The Palm Seychelles  

In Mahe Island, set on a riverbank and minutes from Beau Vallon Beach and the Anse Major Trail. This family-friendly 4-star property sits within easy reach of Victoria highlights like the Clocktower and the Seychelles National Botanical Gardens.

Just 15 air-conditioned rooms designed for chill island living — many feature private pools and private balconies. Kitchens come fully equipped with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, ovens or stovetops and microwaves. Rooms include pillowtop beds with Egyptian cotton sheets, cable and iPod docking stations. Expect a laid-back terrace and garden area, plus barbecue grills for casual cookouts.

Take a dip in indoor and outdoor pools or relax by your room’s private plunge. Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected. Onsite perks include barbecue areas, a tour desk and a diving club for getting out on the water. Free self parking is available and a roundtrip airport shuttle can be arranged for a surcharge.

High-speed (wired) internet access is available (surcharge). Other useful services: dry cleaning and laundry, luggage storage and multilingual staff to help with transfers or bookings.

An onsite restaurant serves cooked-to-order or continental breakfasts daily from about 8:30–10:00 for a fee. Grill up fresh fare at the property’s barbecue areas and enjoy sea-breeze mornings on the balcony.