About Fregate Island Villas
35 miles east of Mahé, Fregate Island Private (formerly known as Frégate Island Hotel) is the most secluded ...
... granitic Inner Islands, one of the Seychelles' largest private resorts islands, and home of a very luxurious retreat, set amidst dazzling natural settings.
Whilst Frégate Island's rates are exceedingly costly, it does offer a luxurious private-island experience, with a wide range of activities, first-rate facilities and excellent service, which it delivers with aplomb. This is a top-class private island, which can compete with the best in the world.
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Whilst Frégate Island's rates are exceedingly costly, it does offer a luxurious private-island experience, with a wide range of activities, first-rate facilities and excellent service, which it delivers with aplomb. This is a top-class private island, which can compete with the best in the world.
Accommodation
16 villas
Children
Open
All year
Activities
Birdwatching
Boat trip
Fishing
Kayaking
Scuba-diving
Self-guided walking
Snorkelling
Watersports



















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Frégate is an idyllic private island skirted by white sand and coral reefs that’s home to just 17 villas and incredible wildlife. The perfect mix of romance, indulgence, adventure and conservation.
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Fregate Island Villas: Our full report
35 miles east of Mahé, Fregate Island Private (formerly known as Frégate Island Hotel) is the most secluded ...
... granitic Inner Islands, one of the Seychelles' largest private resorts islands, and home of a very luxurious retreat, set amidst dazzling natural settings.
On the northern curve of the island, between Anse Bambous and Anse Macquereau, Fregate Island has 16 vast villas, three of which are offered as two-bedroom villas from March 2009. Although sometimes called Fregate Island Hotel once upon a time – to describe this as a hotel really is to miss the point. It's a very exclusive private island, and these very private villas are individual and quite spectacular.
They can accommodate a maximum of 40 guests at a time, promising ultimate privacy and relaxation. (No day visitors are permitted on “Fregate Island Private", as the island likes to be known!) Although everything has been constructed within strict environmental controls, luxury levels have not been compromised.
Each villa on Fregate Island is a large colonial-style bungalow, with a spectacular ocean view from the terrace, a private butler and a personal solar buggy for exploring the island. The interiors, incorporating a spacious bedroom and living area, are in natural tones, with carved timber furniture, built-in facilities and a selection of useful mod-cons. The en-suite has both an indoor and small outdoor shower, and a window-view bath. A shaded day bed, sun loungers and pool-side Jacuzzi overlook the sea, though the pièce de résistance of these hideaways is undoubtedly the private, sapphire-blue infinity pool – it's vastly larger than most hotel swimming pools!
Away from your pool, Fregate offers a host of activities. Water lovers are spoilt for choice with two further, huge freshwater swimming pools, a yacht club and a PADI dive centre at the island's marina. From motorboats to kayaks, and sailing to snorkelling, it's all available. Un-motorised watersports, including snorkelling from the shore, sea kayaking, windsurfing and optimist sailing (optimist sailing is also available for kids) are free of charge; an additional charge applies for motorised watersports, including scuba diving, deep sea fishing and boat charters for excursions.
Back ashore, hiking, guided nature walks with Fregate's ecologists, beachcombing, reading, trips to the gym or to the 18-hole golf course at the Lémuria Hotel on Praslin (including a private helicopter transfer) can all be arranged. If that all sounds too energetic, the Zen-like Rock Spa is a perfect retreat. Clear ponds, raked rock gardens, timber pagoda-style treatment rooms and gentle Balinese staff combine to create a true haven. By contrast, younger guests on Fregate Island will be warmly welcomed at the active 'Castaway Club' for supervised games, excursions, craft and even cookery classes.
Dining is a highlight on Fregate Island, which boasts two restaurants, two bars and a wine cellar with dining facilities. Whether it's served in your villa, at the marina, in the main restaurant or in any number of natural settings around the forest and coast, you'll find Creole and international flavours blended to produce a seasonal menu of complex French-inspired creations.
A rich assortment of natural and cultivated mangos, papayas, guava, coconuts, melons and bananas are harvested daily on Fregate. A wander around the working gardens to see the coffee bushes, aromatic herb borders and vanilla vines is fascinating. For gardeners, scientists and cooks, the first-class hydroponics project, which produces wonderful salad crops and juicy tomatoes, is well worth a tour.
