Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island

Four Seasons' 39-villa private-island property on Desroches Island in the outer Seychelles archipelago, opened 2018.

Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island opened in 2018 on a private island in the outer Seychelles archipelago, a 35-minute flight from Mahé. The 39 villas and residences spread across beachfront and garden settings, each with private pools. The property runs Four Seasons' service standar

Key Features

• Private beachfront access
• Spa and wellness center
• Diverse dining options including beachside dining
• Water sports activities
• Childrens programs
• Personalized service
• Fully equipped villas with private pools

Dining

• Claudine
• The Lighthouse
• The Deli
• In-Villa Dining

Signature Experience

Beachfront villa mornings with private-pool access steps from the Indian Ocean — the outer-island setting means the beaches run empty in a way Mahé properties cannot replicate.

Accolades

Winner in Architectural Design Indian Ocean

Vibe: Private-Island, Outer-Seychelles, Villa-Pool, Four-Seasons-Standard

Featured In Our Collections

Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island is featured in 7 of our curated collections:

When to Visit Seychelles

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.

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