The untouched splendor of Félicité features massive granite boulders fringing the shoreline to create an air of drama and beauty juxtaposed with white sandy beaches. Six Senses Zil Pasyon occupies one-third of its total land area. Within the picturesque landscape of untouched beauty nestle just 28 one-bedroom pool villas and 2 two-bedroom pool villas plus several private multi-bedroom residences, as well as 2 restaurants and 2 bars. Villa exteriors feature subtle grains of Balau timber with wooden shingle roofs. Every villa is embraced by tropical vegetation to ensure privacy, except for the panoramic views out to majestic rock formations and the Indian Ocean. Exposed wooden beams feature in the living area’s vaulted ceiling in each villa, while sliding glass doors immerse guests into nature or, when closed, create a personal climate-controlled environment.
Dining and drinks at Six Senses Zil Pasyon run the gambit of relaxed sophistication and memorable experiences. The Village is the setting for Island Café, an all-day dining locale. The cuisine is a mixture of Eastern and Western fare, with influences from the local spices and produce. This is also the home of the Chef’s Kitchen, where guests can learn the secrets of the local cuisine with Creole cooking classes upon booking. The upper floor of Island Café, Lakanbiz, presents a selection of flavored and aged rums, while The Wine Cellar features an impressive collection of labels from the old and new worlds. Beside the water’s edge is the Ocean Kitchen, an oceanside restaurant offering fresh cuisine from the local waters and a daily special theme night dinner. Located next to the pool is Koko Bar, which serves a variety of freshly made local juices and inspired cocktails.
The resort welcomes a mix of travelers, from honeymooners to families seeking luxury. Guests enjoy various activities, with water sports like snorkeling, diving, fishing, and sailing sunset cruises being particularly popular. Other activities such as hiking and birdwatching are also enjoyed by many.
Six Senses Spa is placed in and atop majestic rock formations close to the ocean, with energy from nature being a significant force. The Spa features five double treatment villas, with a selection of locally inspired specialty treatments together with an extensive menu of signature therapies. Facilities include a yoga and meditation pavilion, sauna and steam, a gymnasium with inspiring 180-degree ocean views and an oceanfront infinity pool. The pool is set at the water’s edge with the ocean’s waves breaking over the rock wall, like a dazzling blue jewel in the middle of the ocean. The pool is available on a paid reservation basis to ensure absolute privacy.
Six Senses focuses on reconnecting with yourself, others, and the world around them. The philosophy evolves around nutrition, sleep, movement, holistic and alternative therapies; and advanced technology that allows wellness experts to tailor programs. Six Senses works closely with most respected doctors and wellness professionals on developing an approach to wellness that addresses some of the most common issues people face as a result of their stressed daily lives.
For example, sleep disorder is one of the most obvious problems for modern city dwellers suffering from stress, and for this reason, Six Senses Spa launches Sleep with Six Senses, a program to improve your sleep that combines data from your sleep tracker with a personal consultation, yoga nidra and meditation, relaxing treatments and amenities, wellness therapies, nutrition advice and low intensity training.
Six Senses also incorporates many local elements into the wellness experience. Wellness Journeys by Terres D’Afrique are popular here, especially the 150-minute Floating Journey. It includes African rituals, a Smudging ceremony, a relaxing Tropical Dusk Massage with oils like ylang-ylang, a stress-relieving Facial treatment, and ends with a calming sound journey using African instruments and Tibetan singing bowls.
Additionally, at Alchemy Bar workshop, guests tour the hotel’s organic garden, choosing herbs like basil, lemongrass, aloe vera, local mint, and banana to create their own body scrubs, face masks, face scrubs, and foot scrubs. It’s an interactive workshop where guests learn to connect with nature the local way.