Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island

It’s honestly hard to put into words what this place meant to us! We stayed at Four Seasons Deroches for the final week of our 3-week honeymoon, and never in our lives have we experienced a more beautiful spot.||First off, you’re in the middle of nowhere, but the hotel and villas are pristine, so thoughtfully and carefully designed down to every detail (they even provide personalized touches like postcards to send home, sunglass cloths, and bookmarks).||The food was also exceptional, with so much variety. The chefs and the whole back-of-house team created some incredible dishes and fun themed nights that we looked forward to (thai, indian, seafood market..). Breakfast deserves a special shoutout - easily the best we've ever had on holiday - 10/10 every single morning. We woke up excited for it every day (special shout out to Chirag, Jeff and Raj - the best pastry chef we've ever had!). ||But honestly, what makes this place so special is the people. Chirag, Jeff, Lai Lai, Raj, Cherry, Mary, Florence, Annie, the list goes on, because every single person working there is amazing. From the moment we arrived until the very last second before takeoff, we were so well taken care of.||The island also has some awesome activities that added a lot of fun to our stay, like a cocktail making class and rum tasting, which were both super fun and a great way to unwind and connect with other guests.||The beaches were beautiful and riding bikes there was awesome and a great workout! We explored all the beaches, but our favorite was Aquarium Beach for snorkeling and seeing turtles. During the day, Madame Zabre was perfect for shade, great lunches, and cocktails.||While getting to Deroches is a bit of a trek, the flight is quick and smooth (only 35 minutes!) and SO worth it. Trust me, you’ll never have an experience like this again in your life.||We’re so incredibly grateful for this experience and can’t wait for the next time we’re back. <3

We spent three days at the Four Seasons Desroches at the end of May 2025. From the outset, we knew that this stay was going to be memorable. The experience began with comfortable private transfers by air from the airport to the island of Desroches. Once we landed in Desroches, we were welcomed by Joseph, the front office manager, who was extremely friendly and showed us all the hotel's facilities, making us feel right at home. The resort is located on a beautiful island and blends in perfectly with its surroundings. You can hire a bike and explore this paradise on earth. Each beach is equipped with fresh water, towels and kayaks. You can also organise private experiences such as snorkelling or diving. The island is one of the most incredible places I have ever visited! The resorts restaurants are truly unique and serve the best food, fish and, most importantly, the best team! Special thanks go to Lai Lai, who made our time there truly unforgettable. The entire team was fantastic, and the only sad moment was when we had to leave and say goodbye. One more thing: the accommodation. We stayed in an ocean-view villa, which was stunning and perfectly located. Thank you for making our time so memorable!

We stayed for the last leg of our honeymoon and this resort and island are truly magical. The weather is always perfect, the staff is so kind and attentive (shout out Lai Lai and Christen). The beaches are amazing, stars are beautiful, you can bike around the island, snorkel with turtles and stingrays, see giant tortoises and truly relax like never before.

After a scenic 30-minute flight from Mahé, we landed on Desroches Island to a line of smiling staff waving us in—just like VIPs stepping off a private jet! From that first moment, we knew this was going to be special.||We spent a week at Four Seasons Desroches celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary, and it truly felt like a second honeymoon. Budi Widodo, the General Manager, and his amazing team made us feel incredibly welcomed and cared for. This was the first stop on our three-week Seychelles adventure, and what a way to begin!||The staff here are exceptional—greeting you by name, remembering your preferences, and treating you like family. A highlight was our anniversary dinner under the stars at the Lighthouse—romantic and unforgettable.||Christian and Nasreen gave us a fun island tour, teaching us to climb coconut palms and introducing us to the island’s tortoises—George quickly became our favorite with his love of tickles! Ela and Henry in the restaurant made every meal feel like a special occasion.||If you’re dreaming of paradise, Desroches is it. Peaceful, beautiful, and full of heart. With Budi and his team leading the way, it’s a place you’ll never want to leave. Island life here is soul-refreshing—we left with full hearts and unforgettable memories &a promise to return .