The Zen-like Rock Spa is set high on a cliff-top, in total unison with its surroundings, overlooking the sparkling blue Indian Ocean. It offers a variety of pampering massages and treatments; the therapists use mainly ancient techniques from India, Australian and Polynesia, and products made from local ingredients.
The marina is located on the lower plateau of the island, complete with a PADI Dive Centre and Fregate's Yacht Club. Here, all kinds of watersports activities can be arranged, including trips to island's numerous dive sites. Non-motorised watersports (e.g. snorkelling, sailing, windsurfing, sea kayaking) are free of charge; an additional charge applies for motorised watersports, including scuba diving and deep sea fishing.
Fregate Island also has a well-equipped fitness centre (including a variety of challenging outdoor running paths), a tennis court, and two freshwater swimming pools (a small relaxation pool and an active lap pool with Jacuzzi). There's also a library, complete with DVDs CDs, board games and books.
Other facilities include a giant tortoise nursery; a small boutique offering beachwear, gifts, books and jewellery; a chapel open for private prayers; a plantation and hydroponics, where organically grown fruits, vegetables and herbs are produced; a gallery, and an island museum, which shows the history of the Seychelles and Fregate Island.
For children, Fregate Island Villas has a clubhouse (Castaway Kids Club) and playgrounds.
Geographics
- Location
- Fregate Island, Seychelles
- Directions
- Fregate Island hotel is a mere 20-minute flight (by helicopter or twin-engine) from Seychelles International Airport on Mahé.
- Accessible by
- Fly-and-Transfer
Food & drink
- Usual board basis
- Bed & Breakfast
- Food quality
- There are two restaurants at Fregate Island: the Plantation House serves island specialities and traditional Creole dishes, whilst the Fregate House provides a daily menu of gourmet food made from local produce.
Beside this, there are two bars at Fregate Island: the Pirate's Bar and the Anse Bambous Beach Bar. The latter also has dining facilities, as does the lodge's wine cellar. For those seeking privacy, dinner can be served in your own villa or in a number of natural settings around the coast. - Dining style
- Individual Tables
- Dining locations
- Indoor and Outdoor Dining
- Further dining info, including room service
- Yes
- Drinks included
- Non-alcoholic drinks are included, alcoholic drinks are available at an extra charge.
Special interests
- Honeymoons
- For a top-class private island experience, Fregate Island is a perfect choice for an elegant and exclusive Seychelles honeymoon. With first-rate facilities, excellent service and a fabulous French inspired food, you really are in for a luxurious and romantic treat.
- See ideas for Honeymoons in Seychelles
- Luxury
- Providing exceptional opulence, Frégate Private Island is one of the world’s most exclusive island resorts. It offers guests a very smart (almost formal) luxury, with impeccable service. Expect fine-dining in classic French style, pampering at the Rock Spa and beaches of power-white sand.
- See ideas for Luxury in Seychelles
Children
- Attitude towards children
- Fregate Island welcomes children.
- Property’s age restrictions
- There are no age restrictions.
- Special activities & services
- The Castaway Kids Club is a fun place for 5 to 12 year old children; under the age of 5, children should be supervised by their parents or a babysitter. Its primary focus is to educate and teach children (as well as their parents) about the island's environment and conservation projects in a playful way, with many games, videos and books available. During certain occasions, including Christmas and Easter, a Castaway Activity Co-ordinator supervises special activities; at other times, the kids club is unsupervised, but babysitting can be arranged. Beside this, there are playgrounds.
Babysitting can be arranged at an extra charge of €20 per hour. A three-week notice period, before you arrive, is required, if you are likely to need a babysitter on a regular basis for more than two hours a day. - Generally recommended for children
- Yes
- Notes
- Children up to the age of 5 are free of charge, when sharing a villa with at least to adults; up to the age of 17 they are only charged with a reduced priced.
Communications
- Communications
- A wireless high speed internet connection is available in every villa, included in Fregate Island's rates. The lodge also has a telephone and fax service, which is available at an extra cost.
Health & safety
- Malarial protection recommended
- No
- Medical care
- In cases of emergency, a registered nurse is available 24 hours a day on Fregate Island. General first aid equipment is also available, and the nearest hospitals are located on Mahé, Praslin and La Digue Island.
