• True Paradise - this small, coral island is 6 km long and 1 km wide, has acres of shady coconut palms fringed by 14 km of white sandy beaches, lapped by crystal clear turquoise waters sheltered by the encircling reef.

• Diver's Dream - known as the best place for diving in Seychelles.

• Coconut Spa - a paradise filled with exotic aromas, essential oils, spice and floral fragrances, the experienced Balinese therapists will soothe and awaken your body with their firm strokes and gentle touch while your senses delight in relaxing aromas and soothing music.

Desroches Island is part of the Amirantes Group of island, a remote coral atoll. Spared by the flow of time, the pearl of the Amirantes archipelago stands as a real jewel to host an exceptional stay devoted to fine living, well being, leisure and sport. The flight from Mahé takes only 35 minutes and operates daily. This amazing coral island claims one of the finest coconut groves of the archipelago.

Enjoy, free of charge, windsurfing, pedal boats, kayaking, canoeing, snorkelling, the floodlit tennis courts, table tennis, French bowls and bicycles. At a fee you could also try your hand at scuba diving, big game fishing and boat excursions to the neighbouring Amirantes Isles (Poivre Island and Arros Island).

You could explore the surroundings by bicycle or on foot. The coconut groove, the island village, the northern lighthouse - all are waiting to be discovered as are the many secret tracks that lead to secluded beaches.

The coral reef at the lagoon offers a superb opportunity to swim in a safe area, snorkel in the turquoise lagoon as well as windsurf.

Diving sites are not further away than 20 min by boat, and the instructors offer PADI courses to beginners:

Canyon - journey through a mysterious labyrinth of caves and columns, where lots of spongy and gorgonian fan corals grow, home of an infinite variety of species, among with snappers, fusiliers, sweetlips, stingrays and nurse sharks to name just a few.

Big Cave - the challenge for every experienced diver where you could find yourself face to face with nurse sharks or turtles, it's deep and dark, and the long, narrow tunnel goes straight into the reef wall, ending after 60 m in a big round room.

Airport Reef - perfect place for amazing pictures and where grey reef sharks and turtles are occasional visitors, you can explore a huge cave - which houses an extremely rare fish, the famous sea grass pipe fish that lives in the neighbourhood of napoleons and bumped head parrot fishes, surrounded by an infinite variety of colourful soft coral - and a small chimney, in which you can move along easily.

Secret Passage - far from the main reef (approximately 30 to 40 meters away) and where many fusiliers, snappers, young barracudas and a few older ones live, there is a huge rock with a secret passage leading to a tunnel, which starts at 24 m deep and ends at 18 m deep, housing lionfish, lobsters and glassfish.

Mini Wall - while swimming along this beautiful wall, you can explore the many caves of different sizes which are full of soft and gorgonian fan corals, unique nudibranchs, snails, and a wide variety of moray eels, and it is also the perfect place to see eagle rays, turtles and napoleons.

The hotel offers a Sea Explorer Dive Centre, fishing centre, laundry service, babysitting, boutique and Internet & faxing facilities.

Desroches Island Resort is a small, coral island in Seychelles, and only 35 minutes' flight from Mahé.

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Restaurant Le Veloutier - open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a cuisine that varies between Creole, French and cosmopolitan types, this Creole style restaurant in front of the swimming pool has a stunning view of the pool and the sea, and, depending on the evening, you will enjoy a variety of tables d'hôte, cooking shows or seafood festival.

Beach Restaurant - in the kiosks with thatch roof, you can enjoy a "feet in the sand" meal for breakfast buffet, lunch buffet or for intimate candlelit dinner or a lobster evening.

Bar l'Amirante - overlooking the swimming pool and the sea in a coconut trees environment, the bar provides the perfect end to the day as you sip cocktails while watching the stunning sunset.

The 20 junior suites of 52m2 in villas blend harmoniously into their tropical surroundings.

All villas has a private terrace (30m2) with a sea view, a king-size bed with mosquito net, air-conditioner & ceiling fan, mini bar, bathroom with outdoor shower & bathtub, personal safe, telephone, hairdryer, satellite TV and tea & coffee-making facilities.

We've been given a number of different rates for this accommodation and we are therefore unable to provide you with an accurate rate via our website.

Please contact us for a tailor-made quote on +27 (21) 481 4900, or Enquire now.