The Banyan Tree Seychelles is an exotic vacation retreat located on the island of Mahe, a secluded destination overlooking Intendance Bay and the Indian Ocean. This luxury resort is located approximately 30 minutes from the Mahe airport and about 45 minutes from Victoria, the island's capital. The hotel has a fitness center, swimming pools, and a beauty salon. For true decadence, visit the Banyan Tree Spa Seychelles and indulge in treatments designed to be as healthy as they are relaxing.

For onsite dining, guests won't want for options. The three restaurants on the property offer an eclectic array of dining experiences, from Creole specialties to Southeast Asian fare, from indoor seating to candlelit seating under the stars. Guests will also find a pool bar, lobby lounge, and beach picnic services. In-villa dining is available. To suit guests' needs, the resort offers wedding support services and excursions in the surrounding area.

There are 36 villas at the resort. Guests may choose from a variety of one-bedroom villas with small private pools. Villas vary according to their location on the property (beachfront, hillside, by the rocks) and in their layout. Several have private whirlpools. Each villa offers high-end colonial/plantation interiors, a living area, a king-size bed, a pavilion with living/dining area, telephone, a private bathroom with open-air sunken tub and shower, color television, coffeemaker, hairdryer, bathrobes, minibar, sun lounger on private deck, and in-room safe.

Location

Situated on Mahe Island’s Intendance Bay, 45 minutes from the capital, Victoria. Covering an area of nearly 35 hectares on the island’s south western coast, the resort enjoys an 800 metre beach frontage and overlooks what has been described as one of the 10 most beautiful beaches in the world.

Accommodation

47 stunning air-conditioned villas, each with a private swimming pool, double sun "lounger" on the pool deck, a pavilion with living and dining areas, king-sized bed, deluxe shower, bath robes, hair dryer, tea and coffee-making facilities, mini-bar, IDD phone and a safe. Some villas have a sunken bath and a steam room.

Honeymooners

For minimum stays of 5 nights from 1 May - 31 October 2008: 1 bottle of sparkling wine, a deluxe fruit platter, 1intimate in-villa dinner for 2 (excluding drinks) and 25% off 1 ninety minute couple massage. Offer subject to guests providing proof of wedding within 3 months at time of check-in.

Recreational Facilities Non-Motorised Water Sports (available subject to season and sea conditions)

Hotel Facilities

2 Restaurants

Pool Bar

Lobby Lounge (for a leisurely afternoon tea with pastries and homemade scones with jam and cream)

24 Hour In-Villa Dining

Beach Picnic Hampers

Island Hopping Excursion

Sightseeing Trips to Mahe

Infinity Pool

Gymnasium

Beauty Salon

Helipad and Tennis Court

Beach Barbeque

Banyan Tree Spa

Massage

Treatments

Scrubs

Facials Banyan Tree Seychelles Property Information:

Rooms: 60

Floors: 1

Banyan Tree Seychelles Features

Free breakfast

Car rental desk

Free parking

Meals

Luxury

Spa

Apartments

Resort

Free high speed internet

Luxury Data port

Dining

Swimming pool

Banyan Tree Seychelles Reservation Policies:

Check-In: 1400

Check-Out: 1200

Our Comment

‘Stunning pool villas combine colonial and ‘plantation’ décor with high ceilings, airy verandas, louvered doors and ethnic woven textiles. The eclectic villa interiors provide a blend of romance, rejuvenation and exotic sensuality in true Seychellois style.’