Denis Private Island Seychelles

After two months of traveling around the Seychelles islands (Silhouette, Praslin, Desroches, Mahe, La Digue) we can definitely say that for us Denis Island is the best of those we have visited. The hotel's infrastructure may not be the newest, but the staff's service successfully makes up for any shortcomings.

We came here in 1998 on our honeymoon and were delighted that we loved the whole experience just as much now! The lodge and rooms have been much upgraded since then of course. More glossy and much larger open sided reception/bar/sitting area/dining area leading out to the swimming pool and sea behind. No sea view from the dining area as the vegetation is quite tall. Our villa was lovely - spacious and comfortable with an open air bathroom with bath, shower and outside shower in a little patio. Veranda with day bed and table and chairs leading out to a garden area down to the beach with sun loungers under a palm thatch umbrella. Very tranquil and peaceful. No wifi in the villas. We used the bikes which came with the villa to explore the island. A beautiful place for birds, both sea and land. Long beach walks straight from our villa. Snorkelling just off the beach over little rocky areas, not a huge amount of fish to see but enough and it couldn’t have been easier so that made it very relaxing for me as I am not a strong swimmer! All the staff were friendly and helpful. The food was delicious, we enjoyed all our meals. Dinner doesn’t start till 8 pm which is quite late for us but we usually found we could go in a bit earlier. One evening there was a barbecue at a specially built dining and bar area elsewhere on the island, we were ferried there by buggy, sat on the beach first for a drink and it was a delightful evening, though barbecues are not usually our thing!

Denis island is a dream with the turquoise water, water turtles even when snorkeling, land turtles of all ages, phantastic food and very friendly and professional employees. It is an island to relax and re-energize without partying. The island is to 70% self-sufficient on Food, energy etc.