: 20
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Address: P.O Box 638 - Rep. of Seychelles
Rooms | suites: 20
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Who stays here
Prince William and Kate Middleton chose to rent out the entire resort for a Christmas break in December 07.
Come for
- Vast swathes of private beach
- Diving, snorkelling and deep sea fishing
- Luxurious treatments at the Coconut Spa
Not suitable for
- The lively - this is more tranquil retreat than party hotspot
- The communicative - No telephone or television in room
Children
There is no children’s club at this resort.
Eating in
Restaurant Le Veloutier serves up Creole style cuisine with a fitting emphasis on fish and seafood. Bar l'Amirante is the perfect place to enjoy a cocktail whilst watching the sun go down.
