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Four Seasons Seychelles at Desroches Island

Mahé, Seychelles • Desroches Island • OVER THE TOP

avg. $763 / night

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Private atoll resort with vernacular timber villas, grey-green plunge pools, and a fisherman's-club beach bar.

Best for: Island explorers seeking remote Indian Ocean seclusion

Highlights:

  • 40 villas on a private atoll 230km from Mahé
  • Vernacular timber architecture with deep verandas and plunge pools
  • Beach bar with king-post trusses and open-sided design
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PB hotel design editorial

Desroches Island sits alone in the Amirantes archipelago, some 230 kilometres southwest of Mahé — a thin coral atoll ringed by one of the longest stretches of uninhabited beach in the Indian Ocean. Four Seasons Seychelles at Desroches Island opened here in 2019, and the design brief was essentially ecological: build something that disappears into the landscape rather than asserting itself against it. The resulting 40 villas and suites are arranged across the island's interior and along its shore, each structured around a broad-hipped shingle roof with deep wraparound verandas supported on rough-hewn timber columns — a vernacular borrowed from the plantation architecture of the wider Indian Ocean rather than imported wholesale from any single tradition. Private plunge pools tiled in grey-green mosaic sit flush with timber decks, the surrounding gardens kept deliberately loose, allowing casuarina and palm to press close to the buildings. Inside, the palette holds to sand, warm grey, and bleached timber throughout. Four-poster beds dressed in white linen sit beneath exposed rafter ceilings fitted with dark plantation fans, floor-to-ceiling glazing folding away to dissolve the boundary between bedroom and terrace. The beach bar is the property's most atmospheric space — an open timber pavilion with exposed king-post trusses, woven pendant lights suspended in clusters above a long concrete-topped bar, the Indian Ocean visible between coconut palms through every open side. Stone-flagged floors and a loose arrangement of rattan chairs, woven stools, and low timber tables give it the feeling of a well-loved fisherman's club rather than managed resort hospitality.

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Four Seasons Seychelles at Desroches Island Reviews

331 reviews

"We had a great experience at Desroches. The location is amazing, a true private island in the middle of nowhere. Priceless! Rooms and services are great, top level. I recommend to improve food quality (especially sushi restaurant) and also the gym can be improved (more weights and newer machineries). I want to note that I had yoga and meditation with Netto Thomas, fantastic person and instructor. I want to to truly thank him for the love he puts in his work and for the amazing sessions I had with him. Thank you Desroches, see you next time!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 10, 2026

"We just spent four amazing days at Four Seasons Desroches. There is simply no way to describe the experience. As soon as we stepped off the plane Four Seasons staff greeted us and made us feel like we were a part of their island family. Our initial tour with Sanjay was very informative and gave us an immediate sense of comfort with our surroundings. The island itself is majestic, rustic and all natural. We spent days riding our bikes through what looks like untouched space, exploring the nine different beaches. All of them different and beautiful with rarely another person in sight. Keeping with true Four Seasons luxury; almost each isolated beach was equipped with towels, water, and restroom facilities. Every meal was excellent, with the freshest ingredients and the friendliest staff. Special thanks to Florence and staff at Claudine for making us feel most welcome for each visit. We enjoyed cocktails at the pool bar with Viveck, Regis, Henry and Eric. Dining at the Lighthouse with pre-dinner cocktails is a favorite memory. Our villa was comfortable, immaculately clean, and the perfect place to relax. We also took advantage of the spa for relaxing massages. Lebo and Sendi are masters at their craft. We highly recommend a session to add to the amazing relaxation experience at Desroches. Thank you to Lai Lai for checking in with us throughout our stay and making sure it was always perfect, to Harrison for the infectious smile and the excitement that we chose Desroches, Jithin for contagious energy every day and always remembering everything we liked. Many thanks to Budi and his amazing family of staff for our wonderful visit to Four Seasons Desroches."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 04, 2026

"Dear General Manager Budi, As we leave your beautiful island with wonderful memories that will remain with us forever, we would like to express our deepest and most sincere gratitude to you and to every single member of the extraordinary Four Seasons Desroches Island family. From the moment we arrived until our departure, we were surrounded by genuine kindness, impeccable professionalism, heartfelt smiles and an exceptional attention to every detail. It is rare to experience such a perfect combination of luxury, authenticity and human warmth. Please accept our sincere appreciation for the remarkable leadership that has clearly inspired such an outstanding team. Every member of your staff contributed to making our stay truly unforgettable. We would especially like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Nidhisha, whose kindness, professionalism and meticulous organization made every request effortless; Nan, for her exceptional care and responsiveness; Lai Lai, for her warm hospitality, her lovely message and constant smile; Fady, whose culinary talent transformed every meal into a memorable experience; Harrisson, Mary, Florence, Cherry, Karim, whose expertise and recommendations were always appreciated, the entire Lighthouse Restaurant team, and every waiter and waitress who served us with genuine passion and elegance. Our sincere appreciation also goes to the housekeeping ladies and gentlemen, whose discreet yet outstanding work kept our villa absolutely immaculate throughout our stay. We are equally grateful to the gardeners, maintenance teams, buggy drivers, concierge, reception, spa staff, and every colleague working behind the scenes. Although we may not know everyone’s names, please know that every smile, every greeting and every thoughtful gesture made a lasting impression on us. A very special thank you goes to the team who created the magical “Dinner Under the Stars” celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary. It was far more than a dinner—it was a truly unforgettable moment that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. Every detail was executed with elegance, passion and genuine care, making the evening simply perfect. Four Seasons is known around the world for its legendary service, but what makes Desroches Island truly exceptional is its people. You have assembled a team that does not simply deliver hospitality—they create emotions, unforgettable memories and lifelong connections. Please share our gratitude with every member of your wonderful family. They should all be immensely proud of what they accomplish every day. We leave Desroches with heavy hearts but with immense gratitude, hoping that this will not be a goodbye, but simply an “until we meet again.” With our warmest thanks and highest appreciation, Ichrak&KhaliD"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 01, 2026

"❤️ the most beautiful place, the most wonderful people… everything makes you feel like paradise home. We loved every moment. It was our third time in Seychelles, first on Desroches, celebrating us and our quality time together. We enjoyed our villa, bike rides, boat tours, plane tours… ❤️❤️❤️❤️"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 01, 2026

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