Sunset Pool Bar — cocktails by the pool at sunset

The pool bar at Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas in Anse Louis: signature cocktails from the resident mixologist, light bites with a local accent, and an evening lit by torches above the ocean.

What kind of place it is

Sunset Pool Bar sits within the Anantara Maia resort at Anse Louis, on the west coast of Mahé. It is the informal side of the property: people come here not for a full dinner but for an aperitif after the beach or a day of activities, and to catch the sunset.

The focus is firmly on cocktails. A mixologist works behind the bar, making both the signature drinks on the list and the classics on request. Alongside them come house-made light bites with local notes — a format built for an unhurried conversation rather than a heavy meal.

The mood shifts as the sun drops: by day it is shade, greenery and the turquoise of the pool; by evening, lit torches and soft light. Anse Louis faces west, so the sunset is visible here in full, with nothing in the way.

The cocktail list

Signature cocktails are what this bar is built on. The mixologist works both from the list and to your brief: say which flavours you lean towards — citrus, sweet or strong — and a drink will be built for you. House-made light bites with a local accent come alongside.

Pantone 197

Rosé wine with limoncello and a rose-flower mist, lifted by lychee and fresh segments of orange and grapefruit. Served over ice in a sharing format — a drink for two or more.

Vietnamese Refresher

A refreshing punch built on Sampan Agricole rum from Vietnam, with lime juice and sugar syrup. Light and citrus-led — a good call on a hot day.

Mai Tai

The classic, done properly: aged dark rum, fresh lime, almond syrup and triple sec, finished with pineapple and cinnamon.

Cocktails at Sunset Pool Bar, Anantara Maia

Who it suits

The bar suits a relaxed evening with no commitments: an aperitif before dinner, a couple of drinks by the water, or sunset in company. It is not the place for a full meal — for dinner, head to the resort restaurant.

The bar is inside the resort, so outside guests should check access in advance. If sunset is the plan, arrive half an hour early — the best seats by the water go quickly.

A tip from Seyfinity: if you can't decide, tell the bartender which flavours you lean towards — citrus, sweet or strong. They are happy to build something for you rather than stick to the list.

Quick facts

  • Where: Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas, Anse Louis, west coast of Mahé.
  • Format: pool bar — cocktails and light bites.
  • Cuisine: international, with snacks that carry a local accent.
  • Highlights: signature cocktails by the resident mixologist, torch-lit evenings.
  • Best time: sunset.
  • Note: located inside the resort — arrange your visit in advance.