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Four Seasons Resort Seychelles
Baie Lazare, Seychelles · Four Seasons · Grand Luxury
Four Seasons Resort Seychelles opened in February 2009 on Petite Anse, a private cove on Mahé's southwest coast in the Baie Lazare district — named for French explorer Lazare Picault who landed on Mahé in 1742 and renamed it 'L'Île d'Abondance.' All 67 villas are raised on stilts among mango, jackfruit and cinnamon trees on a 180-hectare hillside, each with a private infinity pool; the steepest reach the beach via buggy in two minutes. Interiors by Hirsch Bedner Associates. Awarded Seychelles' Leading Hotel Suite (2024) for the Three-Bedroom Royal Suite.
- 67 rooms
- Opened 2009
- Neighborhood: Mahé
- Rooms from 2,002 sq ft (186 m²)
- Interiors: Hirsch Bedner Associates
About Four Seasons Resort Seychelles
- The bay framing the resort, Baie Lazare, is named after French explorer Lazare Picault who made the first extensive European exploration of Mahé on 21 November 1742 and renamed the island 'L'Île d'Abondance' — and buried pirate treasure was later discovered on that same beach, now displayed in Seychelles' national museum.
- All 67 villas are constructed as treehouse-style structures raised on stilts amid a 180-hectare jungle site above Petite Anse, meaning the resort has zero beachfront footprint — the sand is reached exclusively by a 2-minute buggy descent from the hillside villas.
- The Baie Lazare coastline directly around the resort has become the highest concentration of ultra-luxury resorts on Mahé, with multiple internationally ranked five-star properties within approximately one kilometre of each other.
- The smallest published suite or villa start at 2,002 sq ft (186 m²).
History
The Four Seasons Resort Seychelles opened in February 2009, nestled in a secluded bay on Mahé island. It underwent refurbishments including a 2023 renovation of the Three-Bedroom Royal Suite and re-opened in November 2020 after a closure.
The setting
Four Seasons Resort Seychelles is set into a lush hillside above Petite Anse, a private white-sand cove on the sunset-facing southwest coast of Mahé, about 35 minutes from the airport. The 67 tree-house-style villas cascade down the cliffside to the beach, reachable in two minutes on foot, with Indian Ocean views through the forest canopy. The surrounding Baie Lazare area — named for French explorer Lazare Picault who landed on Mahé in 1742 — has become the island's most concentrated luxury enclave, with landmark hotels within roughly one kilometre. Dramatic granite formations, seclusion from commercial development, and convenient air access position Petite Anse among the most coveted private-beach addresses in the Indian Ocean. 26 km from Victoria.
Restaurants and bars
- Koi — Restaurant · Japanese
- ZEZ — Restaurant · Pan-Asian
- Kannel — Restaurant · Mediterranean
- Steak Shack — Restaurant · Seafood
Experiences
- Le Syel Spa signature treatments — Le Syel Signature ritual with foot ritual and Breath Of Life inhalation; The Miracle of Coco De Mer five-step body ritual.
- Bespoke surf and yoga retreats — Bespoke surf and yoga retreats offered at the resort.
- Scuba diving — On-site scuba diving.
- Snorkeling — On-site snorkeling.
- Kayaking — On-site and off-site kayaking.
- Sailing — On-site sailing.
Amenities
- Le Syel Spa (8 treatment rooms)
- private beach access
- villa infinity pools
- fitness center
- kids program
- snorkeling
- diving
- kayaking
- Kids club
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- Seychelles' Leading Hotel Suite 2024 (World Travel Awards) (2024)
- Three-Bedroom Royal Suite: Seychelles’ Leading Hotel Suite (2024)
- Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Label Hotel
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