Banyan Tree's Seychelles property — 60 hillside villas with private pools above Anse Intendance Beach on Mahé's southwest coast.
BrandBanyan Tree Hotels & Resorts
DestinationSeychelles
RegionIndian Ocean
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingHilltop location with ocean views
Best ForCouples seeking villa privacy on a quiet Seychelles coastline, Banyan Tree loyalists collecting properties, repeat Indian Ocean travelers who want hillside positioning rather than beachfront.
PrivacyHigh
ServicePersonalized Spa and Wellness Services
ButlerAvailable upon request
Private PoolYes, each villa has a private pool
Built2002
Renovated2020
Banyan Tree Seychelles opened in 2002 on Mahé's southwest coast, with 60 villas spread across a hillside above Anse Intendance Beach. Every villa has its own private pool — the brand's villa-first format translated to Seychelles granite-and-jungle terrain. The property underwent renovation in 2020,
Key Features
Private villas with stunning ocean views
Infinity pool and spa services
Gourmet dining options
Water sports and activities
Proximity to Anse Intendance Beach
Dining
Saffron
Au Jardin dEpices
La Varangue
Signature Experience
Sundowners on the villa terrace as the Indian Ocean catches the last light — the hillside angle gives longer views than Mahé's beachfront properties.
Villa-with-private-pool format on Mahé's quieter southwest coast, with hillside positioning that gives ocean views without beachfront density. The Exclusive One-Suite Villa with outdoor massage pavilion is the largest villa footprint on the island.
Signature Suite: Exclusive One-Suite Villa
Pinnacle of luxury and space, Private swimming pool, Outdoor massage pavilion
Best time: April through May and October through November provide the Seychelles finest luxury conditions during the inter-monsoon periods, with calm waters on all coasts, exceptional snorkeling visibility, and the extraordinary Vallée de Mai accessible at its most atmospheric.
Demand: Seychelles maintains extraordinary year-round luxury demand from international travelers, with the twin peak seasons of April through May and October through November delivering the finest all-round conditions. Christmas and New Year's create the year's most intense demand period with full occupancy
Pricing: Ultra-luxury Seychelles private island and boutique resort properties command rates among the Indian Ocean's highest, with the finest North Island and Fregate private island retreats commanding rates exceeding $5,000 per villa per night. Christmas week requires 12-24 months advance booking at the fi
Insider tip: Arrange a private boat charter to the Aldabra Atoll — the world's second largest coral atoll and largest giant tortoise habitat — with a marine biologist from the Seychelles Islands Foundation, experiencing one of the world's most extraordinary natural heritage sites accessible to only a handful of
Avoid: There is no truly poor season in Seychelles given the equatorial climate, though the NW monsoon from December through March and SE monsoon from May through September affect individual island coasts differently — confirming which coast is sheltered during your travel dates with your chosen property.
