Desroches Island Resort*****
Desroches forms part of the Amirantes group of islands (a remote coral atoll), 230km south-west of Mahe in the Seychelles.
Strewn with coconut trees, Desroches Island is approximately 6 km long, 1 km wide and boasts 14km of immaculate white soft sandy beaches and crystal blue waters.
Description of Desroches Island Resort*****
This exclusive island is one of the most beautiful in the Indian Ocean. The island has only one luxurious resort with 20 Beach Suites and 28 Villas for our guest to enjoy, all with sea-views and just a few steps from the beach.
Located only 5˚ south of the equator Desroches is blessed with one of the world’s healthiest, malaria free climates.
Tips Desroches Island Resort*****
Activities
Diving
Desroches, is known as the best place for diving in Seychelles. The surroundings area provides a myriad of unforgettable dives...
Spa The Spa is run by experienced and fully trained Balinese masseuses who offer a range of soothing and energising spa treatments.
Desroches Island Spa will be offering Dr.Hauschka facials and products from September 2010.
Cycling tours,Tennis court ,Children’s programmes ,Guided nature walks ,Scuba diving , Snorkelling Specialised fishing ,Neighbouring island trips ,Sea kayaks ,Hydro bikes ,Surfing ,Sunset cruises,Big game fishing.
Scuba diving with friendly and attentive professionals, exploring the 14 classified sites, including the mysterious underwater caves and columns. PADI & NAUI diving courses are offered at the hotels dive centre.
Deep sea diving off the world renowned Desroches ‘drop-off’.
Guided snorkelling trips with opportunities to view turtles gliding between shoals of multicoloured fish.
Neighbouring Island Trips
Visit neighbouring islands of Poivre and St Josephs, day trips allow you to explore the outer islands of the Amirantes Archipelago, some of the most pristine, untouched islands in the world only 45mins - 1hour 15mins away from Desroches.
Photos of Desroches Island Resort*****
Accommodation at Desroches Island Resort*****
20 Beach suites of 52m2
Maximum occupancy of 2 adults & 1 child
23 Four Bedroom Villas 440m2
3 x en-suite master bedrooms (74m2)
1 x en-suite child bedroom (43m2)
Maximum occupancy of 8 people.
Presidential Villa
4 x 50m2 en-suite bedrooms (sea-facing)
1 x 40m2 en-suite bedroom (non-sea facing) • Maximum occupancy of 10 people • All bathrooms have a bath as well as indoor
The 750m2 palatial Presidential Villa is set amidst the carefully preserved dense nature sanctuary supporting endangered fauna and flora offering 100m of beach frontage. The villa has 4 sea-facing luxurious en-suite bedrooms and 1 luxurious non-sea-facing en-suite bedroom with spacious living and entertainment areas.
Restaurants at Desroches Island Resort*****
Experience decadent flavours from around the world and traditional seafood barbeques at Le Ve Loutier Restaurant. Relax under the trees at the Pizzeria for scrumptious lunches all complemented with an extensive international beverage and wine list.
L’Amirantes Bar serves a variety of freshly mixed cocktails. One can enjoy a cold Seybrew beer after cycling around the island or ‘Indulge’ at sunset with one of our speciality cocktails.
Desroches offers an alternative relaxed ‘Takamaka’ bar at the Cast-A-Way Centre, open during the day for a ‘toes-in-the-sand’ cold beer or delicious local rum cocktail.
Private Dining
In addition to the restaurants, private dining arrangements can be made to enjoy your meal on the terrace of your room or villa, or on a special spot on the beach.
