Expert Reviews of Seychelles Hotels

Valeria Burtseva Leading Specialist Seychelles company ICS Travel Group

The hotel base of the Seychelles has a good level of service and corresponds to the European standard in hotels 5 and 5 * deluxe. I will clarify that there is no official classification of hotels in the Seychelles and the star rating is conditional. But, despite this, hotels 5 *, 5 * deluxe and a number of four-star try to match the conventional star. Seychelles is trying to position itself as an elite holiday with a good level of service, and in many hotels it really is.

But what distinguishes the Seychelles hotel base from other islands of the Indian Ocean is its uniqueness, distinct individuality, the availability of its special "chips" . @ Therefore, when choosing a holiday, it is recommended that you carefully read the specific list of services provided by this or that hotel, its concept and focus . It can be an eco or, conversely, an active hotel; hotel that places with children or, conversely, does not accommodate . Options are numerous, as they are all very different . Here you can come again and again, choosing a new hotel and every time wondering, discovering something new @ .@@

Seychelles is very helped by the beautiful landscape: there are mountains, lowlands, bays, lagoons . Therefore the location of the hotels is very different . Here there are hotels with huge territories that call themselves resorts on the hill, with insanely beautiful panoramic views of the ocean , which is breathtaking . Or that are on the plain with direct access to the beach, where 2-3 steps - and you are already in your favorite deckchair on the oceanfront . I want to note that the construction of hotels on the slopes is a very complicated matter and requiring pain their costs, this does not happen in all countries . Hotels with panoramic views can be counted on the fingers, and in the Seychelles there is even an option . And it can be not just numbers of different categories, but individual villas with their own pools and butler services . Perhaps because of the variety of such services, Seychelles was considered an elite beach vacation .

Undoubtedly, another peculiarity of the Seychelles islands is the lush tropical vegetation with the presence of endemic plants and wildlife, and in some s just that this is a kind of bonus. Here you and the turtles are walking, and the bright birds sing and eat right from your hand, and the small bright lizards crawl, and the crabs of different colors and species run along the beach. Even a person far from love of nature after a while notices that he is watching these funny animals.

The choice of hotels in the Seychelles is great: for any budget and age, for couples and honeymooners, for youth and adolescents, for a secluded or active rest. Everything depends on the preferences and the right hotel.

Hotels that are suitable for everyone, as they have a large territory and a wide range of services, including children's clubs, sports and entertainment:

Constance Ephelia Resort 5 * - active hotel in there is even a Zip-line and climbing.

Four Seasons Seychelles 5 * deluxe - an abundance of lush vegetation, beautiful views and unique brand style.

Kempinski Seychelles Resort 5 * - the hotel loves to entertain tourists, suits cycling trips, hiking and picnics

Savoy Resort & Spa 5 * (new hotel of 2014) - convenient location in the famous bay of Bo Vallon, all nearby restaurants, cafes, shops, discos

Constance Lemuria Resort 5 * deluxe - a distinctive feature - the presence of a professional golf course, the famous beach of Anse Georgette

Raffles Praslin Seychelles 5 * deluxe - beautiful views; in this hotel even a children's club for teenagers under 18 years old, prefixes and video games are offered on large special monitors, even adults are welcome to come and play.

Exclusive hotels - islands with eco-tourism, unique color, style and concept, the only ones in world. A rest that can not be forgotten. This hotel:

North Island 5 * deluxe - a place for celebrities, royal families, politicians and other important people. This is truly a unique hotel,

Fregate Island Private 5 * deluxe - here you will have the opportunity to see a large number of birds and animals and watch them. Completely immerse yourself in nature. An unforgettable experience.

Desroches Island 5 * deluxe - the hotel has not only exclusive villas, but also simpler rooms. It is interesting to have a fourteen kilometer long beach that can be walked around the island and feel like Robinson Crusoe, swim with sea turtles and many more exciting and informative. A very diverse leisure and exciting opportunities for diving, fishing, snorkeling.

Separately you can take island hotels that are simpler than the previous ones, but in their own way are also unique:

Denis Private Island 5 * - this hotel is full of eco-tourism, here even has its own farm and vegetable garden. Therefore everything that the hotel offers is ecologically clean. Here it is possible in the morning to drink fresh milk, taste fresh freshly cooked cheese or eggs, which have just been demolished by chickens. And children are allowed to take care of animals and feed them. The hotel is family-run, you feel at home here. Unusual atmosphere of warmth and comfort

Sainte Anne Resort & SPA 5 * - the hotel is located in the middle of the national marine reserve Santa Anna with a rich underwater world, flora and fauna.

Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & SPA 5 * - this island has many endemic plants, a whole alley of unusual trees Banyan - a tree of amazing vitality and beauty, small lakes with fish, many crabs. All this creates an extraordinary atmosphere of the island.

