Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island

An absolutely outstanding experience. We stayed for almost 2 weeks and were truly sad to leave. But we've already booked for next year! Budi and his team run a flawless service. Our room was beautiful, spacious and perfectly cleaned throughout our stay. For us, what made this the most outstanding...

An absolutely outstanding experience. We stayed for almost 2 weeks and were truly sad to leave. But we've already booked for next year! Budi and his team run a flawless service. Our room was beautiful, spacious and perfectly cleaned throughout our stay. For us, what made this the most outstanding hotel of the many we have stayed at in the Seychelles was the superb food and flawless service. Other hotels often fail here. We also had an island tour and were impressed that the hotel is using extensive solar power and growing a lot of fruit and veg. The papaya is the best we have ever tasted. Thank you so much for the wonderful memories and we can hardly wait to be back there again. K&M

This resort is 100% classic Four Seasons. The grounds are beautiful, the food excellent, the service outstanding. Anything you want or need, anytime, are yours with a quick text to the front desk. The villas are outstanding. Spacious, beautifully appointed, with amazing private pools with cabanas and beach access. Transportation...

This resort is 100% classic Four Seasons. The grounds are beautiful, the food excellent, the service outstanding. Anything you want or need, anytime, are yours with a quick text to the front desk. The villas are outstanding. Spacious, beautifully appointed, with amazing private pools with cabanas and beach access. Transportation on the island( and the resort guests have access to the whole thing, including several beaches that are stocked with water, towels, toys, and bathrooms) is only by bike or golf cart. This leads to a relaxed and quiet atmosphere that lends itself to as much activity or lack thereof that you could want. The staff are universally perfect at the balance between friendly and elevated, and the vibe here is familial and easygoing while at the same time fully inclusive of the FS attention to detail and expectation of service to the guest. The resort tour with the naturalist is fantastic, as are the surfing staff. The resort is equally amazing for couples and families with small children. This is a special place that I truly can't say enough about. We will absolutely return here, without hesitation!

Where do I start ! My partner and I are still floating around on Cloud 9 after our stay at The Four Seasons at Deroches Island. We both travel a lot , and we can honestly say that our stay at Deroches was one of the most inspirational and perfect...

Where do I start ! My partner and I are still floating around on Cloud 9 after our stay at The Four Seasons at Deroches Island. We both travel a lot , and we can honestly say that our stay at Deroches was one of the most inspirational and perfect stays we have ever experienced. I will try and keep my points as concise as possible but its difficult not to wax lyrical about everything ! 1) the service from the entire FS Deroches team was impeccable. Being in the service industry myself, I could immediately see that the FS have an impeccable training program , installing the most beautiful values in their workforce. This is evident loud and clear when coming into contact with any of the FS staff, no matter what the area. I did not take everyone's names but Budi , the resort manager was simply amazing. You can see that the entire team love working with him and he runs a super tight ship in resort. Also Evgeny , the F&B manager was fabulous and ensured that all our eating experiences were perfect. I am the pain of the couple as I'm a vegan ! However Evgeny and his team could not do enough for me and ensured I was looked after at all times. I felt very grateful indeed. 2) The restaurants and facilities at Deroches are superb. Meticulously looked after. The highlight for my husband and I was our evening at the Lighthouse. Absolutely stunning. Pre-drinks at the bar upstairs followed by dinner outside amongst all the Shearwater birds talking to us ! We absolutely loved it. 3) Deroches Island itself was pure paradise for my husband and I. It is beautifully looked after and roads were perfect to cycle around. We loved the fact we were free to cycle to every corner of the island , safely and each road led to the most beautiful beach and coast line. Although FS is a 5star resort , the way the resort is submersed into the beauty of the island and doesn't radiate any obvious commercialism is perfect. Our only regret is that we didn't stay long enough and we are already planning to return as soon as we can. WELL DONE and HUGE THANK YOU to the entire FS Deroches Team. I hope my review does justice to the amazing experience my husband and I had as part of our honeymoon tour around the Seychelles. Rachel and Craig

Desroches island is truly paradise! We loved our week spent on the island and thought it was the perfect amount of time. The staff was incredible from Masha who welcomed us and gave us an incredible tour as she checked us in (and then brought postcards for us on our...

