Hotels in Mahe, Seychelles

Mahe is the largest island in the Seychelles, sitting just south of the equator with a tropical climate that stays warm year-round (76-86°F / 24-30°C). The island is famous for its granite boulder-strewn beaches like Beau Vallon, where you can snorkel in clear turquoise water during the dry season from May to October, and for the capital Victoria, with its colorful market and 19th-century clocktower-best explored in the wetter months from November to April when rooms are cheaper. For a break from the beach, hike through Morne Seychellois National Park where trails lead to panoramic views of the coast, and keep an eye out for giant tortoises at the nearby botanical garden.