Private Island Resorts and Villas in the Indian Ocean

A collection of my favorite Private Island getaways in the Indian Ocean. This list does not include the Maldives which offers mostly Private Island offerings.

North Island
North Island, Seychelles
11 Rooms
Set foot on North Island without leaving a footprint – except, that is, on its vast beaches. The private, car-free hideaway is a haven of sustainability, its 11 thatched-roof villas made from locally harvested woods and stone; driftwood, granite slabs, and coral combined with sophisticated designer elements create a rustic elegance that’s totally organic. Each guest is assigned a personal attendant who notes your preferences and makes suggestions on how to spend the day – sunrise yoga, scuba diving, or a guided hike with the island’s conservationist. Daily menus are designed with the harvest and personalized to individual tastes.

A VIRTUOSO PREFERRED PARTNER
PART OF MY LUXURY COLLECTION PARTNER PORTFOLIO

Six Senses Zil Pasyon
Felicite Island, Seychelles
33 Rooms
Find oneness with nature at Six Senses Zil Pasyon. Blending seamlessly with the dramatic landscape on Félicité, a private island gem in the Seychelles, the 33 generous villas and residences were specifically designed to not be seen from the sea, and each features its own infinity-edge pool. Individualized wellness programs focus on better sleep, mindful eating, and elevating your yogic practice; the spa offers African-inspired therapies like garcinia- and green-coffee-infused body treatments. Three pristine beaches are your base for kayaking, swimming with turtles, and trawling with local fisherfolk.

A VIRTUOSO PREFERRED PARTNER
PART OF MY HIDDEN DOORWAYS PREFERRED PARTNER PORTFOLIO

MIAVANA by TIME + TIDE
Madagascar
14 rooms
One of the absolute best ways to end a Safari.

Amid playful lemurs and kaleidoscopic coral reefs, Miavana is a dreamy retreat off the North-East coast of Madagascar, a land of its own in a storybook sea. Escape the everyday in one of 14 masterfully designed One, Two, or Three-bedroom villas that marry the natural elements of the sea, sand, and air, offering private pools, butler service, and well-stocked kitchenettes. Adventure out with so many diverse activities on offer, using the complimentary bicycles, helicopter excursions to nearby nature reserves, top-of-the-line fishing expeditions, spa treatments, and an array of water sports.

A VIRTUOSO PREFERRED PARTNER

Four Seasons Seychelles at Desroches Island
Desroches Island, Seychelles
51 Private Villas of various sizes / 10 Suites / 10 Residence Villas
Just a 35-minute flight southwest of Mahé – the main island of Seychelles – Desroches Island is located in the Amirante Islands, a cluster of remote coral atolls that are considered some of the world’s most pristine and untouched. Offering complete privacy and exclusivity, Four Seasons is the only resort on this remarkably spacious island, encompassing 402 hectares (933 acres) and edged by 14 kilometres (9 miles) of white-sand beaches. Over 70 island activities are available, ranging from kayaking, surfing and stand-up paddleboarding to guided snorkels with a WiseOceans Marine Educator, meeting and feeding giant tortoises at the Tortoise Sanctuary, tennis, and trail running.

PART OF MY FOUR SEASONS PREFERRED PARTNER PORTFOLIO

Fregate Island Private Island
Seychelles
16 Villas / 1 Presidential Villa
First opened in 1999, we are excited to announce a wide range of upgrades and sustainability innovations scheduled to take place from February 2022 through the first half of 2024. As one of the most revered hideaways in the Seychelles, Fregate Island will remain an ultra-exclusive sanctuary offering the same privacy and seclusion our guests have loved over the years.

Located in The Seychelles, this private island paradise is approximately three square kilometers in size. With its fine sand beaches, tropical jungle, fruit and vegetable plantations, Frégate is home to rare animals and plants. From Mahé it can be reached by Helicopter or Twin Otter within 20 minutes.