Desroches island is truly paradise! We loved our week spent on the island and thought it was the perfect amount of time. The staff was incredible from Masha who welcomed us and gave us an incredible tour as she checked us in (and then brought postcards for us on our last day so we could send them to friends and family) to Nasreen who is the amazing conservationist and an expert on all things turtles and tortoises We enjoyed some of the most beautiful sunsets right at our villa, deserted beaches (I don't think we ever saw more than 2 other groups with us at any beach at any point), turtle filled waters and friendly tortoise filled land. I will say that whilst the service was amazing at the restaurants, the food disappointed us a bit (other than breakfast). The deli and the lighthouse were much better than Claudine in our opinion.

included: --- ### A Truly Unforgettable Experience at Four Seasons Desroches Island Where do I even start? This resort is arguably the most special place on the planet, a hidden gem that embodies paradise in every sense. From the moment we arrived, it was clear that Four Seasons Desroches Island...

included: --- ### A Truly Unforgettable Experience at Four Seasons Desroches Island Where do I even start? This resort is arguably the most special place on the planet, a hidden gem that embodies paradise in every sense. From the moment we arrived, it was clear that Four Seasons Desroches Island is a sparkling jewel in the crown of a picturesque tropical paradise. Whether you're a snorkeler, diver, adventurer, or someone who simply wants to relax by the pool or on the beach, this island has something for everyone. #### Service: Exemplary in Every Way If you appreciate outstanding service, I genuinely believe it doesn't get better than this. Every single staff member is an absolute credit to both the island and the Four Seasons brand. Nothing is too much trouble, and it has been an absolute pleasure to have so many delightful conversations with them. As we leave, we do so not just as satisfied guests, but as friends of the team here. We feel truly privileged to have spent the last week in their company. Before our arrival, we were interested in the all-inclusive package but were concerned that my favorite cocktail, the Long Island Iced Tea, wasn’t included. I reached out to the resort, and they assured me that not only would it be included, but they would also add any other rum-based cocktails to the package. This is what true hospitality looks like—going above and beyond to ensure guests are happy. From the moment we stepped into Victoria Airport, we were looked after by Sonya, who was so bubbly and smiley that we knew we were in for a fantastic time. Upon arrival at the island, we were warmly greeted by the management and front-of-house team and swiftly ushered into buggies. Sanjar took us on a delightful tour of the island, where we had the chance to get to know him better and ask any questions we had. As repeat guests of Four Seasons, we were thrilled to be upgraded to a pool villa on Madame Zabre Beach. The welcome platter of chocolates and a bottle of champagne on ice made us feel incredibly valued. Four Seasons truly knows how to take care of their guests. The front desk team were exceptional, ensuring that every guest had everything they needed and promptly addressing any minor issues with a smile. Special thanks to Masha, Adarsh, Annie, and Sanjar, among the many others who were always there to assist. You are all superstars, and it has been a delight talking with each of you! #### Dining: A Culinary Delight Our first meal at Claudine was a lunch to remember, where we were greeted by the lovely Eriny. She is an absolute breath of fresh air, and it has been so much fun getting to know her over the past week. She always goes above and beyond, especially when it came to organizing a birthday cake for my husband. Her enthusiasm and dedication are sure to take her far. During our first dinner, we met Lai Lai, another wonderful member of the team. Throughout the week, she consistently went above and beyond for us. On my husband Ash’s birthday, she decorated our table with banners and even arranged for a birthday muffin! On our last morning, she presented us with a beautiful card she had made herself and arranged for a team photograph that we will treasure forever. Several other team members also deserve special mention: - **Abraam - (Claudine)**: A wonderful guy who always seemed to know what I wanted before I even asked. Nothing was ever too much trouble for him. For Ash’s birthday, he and Eriny gifted us a beautiful magnet from their native Egypt—a keepsake we will cherish forever. - **Ela (Claudine)**: So attentive and friendly, always ensuring that we were happy and enjoying ourselves. She was an absolute joy to be around. - **John (F&B Manager)**: It has been so wonderful having such a present and engaged food and beverage manager. While there were no issues to speak of, it was lovely to chat with him. When I mentioned wanting some beers to take to Aquarium Beach, he went above and beyond to arrange a cool box for us. His team clearly loves him, and he gets the best out of them. - **Passant (Claudine)**: This lovely lady went out of her way to make us feel special. She even made us friendship bracelets to remember her by, as well as a pair of beautiful earrings to ensure I didn't feel left out with all the birthday fuss for my husband. She is a diamond. - **Mary (Lighthouse)**: Always happy and chatty, Mary was a joy to be around. - **Kunrisa (Thai Chef)**: An absolute star in the kitchen (see the food section for more details!). - **Stefan & Basem (Pool Bar)**: These guys were fantastic. Stefan's Long Island Iced Teas are probably the best on the island, and his stories about his previous job as a deep-sea fisherman were fascinating. His love for his current job is evident, and it's always a pleasure to be around him. Basem was also a lot of fun and incredibly attentive, always setting up our sunbeds in our preferred spot each day. - **The Buggy Boys: Mano, Terrence, Ruben, and Steven**: