Renovated
2010
Price
$$$$
Outside the door
Private conservation island
Giant Aldabra tortoises roam across coral paths where ocean breezes replace screens and mobile signals in a secluded wildlife sanctuary.
Where it shines
Remarkable
In-villa massage treatments, deep sea-facing verandas, and island-crafted timber furniture.
Remarkable
A private coral islet with coral-reef diving and bicycles for exploring island trails.
Remarkable
Creole dining sourced from the working farm and coastal trails past a century-old lighthouse.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – The Indian Ocean
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
The hotel has just 23 cottages and villas, all outfitted in colonial style with wood flooring and furnishings made at a nearby carpentry workshop.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On a private coral islet north of Mahé, coral sands and nesting turtles outside.
The rooms
Hardwood-floored cottages open onto garden courtyards with open-air showers, deep verandas, and timber furnishings crafted at the on-site carpentry workshop.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Cushioned loungers and white parasols line the curved infinity pool, looking straight out across the ocean horizon.
Spa treatments
Therapists perform treatments in private verandas and garden courtyards using coconut oil pressed directly on the island.
At the table
Dinners in the open-air thatched pavilion feature line-caught seafood and vegetables gathered from the island's organic farm.
How it began
Beyond the resort, this 375-acre coral islet operates as an active sanctuary protecting translocated endangered songbirds and nesting sea turtles.
Good to know
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.