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Showcasing a modern approach to design, Constance Lemuria Seychelles is a luxury resort blending nature with high-end architecture. Following a complete renovation, the resort reopened in late 2016. Providing all-inclusive rate options, accommodations are set within suites and villas, perfectly positioned steps from the sea amidst natural gardens. Continue reading below the villa photo.
The family-friendly property offers a variety of amenities to accommodate families. The Constance Kids Club has scavenger hunts, culinary activities, and island exploration trips led by fully-trained experts. The property's suites and villas provide spacious accommodations with living rooms and gathering spaces ideal for families. Read more below the Junior Suite Family Area.
In addition to family-friendly accommodations, the resort has an 18-hole championship golf course and the U Spa by Constance with wellness-focused spa services and treatments. Plus, there's gastronomic experiences at three restaurants and four bars featuring chef-prepared local and international cuisine. Read more below the photo.
Set amidst three white sand beaches, Constance Lemuria Seychelles is located on the northwest coast of Praslin Island. The deluxe property has 88 Junior Suites, 8 Senior Suites, 8 Beach Villas, and a Presidential Villa.
Overlooking the Port Launay marine national park, Constance Ephelia Seychelles is a luxury resort with pampering amenities as well as family-friendly offerings. Set on the island of Mahe, the resort is located on 120 hectares of land, including two pristine beaches. The property's location provides guests with an array of activities including diving in the Indian Ocean, stand up paddleboarding, zipling through tropical foliage, bicycling, rock climbing, raquetball, tennis, and kayaking. Continue reading below the photo.
In addition to activities for all ages, Constance Ephelia Seychelles has the Constance Kids Club, providing supervised experiences for children 4 to 11 years old. Guests can register children at any time during their stay, and amenities include outdoor spaces for running relays and playing games, computer stations for gaming, open play areas for movies and interactive games, and a swimming pool with water activities. There's arts & crafts programs with traditional and local touches, along with theme days where children can create pizzas, make ice cream, or enjoy homemade treats. While kids ages 4 to 6 can visit the imagination space with kitchenettes, 4-wheel transportation rides, playhouses, and tool workshops. Babysitting services are also offered for an additional fee, and the resort has baby amenities upon request. Continue reading below the photo of the Spa Villa.
For relaxation, the Spa Village of Constance Ephelia offers a pampering oasis amidst tropical gardens. Guests can select from a variety of therapies and services designed to promote relaxation, rejuvenation, deep cleansing, or detoxification. Plus, spa facilities including a dry heat sauna, steam room, thermal pool, Jacuzzi, still pool, Kneipp foot path, reflective pool, and a yoga pavilion.
Perched atop granite boulders on the southern tip of Anse Kerlan, the Presidential Villa at the Constance Lemuria Seychelles features an exclusive setting. Designed to provide a private hotel within the resort, the villa is a one-of-a-kind retreat in Seychelles wtih a master suite complete with a terrace bathroom and jacuzzi. Separated from the master suite is two additional suites. Continue reading below the photo of the Presidential Villa.
Surrounded by buildings for complete privacy there are three multi-level pools with direct access to the villa's private beach. Read more below the photo.
In addition to the bedroom suites and pool, there is a fully-equipped office, as well as a spacious living room designed for entertaining. Read more below the photo.
The Constance Lemuria Seychelles offers a secluded beachfront retreat with white sand beaches, lush flora, and the only 18-hole golf course of the Seychelles. Designed to balance indulgence with simplicity, the property has a variety of restaurants and bars, plus a spa, kids club, diving, and tennis.
Designed to provide luxurious escapes and timeless adventures, Constance Hotels and Resorts offers a variety of properties across the Indian Ocean. Uniquely created, each resort presents one-of-a-kind experiences for guests. From Constance Le Prince Maurice with villas on stilts to the all-inclusive Constance Moofushi Resort providing a barefoot chic paradise, the high end collection of luxury resorts has a mix of exotic settings to appeal to a range of travelers. Discover more about the resorts below.
