Kempinski's Seychelles outpost — 148 rooms on Baie Lazare beachfront, Mahé's southwestern coast.
BrandKempinski Hotels
DestinationSeychelles
RegionIndian Ocean
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingBeachfront resort in Baie Lazare, Mahé
Best ForMulti-generational family travelers, repeat Kempinski guests extending to Indian Ocean properties, couples seeking beachfront privacy with optional family amenities.
PrivacyHigh
ServicePersonalized concierge service
ButlerNot explicitly mentioned
Private PoolNo
Built2011
Renovated2020
Kempinski Seychelles Resort opened in 2011 on Baie Lazare's beachfront on Mahé's southwestern coast, with a 2020 renovation updating the property. The 148 rooms include Deluxe Rooms, Junior Suites, Family Suites, and a Presidential Suite, most with sea or lagoon views from private terraces or balcon
Key Features
Private beachfront access
Multiple dining venues offering international cuisine
World-class spa and wellness facilities
Outdoor infinity pool
Water sports and recreational activities
Kids club and family-friendly services
Dining
Café Lazare
LIndochine
Windsong Beach Restaurant
Planters Bar and Lounge
Signature Experience
Sundowners at Windsong Beach Restaurant — direct beachfront dining on Baie Lazare as the Indian Ocean catches the last light.
Private beachfront access on Mahé's quieter southwestern coast, with structured family programming and European service traditions rare in Seychelles' resort market.
Signature Suite: Presidential Suite
Spacious terraces or balconies with stunning sea or lagoon views
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.
