Banyan Tree Resort

Room Types

Banyan Tree Hotel & Resort offers the following Room Types:

Hillside Pool Villa is in an elevated position high on the hill with glorious ocean views and serene rainforest all around. The villa contains a small private swimming pool, veranda with sun loungers and open-air pavilion. Amidst the canopy of sheltering trees privacy and tranquility are easily found.

Pool Villa by the Rocks

The Pool Villa By-the-Rocks is surrounded by the ocean and a sea of artistically shaped boulders, this villa lets you hear the white surf gushing over the rocks and have sumptuous meals while gazing at the waves in their natural splendour. The villa contains a private pool, jet pool, living pavilion and indoor sunken tub with deluxe shower.

The Beachfront Spa Pool Villa is a one-bedroom villa giving you the convenience of a private swimming pool, massage pavilion, sprawling veranda, outdoor jet pool and steam room. A delightful villa garden offers direct access to the silky soft beach.

The Intendance Pool Villa enjoys a stunning bird's eye view of the Indian Ocean, Intendance Bay and the lush tropical mountain greenery surrounding Banyan Tree. These villas feature both a private jet pool and swimming pool and have a set of walkways and stairs connecting the villa, living pavilion and pool with a separate sundeck and jet pool – set at different levels into the hill in between imposing granite rocks. For spa aficionados one Intendance Pool Villa on top of the mountain also features an additional massage pavilion.

Two Bedroom Double Pool Villa Located just steps away from the beach spanning over 800 square metres each and set amidst beautifully manicured gardens, each villa features two private pools, two open-air dining areas, a jet-pool and two sprawling master bedrooms. With a 24-villa host, it is perfect for hosting family and friends in the most exclusive and luxurious of locations.

The Presidential Villa is the ultimate in luxury, exclusivity and privacy. The villa occupies its very own private cove by the water’s edge. No expense has been spared at this secret hideaway; so you can explore the Seychelles in style.

You can entertain family and friends on a lavish scale – the hotel's grand entrance is under a porte cochere, each of the hotel's free-form infinity pool is carved into the granite boulders, including an outdoor jet pool and shower, a large sundeck and living pavilion, and a dining pavilion with a kitchen and guest bathroom. Naturally, the Presidential Villa in this Seychelles 5 star hotel can be combined with the adjoining Hillside Pool Villa to create a sprawling two-bedroom complex.

Additional Information

Banyan Tree offers 6 room types to choose from including:

• Hillside Pool Villa: 20
• Pool Villa by The Rocks: 6
• Beachfront Spa Pool Villa: 15
• Intendance Pool Villa: 5
• Two Bedroom Double Pool Villa: 6
• Presidential Villa: 1

Room Facilities

Each Villa features:

• Air Conditioning
• Private Pool complete with sun loungers and pool deck
• Bathrobes and His & Her Vanity Counters,
• CD Player, Television
• IDD Telephone & hot tub in some room types
• Tea & Coffee making facilities

Restaurants & Bars

Banyan Tree offers 3 restaurants, 2 bars and options for dining in your villa or in a unique destination.

The meal basis is bed and breakfast with an option to upgrade to Half Board.

Au Jardin D'Epices is an eclectic restaurant with a homely, African ethnic feel to it. Full buffet breakfasts are on offer in the mornings, a selection of snacks, sandwiches, salads and light meals for lunch, and some fine international cuisine for dinner. The seductive dinner menu is inspired by local fresh ingredients to Mediterranean rim cuisine and dishes from Mauritius and South Africa and all around the globe. Au Jardin d'Epices looks out onto the turquoise blue Indian Ocean and the idyllic surroundings of Anse Intendance - the perfect place for a relaxing meal.

Saffron is a restaurant serving cuisine from South East Asia, Thailand in particular. You will love the restaurant's elegant and authentic ambience. The interior decorations have been selected piece by piece from all over Southeast Asia.

Chez Lamar offers the very best of gourmet Creole cuisine. Set in a beautiful colonial style house that exudes old-world charm, guests bask in the natural splendour of Seychellois’ wetlands while experiencing authentic Creole cuisine lovingly prepared with the freshest ingredients. Drawing its influence from West-European, African, Caribbean and native Indian cuisine, Creole dishes are prepared with exotic spices and a unique cooking style that will leave you yearning for more.

La Varangue is an intimate lounge bar serves a good selection of light snacks, pizzas and light Thai specialties, as well as a wide range of refreshing alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. It is an enchanting place for casual moments during the day or aperitifs and after dinner drinks in the evenings.

Pool Bar serves thirst-quenching drinks, creative fruit cocktails and tasty snacks around the beautiful main pool.

Unique Dining Options

Grill on the Sands - Dine with your partner on the beach. As your personal dining host prepares your catches on the grill, follow a trail of rose petals flanked by flickering candles to your table by the water’s edge and watch the sky turn into a kaleidoscope of colour with every passing minute.

