Where to Stay · 19 July 2026

Luxury Resorts in the Seychelles

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Three and a half hours from Nairobi, the Seychelles is the most natural place on earth to end a safari. Granite boulders the colour of pewter, water in four shades of blue, and islands where giant tortoises still outnumber guests.

The choice comes down to which island, and how far from the world you want to be. Below are the resorts we book most, and how they differ.

The Seychelles at a glance

  • Where 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, about 1,500km east of the Kenyan coast
  • Getting there Roughly 3.5 hours by direct flight from Nairobi, making it an easy safari extension
  • Main islands Mahe for choice and access, Praslin for beaches, La Digue for calm, plus private islands
  • Known for Anse Source d'Argent and Anse Lazio, Aldabra giant tortoises, the Vallee de Mai and the coco de mer
  • Best time April, May, October and November are calmest, though the islands are warm all year
  • How long Four to six nights after safari, or seven plus to combine two islands

Choosing your island

The resorts

All of these we have visited. Here is how they differ.

Fregate Island Private, a private island resort in the Seychelles
Fregate Island · Private island

Fregate Island Private

A whole island to roughly seventeen villas, with seven beaches, giant Aldabra tortoises roaming freely and one of the most successful private conservation projects in the Indian Ocean. Barefoot in the truest sense, and utterly private.

Best for
Total seclusion, families buying out the island, and conservation minded travellers

Six Senses Zil Pasyon on Felicite Island, Seychelles
Felicite Island

Six Senses Zil Pasyon

Cliffside pool villas scattered across the granite boulders of Felicite, a small island near La Digue. Dramatic rock formations, a serious spa, and the sense of being somewhere geologically ancient.

Best for
Honeymoons, spa lovers and dramatic scenery

Four Seasons Resort Seychelles above Petite Anse, Mahe
Petite Anse, Mahe

Four Seasons Resort Seychelles

Tree house villas climbing the hillside above Petite Anse, across 170 forested acres on the south west of Mahe. Polished service, a beautiful crescent beach, and easy access to the main island.

Best for
First visits to the Seychelles, and families

Anantara Maia, an all villa resort on a private cove of Mahe, Seychelles
Anse Louis, Mahe

Anantara Maia

An all villa retreat on a private cove, small enough to feel personal, with a butler for every villa and one of the quietest beaches on Mahe.

Best for
Honeymooners and couples wanting privacy close to the airport

Constance Lemuria on Praslin, Seychelles
Praslin

Constance Lemuria

The only championship golf course in the Seychelles, three beaches including the celebrated Anse Georgette, and a hawksbill turtle nesting programme on the doorstep.

Best for
Golfers, families and turtle season

Hilton Northolme on northern Mahe, Seychelles
Beau Vallon, Mahe

Hilton Northolme

Hillside villas above a quiet bay on northern Mahe, the oldest hotel site in the Seychelles and once a haunt of Ian Fleming. Adults only, and excellent snorkelling straight off the rocks.

Best for
Couples and adults only calm

Kempinski Seychelles Resort at Baie Lazare, Mahe
Baie Lazare, Mahe

Kempinski Seychelles

Tucked into Baie Lazare on the south of Mahe, with a long sheltered beach and a relaxed, unfussy feel. Good value for the setting.

Best for
Families and longer island stays

Story Seychelles on Beau Vallon beach, Mahe
Beau Vallon, Mahe

Story Seychelles

Beachfront living on Beau Vallon, the liveliest stretch of northern Mahe, with restaurants and boat trips within walking distance rather than a drive.

Best for
Short stays and travellers who like a little life nearby

Nowhere else does a safari end quite so completely.

How to choose

Pairing with a safari

This is the classic bush and beach journey. Seven to nine nights on safari in Kenya or Tanzania, then four to six in the Seychelles, with a direct flight from Nairobi in about three and a half hours.

The order matters. Safari first, beach second, always. You arrive at the islands with your photographs taken and nothing left to do.

See our full collection of luxury camps, lodges and beach resorts, or read about luxury camps and lodges in Amboseli to begin the safari half.

When to go

The Seychelles sits outside the cyclone belt and stays warm year round, between roughly 24 and 32 degrees.

April, May, October and November are the transition months, when the sea is calmest and the water clearest, which makes them the best for diving and snorkelling. May to September is drier and breezier. December to March is warmer, greener and wetter, with the lowest rates.

Add the Seychelles to your journey

Below are the journeys we would build around the islands, each private and tailormade.

Our Recommendations

Journeys to pair with the islands.

Safari first, then the sea. All private, all shaped around you.

9 Day Kenya Safari and Seychelles Beach Holiday
Kenya & Indian Ocean

9 Day Kenya Safari and Seychelles Beach

Our ready made bush and beach journey, safari first, then the islands.
9 Days · 8 Nights   From USD 12,250 per person

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10 Day Kenya Safari and Mauritius Beach Holiday
Kenya & Indian Ocean

10 Day Kenya Safari and Mauritius Beach

The same shape, with a lagoon and a barrier reef instead.
10 Days · 9 Nights   From USD 12,250 per person

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Tailormade luxury safaris with Ongeri Expeditions
Built around you

Tailormade Journeys

Any safari, any island, any length. We design it from a blank page.
Private · Any dates   Shaped entirely around you

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Questions

Common questions

An archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, around 1,500 kilometres east of the Kenyan coast. Direct flights from Nairobi take roughly three and a half hours, which is why it pairs so easily with a safari.

Mahe is the main island, with the airport, the widest choice of resorts and the most to do. Praslin is quieter and holds Anse Lazio and the Vallee de Mai. La Digue is the most laid back. Private islands such as Fregate and Felicite offer near total seclusion. Many guests combine two.

The islands are warm year round. April, May, October and November are the calmest months, with the clearest water for diving and snorkelling. May to September is drier and breezier, while December to March is warmer and wetter.

Yes, and it is one of the great bush and beach combinations. A typical journey runs seven to nine nights on safari in Kenya or Tanzania, then four to six nights in the Seychelles.

Four to six nights suits most travellers after a safari. To combine two islands, allow seven or more so the inter island transfers do not eat into your time.

Exceptionally. Private island resorts, all villa properties with private pools, and short flights from a safari make it one of the most popular honeymoon destinations we arrange.

The Seychelles is visa free for most nationalities, though a travel authorisation must usually be obtained online before departure, along with proof of accommodation and a return ticket. We confirm the current requirements when we book.

Safari first, then the sea.

Tell us your dates and we will pair the right island with the right safari, and arrange every flight in between. Your Safari Advisor replies within 24 hours.

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