What it is

An all-villa retreat on a powdery white sand beach, with 6 bars and restaurants (including one by the pool, natch) plus a legendary Raffles spa with open-air treatment pavilions.

What it isn't

Exclusively for honeymooners. Kids are pampered as much as Grammy winners, with wee bathrobes, welcome packages, and more, plus their own Sugar Palm Kids Club with activities like coconut dehusking and crab hunts.

What we think

Screensavers sprung to life are all too rare in this world. But at Raffles Seychelles, it’s just a daily reality. Every room here is a villa, and each one as well-planned and luxe as you deserve, including floor to ceiling windows that slide open to jaw-dropping turquoise sea views. Amenities include private pavilions, terraces fitted with plunge pools, walk-in closets big enough for two, Nespresso machines and tea accoutrements, plus charming touches that turn a trip into a sojourn—including an easel and sketch pad and yoga mat. We love that each villa is equipped with outdoor rain showers (as well as the more staid indoor variety) and trademark Raffles service—think doting butlers, 24-hour in-villa dining, one hour pressing service, and luxury car transfers for an added fee. Book the One Bedroom Panoramic View Villa for a hilltop overlook of the Indian Ocean that will set your pulse racing, plus 2,153-square-feet of room to roam.

You're here because

The only thing better than a pool bar is one that has perfected mixology (and this one even hosts classes). Your order: a coco colada cocktail. When in the Seychelles, right?

The Moment

Your morning yoga session was like an instant reset, so much so that you considered postponing your spa treatment. But being massaged with ocean seashells and warm oils wasn’t like a reset...it was like being reborn.

Restaurants & Bars

Curieuse Restaurant - Asian restaurant featuring dishes from India, China and South East Asia

Losean Restaurant - offers daily breakfast as well as an elegant dining experience for dinner

Pool Restaurant & Bar - casual poolside dining offering light meals for lunch

The Sushi Room - located within Curieuse and offering sushi and sashimi

Danzil Bar Lounge - offers a selection of fine wines, rums, spirits and skillfully-made tropical cocktails

Location

A hush-hush private compound on the Indian Ocean, just a 15 minute flight via plane or helicopter from Mahé Island.