You are all amazing. It was such fun 'ubering' around the island with you all, even if you had to come all the way to 217 to pick us up! You're all fantastic—professional, prompt, and chatty. We loved every ride! Everyone—and I mean everyone—at the resort was polite, friendly, and a pleasure to be around. We will miss you all! A special shoutout to Florence, Brian, Bablu, Therese, Cheki, Vivek, Ashram, Mohamed, and anyone else I might have missed. I'm sorry if I forgot anyone; I could go on forever about how incredible you all are! #### The Food: A Culinary Journey The food at the resort is excellent—I'd rate it a solid 4.8/5. My only minor gripe is that I never got to try the pomme frites at the Lighthouse restaurant. We tend to dine later in the evening, and both times we visited, they were out. That said, the lobster risotto at Claudine was a revelation. The lobster was perfectly cooked—succulent and flavorful—and the rice was seasoned to perfection. We were also treated to a special Thai feast by the talented Chef Kunrisa after mentioning to Lai Lai that we love Asian food. The feast was nothing short of extraordinary, from the fresh seafood salad to the melt-in-your-mouth beef rendang and crispy fish curry. Absolutely stunning! A big thank you to the chef who prepared my husband's Chicken Parmo lunch. It was a wonderful surprise for him, as it’s his favorite dish from his hometown in the northeast of England. He even claims this version was better than most of the Parmos available back home—a high compliment indeed! The buffet food is also fantastic, and the live cooking stations are an excellent touch. You order what you want, and it's served directly to your table—a really nice, personalized touch. The Four Seasons breakfast, as always, was superb. Although we didn’t dine at the Deli restaurant, we loved being in the cabanas at Claudine. True to Four Seasons style, we were allowed to order food from the Deli and enjoy it wherever we preferred. The sushi was exquisite, rivaling anything you’d find in a top sushi restaurant. The Crispy Crazy and the Popcorn Shrimp were to die for! #### Rooms: Rustic Elegance The rooms were stunning, a perfect example of rustic elegance. We did encounter a couple of small issues, but they were quickly resolved once the team was made aware. Our villa featured a beautiful bath, his-and-hers showers, and a sumptuous, soft bed that was absolutely divine. The room had every amenity we could possibly need, and our room attendant (I believe his name was Raj; we only met him once) did an impeccable job of keeping everything immaculate. He even lined up my makeup! #### Beaches: A Slice of Paradise The island is home to many beautiful beaches, each with its own unique charm. Aquarium Beach, true to its name, offers incredible sea life sightings. We saw around 15 turtles and a family of eagle rays—it was simply magical. The sea is like glass when the weather is right, and the beach is equipped with a cabana that provides towels, water, paddleboards, and kayaks. While there, we met Nasreen, the conservationist, who kindly took some lovely photos of us with her GoPro, even though she was off duty. Yet another superstar! Madame Zabre Beach is equally stunning. The hotel hosts a Koko Bar here three times a week, complete with watersports equipment, towels, sun loungers, and water. While there are many other beaches to explore on the island, these were the ones we spent the most time on. #### Pool Area: An Oasis of Relaxation The pool area is gorgeous, with plenty of comfortable sunbeds and a lovely pool that’s refreshing without being too cold. There’s also a small beach in front, adding to the serene atmosphere. The infinity pool’s design is breathtaking, giving the illusion that it connects directly to the sea from the restaurant. There's an abundance of water and sun cream available, along with fabulous service from the pool staff. ####Other The resort is home to a colony of tortoises which were amazing to go and visit! You can feed them at designated times on the activity program and see the nursery! We met George who is the oldest at approx 120 years old! The resort is also home to lots of orb weaver spiders! They are massive! But not aggressive or dangerous they just sit in their webs minding their own business. The resort is very flat and can be explored by your very own personalised bicycle which are found outside of your rooms. We tended to cycle by day, buggy by night. Of a night time if you go to the air strip you can get a glimpse of the Milky Way on a clear night. The welcome was warm and saying goodbye to the island and the team was hard but they all came out to wave us off as we left #### A Few Minor Disappointments While our experience at Four Seasons Desroches Island was overwhelmingly positive, there were a few minor disappointments worth noting: 1. **Hot Water Supply**: The hot water in our villa wasn’t long-lasting enough for both a bath and a shower. For a venue often chosen for honeymoons and special occasions, this was a bit of a letdown. One would expect a luxury resort to offer a more reliable hot water supply, especially for extended use. We did make reception aware and they did try numerous times to rectify though- this is important to mention. 2. **Shirt Pricing and Materials**: The shirts available in the shop were priced at approximately €170 by the time taxes were added on and were made from recycled plastic. We found this to be quite overpriced, especially considering the material used. While sustainability is important, the high cost did not seem justified given the product’s composition. 3. ** Beach Bags**: Unlike other Four Seasons properties we have visited, the beach bags were for resort use only rather than a gift. It was a small but noticeable omission, as these bags are a wonderful reminder that is also useful (I used my Bora Bora one for work to remind me of my wonderful experience until it gave out last year!) Overall, these minor issues did not overshadow the exceptional experience we had, but they are worth noting for potential future improvements.

