About this hotel
General information
Six Senses Zil Pasyon is the only resort on Félicité Island, covering less than a third of it within a protected national park. Granite boulders, coral-fringed beaches and dense tropical growth set the scene: the villas are tucked into the vegetation, designed to all but disappear into the landscape, and most look out over the ocean to the neighbouring islands.
There are 30 one- and two-bedroom villas and three residences of three and four bedrooms, each with its own pool, and every guest has a personal host to handle requests. The island is being restored with endemic and endangered plants so that birds and other wildlife can return; the resort grows produce in its organic garden, bottles its own water and has a spa of five treatment villas, a library and a boutique.
Location
The resort occupies the north shore of Félicité, close to La Digue and facing Praslin, La Digue, Curieuse and smaller islands. It is reached by boat from Praslin or La Digue, or by helicopter from Seychelles International Airport on Mahé — a flight of about 20 minutes (roughly 55 km) to the resort’s own jetty helipad, operating in daylight only.
Spa
Six Senses Spa has five double treatment villas — Rock, Cave, Ocean, Nature and Floating — each themed on the island’s natural world, plus a relaxation lounge with a nail bar, a sauna and steam room, a raised pool with a sundeck and a yoga and meditation pavilion. The menu covers holistic, local and African-inspired treatments using Terres d’Afrique products, among them the Ocean Journey, combining aromatherapy, acupressure and reflexology with hot and cold crystal-ball massage, and the Ubuntu ritual for couples; personalised programmes can be built around a wellness screening.
Sports & leisure
The resort’s experiences team runs activities on the island and trips to the islands nearby, including:
- snorkelling over a reef visited by turtles, diving, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding;
- a jungle hike up to Top Hill, the island’s highest point, past coco de mer palms;
- sunset cruises, half- or full-day island hopping and snorkelling trips to the marine protected area around Coco Island;
- turtle-hatching watches with the turtle team, organic garden tours and Creole lessons;
- open-air cinema, a pétanque court, yoga classes and a modern gym.
For children
Trouloulou, the kids’ club in its own villa, welcomes children from four years old. Its Grow with Six Senses programme mixes play with nature: treasure hunts, beach pétanque and coconut bowling, sandcastle building, coconut painting, mocktail making, Creole language and dance classes, guided snorkelling, tree planting, organic garden sessions, films and stargazing. Babysitting can be booked a day ahead.
Restaurants & bars
There are six venues, and in-villa dining runs around the clock:
- Island Cafe — international cooking with European, Asian and African influences: breakfast, then drinks and light dishes through the day in an open lounge looking out to sea;
- Chef’s Kitchen — a cookery studio with weekly classes in local cuisine;
- Ocean Lounge — beside the water, with grilled fish and ingredients from the organic garden and local farmers; lunch daily and themed dinners;
- KRI — Japanese omakase with a Seychellois touch;
- Wine Vault — private dinners for two to eight guests in the wine cellar and sommelier-led tastings;
- Koko Bar — an overwater bar by the pool serving classic and bespoke cocktails.
Swimming
At the heart of the resort is a long oceanfront pool whose stone edge meets the breaking waves, with drinks and light snacks served poolside. The island has three white-sand beaches, and every villa has its own pool.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Rooms
Thirty one- and two-bedroom villas and three residences of three and four bedrooms sit among tropical greenery; each has an infinity pool and most look out over the ocean to the neighbouring islands.
Villas have a deck with loungers and a dining table, a bathtub and rain shower, organic mattresses and a mosquito net, a TV, a Marshall Bluetooth speaker, a wine fridge and minibar, tea and coffee facilities, a yoga mat, a safe, Wi-Fi and The Organic Pharmacy toiletries.
Hideaway Pool Villa
A one-bedroom villa high on the eastern slope, wrapped in greenery with garden views. It has a 20 m² pool with a sunken lounging bed, a large deck and an outdoor shower; sleeps up to three.
Panorama Pool Villa
A one-bedroom villa set high on the east or west side of the resort, with sweeping views of the ocean and surrounding islands. It has a 20 m² pool with a sunken lounging bed and a large deck; sleeps up to three.
Oceanfront Pool Villa
A one-bedroom villa set closer to the water, within earshot of the waves, looking out to the ocean and islands. It has a 20 m² pool with a sunken lounging bed and a deck with a dining table; sleeps up to three.
Pasyon Pool Villa
A one-bedroom villa in an elevated spot facing the ocean, on the east or west side of the resort. It has a 20 m² pool with a sunken lounging bed and a large deck; sleeps up to four.
Signature Pool Villa
The most spacious one-bedroom villa, facing the ocean and the sunset. It has a 20 m² pool with a sunken lounging bed and a large deck; sleeps up to four.
Two-Bedroom Pool Villa
A two-bedroom villa among tropical greenery, a few metres from the beach and the main facilities. It has a 40 m² pool with a sunken lounging bed and a deck with a large dining table; sleeps up to six.
Signature Two Bedroom Pool Villa
A private two-bedroom villa near the beach on the sunset side. A living room between the two wings opens through floor-to-ceiling windows onto a large pool with sunken lounging beds; sleeps up to six.
Seascape, Three-Bedroom Residence
A hilltop residence with high ceilings and views of Praslin, La Digue and Coco Island. The upstairs master bedroom has its own glass-floored pool, while the lower floor holds two further en-suite bedrooms, the living room, a kitchen and a terrace with a larger pool; sleeps up to eight, with a dedicated chef, host and housekeeper.
The Sanctuary, Four-Bedroom Residence
A hilltop residence whose architecture is worked into the island’s granite landscape, with four en-suite bedrooms. The upstairs master bedroom has its own glass-floored pool and the terrace below a larger infinity pool; sleeps up to ten, with a dedicated service team and chef.
Ocean Sounds, Four-Bedroom Residence
The largest residence, at the very top of the island, with a collection of modern art and four en-suite bedrooms. The master bedroom has its own glass-floored pool and the terrace a larger infinity pool; sleeps up to ten, with a dedicated service team and chef.
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