Overview

A back-to-nature private island sanctuary where simplicity, comfort and relaxation co-exist in perfect harmony.

Named after Captain Denis de Trobriand who charted it in 1773, Denis Island is a 375-acre sanctuary of translucent turquoise lagoons and startlingly white sand beaches. Visitors have been coming here since 1978, revelling in the island’s untouched natural beauty, as well as the elegant Seychelles charm of its 25-room resort.

Accommodation: 25 Guest Rooms

Accommodation

Share in an authentic private island experience in one of Denis Island’s 25 elegant cottages, each nestling near the ocean shore amid lush tropical gardens where comfort and a natural Creole flair go hand in hand to provide you with an unforgettable stay.

The island boasts 23 Deluxe Cottages with their own private sea-facing verandahs and courtyards dotted between casuarinas and coconut trees to ensure your total privacy.

The spacious Family Villa, known as the Villa Prince Noir, offers a separate bedroom with a lounge that can accommodate two children under 12 years of age.

The Executive Villa or Bois D’Argent features a lounge, verandah, outside patio and private outside courtyard and is ideal for couples.

Restaurants & Bars

The bar is the natural place for a reunion after a fulfilling day, whether with friends or for an intimate tete-a-tete over one of the island’s delicious cocktails.

The restaurant, with an already enviable reputation for some of the finest cuisine in Seychelles, offers clients a sumptuous breakfast buffet, lunch and a table d’hote dinner or a delicious Creole buffet under the stars.

Recreation

If you are seeking to do more than just soak up the sun on one of the magnificent beaches, the island boasts numerous activities to give you a memorable touch of adventure in paradise.

Fishing aficionados the world over are familiar with Denis Island’s reputation for year-round fishing in an area of the Indian ocean that yields an abundance of fish. Experience the thrill of a fishing charter with an experienced crew using state-of-the-art equipment. The local art of bottom-fishing or ‘palangrotte’ is a firm favourite with bone-fishing off the island’s flats also increasing in popularity.

The resort enjoys the facility of an on-site dive centre with PADI accreditation offering courses for novice and advanced divers alike. The protected underwater world around the resort ranks as one of the finest areas for diving in the Seychelles and features a number of dive sites allowing sightings of turtles, sharks, sting rays, sailfish, tuna and dolphins, with whale sharks and manta rays often sighted from September to November.

Sailing, windsurfing and canoeing are also possible, while those with a preference for terrestrial activities will enjoy hiking the island’s meandering pathways and the guided nature walks that explore the rich flora and fauna.