Set in stunning landscaped gardens overlooked by rugged mountains on one side and a sumptuous beach on the other, the charming Allamanda Beach Resort is truly idyllic. There are 30 rooms and suites tastefully furnished in teak with splashes of bright colours to create a clean, modern look whilst maintaining a welcoming and refreshing feel. Each room comes equipped with television, DVD player, iPod docking station, telephone, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, air-conditioning and a private balcony with a full ocean view.

One of the finest resorts on Mahé, Banyan Tree Seychelles has a reputation for excellent cuisine and luxurious standards of comfort and service, all within a gorgeously contemporary colonial style setting on magnificent Intendance Bay. Intimate, exotic and fabulously relaxing. A serene infinity pool forms the focal point of beachfront grounds, set amongst giant boulders, appearing to merge with the turquoise sea. There is a poolside bar and choice of restaurants for dining. An award-winning spa offers pampering treatments, watersports include kayaking and snorkelling (during May to September the sea can be too rough for swimming).

Lush tropical gardens surround this simple but spacious resort, encompassing an excellent range of facilities by one of Mahé’s finest beaches. Ideal for a great value stay in the Seychelles. There is a swimming pool with a children’s area, a good selection of restaurants and bars including an Indian restaurant with show kitchen, a casino and regular entertainment. Free watersports include windsurfing, sailing and canoeing, plus there is a PADI dive centre (extra cost), tennis, gym, beach volleyball and a games room.

Tucked away in an attractive tropical setting, the Coco de Mer Hotel & Black Parrot Suites nestle amongst palms on a promontory overlooking beautiful azure waters. There are two restaurants, a bar, a swimming pool, tennis, fitness area, library, minigolf, guided nature walks and canoeing are all offered, plus a courtesy shuttle to Anse Lazio beach. Black Parrot guests can use all these facilities plus their own exclusive bar and swimming pool with sundeck.

A relaxing retreat opened in early 2010, Constance Ephelia Resort combines a beautiful sprawling setting with delectable cuisine, a sumptuous spa and a welcoming atmosphere to create a slice of paradise. Constance Ephelia Resort has been created to meld seamlessly with its natural setting and create a tranquil space to allow you to relax. The resort enjoys a beautiful beach, four sumptuous pools, a stunning Shiseido spa set in beautiful tropical gardens and a kids' club for 4-12 year olds.

Breathtaking beaches meet your gaze at this exquisitely located and gracious resort which blends harmoniously into the tranquil landscape on the impossibly beautiful island of Praslin. Constance Lemuria Resort features a three tier swimming pool cascading from the central building, set among natural boulders. There is a choice of bars and restaurants and complimentary activities include tennis, snorkelling, pedalos, catamarans, kayaks, windsurfing, fitness centre, sauna and Jacuzzi. There are also complimentary green fees at the resort's golf course and a children's club for 4-12 year olds.

Stylish and secluded this heavenly hideaway offers fine facilities and superb rooms. Newly aquired by Hilton, the Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa offers friendly service, picturesque setting and a relaxed atmosphere. Facilities include a pool, stunning forest spa, fitness centre, tennis, five star PADI scuba/watersports centre (extra charge), library, lounge bar, games room, kids' club, two boutiques, bicycles, nature walks, excursions and fishing. The main restaurant is complemented by Japanese fusion, Teppanyaki, Italian and Creole speciality restaurants, a pizzeria and indulgent in-villa dining, while the nearby tortoise sanctuary is a popular attraction.

Attractively positioned on pure-white sands and nestled between verdant, green mountains and inviting turquoise lagoon waters, Le Meridien Barbarons offers tranquillity with comfort, quality and excellent facilities. Relax with exotic natural treatments at the extensive Spa Cinq Mondes which also has a steambath, plunge pool and a gym. There is also an onsite children's club for 4-12 year olds and a PADI dive centre. Enjoy two restaurants, an a la carte Creole-Mediterranean and also a casual buffet restaurant with ‘show cooking’ and themed nights, plus there are two bars for daytime refreshments and evening cocktails.

This stylish, luxurious resort is one of the finest on Mahé, enjoying a prime setting on Beau Vallon Bay, one of the Seychelles' best beaches. Le Meridien Fisherman's Cove is the epitome of relaxed, understated luxury. A freeform pool overlooks the beach, served by a poolside snack bar. There is a restaurant with daily themed buffets, ocean view à la carte restaurant and stylish lounge bar. Other facilities include a fitness centre, tennis, snorkelling and non-motorised watersports and spa.