Unlock the Seychelles’ natural side with Niva Labriz Seychelles

Island living

As if the pristine beaches aren’t inviting enough, Niva Labriz is the only resort on Silhouette Island, accessed by a 45-minute boat transfer or 15-minute helicopter ride from Mahé island, home to the archipelago’s main airport. Silhouette’s towering granite peaks, dense forests and rushing waterfalls make up Silhouette National Park, which covers 93% of the island. The resort’s 110 villas are scattered across the island, either surrounded by lush tropical gardens or just a short stroll from its white sands.

Spacious accommodation

Niva Labriz Seychelles features nine types of accommodation. Beach Villas, which make up the largest offering, all lie just steps away from Silhouette’s pristine shoreline and feature an outdoor rain shower. Guests can also opt for a Beach Villa with a private plunge pool or pool with a gazebo and large patio. For clients looking to be encased in the island’s tropical interior – but still within easy reach of the beach – the Garden Villas range from one bed with an indoor-outdoor living space to two beds with an infinity pool.

Epicurean delights 

The temptation to never leave Niva Labriz’s roomy villas is high – in-room dining exists for a reason. However, guests must seek out the resort’s eight restaurants and bars to truly explore its culinary excellence. To give your clients a flavour, Grann Kaz serves the best in Creole cuisine (think blue marlin with pineapple), Sakura cooks up Asian-fusion food, lakeside Teppanyaki’s omakase-style menu is both hot and theatrical, while Portobello serves Italian favourites. The international buffet at Brasserie Dauban changes weekly.

Thrilling adventures 

Clients will love the water and landbased activities on offer among Niva Labriz’s wild surroundings. They can set sail to explore Silhouette and North Island by boat or kayak, snorkel through coves and colourful reefs or, better still, dive with Padicertified instructors to learn about the local marine ecosystems. On land, there are daily ranger-led treks among peaks to explore the island’s endemic flora and rainforests, plus a variety of fishing adventures. Fitness fanatics can play padel and tennis (day or night), set against the dramatic backdrop of the rainforest, while those looking to unwind will want to head to the beach for yoga at sunrise or sunset. Many activities can be tailored for families and there’s a wide range of children’s activities, plus mini golf and a games room. Clients should opt for a cooking class if they wish to immerse themselves in Creole cuisine or, if they’re interested in Silhouette’s history, Grann Kaz is the former plantation home of the Dauban family, who owned the island until 1960.

Slower rituals 

Traditional nature-based therapies, Creole botanicals and a personalised touch make up the ethos of Niva Labriz Seychelles’s spa. Much like the hotel itself, the spa offers clients the opportunity to rebalance themselves away from the bustle of the modern world. Treatments range from Balinese massages and rose-salt scrubs to soothing facials and hot-stone aromatherapy. Once clients have made the most of the relaxation area, they can continue their day in the whirlpool, steam and sauna room, before taking a dip in the outdoor freshwater plunge pool. Blissful, indeed.