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Six Senses Zil Pasyon, Seychelles Félicité is a private island located 30 nautical miles (55 kilometers) northeast of Seychelles International Airport in Mahé. Multiple inner islands, including the well known Praslin and La Digue, surround it. A scenic 20-minute helicopter flight from Mahé or a 20-minute speedboat trip from Praslin Island takes you to Félicité and Six Senses Zil Pasyon, which occupies one third of the island. Félicité is one of the most dramatically beautiful isles in the 115-island nation and features massive granite boulders and picture-perfect beaches. Measuring 652 acres (264 hectares), the resort embraces and celebrates nature while offering every creature comfort. The consistently warm tropical weather makes the Seychelles an ideal year-round destination. ACCOMMODATIONS Two-Bedroom Pool Villa, 4,740 sq.ft (440 sq.m) Six Senses Zil Pasyon presents 28 one-bedroom pool villas • Private infinity pool of 430 sq.ft (40 sq.m) with sunken inside bed and two two-bedroom pool villas ranging from 2,150 sq.ft • Large outside deck with multiple sun chairs and (200 sq.m) to 5,380 sq.ft (500 sq.m), plus three private family dining table residences. Every villa offers seclusion embraced by tropical • Located in close proximity from the beach and the main vegetation and spacious surroundings, unsurpassed vistas of public area the ocean, a private infinity-edge pool and its own GEM • Fronting the ocean and surrounded by tropical vegetation (Guest Experience Maker) butler service. Guest Room Amenities and Features Hideaway Pool Villa, 1,880 sq.ft (175 sq.m) • Private sun deck and outdoor dining area • Private infinity pool of 215 sq.ft (20 sq.m) with sunken inside bed • Private infinity pool with sunken bed • Large external deck with sunbed, sun chairs and dining table • Individually controlled air-conditioning and ceiling fans • Located on the east side of the resort • Naturalmat organic mattresses • Outdoor shower • Spacious bathroom with deep soaking bathtub, shower and electronic toilet Panorama Pool Villa, 2,150 sq.ft (200 sq.m) • Bathroom amenities by The Organic Pharmacy • Private infinity pool of 215 sq.ft (20 sq.m) with sunken inside bed • BaByliss 2,200-watt hairdryers • Large external deck with sunbed, sun chairs and dining table • 55-inch flat panel television with 30 satellite channels, • Located on both sides of the resort 24 VOD and Mac Mini for streaming • High location and facing towards the ocean • Marshall Bluetooth speaker • Personal safe Ocean Front Pool Villa, 2,150 sq.ft (200 sq.m) • Cordless phone • Private infinity pool of 215 sq.ft (20 sq.m) with sunken inside bed • Wireless Internet connection • Large external deck with sunbed, sun chairs and dining table • Private wine cellar, minibar and ice machine • Located on both sides of the resort • Six Senses bottled drinking water • Close to the ocean front • Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities • Insect netting Pasyon Pool Villa, 2,150 sq.ft (200 sq.m) • Good Night™ LED lamp • Private infinity pool of 215 sq.ft (20 sq.m) with sunken inside bed • Yoga mat • Large outside deck with sunbed, sun chairs and dining table • Located on both sides of the resort • Offering stunning ocean views • Private garden with outdoor shower and sunbed Signature Pool Villa, 2,622 sq. ft (243 sq.m) • Private infinity pool of 215 square feet (20 square meters) with sunken inside bed • Large outside deck with sunbed, sunchairs and dining table • Facing sunset and the ocean RESIDENCES Private Four-Bedroom Residence, 15,242 sq.ft (1,416 sq.m) • Four bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and featuring Three-Bedroom Residence, 7,890 sq.ft (733 sq.m) double vanities • Three Bedrooms with a personal bathroom for each featuring • Two floors with the upper floor reserved for the master double vanities bedroom and the lower floor for three bedrooms, living • Two floors with the upper floor being reserved for the room and kitchen master bedroom and the lower floor for other bedrooms, • The master bedroom has its personal 178 sq.ft (16.5 sq.m) living room and kitchen plunge pool with a translucent floor that allows natural light • The master bedroom has its personal 178 sq.ft (16.5 sq.m) to filter into the living space below swimming pool with a Plexiglas floor that will allow natural • The living room opens to a terrace with a large infinity-edge light to filter into the living space below swimming pool of just over 990 sq. ft. (92 sq.m.) • The living room leads to an external terrace with a large • A gourmet kitchen that also enjoys the glorious views, is infinity-edge pool of just over 473 sq.ft (44 sq.m) equipped with leading-edge fixtures and appliances • A gourmet kitchen that also enjoys the iconic views, equipped with leading-edge fixtures and appliances Additional Amenities and Features Four-Bedroom Residence, 10,538 sq.ft (979 sq.m) • Separate bathtub and rain shower • Four bedrooms with a