Cerf Island Marine Park Resort - located at the beginning of the National Marine Reserve of Sant Ann, on the island a real tropical forest, unusual Creole color, beautiful underwater world.

Rest in Seychelles is considered romantic, and indeed it is. But with the advent of children's clubs, entertainment programs, sports entertainment like Zip-line (flying over the precipice), rock climbing, etc., it has become family and more active. It is interesting that children in children's clubs are taught to love nature, arrange entertainment on an eco-theme. Seychelles is a paradise for those who like fishing, diving and snorkeling.

And a big plus that distinguishes Seychelles from others is the lack of crowding on beaches and a lot of children, dilute spirits and stale food, beach "sellers-stuck" lack of space on the sun loungers and in the restaurant, strict Muslim laws and rules of conduct, poisonous animals and plants, dirt and beggars, traffic jams, noise . There is nothing in the Seychelles . Therefore, when you come here for rest, you do not feel any discomfort either what occasion and always in you turn to a rested . Seychelles give you the opportunity to experience a unique holiday that is possible only here, and impressions from it remain for life .

Irina Maksimova product manager of Seychelles, INTRAVEL Stoleshniki

Luxury Holiday offers four Seasons, Maia Luxury, Banyan Tree, Conctance (Lemuria and Ephelia), Le Meridien (Fisherman and Barbarons), Hilton (Hortholm, Labriz and Allamanda), Raffles, Kempinsky, Beachcomber (Sainte Anna) and others. Quality of service and number of rooms are at the highest level here, spacious rooms and villas, villas with private swimming pool, butler service and a huge selection of services.

There are not large hotels on the island, usually the number of rooms rarely exceeds 20-25.

Here it is easy to find a small hotel for 5-10 rooms with simple apartments with a kitchenette and an excellent jacuzzi with a nice level 4 * . All small hotels and guest houses are very hospitable and cozy, their styles are varied and will satisfy any request from hightack to fishing lodges s . Required in the room will be at least a fan, but the vast majority of rooms are air-conditioned . But the TV is not at all an obligatory part of the interior . The islanders rightly believe that there is on the islands what to see without this civilization achievement (if There are practically no Russian channels anywhere, with very few exceptions) .

Local hoteliers are very much in favor of privacy for their clients - there are many chalet complexes, chateaux and villas on the islands, where you can dispose go to a couple or a large family. Not everyone is lucky to be located on the beach, but beautiful landscapes are opening from the hills, and the wisest owners include renting a car in the price of the room and make a lot of effort to acquire regular customers.

5 * hotels do not need to worry - all hotels that respect themselves have already invited at least one employee with knowledge of Russian, well or at least one for a couple of hotels). In any case, VIP clients will always understand and serve.

The country is mostly Catholic, but here the influence of Creole and African culture is well felt. Reggae rhythms and Creole music are the visiting card of most hotels that organize at least once a week a national party with a tasting of local cuisine and Crocolic dance of the Sega. There are no restrictions on clothes or alcoholic beverages, the local Takamaka rum is in great demand, but of course there is no need to lose sense of the measure, this is not liked in any country.

Types of recreation in the Seychelles

Family holiday here is also original. Children's clubs are found only in 5 * hotels, in other cases you will have to rely on yourself, beforehand taking care of the entertainment program of the younger members of the family who, apart from bathing and building sand castles, have nowhere to go. It should be borne in mind that there are hotels that do not accept children until a certain age, to ensure a relaxing stay for adult hotel customers. However, there are a lot of small tourists on the islands.

Of course there is a paradise for lovers of sea fishing, many hotels have their own boats and somewhere in the bar one can see a record board where the weight and date of catching the most significant trophies with the names of lucky anglers . There are many small companies on the islands that offer deep-sea fishing.

Divers also like the Seychelles. A sufficient number of marine reserves have preserved many beautiful places, where dive boats are sent every day. There are clubs on almost all islands and many large hotels have special contracts for servicing their customers.

Of course, the Seychelles are very romantic, and where romance is always weddings and honeymoons. Probably half of the hotels offer wedding ceremonies. Others, with small compliments, will show you that they are happy with your wise decision. Here the main thing is to book in time, calmly and thoughtfully to prepare everything. Usually it takes about a month to arrange a wedding, especially if it's with an official registration. And there are lots of options: in the hotel, in a cruise around the islands, on the beach with horses, in a national nature reserve, etc.

In general, there is everything on the islands for a good rest - a couple of casinos, discos (not very many, but wanting enough ), all kinds of cafes and restaurants with delicious cuisine, bars with all kinds of drinks, souvenir shops where Coco de Mer is always sold (do not forget to take the certificate! Without it, the customs will not give "Good"!). You just have to specify immediately where you arrive, where all this is and then, for sure, your vacation will be very much to your liking.