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Fregate Island Private
Fregate Island, Inner Islands, Seychelles · Independent · Core Luxury · Opening soon
Fregate Island, a private granite island in the Seychelles, is due to reopen in October 2026 after five years of closure and a complete rebuild of the resort. It will have 14 private pool villas and three estates, with the former Banyan Hill Estate relaunched as The Owner's Estate and an enlarged Plantation House at the centre of island life. Development is limited to about 18 percent of the island.
- 17 rooms
- Opened 1998
- Not open yet
About Fregate Island Private
- Visiting boats are turned away to keep invasive species off the island, part of a long-running conservation programme.
- New additions include a beach restaurant at Anse Bambous, a Sunset Bar on Mont Signal and tennis and padel courts.
History
Fregate Island Private opened as a private-island resort in 1998 under German owner Otto Happel and joined the Oetker Collection in 2013. It closed around 2021 for a complete rebuild and is due to reopen in October 2026 with 14 pool villas and three estates.
The setting
62 km from Victoria-Seychelles Airport.
Amenities
- Seven private beaches including Anse Victorin
- Rock Spa and wellness center with island-grown products
- PADI-certified dive center and private marina
- Resident conservation team and giant tortoise sanctuary
- Personalized dining experiences and Banyan tree house restaurant
- Island-wide hiking trails and private buggies for each villa
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