Four Seasons Resort

Top choice in Mahé


With its stadium-sized villas perched on a hillside, swoony ocean views, sense of privacy and lovely spa, this five-star bigwig, opened in 2009, is a fab place for honeymooners and loved-up couples. The bedrooms and bathrooms are massive, and masterpieces of understatement despite luxuries such as works of art adorning the walls, teak furnishings, high-quality linen and king-size beds.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Mahé attractions

1. Petite Anse

0.11 MILES

This pristine curve of white sand is accessible via the Four Seasons Resort; wait at the gate and a buggy will take you down to the beach. Come late…

2. Anse Soleil

0.5 MILES

The idyllic little beach of Anse Soleil is a pocket-sized paradise. You can pause here for lunch – there's a beach restaurant – but beware, you may never…

3. Anse Louis

2.53 MILES

To the north of Anse à la Mouche the coast is a bit less glamorous but appealing nonetheless. If you can find access to Anse Louis, where the superswish…

4. Anse Takamaka

2.64 MILES

The gently curving Anse Takamaka is a gorgeous strand for walking unfettered on white sand and gaping at sunsets. Facilities include Chez Batista's bar…

5. Le Jardin du Roi

2.69 MILES

Located 2km up in the hills above Anse Royale, this lush spice garden owes its existence to Pierre Poivre, the French spice entrepreneur. There is a self…

6. Kot Man-Ya

2.98 MILES

Worth a look if you're in the area, this lovely vivid garden, overseen by a retired Seychelles diplomat, has all manner of exotic, tropical flowers on…

7. Anse Intendance

3.39 MILES

A top-end resort lines the northern portion of this high-profile beach. The southern end is almost deserted and offers good swimming and snorkelling. The…

8. Fairyland Beach

4.12 MILES

Most of the Seychelles' postcard-stunning beaches are on Praslin and La Digue, but Fairyland Beach when seen from the south is a real looker, with a…