Denis Island

Welcome to Denis island, one of the planet’s most magical retreats, lost amid the azure waters of the western Indian ocean where man’s footprints are still a comparative rarity.

We hope that you will enjoy browsing our website, be inspired by its imagery and find the information that you are seeking, sure in the knowledge that you have stumbled across a splendid example of one the world’s slumbering secrets… reserved only for the privileged few.

Accommodation

Share in an authentic private island experience in one of Denis Island’s 25 elegant cottages, each nestling near the ocean shore amid lush tropical gardens where comfort and a natural Creole flair go hand in hand to provide you with an unforgettable stay.

The island boasts 23 Deluxe, air-conditioned cottages of 90 sq metres each offering a high standard of comfort within tasteful surrounds. Cottages have their own private sea-facing verandahs and courtyards dotted between casuarinas and coconut trees to ensure your total privacy.

The spacious (169sqm) air conditioned Family Villa known as the “Villa Prince Noir”, recommended for families, offers a separate bedroom with a lounge that can accommodate 2 children under 12 years of age.

The air conditioned Executive Villa, known as the “Bois D’Argent”, with a generous 325 sq m of living space, features lounge, verandah and outside patio and private outside courtyard. Ideal for couples, Guests of this villa will enjoy full bathroom facilities with twin jet shower as well as a mini bar and an overall standard of comfort entirely appropriate to such a stylish ambiance.

Activities

If you are seeking to do more than just soak up the sun on any one of Denis’ magnificent beaches, the island boasts numerous activities to give you a memorable touch of adventure in paradise.

Fishing aficionados the world over are familiar with Denis Island’s reputation as enjoying year-round fishing in an area of the Indian ocean that yields an abundance of fish.

Experience the thrill of a fishing charter on either our Mako 44’ Striker or 27’ Commodore that operate on request and on a daily basis with experienced crews using state-of-the-art equipment. The local art of bottom-fishing or ‘palangrotte’ is a firm favourite with bone-fishing off the island’s flats also increasing in popularity.

The resort enjoys the facility of a small, professional, on-site dive centre with PADI accreditation offering courses for novice and advanced divers alike and where both diving and snorkeling equipment is available. The protected underwater World around Denis ranks as one of the finest areas for diving in Seychelles and features a number of dive sites allowing sightings of turtles, sharks, sting rays, sailfish, tuna and dolphins with whale sharks and manta rays often sighted from September to November.

Sailing, windsurfing and canoeing in the sparkling waters surrounding the island are also possible while those with a preference for terrestrial activities will enjoy visits to the farm, hiking the island’s meandering pathways and also our guided nature walks that explore the island’s rich flora and fauna.