AVANI+ BARBARONS SEYCHELLES RESORT, Grand Anse (Mahe)

The hotel offers 192 rooms and suites, including Lagoon Access Rooms that provide direct pool access from the terrace. Each room has a private balcony, with some overlooking the garden and others the ocean. Premium Lagoon View Balcony Rooms and Beach View Balcony Suites are available for guests seeking additional space.

Three on-site restaurants serve a mix of international and local cuisines: PTI Bazar, Somewhere, and Seyumai, which specializes in sushi. Live cooking stations are featured at breakfast and dinner, and the chefs prepare dishes using local ingredients. Daily breakfast is included with every stay, and the menu includes vegetarian options and a kid-friendly buffet.

The AvaniSpa offers body scrubs, wraps, facials, massages, and a steam room, along with beauty services like manicures and pedicures. The AvaniFit program combines local activities with fitness, including yoga classes, breath work sessions, and ice baths. A fully equipped fitness center provides group classes, and the hotel also has a sauna and spa lounge.

Barbarons Beach has white sand and is used for snorkelling, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding, with equipment available from the water sports team. Twice a week, a marine biologist leads guided snorkelling tours to observe rays, reef sharks, and colorful fish. A transparent kayak tour through the lagoon is available for photos, and horseback riding along the beach can be arranged.

The hotel provides babysitting services, board games, and an indoor play area for children, plus family rooms that accommodate cots. Meeting and banquet facilities total 500 square metres and offer ocean views, suitable for business events and weddings. Concierge services can arrange airport shuttles, car rentals, and tours to nearby attractions like Port Launay Marine Park and Sauzier Waterfall.

Rooms: Lagoon Access Rooms with direct pool entry

Dining: Three restaurants including Seyumai sushi & Somewhere

Wellness: AvaniSpa with steam room, sauna, and ice baths

Activities: Marine biologist snorkelling tours twice weekly

Beach: Barbarons Beach with kayak, SUP, and transparent kayak

Family: Babysitting, indoor play area, and board games