Mahe Island, The Seychelles

Cheval Blanc Seychelles

Name: Cheval Blanc Seychelles
Address: Africa

A stylish beachfront hotel on Mahé's southwest shores

Exterior shot of Cheval Blanc Seychelles from afar.

Set on one of Mahé’s most dramatic beaches

Curving alongside Anse Intendance on Mahé Island’s wilder, southwest coast is Cheval Blanc Seychelles – a place of raw natural beauty, framed by imposing granite boulders and the mottled blue hues of the Indian Ocean.

The beach’s wide shoreline, shaded by takamaka and palm trees, offers plenty of space for sunbathing. Typically, from October to April, its powder-soft sands become a favoured spot for nesting turtles. Other adventures await on the water. Spend your days cruising between the Inner Islands of the Seychelles, including Praslin and La Digue, or set sail on a luxury catamaran at sunset, as the sky ignites with streaks of liquid gold.

Cheval Blanc Seychelles’ architecture perfects a vision of modernist lines weaving together with the local identity and the natural contours of the land. In doing so, boundaries blur between interiors and the beauty of the outdoors. Traditional vaulted ceilings draw in refreshing breezes, and enormous glass doors slide away to reveal generous al fresco spaces, each complete with a private pool. Beach villas place you directly in front of Anse Intendance, while hillside villas emerge discreetly from lush canopies, alive with the calls of Seychelles fodies.

Also cocooned within the greenery is the Cheval Blanc Spa, curating sensorial journeys crafted by Guerlain. Treatments include massages using the warmth of shells and innovative therapies inspired by the healing powers of water.

At the heart of the hotel, jewel-toned dragonflies dance among the tropical foliage of a protected marshland, while herons stand poised at the water’s edge. Here, Mizumi serves homemade dim sum amid the soft glow of candlelight that shimmers across a glassy lake. Going towards the beachfront, you’ll find Le White’s art gallery-inspired space, whose views pan over swaying coconut palms to glistening turquoise waters, and eclectic global flavours are the highlight. At Le 1947, set enchantingly between banyan trees, you’ll discover a repertoire that exemplifies French culinary brilliance.

Highlights

Wake up to the sight of Anse Intendance's clear-blue waters

Set sail to the Seychelles Inner Islands aboard a private yacht

Marvel at fiery sunsets during a catamaran cruise

Enjoy relaxing in your villa's generous outdoor spaces and private pool

Soothe your body and mind with Guerlain-crafted spa treatments

Dine in candlelight at Mizumi’s lakeside restaurant

Indulge in Le 1947’s French haute cuisine

An unobstructed view of the sea from a building at Cheval Blanc Seychelles.

A view of Anse Intendance beach that fronts Cheval Blanc Seychelles.

The bedroom of a beach villa at Cheval Blanc Seychelles, featuring a neutral palette and airy, vaulted ceilings.

A swimming pool at Cheval Blanc Seychelles overlooking Anse Intendance beach and the Indian Ocean.

The open-air dining area of a villa at Cheval Blanc Seychelles.

The protected marshland at the heart of Cheval Blanc Seychelles.

A chef from Mizumi Restaurant at Cheval Blanc Seychelles preparing a plate of sushi.

A shot of Vivamento restaurant at Cheval Blanc Seychelles.

A woman walking into the spa area of Cheval Blanc Seychelles, that blends into its surroundings of granite boulders and palms.

A woman looking to the horizon from an infinity pool at sunset, at Cheval Blanc Seychelles.

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