Banyan Tree

Top choice in Mahé


The Banyan Tree is a gorgeous property. Three highlights: the spa, possibly the most attractive on Mahé (and that's no small claim); a fabulous location on a greenery-shrouded hillside with heavenly views of the sea; and 54 wonderfully roomy and stylish villas that get plenty of sunshine, even in late afternoon.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Mahé attractions

1. Anse Intendance

0.36 MILES

A top-end resort lines the northern portion of this high-profile beach. The southern end is almost deserted and offers good swimming and snorkelling. The…

2. Anse Takamaka

0.41 MILES

The gently curving Anse Takamaka is a gorgeous strand for walking unfettered on white sand and gaping at sunsets. Facilities include Chez Batista's bar…

3. Anse Petite Police & Police Bay

1.96 MILES

From the village of Quatre Bornes, a road leads to Police Bay, a splendid, blissfully isolated spot at the southern tip of the island. Sadly, the currents…

4. Le Jardin du Roi

2.5 MILES

Located 2km up in the hills above Anse Royale, this lush spice garden owes its existence to Pierre Poivre, the French spice entrepreneur. There is a self…

5. Kot Man-Ya

2.96 MILES

Worth a look if you're in the area, this lovely vivid garden, overseen by a retired Seychelles diplomat, has all manner of exotic, tropical flowers on…

6. Petite Anse

2.97 MILES

This pristine curve of white sand is accessible via the Four Seasons Resort; wait at the gate and a buggy will take you down to the beach. Come late…

7. Anse Soleil

3.37 MILES

The idyllic little beach of Anse Soleil is a pocket-sized paradise. You can pause here for lunch – there's a beach restaurant – but beware, you may never…

8. Fairyland Beach

3.6 MILES

Most of the Seychelles' postcard-stunning beaches are on Praslin and La Digue, but Fairyland Beach when seen from the south is a real looker, with a…