personal bathroom for each featuring • Bathroom amenities by The Organic Pharmacy double vanities • BaByliss 2,200-watt hairdryers • Two floors with the upper floor being reserved for the • 65- and 48-inch flat-panel TVs with 126 satellite channels master bedroom and the lower floor for the other bedrooms, • Private wine cellar and minibar and ice machine living room and kitchen • Tea- and coffee-making facilities • The master bedroom has its personal 178 sq.ft (16.5 sq.m) • Six Senses bottled drinking water swimming pool with a Plexiglas floor that will allow natural • Yoga mats light to filter into the living space below • In-room safe • The living room leads to a terrace with a large infinity-edge • Unlimited WiFi pool of just over 470 sq.ft (44 sq.m) • A gourmet kitchen that also enjoys the iconic views, GUEST SERVICES equipped with leading-edge fixtures and appliances • Helicopter or speedboat transfer (helipad on-site) • 24-hour GEM (Guest Experience Maker) butler service Additional Amenities and Features • 24-hour in-villa dining • Naturalmat organic mattresses • 24-hour on-site nurse • Separate bathtub and rain shower • Multilingual hosts • Bathroom amenities by The Organic Pharmacy • Laundry service • BaByliss 2,200-watt hairdryers • Six Senses Spa • 65- and 48-inch flat-panel TV with 30 satellite channels, • Fitness center 24 VOD and Mac Mini for streaming • Library with wireless Internet access, a wide selection of • Private wine cellar and minibar books and magazines and online digital newsstand • Tea- and coffee-making facilities • Laboutik – select designer casual clothing and swimwear, • Six Senses bottled drinking water local artwork, accessories and home décor • Yoga mats • Experiences Center – provides a wide range of activities • In-room safe within the resort plus diving (PADI) and boat excursions to • Unlimited in-room wireless internet access the surrounding islands • Grow With Six Senses children’s club • Babysitting upon request DINING SIX SENSES SPA Select from distinctive food and beverage dining venues. This impressive spa is perched atop and between towering boulders and offers a wide range of holistic wellness, Island Café rejuvenation and beauty treatments administered under the Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner inspired by flavors from guidance of expert therapists and visiting practitioners. The the Seychellois spice route, this is a melting pot of European, spa features five individual villas, sauna and steam rooms, Asian and African fare. Drinks and snacks are served a yoga and meditation pavilion and an elevated open-air throughout the day in an open lounge, highlighting a coffee saltwater pool with a sundeck. Nearby the spa, a modern gym menu, signature cocktails and Deli board. features cardio equipment, weights machines and functional training elements where guests can enjoy great fun workouts Ocean Kitchen at all levels. No-meat oceanside dining offering fresh and simple cuisine from local waters. Open daily for lunch and three nights a week for dinner. Lakanbiz Traditional bar featuring a selection of flavored and aged rums plus Cuban cigars. Koko Bar Located beside the ocean, serving drinks and refreshments throughout the day. The Wine Cellar Private fine dining experience for two or as many as eight set among some of the world’s most diverse varietals in the cellar. Includes regular wine tastings hosted by the master sommelier. Chef’s Kitchen Live cooking table for up to six guests who can interact with the chef as dinner is prepared. Ice-cream Bike Homemade ice cream prepared with the freshest local ingredients can be found in the ice cream bike by the main pool. The yummy selections are complimentary and change daily. EXPERIENCES Six Senses Zil Pasyon combines and customizes activities to suit both active guests and guests who prefer to simply sit back and relax–taking in all that the dazzling destination has to offer. Sport and leisure facilities, three pristine sandy beaches and an outdoor main pool. The resort also features the Grow With Six Senses children’s club for children between four and 12 years of age. RESORT ACTIVITIES Cooking Classes Learn the art of preparing dishes with the freshest local ingredients including fish, exotic fruits and vegetables as guided by our talented chefs. Cinema Paradiso Six Senses Zil Pasyon presents film favorites on the big screen under the stars. Water Sports Activities Includes diving, snorkeling, kayaking, standing paddleboard and island-hopping boat trips. Cycling on La Digue Discover the smallest of the three main inhabited islands by bicycle, the only conveyance you can find on La Digue. Fishing The most outstanding fishing destination for hand-line or deep sea fishing. UNESCO World Heritage Site Vallée de Mai guided tour Vallée de Mai is located in the heart of Praslin National Park, a palm forest that was untouched until the 1930’s and is still in a near-natural state.
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