This was the last FS hotel of the trilogy that included Serengeti and Seychelles. We could have made a better decision for our 10th anniversary. The whole thing is simply memorable from the moment you board the Four Seasons private flight. The airport process is so simple and fast, in...

This was the last FS hotel of the trilogy that included Serengeti and Seychelles. We could have made a better decision for our 10th anniversary. The whole thing is simply memorable from the moment you board the Four Seasons private flight. The airport process is so simple and fast, in 35 min from Mahe Island you’ll be arriving to probably the most idyllic place you’ve ever been to. The hotel is the only one on the island, so you have plenty of privacy all the time. Landing in their own and private airstrip alternates our brain chemistry. Which btw is branded with the Four seasons logo and you’d have a team waving at you and ready to take you to your villa for check in. Since all 3 Four Seasons went the extra 100 miles they were all aware that we’ve traveling between four seasons for the last 2 weeks and super kindly provided an amazing upgrade and welcome treats that included champagne, pastries and of course the famous Coconut basket to crack ❤️. The amazing; the resort is gorgeous, with at least 5 beaches to choose from, a stay fully private, full with activities, adventures as scuba or surfing lessons ensures that everyone will find amazing things to do and enjoy the most. Highlight: the food and drinks, I recommend to go for the all inclusive package, it makes your stay more enjoyable. No limitations or constraints besides super expensive and special bottles of wine of champagne. Believe their offer is wide. You’d get plenty of choices. The game changer: the staff, it’s well known four seasons resorts are gorgeous but always the staff makes the complete experience. Since you all were very charming I like to thank Mohammed at the lighthouse John, Ela, , Bablu, at Claudine for making our breakfast and lunch such at delight every day! Thank you to Bianca, Anna and Sarah from the Room and reception Team for a lovely welcome and Steffan at the pool for all the attentions! Special thanks to Quenith, director of rooms for all the details and for taking care of us during our stay. Our deepest appreciation goes to Lai Lai , Mary, Eriny, Florence and Abramm. You guys truly went up, down, side ways to make us feel so pampered and happy. We are so grateful we got to meet you. The improvement area: many hotel directors at four seasons normally approach the guests for a get to know, maybe the manager was out during our stay but it would have been nice to get to meet him. Thank you for a fantastic stay and memorable journey to all3 Four Seasons. We will come back soon

We are just coming back from a 4 night stay at FS Desroches… the only bad thing about our stay… it was too short! Since the arrival the wonderful hotel staff awaits you with a buggy and a smile on their face to bring you to your villa. After a...

