Denis Island is a living, breathing island community, for those who believe giving back to nature is the only way to receive its bounty in return.
It’s a place where you can bathe along beaches renowned the world over for their pristine beauty, snorkel in a sea turtle sanctuary, spot some of the rarest birds on earth, and go sport-fishing at the edge of a continental ocean drop-off…and all of that in a single day.
You won’t find a signal for your mobile phone when you arrive. There is no in-room internet. No cable television. This is for you to unplug from digital distraction and reconnect to the loved ones you hold dear, and to the earth that you share with them.
On Denis, you’ll re-discover a forgotten mode of luxury: one of real food and real people, immersed in nature on one of the most secluded islands in the world.
Welcome to Seychelles. Welcome to the Denis Private Island life.
EXCELLENT Based on 783 reviews Posted on Nicolas S8 January 2026Verified Absolutely Unforgettable Paradise at Denis Island 🌴✨ Our stay at Denis Private Island with our family was a true paradise that exceeded every expectation. From the moment we landed on the little grass airstrip and were greeted with warm smiles, we felt like we had stepped into a completely different world. Except the welcome that could be improved and felt a little bit impersonal, most of the team made us feel genuinely cared for and valued (except one at the restaurant who was very cold and didn't represented the Seychelles hospitality). Our cottage was stunning — private, beautifully appointed, and just steps from pristine white sand beaches. The outdoor bathroom and private garden area were particularly magical, creating an intimate and peaceful connection with nature that we’ll remember forever. Many thanks to Gwaru and Bhumesh for beautiful interior and exterior and your sympathy. As improvement, we did, however, find it a little surprized that the children seemed to have been “forgotten.” Generally, in high-end establishments they also receive a bathrobe, towels... and a portable mosquito net would have been appreciated, even though the dry season spared us from mosquitoes. Thank you to the chef and his team for the excellent meals. They were delicious, and a very large portion of the ingredients come from the island’s own local farm. The setting is stunning, and we especially loved the themed evenings organized on the beach under the stars and by the fire, which truly made the evenings magical. The atmosphere on the island is unique and unlike anywhere else we have experienced: authentic and peaceful, filled with birdsong, surrounded by lush vegetation, unspoiled nature, and incredibly beautiful turquoise waters. As there are only a few cottages and a limited number of guests, we were almost alone and often felt as though we had the entire island to ourselves. We loved exploring the island on foot or by bike, through the jungle or along the beach, as well as swimming with the many sea turtles (we saw up to 15 on a single outing). We loved exploring by bike, taking long walks through the jungle and along untouched beaches, spotting rare birds and even turtles swimming nearby. We enjoyed the chance to disconnect completely without phone connexion and just enjoy the rhythm of island life. The dive centre was excellent and we had superb opportunities to see marine life up close, from turtles to colorful tropical fish. In every way Denis Private Island stands out as one of the most remarkable places we’ve ever visited. It was really a magical moment there and... ... we have already booked again for autumn 2026 🌴 But as improvement: we found it disappointing that the manager did not make the effort to come and greet us during our stay, even though we saw him on several occasions. We only realized it was him upon our departure, when we noticed that the name on his badge matched the one on the thank-you letter that had been placed in our room the night before.Posted on Alpha B29 December 2025Verified Un séjour inoubliable Nous avons séjourné mon mari et moi en décembre 2025 et ce fut une découverte incroyable Nous tenons à remercier tout d’abord, Nicolas,Olive, les chefs cuisiniers et tout le reste du staff, visible et invisible qui a rendu notre séjour inoubliable Si le paradis existe, il est là-bas Des paysages à couper le souffle, une cuisine exceptionnelle de haut standing Une équipe à votre écoute aux petits soins, petit clin d’œil à vous Olive Un petit coin de paradis qui nous a permis de nous reconnecter avec la nature nous-mêmes Une expérience extraordinaire ou le temps est suspendu MerciPosted on fripie0126 December 2025Verified Still “La crème de la crème” after our second visit this year. We decided to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary in our favorite place in the entire world and we were not disappointed at all. Actually it was really nice to see the same team, they remembered us. Like in January we received outstanding service, they even remembered our every wish and desires. It kind of made us feel at home. The entire team is professional, attentive and shows a commitment to making the guests comfortable and happy. The food is fresh and cooked perfectly and tastefully in various settings (on the beach, at the villa etc…). The