Banyan Tree

Set on what has been described as one of the top ten beaches in the world, this property is the most luxurious on the island of Mahe. Each villa offers guests the ultimate in privacy with private verandas and swimming pools. As well, guests can be pampered at the resort's signature spa. TO/0808

Location

Located on the southwest coast of Mahe Island in Intendance Bay, this property is 30 minutes from the airport and 45 mintues to the capital city of Victoria.

Distance

20 kms to city centre

20 kms to the nearest airport (seychelles international airport)

Close to the beach

Rooms

Hillside pool villas are set up from the beach overlooking the sea. Each offers its own private veranda, open-air pavilion for outside lounging and dining and private swimming pool. Each very large room is in excellent condition and decorated in neutral tones. Room facilities include television with satellite, stereo system, mini-bar, internet access, direct-dial telephone and in-room safe.

Restaurant

The main restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, overlooks the bay and offers dining on the terrace, as well as indoors. This restaurant's menu combines Mediterranean, South African and local Creole cuisine. Another, more casual, outlet is set further down the hillside just off the beach and offers light cuisine such as tapas, pizza and Thai cuisine. Just off the lobby, guests also have the option of dining in aonther restaurant specialising in cuisine from South East Asia.

Exterior

Set on 117 hectares, and on arguably the most beautiful beach on Mahe, this resort is made up of colonial-style villas scattered up and down the hillside. The main reception area is set up from the beach, with the villas surrounding it.

Lobby

The large reception area is refined and elegant, decorated in light colours and overing views onto the beach.

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