Seychelles
A villa resort among Takamaka trees above the wild surf beach of Anse Intendance, on Mahe's southwest coast.
Banyan Tree sits among native Takamaka trees on the hillside and shore of Anse Intendance, one of Mahe's most dramatic beaches, on the island's quiet southwest coast. The villas are large and private, each with its own pool, and the spa is a long-standing signature of the resort.
Anse Intendance is beautiful but open to Indian Ocean swell, so it suits those who want scenery and seclusion over a calm swimming lagoon. It is an easy drive from Victoria and the airport, which makes it a strong single-base choice for a stay on Mahe.
Couples wanting a private pool villa, a spa focus and a dramatic beach setting
You need a calm, swimmable lagoon - Intendance has real surf
A Beachfront Pool Villa; hillside Pool Villas for sea views and quiet
April-May and October-November; the southeast trades raise surf mid-year
About a 45-minute drive from Mahe's international airport
Refined but unstuffy; a signature spa and a few restaurants on a single estate
Paltino arranges the Mahe airport transfer, a villa suited to your surf-or-view preference, and spa and island-touring days.
Tell us a little about the trip you have in mind and a specialist will be in touch personally. Prefer to talk? Call +1 250-385-3001.