I don’t have enough superlatives to describe the week we have just spent at the Four Seasons Desroches! I have a short break before starting a new job and decided I’d like a holiday that offered my husband and me total relaxation, while still providing enough to do for our two teenage boys aged 14 and 13. The Four Seasons totally delivered on all fronts. The boys loved snorkelling - we saw an abundance of turtles and tropical fish on the coral reef, riding around the island on fast e-bikes, surfing lessons with Lainey and Sean (highly recommended - what a lovely couple!) and playing football with the staff and other guests. We grown-ups loved lazy cycle rides to secluded beaches, stumbling across giant tortoises, reading by our private poolside and the rather delicious cocktails on offer. What really made this hotel special, though, is its wonderful staff. They knew us by name from the very first day and went out of their way to make us feel special. A special shout out to Lai Lai and Ela who looked after us all wonderfully in the restaurant and the lovely lady in the bar who kept my hungry 14 year old fed between meals! Also Nasreen the hotel’s biologist who introduces us to the spectacular array of wildlife around the island. The hotel exists in a very special balance between luxury and wild nature. All the staff were truly amazing and I’d name them all individually if I could. We are already planning our return visit! Thank you to the whole team, from us all, for the most memorable and special of holidays. You have a place in our hearts forever!

I want to start by stating the obvious, this place is utterly stunning which is clear to see from the moment that you arrive. I think the most impressive part for us though, staying on our honeymoon, is that the people that work here from top to bottom are just simply the best in their fields.||Never have we ever been anywhere that has made us feel as welcome from the moment we arrived, until the moment that we left. Clearly the culture and tone here, put simply, is just right. ||Every single person that we came across is an absolute credit to the place, and with every bit of honesty I say that we remember our time at Desroches not only for making the most amazing memories in such a beautiful, luxurious and natural environment, but for the people that we met that work there and for how they enhanced every moment that we spent.||The list could go on forever and I know I will have missed people out, but for us we can't sing the praises of Janna, Lai Lai, Kavinesh, Cherry, Eric, Nasreen, Adarsh & many, many more enough for their display of the most world class hospitality that we have ever seen, but most importantly for their friendship. I could write pages about each individually, but I hope that each of them knows just how much we appreciated and care for them, and how glad we are that we were able to be in their company for our honeymoon. ||I can see many other reviews on here highlight the unique setting and the tranquility of the island/hotel perfectly - our experience matched their own wonderful views so I won't repeat it all. If you are undecided about whether to travel to Desroches for your holiday/special trip, or whether to go elsewhere, I urge you to go to Desroches because you will leave having experienced something that you just can't find elsewhere. We don't tend to return to the same place more than once, but we know that we have found our exception to the rule. We will be back, hopefully sooner rather than later, and we hope to see the friendly faces that we know and love once again.||Thank you for making our honeymoon the most incredible bubble of a dream that we could ever have wished for. ||Z & A

Amazing experience! The rooms are very pretty and the staff/service is exceptional. The location is phenomenal! The island is so beautiful and I never before had an experience like this. We biked around the island and often found ourselves alone at one of its stunning beaches. Nasreen, the biologist, showed us giant tortoises (make sure to meet Big Pete), birds, and marine life. We snorkelled with sea turtles and eagle rays. Thank you everyone in the staff that helped make our stay great, including the front desk, the restaurant staff, the buggy drivers, housekeeping, the yogi Manish, the photographer Mika, and Nasreen. I must concur with many of the previous comments, I wish we could have stayed longer, and hope to be able to return one day.

From the moment we arrived at Four Seasons Hotel on Desroches Island, we knew we were in for a treat. The service was nothing short of exceptional! Every staff member went above and beyond to ensure our stay was perfect, paying attention to detail in every aspect. Our villa was a true paradise—spacious, beautifully decorated, and equipped with every luxury one could wish for. The private setting made it feel like our own slice of heaven on earth. It was clear that the team takes great pride in maintaining the property and creating a serene atmosphere for their guests.