Best Luxury Hotels In Indian Ocean 2026 - The Luxury Editor

Raffles Praslin Seychelles

Ross Fraser — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

This hotel is definitely one of the best that the Seychelles has to offer, it is a five-star gem located on the island of Praslin. The hotel features 86 luxury-appointed villas with breathtaking ocean views that can be taken in from your very own private plunge pool. The resort has also won numerous awards for being the best luxury villa resort in the world. Located in the idyllic surroundings that are often referred to as the Garden of Eden, the hotel is one of the best places to stay during your visit to the Seychelles. Raffles Praslin also offers a five-star spa that has some of the best and most innovative treatments available for guests to enjoy.

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Constance Tsarabanjina Madagascar

Ross Fraser — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Guests staying here are accommodated in a palm-thatched villa on either the south or north beach. Decorated in a traditional style but with fine contemporary fittings, each of the rooms offer a private terrace, beach loungers, kimonos and a minibar. Its Tsarabanjina Restaurant serves Malagasy cuisine with menus showcasing the local seafood. The barefoot chic vibe continues into the bar area with a white sandy floor. Constance Tsarabanjina is a great spot for snorkelling and diving; the neighbouring coral reefs teem with marine life and entice underwater adventurers. Or lie back and enjoy a massage at the treatment chalet in the Constance Spa.

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Soneva Fushi

Ross Fraser — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

This resort can be found on its own private island nestled amid lush green foliage. In addition to the traditional villas, the resort also offers the Private Reserve, complete with its own gym, chef, and children’s area. All of the villas are luxuriously outfitted with pools and plush bedding and the resort also offers premier diving, a Lego room, music room, library, and decadent dining options to please any palate. An excellent menu of excursions and activities includes a picnic, dolphin sunset cruise, eco-friendly windsurfing, and an astronomy dinner cruise.

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The Oberoi Beach Resort, Mauritius

Ross Fraser — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

This stunning basalt beachfront retreat is set on Turtle Bay and comes complete with a number of luxury pavilions and pristine private pool villas that are set in perfectly manicured tropical gardens. The Oberoi has long had a reputation of being one of the most romantic islands in the whole of Mauritius and guests are treated to plenty of privacy as well as a first rate service. People who choose one of the luxurious villas will be treated to full use of their own dining pavilion as well as a butler service that means that they never need to see another guest if they do not wish, while enjoying cocktails here as the sun slowly sets over the ocean is an enchanting experience.

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Soneva Jani

Ross Fraser — Mon, 04 May 2026 12:19:01 +0000

Soneva Jani is nestled within the tranquil waters of the Noonu Atoll, presenting breathtaking panoramic views of turquoise waters and blue skies. With just 51 over-water and three island residences, the resort offers guests privacy and space. Choose from Chapter One: Water Retreat or Chapter Two Water Reserve Villa (the latter being the most recent properties) – all of which boast private pools and some of which have their own waterslide into the lagoon. Dining is an international affair with several restaurants presenting varied menus; from plant-based dishes to seafood and the exciting secret menu and location concept. A wide range of activities and experiences, for all the family, can be enjoyed within the resort and within the local area; from dolphin spotting, diving, DJ’ing, cooking classes or a restful time at the spa.

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COMO Maalifushi, The Maldives

Chrystal Webster — Sat, 02 May 2026 07:38:03 +0000

Searching for somewhere especially remote? The Thaa Atoll will provide that luxury castaway feel. Take the beautiful 60-minute seaplane journey to the resort (which is a highlight in itself), where you can check into your suite, villa or water bungalow, with up to two bedrooms. Eat the freshest sushi and sashimi at Tai, dine anytime of day at Madi, and enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere at Thila. Menus are based around COMO Shambhala Cuisine, a healthy cooking concept, with gourmet meals available in the privacy of your own accommodation. And guests can take advantage of the wellness options at the resort’s COMO Shambhala Retreat.

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Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita

Chrystal Webster — Fri, 01 May 2026 02:00:00 +0000

Villas with up to two bedrooms and retreats with up to four, are among the accommodation options at the Four Seasons Resort. It’s set on a secluded peninsula in Beau Champ, with an award-winning spa hovering above its portion of the Indian Ocean, held up by wooden pillars (where you can indulge in the likes of a Glacial White Caviar Hair Treatment or a Full Moon Couples’ Ritual). The Hobbit Village Kids Club keeps little ones entertained, while parents play a round of golf, a game of tennis, go snorkelling, practice yoga, or take a cookery class.

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Six Senses Zil Pasyon

Ross Fraser — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:42:51 +0000

Zil Pasyon is located on the idyllic private island of Felicite about 30 miles from Seychelles international airport. The resort has won numerous awards in the past ranking it as one of the best hotels in the world. It offers villas overlooking the Indian ocean and offers guests some of the best views that the Seychelles has to offer. The resort also offers some of the best spa treatments available, a visit to the spa is sure to help you unwind and relax completely. Why not take a dip in the massive infinity pool that also overlooks the Indian Ocean. No visit to the Seychelles will be complete without visiting the Zil Pasyon.

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COMO Cocoa Island

Ross Fraser — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:57:04 +0000

With two private house reefs teeming with green turtles, reef sharks and bigeye trevally, this is an elite dive spot. 33 overwater villas have an understated design, adding to the sense of serenity encouraged at the resort. COMO Cocoa Island is a place to disconnect from the outside world; take a yoga class in the open-air studio, book a Shambhala massage treatment beside the lagoon, ease aching muscles in the hydrotherapy pool and take a wellness class to get fine-tune your holistic well-being. The food is created to balance flavour and nutrition, with organic ingredients rich in living enzymes, vitamins and sea minerals, served raw, steamed or grilled for optimum health benefits.

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Gili Lankanfushi Maldives

Ross Fraser — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:16:06 +0000

Located on the North Malé Atoll, this superb 5-star resort presides over the ocean with its luxurious villas complete with decks and overwater hammocks. Indulgent gourmet dining and romantic white beaches make this a great place for couples. There is an excellent choice of water sports which include lessons for beginners in windsurfing, catamaran sailing, water skiing and wakeboarding, and of course, diving. There’s also a number of daily excursions meaning that families will also enjoy a stay here. Cooking classes and an exclusive spa are also on-site for fun and relaxation when you aren’t strolling the beach or enjoying the mesmerising views of the turquoise Indian Ocean.

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Six Senses Laamu

Ross Fraser — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:35:07 +0000

Since opening a little over a decade ago, Six Senses has maintained a strong commitment to sustainability. Shoes are discarded on arrival, making it true barefoot luxury, and with the opportunity to feel the soft silver sand between your toes, and soak in your own glass-bottomed bathtub with marine life passing beneath, who needs footwear? It offers some unforgettable experiences and excursions, like sunset dhoni cruises, private picnics, sand-dune dining, chilli dining (at a communal table, surrounded by a garden of chilli plants), Cinematic Orchestra DJ sets and jungle movie nights.

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One&Only Le Saint Géran

Chrystal Webster — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Guests can arrive by helicopter at this famous hotel that’s bordered by a two-kilometre stretch of sand. Stay in your choice of a bedroom, a suite large enough for a family, or an airy, timber-beamed villa with a butler, personal chef and valet on hand. Relax in the Bedouin-inspired thatched shisha lounge, by the pool or in the One&Only spa. Dine on pan-Asian tapas at Tapasake, over the water at La Terrasse, on organic Australian steak at Prime, in the Riviera-style Le Badamier and on vegan food by Chef Matthew Kenney at L’Artisan.

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