STORY Seychelles

The spacious Junior Suites infuse modern décor with a traditional Seychellois style. They offer a plush, comfortable king-sized bed and lounge area. The bathroom includes a freestanding bathtub, double vanity, and separate rain shower. The suite provides a large balcony overlooks the luscious greenery of the resort gardens.

The Garden Suites are modern with traditional Seychellois inspiration and include a comfortable king-sized bed and lounge area. The bathroom includes a freestanding bathtub, double vanity, and separate rain shower. Located on the ground floor, the suite provides a private terrace which opens out onto the resort gardens and is complete with sofa, chairs, and sun loungers.

This one-of-a-kind Grand Beach Pool Villa is a wanderlust’s dream. Adjacent to the beach, they offer unparalleled space and comfort and are complete with a canopied king-sized bed, lounge area, sofa, a separate dining room, plus a full list of luxury amenities. The private terrace area is paradise redefined with a large outdoor private-plunge pool, deck area, a relaxation cabana and outdoor rain shower. The Villas are totally secluded and are just a shell’s throw away from the resort’s azure waters. This is the absolute best option for your once in a lifetime holiday experience.

Combining true Seychellois style with the ultimate in chic modern décor, these Beach Pool Villas are both opulent and grand. They offer a sanctuary within a sanctuary and feature a private-plunge pool, pool deck and cabana – all leading out directly onto the Beau Vallon Beach. The bathroom opens up onto another private terrace which makes for a purely natural bathing experience in either the stand-alone bathtub or the indoor and outdoor showers. A king-size bed under a draped cotton canopy dominates the bedroom and is adjacent to a chaise lounge and relaxation area and dining table. The Beach Pool Villa is nothing short of an island paradise haven.

Candlelit and nestled between the luscious greenery of the gardens and the beach, Eden is a hub of gastronomic experiences. Both romantic yet authentic, it serves a delicious selection of Kreol inspired mouth-watering, fresh seafood and prime cuts of meat from the BBQ.

Seyshima, derived from the words ‘Sey’ for Seychelles and ‘Shima’ – the Japanese term for island, this venue oozes Asian sophistication and is renowned for its mouth-watering selection of Teppanyaki and Sushi. It has long since become the best venue for Japanese cuisine on the island where guests can dine a la carte or at the Teppanyaki counter to enjoy a Teppan show by the chef. Whilst dining, don’t forget to try the Seyshima cocktail – a resort signature.

Trader Vic’s, one of the TripAdvisor Top 10 Restaurants in Mahe, is an internationally renowned restaurant and bar. The French-Polynesian venue is the life and soul of the Beau Vallon and home to the famous Mai Tai cocktail – which dates back to 1944.

The signature restaurant sets a world-standard for tropical sophistication with its eclectic cuisine – enhanced by using a Chinese wood-fired oven. It has an exciting atmosphere with the exotic decor, including timeless and authentic artefacts from around the globe. Guests can sit in the spectacular interior space, or on the terrace overlooking the lagoon, while enjoying a delightful medley of live Cuban music most nights, plus complimentary weekly Salsa classes.

Vascos is the main restaurant, which is named after the Portuguese explorer and founder of the Seychelles – Vasco da Gama – the restaurant boasts the perfect spot to enjoy your breakfast or to finish your day with a hearty dinner. Open-aired, bright and contemporary in decor, it offers both indoor and al fresco seating. The buffet and live stations feature an infusion of international and Creole cuisines and offers a daily changing theme for dinner.

1502 Bar is a quintessential venue renowned for its sophisticated style and service. Named after the year the Seychelles was discovered by Vasco da Gama, it’s the place to discover your own paradise with a concoction of delectable cocktails, fine wines and spirits. For those who feel peckish, 1502 also offer everything from bar bites to Curries.

Located adjacent to the swimming pool, Ripples is a casual yet chic venue serving a wide selection of drinks, light bites, and snacks.

Explore the healing elements in nature and discover the true essence of being at one with the elements. Named as a tribute to its destination – Sesel is the Creole name for Seychelles – this blissful space features a total of seven treatment rooms, including five single rooms and two couples’ suites – in addition to a Vichy Hydrotherapy room. The Spa also features a salon for nails, hair, and other beauty therapies.

