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Desroches Island Resort almost defies imagination with its magnificent coconut grove, its unique flora and fauna, immaculate beaches, its crystal-clear lagoon, its unrivalled hospitality and its tasty cuisine. This paradise island is surrounded by 14 km of white, sandy beaches and has some of the most beautiful underwater dive sites in the Seychelles nearby and some of the best deep sea fishing.

Accommodation 20 Junior Suites Suites Sharing Policy The Junior Suites can accommodate 2 adults, 2 adults and a child or 2 adults and a baby. Note: Baby: under 3 years old Child: 3-11 years old.

Junior Suites (82 m² including the terrace) The large four-poster bed creates an immediate impression, with its surrounding drapes and an overall feeling of luxury, refinement and spaciousness. The rooms are lit by lamps made out of coconut shells. The décor uses subtle pastel shades, and the cane armchairs and linen fabrics add to the natural feel about the place. Coconut mats add a further tropical touch and the solid wood flooring creates a warm, homely atmosphere.

The atmosphere is continued into the bright and spacious bathrooms, with wooden frames to the mirrors and wardrobes made from Madagascan rabane, palm tree raffia. Everywhere, there is a feeling of openness, with a view of the coconut trees from the bath itself. There is also an outdoor shower. The terrace is comfortably furnished with wicker chairs, deckchairs and a teakwood table. It looks out over the transparent lagoon.

6 suites have super-king size double beds and the other 14 have twin beds. Suites Facilities • Air-conditioning and ceiling fan • Bathroom with bath and separate outdoor shower and separated toilet • Direct international dialling • Satellite TV (LCD screen) • Mini bar • Safe • Hair-dryer • Complementary tea and coffee making facilities • Room service

Le Veloutier In front of the swimming poll, the Creole style restaurant has a stunning view on the pool and the sea, open for breakfast , lunch and dinner. Depending on the evening, guests will enjoy a variety of table d’hôte, cooking show or seafood festival. The cuisine varies between Creole, French and cosmopolitan types. In the kiosks with thatch roof, the guests can enjoy a “feed in the sand” meal for breakfast buffet, lunch buffet or for intimate candlelit dinner or lobster evening.

Bar l’Amirante Overlooking the swimming pool and the sea in a coconut trees environment, the bar provides the perfect end to the days as you sip cocktails while watching the stunning sunset (open from 10a.m.)

Well-Being and Leisure Swimming Pool The hotel’s pool faces the sea.

The adult pool is clearly separated by a wooden bridge from the children’s splash pool area. Water Sports Desroches offers exceptional sites for both diving and deep-sea fishing. Windsurfing, pedal boats, kayaks and snorkelling are available free-of-charge. A fee is charged for diving (PADI) and deep-sea fishing. Land-based activities Beach volley, table tennis, bocci ball, floodlit tennis courts and bikes are available free-of-charge. A fee is charged for billiards. Spa The current ‘Coconut Spa' provides cosmetic and facial treatments, body treatments and massages.

Incentive Desroches Resort and Spa is happy to welcome groups and incentives and the hotel is happy to discuss with group leaders in advance the kind of facilities and programme they would like to organise. Because of its location, close to some of The Seychelles best dive sites, the Resort is particularly popular with diving groups. As the Resort does not have a conference room, incentives tend to choose the destination for team-building exercises.

Desroches provides an exclusive and inspirational environment for developing team spirit, in a setting of exceptional, natural beauty, removed from outside detractions. Special features and team-building exercise include: • Cycle rides • Diving trips • Excursions to other islands • Snorkelling • Volley-ball and beach volley competitions • Table tennis tournaments.

Other services Excursions to neighbouring Amirante isles, information desk, boutique, infirmary, laundry and ironing services, room service, baby-sitting service (on request) and internet and email access (provided the guess possess a laptop).