Designed by architect Jean Marc Eynaud and designer David Edwards, the property offers a romantic environment where style, space, and architecture combine for an exotic setting. Nestled amongst lush tropical greenery, the peaceful retreat offers suites and villas inspired by Feng Shui, with all beds standing high above floor level to promote the circulation of Qi. The Archipel restaurant serves expertly crafted cuisine with a Mauritian twist, and Le Barachois is a floating seafood restaurant in the midst of a natural fish reserve. The U Spa by Constance provides a range of treatments along with a heated pool, cold plunge pool, sauna, steam room, and hair salon. For recreation, there is a state-of-the-art fitness facility with personal training, tennis courts and lessons, plus private yoga. There are two 18-hole golf courses, a kid's club, and a range of water sports including kayaks, pedalos, snorkeling, windsurfing, and glass-bottom boat excursions.
Set along a white sand beach and a turquoise lagoon, the stylishly renovated Constance Belle Mare Plage offers a lively, yet cozy environment with guest rooms, suites, and distinctive villas. Located on a sheltered bay protected by an offshore reef, the resort is ideal for watersports, and combines a tropical setting with chic architecture inspired by the unique location. There are four trendy bars, including the Blu Bar with signature Tiki Chic cocktails and a Barista Corner for espresso creations with a rum twist. The resort's six restaurants provide a range of options, such as the innovative La Citronnelle with live cooking stations, and the seaside Indigo serving sushi, fresh seafood, and South East Asian specialties. There's also a spa that incorporates aromatic natural products created with plants from the Indian Ocean, Ymalia organic cosmetic products, Brice Nicham Studio with professional podiatry services, treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, cold plunge pool, and two whirlpools. For recreation there are four swimming pools, water sports, Constance Kids Club programs, two championship golf courses, tennis, diving center, and a fitness facility with private and group classes.
Shaped like a curved Dhoni boat with a private island setting in the Maldives' North Ari Atoll, the Constance Halaveil Maldives offers a relaxed retreat where guests can relax in their own plunge pools, stroll white sand beaches, and discover colorful marine life in the island's turquoise waters. The all-villa resort features an intimate, hideaway feel with 57 Water Villas, 9 Beach Villas, 11 Family Beach Villas, 8 Double-Story Beach Villas, and a Presidential Beach Villa. Designed to create an environment that inspires guests to relax and rejuvanate, there is a spa with a range of treatments, yoga room, relaxation deck, Thai treatment room, steam room, and hot and cold plunge pools, plus the Constance Kids Club with programs for young guests while the adults relax. For dining, there are three restaurants including the Jing Restaurant specializing in East meets West fusion cuisine. There's a diving center, plus tennis courts, fitness center, beach volleyball and soccer, badminton, and chess.
Located on the South Ari Atoll, considered one of the best diving spots in the world. The upscale property combines Crusoe Chic Barefoot elegance with the amenities of a deluxe resort, for an overall relaxed and luxurious setting. Accommodations are set within Beach and Water Villas, all with wooden terraces, air conditioning, and spa-inspired bathrooms. The all-inclusive property offers guests two restaurants: MANTA with a trip-around-the-world buffet, and Alizee an a la carte beach grill, plus two bars for a range of tropical cocktails. There's an entertainment lounge, fitness center with a yoga pavilion, pedal boats, catamaran excursions, snorkeling, windsurfing, and kayaking. Guests can book massages, facials, and body treatments at the U Spa, visits to local fishing villages, Maldavian style fishing experiences, and sunset cruises with a traditional Dhoni.
Consisting of 25 private Beach Villas fenced by tropical plants, the Constance Tsarabanjina offers white sand beaches and azure blue waters. The eco-friendly property has sustainable thatched roofs, opportunities to explore the area's biodiversity with guided nature walks, snorkelling in the Mitstio seas, and private cruises. Beginners and qualified divers can participate in PADI scuba diving courses, and there is drag net fishing, traditional evening fishing, and boat trips to the famous "Grande Mitsio," a basalt column site. Serving fresh seafood and Malagasy cuisine, the resort's restaurant is nestled on a private beach with a relaxing and laid-back atmosphere.
