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Raffles Seychelles
Praslin Island, Seychelles · Raffles · Grand Luxury
Ross Macbeth's 86-villa hillside and beachfront resort on Praslin opened in February 2011 as the first purpose-built Raffles resort and home of the original Raffles Signature Spa. The spa spans 1,234 square metres with 13 treatment pavilions, and a 45-metre pool is billed as the Indian Ocean's longest. Anse Takamaka supplies 500 metres of beach on Seychelles' second-largest granite island.
- 87 rooms
- Opened 2011
- Neighborhood: Anse Takamaka
About Raffles Seychelles
- Opened February 2011 as the first Raffles resort built as a resort from the ground up.
- Architect Ross Macbeth won Young Architect of the Year recognition for the Praslin design; Wilson & Associates did interiors.
- The Raffles Signature Spa covers 1,234 square metres with 13 treatment pavilions, called the largest spa in Seychelles.
- The swimming pool stretches 45 metres, described as the longest in the Indian Ocean.
- The resort faces 500 metres of Anse Takamaka beachfront on northeastern Praslin.
History
Raffles Seychelles opened in 2011 on Praslin Island as the first Raffles resort, positioned as an all-villa retreat in a UNESCO area. The official brand site says the property currently has 87 private pool villas spread across a tropical hillside and beachfront setting. The resort is in the midst of a comprehensive transformation of its culinary and social spaces through 24 August 2026. Its appeal rests on the secluded island setting, large private villas, and the brand’s signature butler-led service.
The setting
The resort sits on Anse Takamaka on Praslin, the second-largest island in Seychelles. The island is known for its lush interior and proximity to Vallée de Mai, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which helps frame the area as one of the archipelago’s most significant natural landscapes. 18 km from Cousin Island.
Restaurants and bars
- Curieuse Restaurant — Restaurant · Asian
- Losean Restaurant — Restaurant
- The Sushi Room — Restaurant · Japanese
- Danzil Bar & Lounge — Bar
Experiences
- Raffles Butlers introductions — Dedicated Raffles Butlers introduce guests to the culture of the Seychelles, from hidden island gems to local culinary delights.
- Island Sanctuary Retreat — A Seychellois escape into nature and beauty to rediscover holistic wellbeing on this signature Retreat by Raffles.
- Aldabra tortoises — Guests can meet and feed the 16 adult and three young giant Aldabra rescue tortoises living in the grounds.
- Sustainability programme — Preserves the archipelago, including a coral rehabilitation project with the Marine Conservation Society and a snorkelling trail.
- Vallee de Mai Discovery — Discovery of the Vallée de Mai, the ancient palm forest at the heart of Praslin and home of the coco de mer palm.
- Sunset Escapade — Sunset picnic of chilled champagne and canapés served by a private butler on one of the world's renowned beaches.
Amenities
- Spa
- Infinity pool
- Private pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
- Tennis
- Water sports
- Butler service
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