Desroches Island in the Seychelles, owned by Collins Group and South African entrepreneur Jack Brotherton, has launched its new spa.

The Escape Spa has been designed to blend in with the natural surroundings and is the only spa in the Indian Ocean to offer the Elemental Herbology treatment range.

Facilities include four treatment rooms and a couples suite - all fitted with private showers - and a large 'Chill-Out Space'.

A spokesperson said that the conservational philosophy of the Desroches resort is reflected in the extensive treatment menu.

"Natural oils and expertly selected ingredients have been blended together to create signature treatments unique to Desroches," she said.

"Massages have been designed to encompass the earth's elements - wood, fire, earth, metal and water - and all treatments are delivered by experienced therapists from Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines."

Spa consultant Tess Neoh was part of the spa design team.

Desroches Island Resort is operated by Seasons of Africa. Desroches Island forms part of the Amirantes Archipelago and is par of the “one island, one hotel” setup in the region.