Seychelles Hotels

Paradise on earth is the only way to describe this cluster of some 115 Tropical Islands scattered in the Indian Ocean just 4 degrees south of the Equator.

Uninhabited until recent times, the islands of the Seychelles are stunningly beautiful, and environmentally unspoiled.

The climate is a perfect 24 - 30°C, (75 - 86°F) from May to September, the South East wind season; the warmest season is October to April when light North Westerly winds allow temperatures to rise to 32°C, 90°F.

Sea temperatures are around the 25°C, 77°F during the South East season and peak out at around 29°C, 85°F, in the North West season. The majority of rainfall is normally in the North West season in December / January and is heavier on the inner islands with large mountains than on the flatter low lying coral islands, although light showers are possible all year round.

The main tourist islands known as the Inner Islands are based on a shallow granitic plateau, a relic from the pre-historic super continent of Gondwanaland; the majority of the islands are mountainous with a few outlying coral islands at the edge of the plateau.

The main island of Mahe with the capital city of Victoria is home to most of the resident population followed by Praslin, and La Digue. These islands are North of the cyclone belt with a climate moderated by the trade winds and dominant mountains that promote excellent all year round diving conditions.

Tourism

Tourism as is everything else on the Islands, is tightly controlled by the Socialist Government. This often prevents Hotels from upgrading facilities or refurbishing, as Government permission is required for every import. The result is that older hotels are becoming a little shabby, whereas new Hotels reach the standards required of discerning International clients.

It is often said that The Seychelles have 5 star beaches and 3 star hotels, whereas Mauritius has 3 star beaches and 5 star hotels! Visitors to The Seychelles should also expect 'laid back' levels of service, although this is being improved upon by many Hotels implementing International Training programmes.

The control of imports also means the Islands are short of many items travellers usually take for granted. Camera Batteries, film, confectionery, over the counter medication, good coffee or tea, international foodstuffs. Visitors are advised to stock-up on such items before travelling to the Islands. Very high prices for International Spirits is also a reason to take your maximum permitted alcohol allowance (1 litre per person).

The strong Government involvement has however kept the islands of The Seychelles an environmental haven. Rigid controls protect the flora and fauna, beaches, bird life, coral reefs etc.
Mass tourism is deliberately avoided by making sure prices for both flights and accommodation are very high. The Seychelles is not a backpackers' destination!

Island hopping is highly recommended - either by designing your Itinerary to stay on different islands, or by making day trips to other islands.
We cannot think of a better Honeymoon destination that the Seychelles, and all Hotels are well prepared for couples wishing the intimacy of a honeymoon, or even staging the wedding on the islands.

The currency is the Seychellois Rupee, but change very little, because as a Tourist you will have to pay in Foreign currency (US$s UK£s etc.) If you do change money into Rupees it is a nightmare changing it back!

We have 12 personally selected hotels and self-catering establishments available for you to choose from ensuring that your holiday is as luxurious and comfortable as possible.

Below are a list of some of the accommodation that we sell.

Chalet d'anse Forbans

Chalet d'anse Forbans is located on the magnificent beach of Anse Forbans, on the South East coast of Mahe, the main island of the Seychelles. The establishment offers modern and comfortable self-catering accommodation at reasonable prices.

Chalet d'anse Forbans consists of 14 comfortable and spacious chalets of which 12 are one-bedroom units and 2 are two bedroom family units.

Sunset Beach Hotel:

Sunset Beach Hotel is situated on the north-west coast of the main island Mahe on a headland affording stunning views of the Ocean, The Sunset Beach Hotel is an intimate Hotel with very high standard of accommodation and service.

Sunset Beach Hotel's accommodation is in 17 Standard Rooms, 6 Junior Suites and a luxury 2 bedroomed Villa. All rooms have en-suite facilities and are fitted with air conditioning, direct dial telephone, safe and hairdryer.

Chateau de Feuilles:

Chateau de Feuilles is situated on this magnificent island of Praslin which is only 15 minutes from its main airport and 5 minutes from the jetty.Chateau de Feuilles consists of 9 accommodations; 1 Room, 4 Bungalows, 1 Suite Chateau, 1 Villa, 2 Garden Suites.

Room - Situated in the Chateau, on the ground floor, Small private garden, Beautiful view over the sea, the garden and the pool.

Cousine Island:

Cousine Island Resort - where nature thrives and man is just a silent observer - curator of one of the last pristine islands on Earth.

Cousine Island Resort, with an area of only 25 hectares, is one of the smaller of the granitic islands, and is situated approximately 6km off the west coast of Praslin, Seychelles second largest island. The Island is a private nature reserve, home to five of the Seychelles endemic birds as well as a variety of other endemic flora and fauna, and has the status of being the only island in the archipelago free of alien mammals.

Lemuria Resort, Praslin:
It is hard to imagine a more beautiful and pristine tropical island than Praslin, with its silk-smooth powder beaches, clear seas, unique smoothed granite rock formations and lush vegetation.

A new generation of 5 star de luxe 'eco-sensitive' hotels offering the peacefulness sought by the most demanding clientele, has been built along the two beaches of Anse Kerlan, on the north-west point of the island.

North Island Lodge:
North Island Lodge is the newest and most stunning of all the Seychelles Hotels.

However, North Island Lodge is not really a hotel in the accepted snse of the word, it is more a traditional African Safari Lodge, with stunning chalets which are mostly open-air, merging with the lush vegetation.e

The twelve individual Chalets are the design of architects Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens, a husband-and-wife team from South Africa. They have created a unique design concept which gives each Chalet a "Robinson Crusoe" 5 Star ambience.

Fregate Island Private:
Arguably the most beautiful and enchanting granite island in the Seychelles, Fregate Island Private offers the highest degree of accommodation and service available anywhere in the Seychelles - The Tops!.

Fregate is a magnificent granite island 55 km east of Mahe. With deserted beaches of blinding-white, soft sand, pristine coral reefs, rare wildlife and just 16 luxurious, private villas, and a wealth of facilities, Fregate Island is world-class luxury in a breathtaking natural environment. Fregate offers the most luxurious accommodation, the best beaches and the highest degree of service found anywhere in the Seychelles.

We also provide some tours:

Ultimate Africa

A fourteen night package offering the very best that Africa has to offer in both experiences and service:

2 nights Victoria Falls, staying at the exclusive Victoria Falls Hotel
5 nights Abu Camp - Elephant Back Safaris
7 nights 'Le Prince Maurice' - THE hotel on Mauritius

After a scheduled Air flight from Johannesburg you will experience the majesty of the Victoria Falls, staying at the world famous 'Victoria Falls Hotel', which has welcomed distinguished guests from throughout the World for nearly one hundred years.