A stylish and secluded 'Small Luxury Hotel of the World', this heavenly hideaway offers fine facilities and superb rooms. Winner of World Travel Awards Leading Resort in 2008 and 2009.

Location Tucked between a long white beach and tropical hillside forest on Silhouette Island, 30 minutes by boat or ten minutes by helicopter from Mahé.

Facilities Facilities include a pool, stunning forest spa, fitness centre, tennis, five star PADI scuba/watersports centre (extra charge), library, lounge bar, games room, two boutiques, bicycles, nature walks, excursions and fishing. The main restaurant is complemented by Japanese fusion, Teppanyaki, Italian and Creole speciality restaurants, a pizzeria and indulgent in-villa dining, while the nearby tortoise sanctuary is a popular attraction.

Accommodation 110 superb airconditioned villas offer television, DVD player, stereo, minibar, outdoor shower, garden and terrace. Garden villas are set in lush greenery. Beach villas are close to the beach. Beach pool villas have a larger courtyard area with a small private plunge pool. Silhouette pavilions have a larger private pool, outdoor/indoor showers, circular bathtub, sitting area, dining/massage pavilion and mountain views. Ocean pavilions are the same but enjoy an oceanfront setting.

Transfer time Approximately 30 minutes by boat (or 10 minutes by helicopter) from the airport.