Sainte Anne Resort & Spa

In an enviable location, Sainte Anne Resort & Spa is set on its own 220 hectare private island within a Marine National Park. Enjoy the Robinson Crusoe island experience, yet within easy reach of the main island of Mahe and complemented with a host of facilities and activities so you dont feel stranded!

The resort comprises of 87 incredibly spacious, sea facing villas. Garden Villas are set slightly back from the beach and Ocean Villas are closer to the sea. Its worth upgrading to one of the Pool Villas which have their own private pool set within a walled garden.

Sainte Anne's restaurants have gained a reputation for their delicious food. Dinner at Le Mont Fleuri, the gastronomic restaurant set on stilts amongst the treetops, is a must. For a more relaxed toes-in-the-sand evening, dine on the beach at the secluded and ultra-romantic Le Robinson. From November 2011 the resort became fully inclusive, but you'll still be able to dine and drink in all the bars and restaurants, enjoying unlimited premium wines and spirits, as well as unlimited French champagne by the glass (from 6pm).

The choice of available activities is impressive. The resorts location within a Marine National Park guarantees unbeatable snorkelling and diving. If youd prefer to view the marine life from above the water jump in one of the glass bottom kayaks. If youre feeling energetic trek through the forest to the island peak for panoramic views; grab a bicycle and explore the island or book a tennis lesson. After all this activity youll need some serious pampering at the Spa by Clarins. Even the mini-club offers a huge variety of fun and educational activities to keep younger guests occupied.

10 minutes by car from Mahe International Airport to the Sainte Anne jetty followed by a 10 minute boat transfer.

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You're spoilt for choice at the Spa by Clarins but you cant beat the heavenly Sainte Anne Dream Time massage and the blissful Abhyanga four hand body massage.

Try the homemade smoked fish platter for lunch at L'Abondance, the delicious lobster dinner at the atmospheric Le Robinson and leave room for the mouth-watering deserts at gastronomic Le Mont Fleuri.

If you're staying at Sainte Anne between October and January dont miss the sea turtles coming ashore to lay their eggs, the emergence of baby turtles two months later and their first moving steps to the ocean.