Champagne on the Rocks - Embark on a short climb and sip champagne with your loved one amid breathtaking views on a cliff overlooking Banyan Tree Seychelles. Watch the sun set into the horizon as a private butler serves you in this natural enclave, ensuring a heightened dining experience to remember.

Moonlight Gazebo Dining - On Intendance Beach under an atmospheric wooden pavilion draped with white awnings for a night to remember.

In-Villa Dining

Can't get out of bed for breakfast? Plagued by hunger pangs in between lazy dips in your pool? If you prefer to spend a thoroughly relaxing day in the luxury and privacy of your own villa, Banyan Tree Seychelles offers a wide variety of tempting menu items for breakfast, lunch, dinner and all the times in between. Try the special outdoor barbecues for a romantic night in.

Beach Picnic

Planning a day out to explore the Seychelles? The Executive Chef's gourmet food coupled with fine wines from our cellar give you the pleasure of taking the luxury of Banyan Tree Seychelles wherever you may want to go.

Spa & Treatments

Soothe your senses in a lush tropical forest setting, home to the award-winning Banyan Tree Spa. Against the backdrop of majestic granite mountains facing the deep azure Indian Ocean, relaxation comes easily at Banyan Tree Spa’s luxurious hillside pavilions nestled within virgin jungle vegetations. Take time out at the Banyan Tree Spa, where highly skilled therapists devote attentiveness to treatments based on Asian healing traditions dating back centuries.

The therapists’ innate grace, attentiveness to detail and instinctive sensitivity to guests’ needs sets Banyan Tree Spa apart from the rest. Banyan Tree Spa therapists undergo formal training at Banyan Tree Spa Academies in Bintan in Indonesia, Phuket in Thailand or Lijiang in China.

Banyan Tree Resort for Families

Children are welcome but there is no specific facilities for them as this resort caters mainly for adults.

Hotel Facilities

Banyan Tree Resort hosts all of the usual facilities you would expect from a quality resort.

Island-Hopping

Made up of small islands, the Seychelles is perfect island-hopping material, many of which are untouched and possessing its unique charm. Some are rugged and mountainous, covered with dense natural forest ideal for trekking; others are perfect for couples to share an intimate picnic. There are islands that are bird sanctuaries, islands that have century-old giant tortoises roaming free and uninhabited islands that feel like a million miles from anywhere. Visit the islands either by air, cat-coco or private boat charter.

Helicopter

Experience the breathtaking bird’s eye view of Seychelles onboard a private chartered helicopter. Taking off from the hotel grounds, the helicopter ride will enable you to discover the beauty of the inner islands of Seychelles.

Sea Activities

Seychelles is one of the richest fishing grounds in the world and promises an exciting and rewarding experience for fishing enthusiasts. An abundance of pelagic fish including Sailfish, Marlin, Tuna, Jack, Wahoo, Giant Barracuda and Rainbow Runner scour offshore in and among shoals of baitfish. Boats are available for charter to explore the waters around Seychelles where fishing is allowed all year-round. If you prefer to explore the waters more intimately, scuba diving will allow you to explore the rich diversity of coral reefs and marine life unique to Seychelles.

Catamaran Cruises

Capture the spirit of Seychelles in true Banyan Tree style with the 47-foot twin-hulled catamaran Banyan Lagoon.

Swift and smooth, modern and luxurious, Banyan Lagoon I is a dream holiday vessel which extends guests’ experiences from shore to sea. Able to accommodate parties of four on overnight cruises, the catamaran is fully staffed by a personal host and skipper with all the amenities and luxuries expected from the Asian hospitality brand.

Driving

Take a leisurely drive through the beautiful island of Mahe, the largest city in Seychelles, and enjoy its wide collection of arts and cultural attractions. A car is easily available for hire and there are a variety of vehicles available for selection.

Fun Activities

In a stunning natural paradise like the Seychelles you will never have a dull moment. There are dozens of fantastic islands to be discovered and explored, UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the Vallée de Mai, home to the legendary coco-de-mer double nut, and extraordinary bird and tortoise colonies. Go on an island hopping excursion and uncover the secrets of Mahe on a sightseeing trip. Close to the comfort of your luxurious villa, you can also work out at the resort's infinity pool, tennis court and gym, or be pampered at the lavish spa and beauty salon. Water sport facilities are available subject to season and sea conditions.

Honeymoons, Anniversaries & Romantic Getaways

The Seychelles is arguably one of the most romantic settings on the planet. The beaches are picture perfect and the luxury of the rooms will be sure to impress any couple needing a getaway.

Banyan Tree will easily provide that exotic honeymoon that you will remember and cherish for the rest of your life. The hotel regularly offers honeymoon and romance packages so please chat to one of our consultants for further details.