- Dangerous animals
- Low Risk
- Security measures
- Each villa at Fregate Island has a personal electronic safe in the bedroom wardrobe.
- Fire safety
Activities
Birdwatching
Boat trip
Fishing
Kayaking
Scuba-diving
Self-guided walking
Snorkelling
Watersports
Extras
- Disabled access
- Not Possible
- Laundry facilities
- Full Laundry Service - Extra Charge
- Money
- Fregate Island hotel does not accept payments in Seychelles Rupees – but it is possible to pay in major foreign currencies.
- Accepted payment on location
- Fregate Island accepts all major credit cards.
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Seychelles in January
January is the wettest month of the year in the Seychelles: temperatures are warm, humidity levels high, and short, tropical downpours are common. Cyclone activity elsewhere in the Indian Ocean often results in heavy cloud cover too.
Although generally calm, the warm, north-west trade winds tend to litter Praslin’s east coast with seaweed – perfectly harmless, but can make swimming less pleasant.
Picture-perfect beaches are abound on opposites sides of the island. Waves and currents are also strong on Mahé’s north-west coast at this time.
For wildlife spectacles, January has definite highlights and Bird Island is particularly special at this time of year. The Hawksbill turtle hatchlings start emerging from mid December to mid March, and their journey to the ocean is wonderful to witness. Throughout the year the bird-watching is excellent, but from end-August to end-May, migratory birds from Alaska and Siberia appear.
- The wettest time of year to travel, with high humidity levels.
- Rain comes in short tropical downpours, after which the sun comes out.
- Prices over the Christmas and New Year period rise significantly.
- Hawksbill turtles can be seen hatching.
- Migratory birds on shore from Alaska and Siberia.
Our view
A good time to visit, with pros & cons
Weather in January
Seychelles in February
Like January, February is one of the archipelago’s wettest months. Afternoon downpours are to be expected, humidity levels can be extremely high and cloudy skies the norm.
Although generally calm, the warm, north-west trade winds tend to litter Praslin’s east coast with seaweed – perfectly harmless, but can make swimming less pleasant. Picture-perfect beaches are abound on opposites sides of the island. Waves and currents are also strong on Mahé’s north-west coast at this time.
For wildlife spectacles, February does have highlights and Bird Island is particularly special at this time of year. The Hawksbill turtle hatchlings start emerging from mid December to mid March, and their journey to the ocean is wonderful to witness. Throughout the year the bird-watching is excellent, but from end-August to end-May, migratory birds from Alaska and Siberia appear.
- Warm weather all year round.
- One of the wettest months, expect clear mornings and wet afternoons.
- Good time of year for birding, with migratory birds in residence.
- Hawksbill turtles can be seen hatching.
Our view
A good time to visit, with pros & cons
Weather in February
Seychelles in March
The heavy rains of the first few months start to die down by March, and the temperature begins to rise. Most days will be clear, with clouds sometimes gathering to a short thunderstorm in the late afternoon.
The calm, warm, north-west trade winds tend to litter Praslin’s east coast with seaweed – perfectly harmless, but can make swimming less pleasant. Picture-perfect beaches are abound on opposites sides of the island.
It is possible to dive throughout the year in the Seychelles, however waters are calmest from March to November, making this a great time of year for underwater adventures.
For wildlife enthusiasts, Hawksbill turtle hatchlings start emerging from mid December to mid March, and their journey to the ocean is wonderful to witness. Throughout the year the bird-watching is excellent, but from end-August to end-May, migratory birds from Alaska and Siberia arrive, displaying their often spectacular breeding plumage in their final month ashore, while from March-November, a staggeringly large colony of Sooty Terns chatter and roost across the island.
- Warm weather all year round.
- Rains ease off and temperatures begin to rise
- Great for diving, with warm water, good visibility, and calm seas.
- The Hawksbill turtles generally hatch around now.
- Great time of year for birding, migratory species are still around.
Our view
A good time to visit, with pros & cons
Weather in March
Seychelles in April
April is the calmest, warmest month of the year, making it one of the best months to visit the Seychelles. The wind drops, the temperature is delightfully warm and the seas are calm, offering great diving and brilliant visibility.
The birding is great, particularly on Bird Island, when migratory birds from Alaska and Siberia are resident and displaying their often spectacular breeding plumage in their final month ashore. An enormous, chattering colony of Sooty Terns roost on the island from March-November.