Sesel is a unique spa and health club offering a selection of signature treatments that infuse the best of Western and Eastern techniques – all implemented by expert therapists who take a holistic approach to wellness. The luxury relaxation areas offer a tranquil setting for both pre and post-massage treatments so make sure you spend some time here to truly rediscover wellness.

Are you looking for a great activity to do in Seychelles? Well here’s your chance to experience the best outdoor adventure that Seychelles has to offer. Hop aboard the Semi-Submarine and cruise along the most spectacular underwater reefs in Seychelles. Semi-Submarines are marine vessels that always stay above sea level, while their hulls remain below water providing epic views of the reef and sea life below.

The Semi-Submarine trip is one for all ages, offering a unique and fun activity for couples, friends and family whilst staying on Mahe Island. Your adventure will begin on the vessel’s deck where you can take in the sunshine and salty fresh air as your pilot makes his way towards the reef. On the way to the hotspots, enjoy the panoramic views of stunning Eden Island as we cruise by and the hovering mountaintops of Mahe.

You’ll then be able to go downstairs to the air-conditioned underwater observatory to begin exploring the rich wonders of the reef. As the semi-sub cruises along, you’ll get to see corals, a variety of marine life, granite rocks with colourful seaweed, sea grass meadows and sandy plains and maybe even a green turtle. The entire tour will take 1 hour.

If adventure and adrenaline is what you are after, venture further and immerse yourself in a great variety of motorised and non-motorised Watersports – which you can book in the resorts lobby.  There is a wide selection of activities including jet-ski, kayaking, water skiing, banana boat rides, knee boarding or take the opportunity to get your feet in the air while parasailing to get a better view of the stunning bay.

Nothing can compare to discovering the beauty and magic of the underworld of the sea.  The Reef Safari is a full day jam-packed excursion with activities and adventure. Sail the seas, snorkel beneath the waves to another world and taste Creole cuisine.

Baie Ternay Marine Park, Port Launay, Sunset Beach, Anse major, Anse Soleil, Anse Royal, Anse Takamaka are just a few spots to explore for the ultimate snorkelling experience.

Seychelles also offers diverse and impressive diving opportunities.  The inner islands have prolific marine life and excellent diving facilities available to access a multitude of dive sites.  The Seychelles archipelago offers some of the best diving in the Indian Ocean. The country has warm water and air temperatures year-round. The three inner islands of Mahé, Praslin and La Digue are called the main islands, and this is where the vast majority of the tourism and Scuba diving industry is located.

STORY Seychelles’ vision is to promote an environmentally conscious focus within their hotels and among their team members. Their mission is to continually look for ways to preserve and protect natural resources by reducing waste and energy, while providing experiences and service to their guests. They also engage in continuous interaction with guests, creating awareness of their efforts while encouraging them to join STORY in the simplest practices to reach their goals.

“5 Pillars in Sustainability – This Eco-project is based on 5 interconnected pillars. It is impossible to think about nature, wildlife and an Eco-friendly life separately. These elements are all intertwined, like a group of Hawksbill Sea Turtles swimming through a marine current, if you improve something in our local environment, it will be projected to the rest of the world.”

The 5 Pillars:

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
• Protect Wildlife – Flora & Fauna
• Reduce Water Consumption
• Energy Conservation
• Local Care & Fair Trade

• Use recycled products
• Plastic Free
• Encourage “Reuse and Recycle” of the paper
• Composting
• Segregation
• Mobile App
• Refuse The Straw

• Encouraging guests to reuse their towels and Linen
• Mending leaking taps
• Water bottling plant
• Rain water harvesting
• Osmosis plant
• Aerators that reduce water consumption

• Sensor lights and light timers
• Encourage a “switch off policy”
• Optimize electricity consumption
• Smart lights in the guest rooms
• Solar lighting
• LED lights

• Use of all local products
• Maintain own herbs, fruits & vegetable garden
• Use of Fair Trade, Organic and Rainforest Alliance certified products where possible
• From ocean to table
• Local wellness

• Landscaping team maintains nearly 55% of the 70,000 sq.m area of the resort
• The lagoon is maintained by a dedicated lagoon team and is home to wide variety of creatures
• Grass Carps
• Botanical Garden
• Beach Clean Up
• The coral restoration project