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Raffles Seychelles, Anse Takamaka, Praslin, Seychelles
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Welcome to the Raffles Seychelles Resort is situated on Praslin, Seychelles’ second-largest island after Mahé. The 86 villas are tucked away in the lush tropical greenery. Green mountains rise behind them, while the waves of the crystal-clear ocean crash into the lovely bay of Takamaka in front of them.
After a 15-minute trip by tiny plane from Mahé’s main island, you’ll be greeted by this scenery after a 30-minute vehicle ride or a 15-minute helicopter ride to the resort’s own landing spot. Even if you’re a seasoned traveler, this will steal your breath away for a time. As soon as you arrive, you will understand what it means to be a Raffles Resort guest, as the service is second to none.
Nonetheless, you will have complete privacy during your stay. This resort is a wonderful location because it offers nine various types of villas, including two-bedroom villas, as well as recreational facilities. It’s not just for couples; it’s also for whole families. The private pool on the terrace is the focal point of every villa that has been painstakingly and lavishly designed.
With calming tranquility and a wonderful perspective, this is the ideal location to unwind. You can work up a sweat with a Pilates lesson or go exploring beneath the surface of the water if you need a change of pace between peaceful hours. Raffles offers a wide range of activities, ensuring that every guest finds something they enjoy. The enticing Mediterranean, Asian, and traditional Creole cuisines on the menus at Raffles Seychelles restaurants add to the variety.
In gorgeous surroundings, savor the varied menu and superb cocktails. Exclusive spa treatments at Raffles’ magnificent wellness center, as well as delicious idleness, can be added to your pleasant days here.
What we like:
- Every villa at Raffles Seychelles has its own plunge pool with a view of the ocean.
- Four separate restaurants and bars, as well as private dining, are available at the resort.
- The competent front desk can arrange activities such as diving, golf, and trips to the Vallée de Mai.
- Nature paths, Creole fishing, boat building, treasure hunts, and beach games are all available at the Sugar Palm Kids Club.
Villas
The Raffles Seychelles homes are surrounded by tropical flora. You can spend your time here with a view of them or a dreamy sea vista. The villas are bright and modern in style, and they provide the highest level of comfort. Private pool with huge and furnished sun terrace and separate eating area, walk-in wardrobe, yoga mat, sketchpad, electronic safe, 24-hour in-villa dining, 24-hour laundry, and dry cleaning service are all included in each villa.
19 HILLSIDE POOL VILLAS
Size 125 sqm / combined bedroom and living room
Tropical vegetation surrounds the Gardenview Pool Villa. You will enjoy complete quiet and solitude here. The spacious outdoor space impresses with a private pool and day bed, and the contemporary décor welcomes you to unwind. There’s also an outdoor bathtub and an open-air rain shower at the hotel.
Occupancy: 2 adults + 2 children up to 12 years
33 OCEAN VIEW POOL VILLAS
Size 125 sqm / combined bedroom and living room
The Ocean View Pool Villas are located in the heart of the resort, in a beautiful location, and have a combined living area and bedroom that is light-filled and modernly equipped. They also have a fantastic sea view as well as a sun deck with a private pool.
Occupancy: 2 adults + 2 children up to 12 years or 3 adults
22 PANORAMIC POOL VILLAS
Size 125 sqm / combined bedroom and living room
The Panoramic Pool Villa is situated on the resort’s highest point and offers a spectacular view of the Indian Ocean. You’ll discover a light bathroom with an indoor and outdoor rain shower and a bathtub with a view of the sea in addition to a roomy bedroom.
Occupancy: 2 adults + 2 children up to 12 years or 3 adults
2 ONE BEDROOM GARDEN VIEW POOL VILLA
Size 200 sqm / Number 2 / one bedroom with separate living room
The One Bedroom Garden View Pool Villa is located in the heart of the tropical garden and is very spacious. It has its own living and bedroom areas, as well as a big outdoor space with a day bed and a private plunge pool. There’s also a bathtub and an outdoor rain shower.
Occupancy: 2 adults + 2 children up to 12 years or 3 adults
4 ONE BEDROOM OCEAN VIEW POOL VILLA
Size 200 sqm / Number 4 / one bedroom with separate living room
With one bedroom and a separate living area, the One Bedroom Ocean View Pool Villa displays itself in a modern manner. The bathroom includes an ocean-view bathtub, and the outdoor space with a private pool offers a unique perspective of the Indian Ocean.
Occupancy: 2 adults + 2 children up to 12 years or 3 adults
Restaurants & Bars
LOSEAN RESTAURANT – Start your day with a delicious assortment of breakfast classics, continental charcuterie and cheeses, and live cooking stations at this Los Angeles restaurant. Losean becomes an exquisite restaurant in the evening, with indoor and outdoor tables in the garden, candlelight, and the sound of the sea.
A gourmet tour through India, China, and Southeast Asia at CURIEUSE RESTAURANT. The menu features Thai salads, hot sour soup, Indian curries, and traditional Chinese stir-fry meals, all of which are infused with oriental spices and aromatic ingredients.
POOL RESTAURANT & BAR – The Pool Restaurant & Bar offers a relaxing environment for lunch, great for recharging after a full day in the Seychelles heat, with fresh, local products and light cuisine.