Perched along two of the top beaches on the island of Mahé, the sprawling resort overlooks the Port Launay national marine park. Set amongst tropical plants and rare vegetation, the property offers 42 contemporary guest rooms featuring smart glass bathroom walls that can be transparent or opaque, air conditioning, TVs, and private balconies. There's also luxurious Junior and Senior Suites as well as Family Villas with private pools. For young guests, there's the Constance Kids Club with supervised activities like local crafts, culinary lessons, island exploration, and scavenger hunts. The U Spa by Constance spa village is set amidst tropical gardens with 14 individual treatment rooms and 4 couples' treatment rooms, plus a sauna, steam room, heated pool, jacuzzi, cold plunge pool, Kneipp foot path, reflective pool, and spa yoga pavillion. Guests can select from five restaurants and bars, each with contemporary styling and a touch of African influences, including Cyann with signature dishes that combine French techniques with local and Asian flavors.
Reopened in November 2016 after a major renovation, the exclusive Constance Lemuria is located on the only 18-hole championship golf course in the Seychelles. Providing a modern approach to design, the resort provides the highest standard of luxury while preserving the natural beauty of the environment. Scattered along two private beaches, suites and villas are 15 meters from the shore, discreetly nestled within tropical gardens. Guests can dine at four on-site restaurants with an array of signature dishes, or enjoy cocktails at one of the property's five bars. There's a Constance Kids Club with a variety of supervised activities for young guests. While adults can relax and rejuvenate at the U Spa providing customized massages, facials, and body treatments, along with a sauna, jacuzzi, steam room, cold plunge pool, and hair salon. Guests receive complimentary green fees at the property's 18-hole championship golf course, and there is tennis, kayaking, body boarding, windsurfing, and Scuba Diving available.
Set on a private island, the Six Senses Zil Pasyon is an all-villa retreat in the Seychelles. Offering a secluded setting along with a rock-edge pool, children's activities, cinema, cooking classes, and a private helipad. Learn more about this new Seychelles resort in the article below from our sister publication, Luxury Travel Advisor, by Natalie Maneval. Continue reading below the photo.
Looking for the next top tropical getaway? Six Senses Zil Pasyon in Seychelles opened in October 2016 on Felicite Island, 30 nautical miles northeast of Mahe. The Felicite is a French word that denotes bliss, and we think that travelers will have nothing but a blissful stay on this island, which boasts both a mountainous terrain and excellent swimming and snorkeling spots — with chances to swim with turtles. Tip: There will be plenty of space on the prime beaches, since Zil Pasyon will be the only resort on the island. Read more below.
In total, the resort will house 30 villas and 17 private residences to accommodate travelers. The residences are located on the top of the island with 360-degree views and also include two swimming pools and a fully equipped kitchen. Visitors who want to soak in those stunning sunrises and sunsets will want to book a villa. There are 15 of these on the east side of the island, facing Marianne Island, Petite Soeur and Grande Soeur Island. (These are the villas with the amazing sunrise views.) Likewise, the 15 villas on the west side of the island include vistas of La Digue and Praslin Island and, of course, the sunsets. Read more below.
We hear that dining on Felicite will be a festive affair with six distinctive eateries and bars to choose from. Want to taste a local dish? If so, we advise trying Island Café, which will offer breakfast and dinner dishes based on the Seychellois spice route. It will be a mixture of European, Asian and African fare. And Six Senses fans rejoice, the resort will include the Six Senses Spa Zil Pasyon, complete with a hammam, sauna, saltwater pool, steam, yoga platform and nail bar. Getting There: Zil Pasyon will organize transportation to and from the island. Choose from either a 20-minute helicopter ride or relax on a 90-minute boat trip from Mahe.
Banyan Tree Seychelles is set upon the original Seychellian abode belonging to Pink Panther actor Peter Sellers and Beatles member George Harrison. The resort took painstaking steps toward preserving the authenticity of the site's architecture and culture with the aid of island residents, some of who still dedicate their careers to forwarding Banyan Tree Seychelles' mission of providing a Sanctuary for the Senses.
