Cheval Blanc Seychelles
Mahe, Seychelles
Anse Intendance
Vibe
Granite boulders, dense jungle, and wild surf frame breezy pavilions where majordomes orchestrate seamless days along the bay.
“Jungle-fringed oceanfront hideaway”
Jean-Michel Gathy crafts lofty Creole-inspired pavilions with neutral palettes, commissioned Malagasy textiles, and dramatic ocean sightlines.
Dedicated majordomes anticipate every need, paired with bespoke Guerlain botanical rituals and quiet, effortless pampering.
A twenty-two-hectare coastal estate featuring five distinct restaurants, padel courts, a surf simulator, and an expansive children's waterpark.
On Anse Intendance along Mahé's southern coast, framed by jungle, granite boulders, and the Indian Ocean.
“52 lavish villas either on the forested hillside or right on the beach, supported by, among other inducements, a Guerlain spa...”
Rooms
Every stand-alone villa features soaring Creole-style ceilings, light-filled living spaces, and a private infinity pool overlooking the canopy or sea.
“the resort's 52 villas — each with a private pool — are tucked between jungle-clad hills and a wide sweep of powder-soft sand, offering an indulgent sense of seclusion.”
Wellness
Hillside treatment cabanas nestle among granite boulders, offering warm quartz sand rituals, steam rooms, and a dedicated spa pool.
“With sprawling villas wrapped in jungle or perched along the ocean’s turquoise swell, it’s a place to tune out…”
Backstory
Rising on the former Banyan Tree site, the resort preserves a towering heritage banyan tree reflected across the central arrival pool.
Eat & drink
Five dining concepts span French gastronomy at Le 1947, lakeside sushi at Mizumi, and barefoot Mediterranean lunches at Sula Beach Club.
The neighborhood
Set along Mahé's secluded southern shore, Anse Intendance delivers a wild curve of powder sand framed by coastal wetlands and rainforest.
The app
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.