Description
Desroches Island Resort's suites and villas are stylishly designed with a cool, tropical feel. Fresh seafood and local produce from the island are served Creole style in the hotel’s two restaurants, including one where guests can enjoy a ‘feet in the sand’ lunch or a beach barbecue. Enjoy a massage treatment at the spa centre, on the beach under the palm trees or in the comfort of your own accommodation. An exciting new spa has just opened on the island.
Guests can explore the island on foot or by bike – the coconut grove, the northern lighthouse and the island village are waiting to be discovered, as are the many secret tracks that lead to secluded beaches. The resident conservation team offer guided informative nature walks around the island where guests can learn about the flora and fauna on the island.
Desroches offers excellent opportunities for diving, with 14 classified dive sites nearby, as well as deep sea fishing and some of the most challenging fly fishing in the Indian Ocean.
Accommodation
20 beach suites, 4 luxury Beach Retreats with private plunge pools, 23 Beach Villas and 1 five bedroomed Beach Residence all with private kitchens, dining and living rooms, decks and swimming pools and the ultimate Madame Zabre villa complete with private spa, 3 master suites and 3 private swimming pools. All bedrooms are air conditioned and offer luxurious furnishings
Childcare
Welcome, but no facilities except babysitting
Facilities
2 restaurants, bar, lounge, swimming pool, spa, boutique, scuba dive centre, floodlit tennis court, Internet area, library, games area with pool and table tennis
Activities
Free Activities: Canoes, kayaks, hydro bikes, stand up paddle boards, windsurfing, snorkelling, nature trails, cycling, tennis
Paid Activities: Game and fly fishing, scuba diving, boat excursions and sunset cruises, spa treatments
Services
Babysitting available (at a charge), in room dining
When to travel
Situated just south of the equator, the Seychelles have a warm tropical climate. The consistently warm tropical weather makes the Seychelles a good year round destination.
There is little fluctuation in warmth, with temperatures ranging from 24C to 31C all year round. From May to October a southeast trade wind can bring marginally cooler weather and fresh breezes. From November to March the northwest monsoon wind blows, typically raising temperature and humidity. December and January are the wettest months, but the rain falls in short sharp bursts before the sun comes out again.
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Location and directions
Desroches, Seychelles
Desroches is located 230km south-west of Mahé. Situated 4 degrees South of the Equator, Desroches Island is part of the Amirantes Group of islands and is approximately 6km long and 1km wide, with 14km of immaculate white soft sandy beaches and crystal blue waters.
How to get there
10 hour international flight (direct or one stop) to Mahe International Airport. From there it's then a 45 minute flight (baggage allowance of 15 kgs) to Desroches.
