Denis Island in Mahe (1 other) – Seychelles (1 other)

the hotel: More a sanctuary than a hotel, Denis is simply a collection of 25 cottages
the room: Every guest gets their own cottage
the bar: The bar is what you expect from a small private island – a rustic affaire with a pool table
the restaurant: Emphasis is on fresh, and for lunch and dinner there is always an open grill ready for the catch of the day
the location: Regarded as one of the satellite islands of Mahe, Denis is one of the lesser known islands in the Seychelles
the pool: Relax around the pool

You absolutely must…

Must Eat
You must, at least once, try the speciality of the island kitchen – a Creole buffet.

Must Shop
There is a small shop on the island, but in a place like this you should be finding or catching your souvenirs.

Must Visit
Denis has a worldwide reputation for fishing, so charter either the Marko 44, Commodore 27 or the Lady Claire and go out after Marlin, Hemmingway style.

About Denis Island

An unspoiled picture post card private island in the blindingly beautiful Seychelles.

The Whole Story

A private island paradise.

How extraordinary it must have been to be a traveller in the 1700s. Sailing on the vessel Etoile, French explorer Denis de Trobriant sited this small fertile island (par of the Seychelles) in 1773, landed on its blindingly white beaches and in the name of the King of France buried a bottle containing the Act of Possession. It was never found, but Denis was inhabited by French settlers and it became a plantation island. First sugar, and then copra – the dried flesh of coconut were exported, and beyond that nothing much changed on Denis except the owners who were always French until the island was acquired by Michael and Kathleen Mason in 1999.

Regarded as one of the satellite islands of Mahe, Denis is one of the lesser known islands in the Seychelles. Situated 1000 miles off the coast of Africa, the Seychelles Archipelago comprises 115 islands of legendary beauty, just a few degrees south of the equator.

More a sanctuary than a hotel, Denis is simply a collection of 25 cottages with lofty ceilings in the Creole tradition that nests near the ocean, tucked away in their own patch of tropical jungle. They have verandas facing the sea and each have a private courtyard with a separate entrance to the open air bathroom featuring an alfresco shower. What more could you possibly want?

The Rooms

25 air-conditioned cottages with open bathroom, double vanity, shower, private courtyard with outdoor shower, sitting area, iPod docking station, mini fridge, tea & coffee facilities, hairdryer and ceiling fan. Villa Belle Etoile has its own wellness zone and sala with day bed