Just 30 minutes' drive from the airport.

On Mahé, the largest of the Seychelles’ 115 islands.

67 villas, including 5 suites, are beautifully decorated in traditional Creole style, many dramatically incorporating the natural granite boulders in their interiors. With more of the living area outdoors than in, each features a spacious hardwood sundeck, stunning infinity edge plunge pool, sun loungers, a shaded day bed and a private outdoor shower. Inside all modern amenities include air-conditioning, a 42” flat screen TV, DVD/CD player, WiFi, mini bar, deep soaking bath and rain shower. Garden View Villas are perfect for families, being just a short stroll from the shoreline. Ocean View and Hilltop Ocean View Villas are set progressively higher into the jungle hillside and form private sanctuaries of peace and tranquillity, naturally scented by the surrounding cinnamon trees and frangipani. The suites are extremely private with two or three bedrooms, premier ocean views, a separate living and dining area and individual bedroom pavilions with en-suite bathrooms, all connected by an exterior deck. There are also three, four and five bedroom Residences.

The dramatic location of ZEZ, with views out over the ocean, makes it a perfect morning wake up call and a romantic evening venue. For breakfast enjoy a generous buffet with live cooking stations or choose from the à la carte menu and for dinner savour mouthwatering, modern European cuisine. Kannel is the beachside restaurant and bar offering delicious international dishes and seafood throughout the day, and in the evening the menu is infused with Creole and Asian flavours.

• Bed & Breakfast
• Half Board

There’s a large beachside pool, an excellent fitness centre and a full range of children’s and teens’ activities. Take advantage of guided snorkelling with one of the resort’s marine experts, dive at the nearby Takamaka Bay or try kayaking or trimaran sailing. There’s also plenty to explore in the local area, where you’ll find art galleries, botanical gardens and scenic viewpoints. Back in the resort, at the top of the hill with spectacular views, the 5 spa pavilions offer sensual holistic treatments to reconnect your spirit with nature. The Shell Serenity massage is highly recommended for pure relaxation and in-villa massages and yoga are also available.