Desroches Island Resort

Desroches Island Resort is on a 5 by 1.5 kilometre island 35 minutes by plane from Mahe. Surrounded by a beautiful coral reef and turquoise waters the resort offers 20 spacious suites, all featuring ocean view terraces. Explore the island by bicycle, where many tracks lead to secluded beaches. There is also a large pool and many watersports and activities to try plus fantastic scuba diving and snorkelling.

Brian Sargent

Ask our expert Brian Sargent about this destination





Meet our expert Brian Sargent

12 years in travel including 6 years with major Irish Tour Operators. Lived in Middle East & USA and has travelled extensively through Africa & Asia, the Caribbean & USA.

Call Brian Sargent directly on: 01 6649940

Call Back Request

Click on an image below to enlarge

Departs Board Room Airport Airline Price Price Extra
Nts Nts Night
For other dates or durations, please call for your tailor made quote.

Rooms & Accommodation

  • 20 spacious junior suites with ensuite bathroom and a terrace with sea view
  • King- size bed and mosquito net,
  • Comfortable armchairs
  • Air-conditioning and ceiling fan
  • Satellite-linked telephone
  • Mini-bar
  • Safe
  • Hair-dryer

Hotel Activities

  • Restaurant & Bar
  • Swimming pool
  • Boutique
  • Library
  • Fax/Internet facilities

What to do

  • Watersports such as canoeing, windsurfing, sailing or pedalo
  • Play a game of tennis on the floodlit tennis court or Pétanque (bowls)
  • Hire bicycles free of charge and explore the island
  • Snorkelling or scuba diving in the crystal clear waters full of tropical fish
  • Qualify for your PADI
  • Big Game fishing

For Children

  • Children of all ages are welcome and children under 2 years are free

Pool and Beach

  • Coral reef offers superb opportunity to swim in a safe area, to snorkel in the turquoise lagoon, and the gentle breeze offers is much appreciate by windsurfers.
  • This amazing coral island is surrounded by 15 km of virgin beaches… choose your favourite spot!
  • Swimming pool

Dining at the Desroches Island Resort

  • Restaurant Le Veloutier - In front of the swimming pool, 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 tables d’hôte, cooking shows or seafood festival. The cuisine varies between Creole, French and cosmopolitan types
  • Beach Restaurant - In the kiosks with thatch roof, the guest can enjoy a “feet in the sand” meal for breakfast buffet, lunch buffet or for intimate candlelit diner or a lobster evening
  • Bar l’Amirante - Overlooking the swimming pool and the sea in coconut trees environment, the bar provides the perfect end to the day as you sip cocktails while watching the stunning sunset (Open from 10h00 am)

Safari Finder

Choose some or all from below for us to find your ideal safari:

Need Help choosing a safari?

Find out more about types of safaris, accommodation and destinations in Africa.

View the Africa Safari Guide

Choose a Destination