In late April, the capital city, Victoria, comes alive for the colourful parades of the Carnaval International de Victoria, with street performances, costume parades and parties.
- One of the warmest and most pleasant months of the year.
- Great diving with calm, warm water and clear visibility.
- Windless periods make for lovely swimming and gentle boat excursions.
- Good value rates, outside the Easter school holidays.
- Good time of year for birding.
Our view
A very good time to visit
Weather in April
Seychelles in May
May is the start of a relatively dry period and one of the best months to visit. There is little rain with plenty of warm beach days under clear blue skies.
The cooler, drier, south-east trade winds bring lively seas to south-west Mahé and result in seaweed being washed up onto the beaches of Praslin’s south coast, though idyllic beaches await elsewhere.
Birding is good, particularly on Bird Island, with migratory birds from Alaska and Siberia appearing up until the end of the month, displaying their often spectacular breeding plumage in their final month ashore. A vast colony of Sooty Terns chatter and roost from March-November.
- Warm, dry weather.
- Great diving with calm, warm water and clear visibility.
- Calm and windless periods, make for lovely swimming & boat excursions.
Our view
A very good time to visit
Weather in May
Seychelles in June
June marks the change of seasons but there’s little rain at this time and lovely long, hot, clear days. Coming before the start of the European Summer holiday season, June is often a quieter time to visit, and in some cases reduced rates can also be found.
The cooler, drier, south-east trade winds bring lively seas to south-west Mahé and result in seaweed being washed up onto the beaches of Praslin’s south coast, though pristine beaches await elsewhere.
For wildlife enthusiasts, Green Turtles, an endangered and protected species, are more commonly seen at this time (June and September), often whilst laying their eggs on the beaches of Bird Island. Birding is also particularly good here, with breeding birds and a vast colony of Sooty Terns chattering and roosting from March-November.
- Hot, clear days & little rain. Water temperatures drop to around 25C.
- Whale sharks can be seen, attracted by the nutrient rich plankton.
- Nesting Green turtles are common sightings on Bird Island.
- Stronger winds make access to remote dive sites more difficult.
- Accommodation prices slightly lower than high season.
Our view
Fantastic: the very best time to visit
Weather in June
Seychelles in July
July is a time to bask in lovely warm days, with little chance of rain.
The cooler, drier, south-east trade winds bring lively seas to south-west Mahé and result in seaweed being washed up onto the beaches of Praslin’s south coast, though idyllic, powder-sand beaches await elsewhere.
For wildlife enthusiasts, Green Turtles, an endangered and protected species, are more commonly seen at this time (June and September), often whilst laying their eggs on the beaches of Bird Island. Birding is also particularly good here, with breeding birds and a vast colony of Sooty Terns chattering and roosting from March-November.
- Warm, clear days & little rain. Sea temperatures drop to around 25C.
- Nesting Green turtles are common sightings on Bird Island.
- Whale sharks can be seen, attracted by the nutrient rich plankton.
- European school holidays push prices up in July and August.
- Stronger winds make access to remote dive sites more difficult.
Our view
Fantastic: the very best time to visit
Weather in July
Seychelles in August
Similar to June and July, August is both dry and lovely, with hot, clear days, comfortable temperatures and little chance of rain.
The cooler, drier, south-east trade winds bring lively seas to south-west Mahé and result in seaweed being washed up onto the beaches of Praslin’s south coast, though idyllic beaches abound elsewhere.
For wildlife enthusiasts, Green Turtles, an endangered and protected species, are more commonly seen at this time (June and September), often whilst laying their eggs on the beaches of Bird Island. Birding is also particularly good here, with migratory birds from Alaska and Siberia appearing from end-August to end-May, displaying their spectacular breeding plumage in their final month ashore. A vast colony of Sooty Terns also chatter and roost from March-November.
- Hot, clear days & little rain. Water temperatures drop to around 25C.
- Nesting Green turtles are common sightings on Bird Island.
- Whale sharks can be seen, attracted by the nutrient rich plankton.
- European school holidays push prices up in July and August.
- Stronger winds make access to remote dive sites more difficult.
Our view
Fantastic: the very best time to visit
Weather in August
Seychelles in September
September is generally a time of warm and clear days, with a little rain possible towards the end of the month, and rising humidity.
