Raffles Seychelles

xDeluxe Plus

Raffles Seychelles winners of the 'Indian Ocean's Leading Villa Resort' for the 2015 World Travel Awards.

Situated on the north east of Praslin, Raffles Seychelles enjoys a fine white sand beach and sparkling ocean. Flanked by the nearby Curieuse Island, the shoreline extends to the Curieuse Marine National Park where many marine species thrive.

Raffles Seychelles features just 86 luxuriously appointed and spacious villas, together with 1 and 2-bedroom villa options. The minimum villa size is 125sqm and all exude an oasis of calm and comfort combined with outstanding personal service – ideal for those seeking Seychelles luxury in paradise. Each villa features views of lush greenery or ocean and offers a private plunge pool, sheltered terrace, plus plug and play facility for MP3 players. Being Raffles, the resort offers 24-hour signature Raffles Butler Service, a hallmark of the ultimate luxury Seychelles holiday experience; this is included within the price for the larger 'One & Two-Bedroom' categories, or else available for an additional daily supplement for other villas. Ocean View Villas and above have panoramic views of the ocean toward Curieuse Island.

Exceptional dining facilities include Losean Restaurant – (breakfast & dinner dining option) including seafood, Indian-Ocean inspired delights and à la carte options; Curieuse – for pan-Asian as well as seafood specialities and also including a Sushi Bar; and the Pool Restaurant & Bar - open throughout the day for International cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere beside the main pool. In-villa and private dining options are also available and there are no fewer than three bars and lounges including the Takamaka Terrace and the casual Pti Zil Beach Bar for tempting Mojito creations, beers, juices, smoothies, as well as snacks throughout the day.

The Raffles Spa is an integral part of the resort, offering breathtaking ocean views from every treatment pavilion and a comprehensive range of treatments and therapies – perfect for relaxation and rejuvenation. Facilities include 13 pavilions (six of which are outdoors) and some with spectacular ocean views, a Wet Zone with steam, sauna, whirlpools and experience showers, outdoor lounges and soaking pool, fitness studio, yoga/movement pavilion, plus a ‘living lounge and tea room’ overlooking the ocean.

The resort features a superb choice of leisure activities for adults as well as children and teenagers. Should golf be high on your list on your Seychelles holiday, then you can play at the only 18-hole championship course in Seychelles at Constance Lemuria, also on Praslin.

A comprehensive and ever-changing range of kid's activities include: sand castle building; coconut painting and coconut boat making; shell collecting; and nature trails. For older children there's Creole fishing; pool fun; beach games; as well as Wii & Xbox games.

Just the Facts

Transfer Time

Inter-island flight from Mahé to Praslin and then road - approx. 45 minutes, OR; inter-island boat from Mahé to Praslin and then road - approx. 1 hour 20 minutes.

Accommodation

86 air-conditioned villas, from Garden View Pool Villas (125m²) to 2-bedroom Royal Beachfront Villas (275m²) – all with bath, indoor and outdoor showers, hairdryer, TV, sound bar and plug-in and play music facilities, large patio/terrace with daybed, private plunge pool.

Facilities

• Three restaurants
• Two bars
• Beach bar
• In-villa dining
• Swimming pool and pool bar
• Lounge
• Boutique
• Beauty salon
• Fitness centre
• Spa
• Children's & teenager's club
• Water sports including snorkelling, sailing & stand-up paddle boarding
• Other activities, all payable locally, include: daily fitness classes (Pilates & Zumba); guided tours (hiking, cycling & kayaking); stand-up paddle board lessons; cookery & cocktail-making lessons; eco-beach golf
• Diving, deep-sea fishing and boat excursions can be arranged, payable locally
• 24-hour signature Raffles Butler Service: complimentary for the larger 'Villa-Suite' options, or available for a daily supplement for other villas

Price Guide

From £2789 per person for 7 nights Bed & Breakfast in a Garden view Pool Villa, including return flights from London, return inter-island flights from Mahé to Praslin and all road transfers.

An inter-island boat transfer is also available between Mahé and Praslin if preferred.

Looking to book this hotel from outside of the UK? We can arrange accommodation with transfers as above from €1839 or US$1899 per person (excluding flights).

Stopover in Dubai?

Why not stopover at the luxurious Raffles Dubai if you are flying Emirates?