The magnificent island threesome comprising of Alphonse, St Francois and Bijoutier lies in the very heart of the Seychelles outer islands.
Location
Located 400 km southwest of Mahé, Alphonse Island is a remote coral atoll in the Outer Islands of the Seychelles. The island is part of the Alphonse Group, which includes St. François and Bijoutier islands, known for their pristine beaches and vibrant marine ecosystems.
Rooms
Alphonse Island features 22 beachfront villas and suites, each offering direct access to the beach and panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. The accommodations are designed to blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings, providing guests with a luxurious yet eco-conscious retreat.
Amenities
The resort offers a range of amenities including an infinity pool, spa services, and a conservation center focusing on preserving the local ecosystem. Guests can enjoy farm-to-table dining experiences, with meals prepared using locally sourced ingredients.
Activities
Alphonse Island provides a variety of activities such as snorkeling, diving, kayaking, and fly fishing. Guests can also participate in guided nature walks and conservation efforts, including turtle monitoring and coral reef restoration projects.
Sustainability
The island is entirely solar-powered, eliminating the use of diesel fuel and significantly reducing carbon emissions. It also operates a 4.5-hectare organic farm, growing over 56 types of produce, which supplies 85% of the resort's food. In 2025, Alphonse Island was awarded the ATTA® Zero Waste Trailblazer Award for its regenerative farming and zero-waste food systems.
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When to visit Seychelles
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January
January is one of the wettest months due to the North West Monsoon - vegetation is lush, with light winds and high temperatures of 28 degrees. If you're lucky you could see turtle hatchlings.
February
February is another wet month, with short tropical downpours occurring. Temperatures stay in the high twenties leading to humid days.
March
Rainfall continues into March with light winds and average temperatures of 30 degrees and high humidity levels.
April
Temperatures remain hot with increasing humidity levels in April with highs of 30 degrees. If you love diving, conditions during April are excellent with visibility up to a staggering 30 metres.
May
During May the South West Trade winds begin, so it's better to stay on the West coast of the island where you will be more sheltered. If you love diving, conditions during May are excellent with visibility up to a staggering 30 metres.
June
The South West Trade winds continue into June, so it's better to stay on the West coast of the island where you will be more sheltered. The winds bring choppier seas resulting in seaweed being washed up onto the beaches of Praslin's south coast.
July
The South West Trade winds continue into July, so it's better to stay on the West coast of the island where you will be more sheltered. The winds bring choppier seas resulting in seaweed being washed up onto the beaches of Praslin's south coast.
August
The trade winds reach their peak in August, there is little precipitation and temperatures average 27 degrees, although the seas can be a little choppy. The winds bring choppier seas resulting in seaweed being washed up onto the beaches of Praslin's south coast.
September
September is hotter and huimd with a southeast trade wind, so its best to stay on the west coast of the island. The winds bring choppier seas resulting in seaweed being washed up onto the beaches of Praslin's south coast. During this month the whale shark season begins.
October
October is the peak season for whale sharks and hawksbill turtles. It is less windy and a perfect time to travel to the Seychelles. If you love diving, conditions during May are excellent with visibility up to a staggering 30 metres.
November
During November, Hawksbill turtles continue to lay their eggs and temperatures on the islands are hot and humid. November marks the start of the North West Trade winds, so it's better to stay on the east coast of the islands. If you love diving, conditions during May are excellent with visibility up to a staggering 30 metres.
December
The islands start to fill as the festive season begins, during December you can expect winds and increased rainfall, but temperatures remain in the high twenties.
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