Hidden away in a particularly scenic corner of Praslin named Anse Kerlan is the spectacular location for this luxurious all-suite and villa hideaway.
Six Senses Zil Pasyon
Six Senses Zil Pasyon
Untouched, lush jungles cover much of this conscious and considered private island; one that radiates supreme wellness and sustainability, and who’s on a mission to restore its natural ecology.
Untouched, lush jungles cover much of this conscious and considered private island; one that radiates supreme wellness and sustainability, and who’s on a mission to restore its natural ecology.
Scattered throughout the jungles of Félicité private island – a wild place where curiously shaped, gargantuan granite boulders jut out onto quiet, powdery beaches – the villas and residences of Six Senses Zil Pasyon are an embodiment of the brand.
An exclusive hideaway accessed only by boat or helicopter, Six Senses showcases the unspoiled beauty of the Seychelles while working to restore the island’s ecology; the result is a luxuriously tropical ode to well-being.
- 30 pool villas; 3 multi-level, multi-bedroom private residences
- 2 restaurants and 2 bars, or private dining in The Wine Cellar or Chef’s Kitchen; there’s complimentary home-made ice cream by the pool
- Expert therapists and visiting practitioners run the spa where there’s an elevated open-air saltwater pool and a choice of rock, cave, ocean and floating treatment rooms
- 30 pool villas; 3 multi-level, multi-bedroom private residences
- 2 restaurants and 2 bars, or private dining in The Wine Cellar or Chef’s Kitchen; there’s complimentary home-made ice cream by the pool
- Expert therapists and visiting practitioners run the spa where there’s an elevated open-air saltwater pool and a choice of rock, cave, ocean and floating treatment rooms
A sense of
place
Built on the previous home of an intimate lodge that hosted celebrities and dignitaries in search of complete privacy and beautiful beaches, Zil Pasyon’s location is no accident.
Just 20 minutes from Mahé, lesser-known Félicité is within striking distance of the more popular islands in the Seychelles – making this lovingly constructed retreat the perfect private base from which to explore the archipelago.
Its essence...
In pursuit of...
Unobtrusive and self-sufficient, everything here is considered. From the water that is filtered and bottled on-site and the food grown locally, while saplings of endangered, endemic plant species slowly creep from the soil in the nursery. To more fun and creative initiatives like plantable coloured pencils for children that hide seeds that sprout herbs or flowers when sown after use. Carefully designed to blend with the natural contours and colours, the line between Zil Pasyon’s buildings and the island is blurred – the main infinity pool seamlessly merges with the ocean, where timid black tip reef sharks occasionally glide through the shallows.
On location
Dramatically sprawled across the wild cliffs of Félicité’s eastern coast, the spa at Zil Pasyon is Six Senses operating at their best. Elementally themed rooms are built around, of course, the giant granite boulders, where sensory treatments are a union of science-endorsed therapies and the health-giving properties of the island’s own flora and fauna. For truly transformational stays, a wellness screening means individual biomarkers can be used to provide a personalised programme and individual lifestyle guide.
A Carrier
curation
Like Hydra or Montmartre, Deià has that magnetic pull for the creative crowd. But while Belmond, a world renowned luxury brand, may seem like it’s gate-crashing this bohemian bolthole, it was very much invited, allowing itself to be shaped by its location rather than the other way around.
Over three quarters of the artwork on display were made in the area and the sculpture garden was created by local artist Juan Waelder – one of three artists around who helms the silver clay and lino-cutting classes. There’s also British artist-in-residence Alan Hydes, who bestows his gifts for painting onto eager apprentices.
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A natural playground just a short flight, yet worlds away from Mahé; seclusion reigns supreme at this private island resort and excites those with a thirst for the true castaway experience.