Luxury travelers flock to Constance Lemuria Seychelles for the gorgeous beaches, clear water, and lush vegetation. While there, they can indulge in golf at the only 18-hole course in the Seychelles, dive in one of the world's top scuba destinations, dine on gourmet meals, explore the island, or relax at the spa. There's also the Constance Kids Club to entertain smaller guests and give parents a real vacation. The resort offers a variety of spacious suite and villa accommodations to suit every traveler. To create a cocoon of luxury amidst vibrant nature, materials such as wood, stone, pink granite, marble, and thatch palm has been beautifully used to create a modern yet warm feel.
Junior Suite
All Junior suites are set in the Seychellois gardens 15 metres from the shore and designed in a minimalist, yet luxurious style with large bathrooms and private dining space.Suites measure 52 square meters and offer: Air-conditioning, tea and coffee facilities, minibar, satellite TV with a wide range of films and music/DVD player, Mac mini (iPod connection, CD &DVD), high-speed internet connection, individual safe, telephone answering machine, hairdryer, and 24-hour room service.
Occupancy: 3 persons
Senior Suite
Situated just 15 meters from the shore, palm-thatched Senior Suites have a contemporary interior. The living room leads directly to an outdoor dining area and a personal massage pavilion. Ideal for a couple. Each Senior Suite measures 115 square meters including a living room and offers: air-conditioning, tea and coffee facilities, minibar, satellite TV with a wide range of films and music/DVD player, Mac mini (iPod connection, CD &DVD), high-speed internet connection, 24-hour room service, a bath tub with whirlpool in the master bathroom, separate lounge with shower/WC and a double size terrace/balcony, and a choice of pillows on arrival from the special pillow menu.
Occupancy: 4 persons
Villa
Set in private garden with direct beach access, the palm-thatched Villas have beautiful interiors of wood and stone and come with dedicated villa master service. The living room leads directly outside to a dining area and a personal massage pavilion. The villas offer spacious accommodation for a family or with a group of friends. Each Villa measures 725 square meters and offers: Air-conditioning, bathrooms with separate bath and shower/open air bath and shower room, personal relaxation and massage pavilion, private chef service or in-villa barbeque available on request, satellite TV with films and music/DVD/ Sony PlayStation (on request), Mac mini (iPod connection, CD &DVD), internet access, and a choice of pillows on arrival from the special pillow menu.
Occupancy: 6 persons
Presidential Villa
The Presidential Villa stretches out majestically against its granite backdrop. Its design of high-raftered ceilings, marble, and local pink granite give it a Seychellois elegance that fits perfectly with its environment. The master suite is a haven, with its own terrace overlooking the ocean, open air bathroom complete with jacuzzi and sauna. Each suite has a terrace which leads to one of the villa's 3 multi level swimming pools and down to the private beach. The Presidential Villa measures 1250 square meters and offers: Personal relaxation and massage pavilion, fully equipped office, Air-conditioning, bathrooms with separate bath and shower, satellite TV with a wide range of films and music/DVD, Sony Playstation (on request), minibar, safe, Mac mini (iPod connection, CD &DVD), and internet access.
Look out to the majestic Indian Ocean as you laze idly in the splendour of a glorious infinity pool at Banyan Tree Seychelles. Complete your leisurely pool experience by quenching your thirst with poolside cocktails or feed your exercise-fuelled hunger with tasty bar snacks.
Situated on two of the most beautiful beaches on the island of Mahe, overlooking the marine national park of Port Launay,Constance Ephelia Seychelles enjoys a unique location set within 120 hectares of land with luxuriant and rare vegetation.
Banyan Tree Seychelleshas five Intendance Pool Villas.From the spacious terrace of guests enjoy a stunning bird's eye view of the Indian Ocean, Intendance Bay, and the lush tropical mountain greenery surrounding Banyan Tree Seychelles. Featuring a private jet pool and swimming pool, a set of walkways and stairs connects the villa, living pavilion, and pool with a separate sundeck and jet pool – set at different levels into the hill in between imposing granite rocks. Breathtaking views are the trademark of the lofty Intendance Pool Villa, which has been inspired by the exotic charm and elegance of local colonial architecture. For spa aficionados one Intendance Pool Villa on top of the mountain also features an additional massage pavilion.