Six Senses Hotels, Resorts & Spas announced that it will open an exclusive resort on Félicité Island in the Republic of Seychelles.

The Six Senses Zil Pasyon will be built on Félicité Island, 55 km from the archipelago’s main island, Mahé. Guests will reach the resort from the international airport by boat or by helicopter.

The Zil Pasyon will include 28 one-bedroom villas, two two-bedroom villas and 17 private residences, each with its own private swimming pool.

Guests will enjoy two restaurants, a bar, a large spa, an entertainment center and various swimming pools within the resort. Reception halls will be available for events of all kinds, from weddings to business meetings.

The resort will occupy less than one third of the 652-acre private island. Guests will be able to observe the lush vegetation and abundant wildlife of Félicité Island, and will even have the possibility of swimming with sea turtles.

Six Senses Hotels, Resorts & Spas currently manages nine resorts and 28 spas worldwide.