Elle Hotel of the Month: The "Four Seasons Desroche" on the Seychelles

Just 35 minutes with the propeller aircraft from the Seychellen main island of Mahé, travelers surprised in the middle of the Indian Ocean, an adorable piece of earth: the "Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroche Island" - oursShe monats hotel in March 2025. The five-star paradise with only 71 suites, villas and residences spoils its guests with the perfect mix of flawless high-end comfort and relaxed warmth. Everything can, nothing has to be here.

Desroches is a coral island and therefore different from its Seychelles sisters with the imposing granite rocks. Grenade, flat, lovable and - you just have to say it - with the most beautiful-Optics. In addition, thanks to the famous Four Season's hospitality, very unobtrusively luxurious. Already the arrival at the tiny airport goes to heart. Because a waving ensemble of employees and mid -tourists receives or adopted a waving ensemble twice a day. Otherwise, the runway and airport hall (a small brutalism jewel) are used as a yoga location, for sound healing sessions or simply to watch stars under expert guidance. With an electric buggy it goes to the lobby by the sea. When checking in, each guest receives a personalized bike and can also explore the 3.24 square kilometer of the island (highly recommended!) On their own.

Desroches belongs to the Amirant Atoll of the Seychelles Outer Islands, is just over five kilometers long and a maximum of one kilometer wide. The whispering of the sea is always present. By the way, the island owes its name to the Frenchman François Julien Desroche. He was governor of La Réunion and today's Mauritius in the 18th century. The spacious, well -kept Four Seasons estate is located in the southwest. From here, the sandy Main Road leads to the settlement of Iceland Development Company. It was founded in 1980 to develop the economy of Outer Islands. On Desroch, she operates a farm, harvesting salads, tomatoes, eggplants, papayas et cetera, making the resort's farm-to-fork concept. In the center of the island you come across an old coconut plantation-around 1900 up to 20,000 coconuts were harvested per month for COPRA production. Today guests are happy about fresh coconut water, Iced Matcha with coconut milk and the funny "Beware of Falling Coconuts" warning signs.

Behind the exotic green on the mussel white beaches - a total of 15 kilometers - the 71 villas of the resort. They spoil their residents with fine boho interiors, sun terrace, outdoor shower, pool and beach access. Everything is intended: a tropical welcome greeting from palm leaves on the four-poster bed, a chice of beach bag, ecological insect protection, chilled upholstery in the open-air lounge. And it is best to sink the television screen inconspicuously in your chest - the reality is so much nicer here! Be sure to try it out: the floating breakfast, served on a floating tray in the pool. If you want to leave your private hideaway despite all these amenities, you cycle towards the restaurant, bar and community pool. Maybe on a sunset cocktail for the picturesque lighthouse. Or to the spa for a relaxing massage with fragrant lemongrass oil. Beauty goodie: Thanks to the high humidity, the complexion has a great glow after a day.

The small number of restaurants-the Mediterranean "Claudine" and the Asian "Ahi"-is more than brewed by a varied topic kitchen and dinner events. There are evenings with Creole, Japanese, Indian or Thai specialties. Barbecues with fresh tuna, marlin, octopus and fantastic dry aged steaks. Always with a special twist, always a little fusion, always inspired by the aromas of Creole cuisine of the Seychellois. And for everyone who doesn't get enough of Spicy Chicken Curry and Kokosnuss rice, a wonderful cooking class (be sure to participate!).

Even if each villa has its own beach access, you should also visit the larger bays. For example Bomb Bay Beach. Or the palm -lined picture book beach Madam Zabre. Surfing, diving, snorkeling, beach volleyball, a trip by boat-the Blue Safari team of the resort organizes everything your heart desires. Sometimes guests discover freshly hatched tiny tortoise on the beach. Then Nasreen is immediately on hand to show the endangered little one the fastest way into the ocean. The environmental scientist belongs to the Four Seasons team and also takes care of the unique Aldabra giant turtles of the Seychelles in the Tortoise Sanctuary. She knows each of her protégés by name and supports them in living in freedom in their natural habitat.