Overview
Seychelles retreat
The only resort on a captivating coral island in the remote southwestern corner of the archipelago, skirted by some 14km of white sand beaches and warm Indian Ocean water, with typically on-point Four Seasons service.
There are 10 sumptuous suites and 61 villas ranging from handsome one-bedroom abodes to the sprawling seven-bedroom presidential villa ideal for families and groups after privacy. Simple, natural luxury, with vintage touches that echo the era of 19th-century explorers, every accommodation features its own private pool, garden, outdoor showers and direct beach access.
Let the whole island become your playground as you discover endless opportunities for adventure both on land and at sea. From tortoise feeding to water sports and island explorations, to wellness experiences and Creole cooking classes, there’s something for everyone on Desroches.
Facts
At a glance
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10 suites and 61 villas
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Three restaurants and bar
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Spa and gym
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Water sports centre
Experiences
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Explore the island
Learn about the island’s native flora and fauna on guided nature walks. Meeting the resident giant tortoises is always a highlight.
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Water sports
Take to the ocean for your choice of adventure. Choose from stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkelling and more, all available at the Castaway Centre.
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Surfing
Coaching is available for beginners in the calm waters of Sunset Beach and its surrounding sand-bottomed waves, as well as intermediate and competent riders on the outer coral reef breaks around Desroches Island.
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Creole cooking class
Learn how to create some of Seychelles’ most delicious dishes during a class with one of the local chefs. You'll discover how to identify the flavours and ingredients of Creole cuisines as they master new, exotic dishes that can be recreated at home.
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Wellness
The Circle of Connection Spa is hosting a series of Visiting Practitioners, offering you a rare opportunity to gain access to the industry’s leading and most sought-after wellness practitioners, during private or group sessions on Desroches Island. There is also a wonderful spa to indulge in.
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Diving
There are 14 world-class dive sites that surround our island ranging from secret passages to spectacular reef walls and a colourful collection of marine life all waiting to be discovered.
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Sports
Get active with some of the array of sports and games available including tennis, pétanque, cycling and volleyball.
Footprint
Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island are committed to preserving and regenerating the environment and leaving a positive, enduring impact on the local community.
Energy is sourced from renewable or carbon-free sources, including an on-island solar farm, the second largest in the Seychelles. Water heated at the Resort by a combination of a heat recovery system and solar power, with electrical water heating used only when surplus demand cannot be met Water is sourced from the ocean through desalination, treated and bottled for guest consumption on site, with grey water recycled and used to water the gardens and flush toilets
Menus make the most of local, sustainable and seasonal menu items available. For example, a significant portion of our eggs and fresh produce are sourced from the island’s agricultural farm, which is operated by the Island Development Company (IDC). Vegan and vegetarian menus are also encouraged. Single use plastic usage has been minimised with organic waste composted and a recycling program in place for glass and kitchen oils.
Community and culture
Guests can engage in educational tours at local, natural, cultural, historical or heritage sites to learn more about the local community. Employees volunteer in the local community through the Island Conservation Society, who organize beach cleanups, where plastics washed ashore are removed and sent for recycling.
Conservation
A biodiversity support program in place through a partnership with the Island Conservation Society (ICS) that hosts activities including tortoise feeding, tortoise adoption and beach walks at the on-resort Tortoise Sanctuary that helps conserve these animals.
Example trips
Get inspired
Browse our example trips and get in contact to start planning your very own adventure.
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Example trips
Get inspired
Browse our example trips and get in contact to start planning your very own adventure.
What makes us different
Why Niarra
Niarra Travel is a forward-thinking travel company headquartered in London born out of a passion to do things differently.
In Swahili, a Bantu language spoken by millions in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa, the name Niara means "with utmost purpose" and our team are united by a passion for exploration and a belief that the right kind of travel can make the world a better place.
Our Travel Researchers are here to create incredible trips with a positive impact for you.
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Unforgettable experiences
Creating your trip is entirely collaborative and our Travel Researchers are here for every step.
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Positive impact
Curated sustainable experiences and accommodation that maximize the benefits to local people and place.
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Fairness and transparency
An open, competitive pricing structure that ensures more money goes to where it's needed in the destination.