We are just coming back from a 4 night stay at FS Desroches… the only bad thing about our stay… it was too short! Since the arrival the wonderful hotel staff awaits you with a buggy and a smile on their face to bring you to your villa. After a small island tour you finish the registration process in your villa. Location: Fantastic! Just a 35 minute flight from Mahe (I recommend to stay at FS Mahe, too before or after, see my evaluation) your arrive at Desroches island where FS is the only hotel and in the other side of the island some private villas are located. There are several incredible beaches, some for relaxing, some more for snorkeling. We loved the Madame Zabre and Aquarium beach most as well as the Sunset beach. Every morning the FS recommends the top two beaches of the day (can change from one day to another regarding the weather). The complete island is top maintained, beautiful palms, flotation and probably (together with Mahe) the most beautiful beaches we have ever seen. Being at the beaches, that you can reach by your private bicycle or with the golf cart, feels like being in paradise. Crystal clear water, white sand beaches and the great panorama. Resort: There are three restaurants, all of them are great! During our stay I assume that the half resort was occupied so every night two of the three restaurants are open. I can recommend all of them! I had the best Aubergine steak at Lighthouse and the best Sushi at Deli! The garlic chili shrimps rolls are the best I ever tasted! The main pool is located close to deli and a lauding where lunch is served. They have a great activity team at Castaway Center. You can have snorkeling gear for free every day and we loved our first scuba dive here! We booked the All Inclusive Packer before and really liked it, huge variety of drinks are included as well as wines, beers and daily mini bar refill, as well as all the dishes in the restaurants. One special thing about the resort is the star gazing experience at the airstrip, we did not believe that it would have been so amazing! Villas: Just fantastic! We had the sunset view villa and loved it! We have stayed at many FS and other luxury hotels with private villas, but we loved this one most! Direct access to the beautiful sunset beach, huge garden with a nice pavilion and huge private pool and an almost new villa with huge sealing and a great bathroom. Choosing between the villa and the beaches was probably the hardest decisions those 5 days. Service: Almost all the FS we stayed at are usually located in very special places (Sayan, Ten Trinity, Jimbaran, Mauritius, Mahe, Serengeti) and some of them offer from the”lowest category” only private pool villas (Mauritius, Desroches, Mahe, Jimbaran) so it’s really hard to say, what’s the best FS? So the game changer are the people! Specially at Desroches we felt so appreciated from ALL the staff! Doesn’t matter from which country or region they are, all with their particular own Charme make you feel at home and being welcomed. This FS is making a great job and chided probably the best over all staff we have ever met! It doesn’t matter to which restaurant, beach, bar or golf cart driver you have, top notch everywhere! I specially want to name: Sarah and Anne who welcomed us upon arrival and made us feel home from the very first second. Queeneth who took care the complete stay of us and was attend for anything we would have needed. Mastin (?) from South Africa, with here we had an amazing evening at the star gazing experience, a very high professional employee, we loved chatting with her about all of her experiences, it was an interesting evening!!! From the restaurant team John, a true professional! Bablu who attended us always very morning (and made me now looking when I can go to Nepal), as well as Mohamed from the Lighthouse restaurant as well as a Cherry and Eli who where often around us. Now a very special thanks to; Mary: we booked the private dinner at the top of the lighthouse, it was so windy we had to move down after 2-3 courses. Mary made it even so a very special night! We sat inside of the light house then, which was closed this day so we had very special atmosphere and very nice talks with Mary! We loved to know about her great experiences in Kenya, hopefully FS opens their a proper soon to visit Kenya. Abraam from Egypt: unfortunately… he was the day off today and yesterday but the first 3-4 days we were lucky to enjoy his presence! Thanks for your great service and the little present, you made us wanting to visit Egypt soon (when FS has opened his new fs Olietes in Cairo and Luxor). Eriny, also from Egypt, we really liked your way to treat the customers! When arriving to the lighthouse and being welcomed by you it cannot be a bad dinner or night! Thanks a lot for always being so happy and helpful! PD: your German is great, next time we will speak only German with you. Florence from Tanzania: it was so fun talking to you and chatting about the Serengeti (where we stayed previously). Lailai: thank me to you too, great service and attitude! We loved the little present with the recepy of our favorite cocktail, we will try it at home! I mean, we got little presents from two of you, we never experiences something like this before! I want to thank everyone of you for making our 10th year anniversary so special! Resume: Paradise existed and it’s called Desroches! Everything is perfect! It was so good that my wife wants to come here for her birthday next year (instead of going home to Mexico to her family or the original planned trip to Japan). So, see you next year Desroches!!!