diving center is excellent (equipment and courses). Thank you to Bakari and his teammate. We look forward to going back.Posted on Ileetaitunefois3419 December 2025Verified Bulle de sérénité 12eme séjour sur cette île paradisiaque Une bulle de tendresse et de serénité Merci à Nicolas, Debra, Joël, Rolly, Ali, Eustush et tous les autres qui nous dorlotent Le snorkeling toujours merveilleux Rendez-vous l’année prochainePosted on renebouz16 November 2025Verified Merveilleux et paradisiaque ! C’est un hôtel merveilleux, paradisiaque et idyllique! Le cadre est somptueux avec un arrivée en avion sur une piste en herbe, dans un environnement magnifique ! L’accueil est très bien, mais pas très personnalisé . Ça fait un peu usine, et ça manque un peu de convivialité ! Les chambres sont très bien, spacieuses et bien agencées. La salle de bain extérieure est très agréable et c’est un vrai plaisir d’y prendre un bain. Le divan extérieur est très confortable et c’est vraiment très agréable . On est au calme,seul au monde, dans un espace privé superbe . Les repas sont très bien.le petit déjeuner est très copieux et très varié. Le buffet du déjeuner est complet avec beaucoup de choix. Le repas du soir est excellent . La plage est une merveille mais il faut être du bon côté si on veut profiter de la baignade en eau turquoise dans de bonnes conditions. L’île est très belle, très bien fleurie et très bien entretenue, c’est un vrai bonheur, malgré le bruit généré par un couple allemand/mexicain. Nicolas a fait ce qu’il pouvait pour nous satisfaire, mais dommage que le général manager Monsieur Mendes n’ait pas daigné nous rencontrer , suite à notre demande.Posted on Sherpa22114110 November 2025Verified Traumurlaub mit Kindern Nach zehn Jahren waren wir im August 2025 zum zweiten Mal auf Denis Island – diesmal mit unseren beiden Kindern – und es war einfach wundervoll! Schon bei der Ankunft wurden wir herzlich begrüßt als wären wir Stammgäste und wir fühlten uns sofort wieder willkommen. Das gesamte Team ist unglaublich freundlich und aufmerksam, auch gegenüber unseren Kindern. Ohne, dass eine Betreuung gebucht wurde, wurden Sie regelmäßig angesprochen und man ist mit Ihnen zum Füttern der Schildkröten gefahren oder sie durften auf dem Bauernhof mithelfen und die Tiere füttern und streicheln – auch die Mitarbeiter der Farm waren überaus freundlich, geduldig und herzlich zu den Kindern. Besonders schön fanden wir, dass an zwei Abenden kurzerhand ein eigenes Kinderprogramm in der Bibliothek organisiert wurde – mit Abendessen und Spielen – sodass wir Eltern einmal ganz entspannt zu Zweit essen konnten. Die Unterkünfte sind traumhaft, das Essen köstlich und frisch, und die Natur mit all den Vögeln einfach einzigartig. Denis Island bleibt für uns ein ganz besonderer Ort – voller Ruhe, Herzlichkeit und echter Gastfreundschaft. Wir hoffen sehr, dass wir nicht wieder zehn Jahre warten müssen, um zurückzukehren! 🌴💛Posted on Mary H3 November 2025Verified An island of magic Magic one of the truly most amazing places I’ve ever been. The kindest nicest people, an oasis in the Indian Ocean with bikes to cycle, forest paths to trek, swimming in the clear blue sea and incredibly gorgeous local food. Everything was perfectPosted on Doris G30 October 2025Verified Un jardin d’Eden terrestre Un île préservée qui ressemble à un petit paradis . Nature , oiseaux, tortues et habitants y vivent en parfaite harmonie au milieu d’une forêt tropicale , directement sur la plage . Très bel établissement, personnel à l’écoute du moindre de vos désirs , cuisine variée et délicate, bungalow sur la plage , une fusion avec la naturePosted on emily29 October 2025Verified WOW! This place is stunning and great place to go I love it there and the food is amazing and it is also a great place to snorkel and look for turtles, bay sharks and even sting rays! Whe we were staying there their where 4 MASSIVE rays probably a family I would guess we saw them at our villa (villa 20) can’t wait to go back!Posted on Emma F27 October 2025Verified Wonderful This heavenly place was our best discovery; it allowed us to completely disconnect from our busy daily lives and reconnect with nature. Thank you to the entire team for their warm and personalized welcome that made our stay on the island so wonderful.
With the ocean depths close by, the island justly deserves its reputation for excellent diving and as a game fisherman’s paradise.
On land, the lush and densely forested interior echoes with the melodious trills and calls of numerous species of land and seabirds. A walk along the paths is full of surprise and wonder.
On-going conservation projects to restore part of the island to its pre-discovery state have seen over 50 hectares of woodland rehabilitated, giant tortoises meander along and no-where else will you come across such a combination of some of the world’s most endangered endemic species.
The island slowly reveals its riches and mysteries: from its 100 year old lighthouse warning passing ships against hazardous shoals and reefs still, the remnants of a mysterious cemetery for which no known records exist, an old settlement, the coral structures next to the grass airstrip to the only ecumenical chapel of the Seychelles.
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