The luxury Seychelles travel guide

Best for: Ultra-private honeymoon

11 hand-built villas across a whole private island — the benchmark for absolute privacy in the Indian Ocean, and the honeymoon many other resorts are quietly measured against.

Avoid if: Budget is a real constraint.

Best for: Design + wellness

30 granite-boulder villas across a private Inner Islands paradise — the strongest wellness programme in Seychelles and Six Senses' signature architecture.

Avoid if: You want a large resort with multiple restaurants.

Best for: First Seychelles trip

Cliffside villas above Petite Anse — the most polished big-brand base on Mahé, with a serious spa, strong family credentials and easy access to the rest of the island.

Avoid if: You want the seclusion of a private island.

Best for: Private island with variety

The only resort on 14km of Amirantes coral island — cycling everywhere, one of the region's best PADI centres, and Four Seasons service without the North Island price tag.

Avoid if: You prefer granite-and-jungle Inner Islands scenery.

Best for: Praslin base + Vallée de Mai access

86 villas above Anse Takamaka on Praslin — the strongest luxury base for exploring La Digue, Curieuse and Anse Lazio.

Avoid if: You want a small, boutique feel.

Best for: Golf + Praslin beaches

The only 18-hole golf course in Seychelles, three of Praslin's best beaches including Anse Georgette, and a family-capable villa product.

Avoid if: You want no other resorts nearby.

Best for: Adults-only with a butler

30 hillside villas on Mahé — adults-only, all-inclusive with a personal butler and champagne breakfasts, and one of Seychelles' most reliable service cultures.

Avoid if: You dislike all-inclusive formats or want to eat off-property.