One of the best hotels I’ve been to. From the service to the facilities, I honestly recommend this resort to be visited. The villa was absolutely beautiful, we really enjoyed being able to ride our bikes to the different beaches, interacting with the turtles and riding on a runway. I...

One of the best hotels I’ve been to. From the service to the facilities, I honestly recommend this resort to be visited. The villa was absolutely beautiful, we really enjoyed being able to ride our bikes to the different beaches, interacting with the turtles and riding on a runway. I loved the food every breakfast and especially with the views, but some of the dishes at dinner can be improved especially for the price. The staff there are all very knowledgeable of the island and you can tell they’ve received top quality training and most importantly they are all very happy from my observations, which means they’re also well looked after. Our stay started with Anny who set the bar really high, she made my wife and I feel comfortable and at ease immediately. Our days always started off amazingly when we saw Ela, Lai Lai, Mohamed and Bablu at breakfast. They went above and beyond for us each time, they’ll be missed. We always had wonderful conversations with John and he’s honestly one of the nicest people I’ve met. When we had dinner, we met Florence, Cherry and Mary who gave us an amazing ending to our days and we will miss them. Whenever we needed buggies, Raymi and Terence were our guys and honestly, they were both stand up guys. Laurent’s personality is super relaxed which matches the island’s vibe and gave us a lot of info about the resort on our first day. Nesreen took us for three turtle tango and you can see she really loves her job, she also found a specific coconut for me and cracked it which I really appreciate. Adarsh is also an amazing guy, he always made us feel at home and one day, he went out of his way to walk to us from the office to check how we were as we were waiting for a buggy. We did have an issue and the team tried to do what they could, Joseph showed us a good gesture as an apology which we appreciate. However, for a four seasons resort, I expected the managers to have come to us straightaway at breakfast as we walked past Atleast three of them. It was only when we were checking out that Joseph was informed and then he came to speak to us. Budi always gave us time when he could during our stay and it was a pleasure to always see him, but as stated, walking past him, Joseph and another manager with none of them approaching us about the incident isn’t a standard for this hotel. Regardless, I’m looking forward to visiting again. Our only interaction with Queeneth was on our departure day, we wished we met her earlier as her energy is very positive.

This is the fifth visit and this resort just gets better with age! EVERYONE is constantly asking about your experience, “how are you this morning”, “can I get you anything”, “do you need anything”, and so on and so on. The people are so friendly and constantly ask if you...

This is the fifth visit and this resort just gets better with age! EVERYONE is constantly asking about your experience, “how are you this morning”, “can I get you anything”, “do you need anything”, and so on and so on. The people are so friendly and constantly ask if you want assistance . One dish (fish) wasn’t the best and the next day- four or five people were “sorry” that the dinner wasn’t perfect- wow, it was just one meal -not a big deal! The facility is gorgeous and every detail is perfect. One light was out and the next day e repair man was taking it apart, fixing the “problem “ . The spa is amazing-excellent treatments and informative specialists. The food was excellent - standouts include the sushi and the steak at the Lighthouse- but Claudines was fantastic too! If you require some r-n-r and want Long Beach walks or bike rides, this place is amazing. I read and relaxed and this resort is perfection- thank you staff and everyone for another great visit!

This island has catered to royalty and it's not hard to see why. It is remote and private, with so much space and privacy you very rarely come across other guests. The villas are incredible: spacious, private and beautifully decorated. The luxurious turn-down service and daily dessert treats from the...

This island has catered to royalty and it's not hard to see why. It is remote and private, with so much space and privacy you very rarely come across other guests. The villas are incredible: spacious, private and beautifully decorated. The luxurious turn-down service and daily dessert treats from the chef make beautiful touches. The hospitality and F&B teams are world class and second-to none. They all know details about you before you set foot on the island, and remember them through out your stay as well as all remembering your preferences so that your experience is personalised. The resort is a wonderful mixture of luxury and natural, bare-foot rustic peace.