Mahe Four Seasons

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Mahe Four Seasons is located on Mahe Island in the Seychelles.

Set on the Pointe Lazare Peninsular in the southwest corner of the island, this is a high-end resort, one of the very best in the area.

The resort is centred on a cluster of main buildings with extensive bar, lounge and dining areas, leading out to a very large swimming pool. There is also a large spa, gym and club for children.

Rooms

Guest accommodation at Mahe Four Seasons is in 74 luxury villas, suites and residences, all with air-conditioning, satellite television and a large private swimming pool …

Serenity Villa : x13 : 186 sqm : These rooms are set in tropical vegetation at the top of the resort and can accommodate up to two adults and a child.

Hilltop Ocean View Villa : x13 : 186 sqm : These rooms are also at the top of the resort, but have broader views. They can be set up either with a king bed for two adults with an extra bed for one child, or with a queen bed for two adults with two extra beds for two children.

Ocean View Villa : x13 : 186 sqm : These rooms are at the middle level of the resort. They can also be set up either with a king bed for two adults with an extra bed for one child, or with a queen bed for two adults with two extra beds for two children.

Garden View Villa : x23 : 186 sqm : These rooms are at the lower level of the resort, with views of the garden and the beach beyond. They can also be set up either with a king bed for two adults, or a queen bed for two adults with an extra bed for one child.

Two Bedroom Hilltop Ocean View Suite : x3 : 542 sqm : Back in the middle level of the resort, this much larger option has two bedroom suites, each of which can also be set up either with a king bed for two adults, or a queen bed for two adults with an extra bed for one child. With a dedicated member of staff acting as a host.

Two Bedroom Presidential Suite : x1 : 734 sqm : Close to the beach on the lower level of the resort, this very large option also has two bedroom suites, each of which can also be set up either with a king bed for two adults, or a queen bed for two adults with an extra bed for one child. With a dedicated member of staff acting as a host.

Three Bedroom Beach Suite : x1 : 859 sqm : Close to the beach on the lower level of the resort, this very large option has three bedroom suites, each of which can also be set up either with a king bed for two adults, or a queen bed for two adults with an extra bed for one child. With a dedicated member of staff acting as a host.

Three Bedroom Residence Villa : x2 : 971 sqm : Set on the upper level of the resort, this very large option has three bedroom suites, each of which can also be set up either for six adults and one child or for four adults and three children. With a dedicated member of staff acting as a host.

Four Bedroom Residence Villa : x3 : 1387 sqm : Set on the upper level of the resort, this very large option has four bedroom suites, each of which can also be set up either for eight adults or for four adults and four children. With a dedicated member of staff acting as a host.

Five Bedroom Residence Villa : x1 : 1400 sqm : Set on the upper level of the resort, this very large option has five bedroom suites, each of which can also be set up either for ten adults or for six adults and four children. With a dedicated member of staff acting as a host.

Six Bedroom Residence Villa : x1 : 1586 sqm : Set on the upper level of the resort, this very large option has six bedroom suites, each of which can also be set up either for twelve adults or for eight adults and four children. With a dedicated member of staff acting as a host.

Activities

Mahe Four Seasons offers the following activities, not all of which are necessarily included in the room rate …

• Diving : not included
• Snorkelling
• Kayaking
• Paddle-boarding
• Giant tortoises
• Spa and gym
• Yoga
• Cookery classes
• Tours of Mahe Island

Although we can and do combine the Seychelles with safaris on mainland Africa, this tends to happen relatively rarely. The main airport on Mahé is 2200 km from Nairobi and 3800 km from Johannesburg. For most people, the tropical beaches of East Africa end up being an easier and cheaper option.

But for some, the powerful allure of these beautiful islands is too much to resist and they are happy to stay overnight in Nairobi or Johannesburg, before flying out to the Seychelles.

These islands are far more commonly visited as a separate trip. There are direct flights to the islands from Europe and the Persian Gulf.

Most visits to the Seychelles run to 7-14 nights, usually split between two or three lodges. The usual stay duration at this particular lodge is 3-7 nights.

Seasonality

The best time of year to visit the Seychelles is generally considered to be during the May-Oct dry season.

It is worth pointing out that the Seychelles experiences prodigious rainfall, far more than most other islands in the Indian Ocean.

Getting there

The Seychelles really are tiny specks of land, set out in the vastness of the Indian Ocean.

From Mahe International Airport, the lodge is accessed by means of a road transfer of around 60 minutes or a helicopter transfer of around 10 minutes.

only occasionally combined with safari on mainland Africa