For as little as US$20,000 per night, guests can have JA Enchanted Island Resort in the Seychelles all to themselves. Rose Dykins reports

 JA Enchanted Island Resort in the Seychelles has launched a private island hire offering, enabling guests to book and enjoy the 20,000 sqm secluded island resort all to themselves - priced from US$19,999 per night.

Offering an intimate luxury resort experience in the Seychelles, JA Enchanted Island is located within the protected waters of the Sainte Anne National Marine Park.

The pristine island features 11 private villas starting from 130 sqm in size, and two lodge rooms, each one with views of the beautiful natural surroundings.The stand-out accommodation option on JA Enchanted Island is the 243 sqm two-bedroom Owner’s Signature Villa. The four-person villa comprises two adjoining buildings, with direct access to three white sandy beaches. It offers larger indoor and outdoor living spaces and a separate lounge with a sofa and dining area.

The menu at the resort's Bounty Restaurant blends international flavours and authentic Creole cuisine, served morning til night, while the Castaway Bar serves cocktails, light dishes and poolside snacks. Private dining can also be arranged for those wanting breakfast-in-bed, a moonlight dinner, or a barbecue on their villa's terraced gazebo.Meanwhile, the resort’s striking infinity swimming pool and serene outdoor spa provide inviting spots to relax in paradise. The Adam and Eve couples massage features a blend of locally sourced aromatic oils, and is designed to enhance closeness and romance for couples. In addition, the island resort's fitness centre lets guests keep on track with their wellbeing routines.

Activities on offer at JA Enchanted Island include sunset catamaran cruises with canapés, helicopter tours, game fishing, watersports, kayaking or SUP-ing over to the nearby Moyenne Island to discover tortoises and birds, and embarking on a snorkelling adventure to experience the vibrant sealife of the seagrass meadows.There is also a weekly programme of things to do, such as cooking classes, cocktail-making,  guided hikes, and live entertainment including performances of Moutya (a Seychelles traditional dance) where guests are invited to join in, and a Creole night featuring music from well-known Seychelles artists.

With the capacity to welcome up to 30 guests, the private hire offering at JA Enchanted Island Resort also makes it a possible venue for small-scale destination weddings in the Seychelles and intimate events on a private island.