The 63 villas are nestled into exotic gardens teeming with birdlife, lying just steps away from the idyllic Anse-Severe beach. The villas are cocooned in tropical greenery and decorated in earthy tones. Choose from rooms perched on the hillside, set in the colourful gardens or with magnificent views of Praslin Island. Each is complete with a luxury ensuite or an outdoor thatched bathroom and all villas have private terraces, while some have the addition of private whirlpools.

Domaine de L'Orangeraie offers a selection of signature Mediterranean menus that feature Creole and Asian aspects. Dine on the hotel's roof terrace in Le Combava Restaurant which serves delicious fresh and local dishes, or visit the Santosha Restaurant for the catch of the day. Stop by the Alambic Bar, which faces the pristine lagoon, and enjoy a refreshing drink as the sun goes down. The Infinity Pool Bar offers stylish cocktails and aperitifs, perfect for leisurely afternoons in the sun.

Set on a granite peak which overlooks the lagoon, the hotel spa is a relaxing sanctuary where guests can indulge in a range of treatments. Browse Domaine de L'Orangeraie's boutique shop, Le Safran Vert, full of Creole style clothes, art, jewellery and beauty products.

Take a boat trip full of snorkelling and barbeque food (two of our favourite things!), go hiking and biking on La Digue, view the islands from above with a chopper flight, or visit local craft and painting galleries.