Lemuria Presidential Villa

Island paradise, stand-out luxury, beach paradise

Five minutes after touching down at Praslin airport in the Seychelles, you could be stepping onto the pure white sand of your own private beach at Constance Lemuria’s presidential villa. Set among granite boulders at the southern edge of Anse Kerlan, this 3-bedroom island paradise encompasses over 1 200sqm (4 000sqft) of personal space in which to enjoy every aspect of this beautiful Indian Ocean island.

In addition to the lapping waves of warm water, take your pick from one of three multi-level swimming pools or a whirlpool bath on the terrace of the main suite, enjoying the serene vista of azure water and swaying palm trees. Built from timber, thatch, marble and local pink granite, the villa is furnished with comfortable pieces perfectly suited to the Seychelles ‘kick off your shoes’ lifestyle.

The beauty of staying at the presidential villa is that, not only do you and your family have complete privacy, but you also have access to the all the resort’s incredible features, which include an 18-hole championship golf course, a Shiseido Spa, the Constance Kids’ Club and several upscale restaurants, including The Legend, The Sea Horse and Takamaka, as well as five different bars. Active guests will enjoy a session on the flood-lit tennis courts, kayaking, wind surfing or mountain biking.

Style & Décor

Taking its cue from the surrounding indigenous tropical forest, the presidential villa at Constance Lemuria is constructed from natural wood and thatch, and consists of multiple levels to ensure uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean. The interiors are casually contemporary, with relaxed pieces that you can simply flop into after a long day of diving or lying on the beach. Marble and local pink granite add sophisticated accents to the villa.

Neighbourhood 

The Seychelles are one of the Indian Ocean’s most desirable island destinations. A smattering of archipelagos off Africa’s east coast, Praslin is the second largest island and is divided into two sections, Baie Sainte Anne and Grand Anse. Like all the inhabited islands, Praslin has thick forest, powdery beaches and sea the colour of an aquamarine gem. Anything you could want is located within the Constance Lemuria Resort, including an 18-hole championship golf course, four restaurants, five bars, tennis courts, a fitness centre and a spa.

Venturing out of the resort, you could visit Anse Lazio – a particularly gorgeous beach on an island strung with a beautiful coastline – or make your way to Vallee de Mai jungle, a World Heritage Site. Praslin is only about 15 minutes by plane or an hour by high-speed ferry from Mahé.

Suitability

With three bedrooms that sleep six adults and three children (up to 11 years old) in perfect comfort, the villa is suitable for older travellers vacationing with teens or friends, although young children will enjoy the swimming pool and private beach.

Best time to visit

The Seychelles are considered a year-round tropical destination, although it is hottest and wettest between December and March. The presidential villa is completely air conditioned to maintain a comfortable temperature.