The cooler, drier, south-east trade winds bring lively seas to south-west Mahé and result in seaweed being washed up onto the beaches of Praslin’s south coast, though idyllic beaches abound elsewhere.
For wildlife enthusiasts, Green Turtles, an endangered and protected species, are more commonly seen at this time (June and September), often whilst laying their eggs on the beaches of Bird Island. Birding is also particularly good here, with migratory birds from Alaska and Siberia appearing from end-August to end-May, displaying their spectacular breeding plumage in their final month ashore. A vast colony of Sooty Terns also chatter and roost from March-November.
- Warm, clear days with a chance of rain towards to the end of the month
- A good time of for diving with calm, warm water and clear visibility.
- Whale sharks can be seen, attracted by the nutrient rich plankton.
- It’s generally quieter and prices are slightly lower than high season.
Our view
A very good time to visit
Weather in September
Seychelles in October
October is warm with calm conditions and rain increasing towards the end of the month.
During this calm season (October and November), whales migrate past the islands and you may spot Southern Right, Humpback and Short-finned Pilot whales. The Hawksbill Turtle nesting season also begins in October, with Bird Island being a great place to witness the event. It is unusual for a guest who stays 3-4 nights not to see a Hawksbill turtle laying their eggs. Migratory birds from Alaska and Siberia are also present here, alongside a vast, noisy colony of Sooty Terns.
The warm, north-west trade winds bring good underwater visibility for diving but do also tend to litter Praslin’s east coast with seaweed, and can make for waves and strong currents on Mahé’s north-west coast. Picture-postcard beaches abound in other areas.
For some island culture, the Festival Kreol takes places on Mahé, Praslin and La Digue in late October, with colourful celebrations of Creole heritage.
- Warm weather with rain towards the end of the month.
- A good time of year for diving with calm, warm, clear waters.
- Calm, windless periods are great for swimming and boat excursions.
- Hawsbill turtles are nesting and migratory whales are often spotted.
- A quiet and peaceful time with fewer visitors.
Our view
A very good time to visit
Weather in October
Seychelles in November
By November, the winds start to change, bringing light, warm breezes and the start of the main rainy season. Temperatures remain warm and pleasant.
The calm north-west trade winds tend to litter Praslin’s eastern coast (Côte d’Or beaches) with seaweed, and waves and currents are strong on Mahé’s north-west coast (Beau Vallon). But elsewhere picture-perfect beaches abound and overall, the gentle winds make this a good time for water-based activities: diving, boat trips and swimming. The Seychelles Ocean Festival, celebrating marine diversity and highlighting reef protection, is held annually at this time.
Whales migrate past the islands throughout November and you may spot Southern Right, Humpback and Short-finned Pilot whales. The Hawksbill Turtle nesting season also begins in October, with Bird Island being a great place to witness the event. It is unusual for a guest who stays 3-4 nights not to see a Hawksbill turtle laying their eggs. Migratory birds from Alaska and Siberia are also present here, alongside a vast, noisy colony of Sooty Terns.
- Warm days & little wind but the start of the main rainy season.
- A good time of year for diving with calm, warm, clear waters.
- Ccalm, windless periods, great for swimming and boat excursions.
- Fewer visitors and lower accommodation costs.
- Good opportunities to see nesting turtles and migratory whales.
Our view
A good time to visit, with pros & cons
Weather in November
Seychelles in December
December is one of the hottest and wettest months. During this Northwest Monsoon season, short tropical downpours are the norm after which the sun does generally come out again. The rain turning the islands staggeringly lush and green.
The Hawksbill Turtle nesting season is in full swing, and by mid-December some hatchlings begin to emerge. Migratory birds from Alaska and Siberia are also present, alongside a vast, noisy colony of Sooty Terns.
The calm, warm, north-west trade winds tend to litter Praslin’s east coast with seaweed, and waves and currents are strong on Mahé’s north-west coast, but there are plenty of other beautiful beaches.
Christmas is a huge celebration on the islands, for locals and hotels, and also within the southern hemisphere ‘Summer holidays’ making this an extremely busy and expensive time to visit, however, festivities are often fabulous.
- December is hot and wet, with regular tropical downpours.
- Vegetation is beautifully lush and green.
- Migratory birds arrive from Europe.
- Christmas and New Year are extremely busy times to visit.
- Hawksbill turtles are nesting and hatching.
Our view
A good time to visit, with pros & cons
Weather in December

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