Four Seasons Desroches Island, listed in full as Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island, is a villa and residence resort on Desroches, a low coral island in the Amirantes group of the Outer Islands. It is the only resort listed on the island, and staying here means a remote, reef-fringed setting far from Mahé’s roads and towns.
Best for
Couples and families who want a remote coral-island stay with a full resort around them; travellers whose interest is the sea, from beaches to the reef; groups who need a multi-bedroom residence villa with space to spread out.
It suits travellers less well if they want to explore several islands, eat at independent restaurants or keep travel costs down, since everything on Desroches revolves around the resort and the flight in.
Location
The listed coordinates place the resort on Desroches about 3.4 km in a straight line from the island centre point used in our guides, and roughly 235 km in a straight line south-west of Seychelles International Airport on Mahé. The island is flat, ringed by beach and reef, with no town of its own.
Rooms and style at Four Seasons Desroches Island
Every unit on the listing has a pool or is a larger residence: ocean-view, beach and sunset-view pool villas, a sunset beach suite, a two-bedroom Desroches suite and presidential villa, and residence villas with three, four or five bedrooms. The choice is mainly between ocean, beach and sunset-facing positions and how much space your party needs.
Facilities at Four Seasons Desroches Island
The listing shows two swimming pools, six restaurants, a bar, beachfront access, a private beach area and family rooms. With no other businesses on the island, these facilities make up the whole of the island’s dining and leisure offer.
Trade-offs and what to know
Remoteness brings real constraints: access depends on a scheduled charter flight, so arrival and departure days are fixed around it, and there is no independent dining or shopping. Weather can affect flights to the Outer Islands. The resort format means a high overall trip cost, so look closely at what the rate includes.
Getting there and getting around
Desroches is reached by a charter flight from Mahé, arranged through the resort, rather than by ferry. On the island there is no public transport; guests get around on foot or with transport and boat-based activities organised by the resort.
Explore the area
- Desroches Island: the Amirantes coral island
- Seychelles Outer Islands guide
- Where to stay in the Outer Islands
- Snorkelling and diving in Seychelles
Before you book
Confirm the flight schedule and how the charter is booked and charged, what meal plan and activities are included, the exact villa or residence category, luggage limits on the small aircraft, and the cancellation terms for your dates.
Current rates and availability
We do not publish fixed rates for Four Seasons Desroches Island, because pricing and availability change with dates and demand. Use the Check Availability button on this page to see the current options offered by the independent booking provider. Seychelles Island Guide does not set prices, hold inventory or take payment.