Granite boulders, powdery sand, and clear water define the coastlines of Seychelles, and each island frames them differently. For travellers wondering which beachfront resorts in Seychelles offer the best ocean views and amenities, it helps to understand the coastlines first and then decide where to stay. Travel writers who have explored the islands offer useful perspectives on the most celebrated stretches of shore.
What the Experts Have to Say
Anse Source d’Argent, La Digue
“Anse Source d’Argent is not only one of the best beaches in the Seychelles, but also the world. Between the weathered pink boulders that resemble an art installation, the drooping palms sweeping over the powdery white sand, and the crystal-clear water, it’s easy to see why this is such a famous spot.”
This La Digue beach is famous for its sculpted granite formations along the shore. The Seychelles Ministry of Tourism reports that it placed second in the World’s 50 Best Beaches list in 2023, a ranking based on votes from more than 750 travel professionals and influencers.
The beach has no facilities, so visitors should bring water and anything else they need for the day.
Anse Lazio, Praslin
“The sand here is as fine and soft as caster sugar and is scattered with granite boulders. The swimming is excellent except when the northwesterly winds are at their strongest, mainly around January and February.”
Set on Praslin, Anse Lazio combines soft sand with the granite scenery that Seychelles is known for.
It makes a natural addition to an itinerary that includes time on Praslin as well as Mahé.
The Reefs and Outer Islands
Beyond the main granite islands, the outer islands of Seychelles are home to coral reefs and lagoons. Lonely Planet highlights St Joseph Atoll, where the lagoon supports large populations of stingrays and giant blue mud crabs.
These islands appeal to divers and nature lovers who are prepared to travel further for marine life.
Anse Intendance, Southern Mahé
On Mahé’s south coast, Anse Intendance is a long, unspoilt beach where powerful breakers roll in from the ocean. Travel guides describe it as popular with surfers and less suited to casual swimming.
The beach shows a wilder side of Mahé’s coastline, best enjoyed from the sand.
Ocean-View Privacy at Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas
“Today Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas is challenging the idea of luxury with its Beyond All Inclusive offering, because, as the team reveals, seeing a bill makes you think of work, and thinking of work, well, just isn’t part of the programme.”
On Mahé’s west coast at Anse Louis, Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas sets 30 villas within around 30 acres of forest, each with its own infinity pool. Ten Ocean View Pool Villas sit on the hilltop, three Peninsula Ocean View Pool Villas face the Indian Ocean from the edge of the peninsula, and nine Premier Beach Pool Villas open onto the sand.
A dedicated Villa Host looks after each villa, and in-villa dining is available around the clock, so guests can enjoy the views without leaving their terrace.
The coastlines of Seychelles range from La Digue’s sculpted granite to Praslin’s soft sand, the reefs of the outer islands, and the surf-pounded shores of southern Mahé. Choosing a villa with its own ocean view brings that scenery into everyday life, offering privacy that feels part of the landscape.
