Fregate Island Private
Seychelles
Fregate Island Private
P.O. Box 330
Victoria, Mahé
Seychelles
www.fregate.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Shareholders
Privatly owned
Date of Creation
01.10.1998
Hotel General Manager
Mr Wayne Kafcsak, Hotel Manager
Hotel Positioning
5-star luxury hotel
Fregate Island Private
History & Story
Untamed natural setting, 17 private villas, 7 fairytale beaches, over 4,000 Aldabra giant tortoises and a 24-hour butler service: this paradise in the Seychelles captures the heart, not only of Hollywood stars but also of travelers looking for exclusivity and privacy. Fregate Island Private is an oasis of wellbeing set in a natural paradise. Once a pirate island, today the luxury retreat is a jewel of sustainability. Both the 16 villas and the magnificent Banyan Hill Estate offer absolute privacy with their own infinity pool & Jacuzzi overlooking the Indian Ocean and furnished terrace, fully taking advantage of this unspoiled treasure. Designed in typical local style, each villa offers not only “deluxe barefoot living” but also a breathtaking view of the Indian Ocean, which laps at the feet of each of the villas. Leave the villa without a key and explore the area with your own island buggy? That is reality on Fregate Island Private. An early-morning breakfast on one of the beaches, in the rambling gardens, at the marina or in the tree house are all within easy reach thanks to your own buggy. Exclusivity in every respect: That is the motto on Fregate Island Private.
Date Renewal
All villas and main buildings were renewed. Wilson & Associate designed our villas, and The Rock Spa and Pools by Alex Ellenberger.
Date added extensions
End of 2014, renovation was completed.
Main Strengths, Special Touch
• “A jewel of conservation” UNIQUE on the planet”
• Strong commitment to conservation, the island is a sanctuary for birds, tortoises, marine life and reforestation to restore the pure biodiversity of Seychelles
• Family friendly island
Location
Fregate Island Private, located 4° south of the equator in the Seychelles, set on a 2.19 square kilometer is a private island in the middle of the Indian Ocean.
Transfer from Mahé International Airport by helicopter (15min) or from Mahé Eden Island per boat (1h30).
Key sites/activities in the area
- Guided (day or night) nature walks with our island ecologists
- Giant Aldabra Tortoise sanctuary
- Island plantation and hydroponics, private guided tour available
- Pool table as well as volleyball, badminton & tennis court
- Marina including a yacht club, non-motorized-water sports (sailing, surfing, paddle-boarding, sea kayaking), snorkeling and other related services (additional charge) as PADI dive center, fishing, water-ski
- Two swimming pools
Fun Facts
• Tortoise/Coral Adoption program guests can make a valuable contribution to protecting and sustaining the island’s flora and fauna.
Children’s Corner
Our little guests love hanging out with the ecology team at their Castaway Club for 4 to 12 year olds. As legend has it, the notorious pirate La Buse hid his treasure on Fregate Island, inspiring many piratical hunts and games. Our young guest might be pleased to join and, perhaps, finally discover it and become rich! Our Castaway Trail leads them through parts of the jungle that are out of bounds for adults where the giant tortoises and many other wonderful animals and plants thrive. Together with our conservation team, the young ones also get a tour of the island‘s wildlife that is as educational as it is entertaining.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
13 – Private Pool Villa
- 1 bedroom (400-450 sqm)
- 2 adults
- 3 children (up to 17 yo)
3 – Private Pool Twin Villa
- 2 bedrooms (570-700 sqm)
- 4 adults
- 3 children (up to 17 yo)
Banyan Hill Estate
- 3 bedrooms (1100 sqm)
- 6 adults
- 3 children (up to 17 yo)
A personal assistant is assigned to each villa to assure customized and individual services throughout your stay. For the adventure spirit, an island buggy gives you the possibility to discover Fregate Island Private on your own.
Whatever your travel arrangements are, we provide three villa configurations to meet your every need. Our one, two or three-bedroom residences all provide:
- Outside dining & daybed pavilions
- Large infinity pool with a Jacuzzi overlooking the ocean
- Outdoor showers
- Cooler with selected wines
- Nespresso coffee machine
- Minibar
- Free Wi-Fi
- AV entertainment system with Bluetooth connectivity
- Telephone
- International plug
- Free laundry service
- Individual air conditioning
- Fans
- Safety box
- Amenities
- Mosquito net and repellent products
- Your private buggy
Restaurants & Bars
Guests can have breakfast, lunch or dinner anytime and anywhere on the Island. Guests can explore dining in our Tree House high up in one of the island’s oldest and largest banyan trees or in the Yacht Club. Sit down to dine in our plantation, choosing the ingredients together with our Chef de Cuisine from a wide variety of exotic vegetables, herbs and fruits. In addition, guests can choose any of our beaches for a BBQ, breakfast, lunch or dinner. On our Sunset Cruise or Sashimi Picnic, we take you out on the water in one of our boats. If guests want to stay in the comfort and privacy of their own residence, we are happy to take care of all the dining arrangements.
Two restaurants and two bars.
Wellness
• Surrounded by dramatic granite rock formations, the Rock Spa on Fregate Island offers a range of facilities and treatment rooms (including a 60 minutes welcome massage per adult per stay), Yoga (complimentary morning session from Monday to Friday) and a fitness center.
• Fregate Island’s Rock Spa is the ideal spot to both relax and revitalize the mind, body and soul.
• Drawing on age-old expertise and the healing properties of local plants, the spa’s experts offer treatments, massages and yoga instruction in a truly peaceful environment. Our line of Rock Spa products complements our range of treatments and therapies perfectly. Made in the Seychelles with ingredients grown on Fregate Island, our products offer the ultimate in relaxation, revitalization, detoxification and inner strength.
Corporate & Celebration Events
• Weddings: the couple can get married on one of our beaches or in our island chapel, which is one of the island’s oldest buildings. Decorated in authentic Créole style, you can celebrate as well other services here – for truly unforgettable moments in your life
• Island buyouts is possible
Extra Notable Features
• We arrange helicopter rides to other islands or other golfing destinations. If guests wish to scuba dive by day or night, our diving staff knows all the best spots and we offer PADI certified diving courses for all levels and the marine environment around the Island is truly diverse and unspoiled. If guests want to take the waters by yourself, we have a range of sailing, surfing and kayaking equipment-from Hobie Cats to optimists for children, windsurfing boards, water skis or banana towing. Moreover, for a brisk way to see Fregate and the surrounding islands, our seaworthy powerboats can take you out on a day trip of your choice
Hotel & Restaurants Awards
2014
• Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Awards 2014: 11th in Best Holiday Hotels in the Middle East, Africa and the Indian Ocean
2012
• Condé Nast Traveller: The Gold List 2012 – Fregate Island Private: Best for service
Number of employees
130