Alphonse Island, Seychelles
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Alphonse Island lies in the heart of the Indian Ocean, 7 degrees south of the
Equator and 450 kilometres south west of Mahé. She is a part of the Alphonse
Group that extends 16 kilometres from rorth to south and comprises three
islands.
The hotel is located on the east side of the island and features 25
individual chalets and 5 executive villas, all built alongside the
lagoon and the beach. The design offers a superb combination of luxury
and originality to create a unique ambience.
Hotel facilities include a restaurant, bar, conference room and a swimming
pool.
Accommodations
The 25 Individual “Chalets” rest on pillars, each with a thatched roof
and a private veranda (60m² including the veranda). All are air-conditioned,
elegantly furnished and have international direct access telephone, TV,
mini-bar, ceiling fan, individual safe, queen-size bed (or twin beds on
request), en suite bathroom with bath and African-style outside shower.
The 5 individual “Executive Villas” are more spacious and modern. The
centrepiece of each villa is a large terrace (50m²) with private Jacuzzi. The
main room with the bedroom and lounge (60m²) provides facilities for the
discerning guest; international direct access telephone, TV, mini-bar, ceiling
fan, individual safe, queen-size bed, air-conditioning and luxury en suite with
multifunction shower cabin (cascading shower, Turkish bath and turbo massage).
Dining
The restaurant “Bijoutier” opens onto the lagoon and the swimming pool.
It offers a refined cuisine that combines the best of local Creole flavours with
a strong international influence. Our highly flexible menu options make
provisions for any special dietary requirements. The service is attentive, yet
unobtrusive.
The bar “Le Lys”, located in the heart of the hotel, is the right place to
meet fellow guests and discuss the catch or the dive of the day, while trying
one of the cocktails prepared by our barmen.
Adventures
There are numerous activities available for guests to enjoy,
sensitively located to avoid compromising the tranquil atmosphere of the hotel.
These include a range of water sports, scuba diving, deep-sea fishing and fly
fishing.
Alphonse Dive Sites
- Alice In Wonderland
- Doile
- Napoleon Point
- Abyss
Activities
- Canoes - The best way to discover the Alphonse lagoon.
- Indoor Games - Scrabble, Chess, Ludo, Cards
- Pedalos - 2 Pedalos each holding 4 persons
- Sailing - 2 Lasers
- Snorkeling - Free equipment for snorkeling
- Tennis Court
- Windsurfing - 4 Boards and 4 Wind Gliders.
Boat Trips
- Excursions to the nearly island Bijoutiers
- Excursions to the nearby island St François
- Round Trip; Alphonse
- Sunset Cruise
- Snorkelling Trip: 1 Hour
- Bottom Fishing (Max 4 Persons)
Deep Sea Fishing
The resort is well positioned for excellent deep sea fishing. All the
fishing sites can be reached in under thirty minutes and teem with fish: Marlin,
Sailfish, Tuna, Barracuda, Dorados and Wahoos will be a typical day’s catch. The
boat is a SR29 equipped with 2 Yanmar 183HP engines. It carries 5 x 30 lbs rods
and 5 x 50 lbs rods. Maximum of 4 fishermen (or women). The season is best from
October to April.
Scuba Diving
Excellent for certified divers. The diving facilities of the centre are
staffed by PADI qualified professional instructors and dive masters. The Diving
Club is equipped to welcome up to 15 divers with new Scubapro equipment. Diving
for beginners as well as for certified divers is provided on Alphonse.
World's Premier Fly Fishing Location
St Francois Lagoon is a thirty-minute boat trip from Alphonse. The
lagoon is one of the world’s premier fly-fishing locations.
Price: €4000 EUR per week.
Size: 430 Acres
Location: 450 kms South West of Mahé, Seychelles
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