DANZIL LOUNGE & BAR – Set against a backdrop of breathtaking ocean views, Danzil delivers perfectly prepared cocktails. A wide range of premium wines, rums, spirits, and professionally made tropical cocktails are available.
THE SUSHI ROOM – The Sushi Room at Curieuse celebrates the island’s world-class catch with an innovative selection of sushi and sashimi in a locale known for its fresh seafood.
DANZIL LOUNGE serves distinctive gin and tonics, classic cocktails, exquisite wines, and spirits, as well as casual eating.
TAKAMAKA TERRACE is a rooftop lounge with stunning views of the sea.
Wellness & Spa
The Raffles Spa is a haven of peace and tranquility. A dreamy vista of lush tropical flora and the Indian Ocean can be found there. Massages and wellness treatments can help to improve your inner spirit while also allowing your senses to bloom. There are 12 treatment rooms in all, as well as an outdoor pool, a sauna for both sections, a Jacuzzi, and a variety of experience showers.
- Separate areas for men and women
- Daily treatments from 09.00-19.00
- Detox/relaxation wellness
- Massages with healing rituals
Activities
Allowing yourself to go to the beach for a few hours after a few hours of energizing yoga or Pilates practices will get you moving. Anse Lazio Beach is one of the top ten beaches in the world, with the best sand, clearest sea, and most attractive vegetation.
Take a sea transport to Curieuse Island, which is home to around 500 Aldabra gigantic turtles, or go deep-sea fishing with a guide if you want to go exploring. In the evening, take a romantic yacht excursion to watch the sunset and wind off your holiday day.
- Sunset cruise on a yacht
- Private helicopter tour
- Non-motorised water sports (diving, kayaking, snorkelling, stand-up paddling)
- Petanque, darts, chess, billiards, table tennis, hiking
- Island-hopping
- Deep-sea fishing
- Fitness centre
- Yoga and Pilates
- The 18-hole golf course at the Constance Lemuria
- Tour to Curieuse Island (habitat of the Aldabra giant tortoise)
- Botaniccal walks
Facilities
- Hotel complex: elegant, luxurious
- Total number of rooms/apartment units: 86
- Reception area, reception, seating areas, WLAN
- Total number of restaurants: 3
- Number of bars: 3
- Number of cafés: 1
- Library, boutique, hairdresser
- Outdoor facilities: attractive, well-maintained, terraced, tropical; panoramic roof terrace, sun terrace
- Total number of swimming pools: 2
- Infinity pool
- Sunbeds at swimming pool and at beach
- Sunshades at swimming pool at the beach
- Bath towels: at the swimming pool and at the beach
- Check-in from: 14:00
- Check-out until 12:00
FAQ
What is there to do for kids and teenagers at the Raffles Seychelles?
Every day between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., children aged 5 to 12 are offered an interesting program at “The Sugar Palm Club.” “The Palm Club,” on the other hand, caters to teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18. There is also a small business center and a boutique.
The Raffles Seychelles is located on which beach?
The Raffles Seychelles is a one-of-a-kind hotel in Anse Takamaka. Here you can unwind, snorkel, and take in the scenery.
What is the total number of restaurants at the Raffles Seychelles?
You can have a private lunch or dinner in your villa in addition to the two major restaurants and the pool bar.
In the Press
Raffles Seychelles, Baie Sainte Anne, Seychelles
telegraph.co.uk
This 86-villa luxury resort is packed like a garrison town across the north-eastern slopes of Praslin and offers its international clientele five-star service and a dizzying array of amenities, including Seychelles’ largest pool.
Raffles Seychelles: An Inside Look At The Pinnacle Of Island Luxury
bosshunting.com.au
The unmistakably beautiful Raffles, a large establishment of 5-star ultra-pedigree, is located in a remote tropical dreamland on one of the 115 Seychellois islands. We crossed the Indian Ocean to see Raffles Seychelles, the purest expression of island luxury, for ourselves, and as you’ll see, we were completely smitten from the start.
Celebrating 2021’s Hospitality Stars
forbes.com
Raffles Seychelles saved team members’ employment when it closed during the pandemic by lowering all pay while continuing to offer housing and meals. Only ten of the 300 employees were let go after their contracts expired. When the situation improved, the hotel gave all employees a bonus, a first in the business’s 10-year history.
Awards for Raffles Seychelles
Conclusion
The magnificent Raffles Seychelles, located on a hillside overlooking Anse Takamaka sea on Praslin’s east coast, caters mostly to honeymooners and couples seeking tranquility. The 86 villas are modern in style and spacious, with outside pavilions with dining and lounge rooms as well as private plunge pools.
The resort has its own small white sand beach, but Praslin is recognized for its stunning beaches, with one of the world’s best just a 10-minute drive away. Because of the resort’s secluded position, guests will need a car to explore the sleepy island, but the amenities – three restaurants, a spa, and the largest infinity pool in the Indian Ocean – make staying on-site convenient. The Constance Lemuria Resort is a good alternative for those looking for a smaller hotel at a lesser price, the Hotel L’Archipel is a good option.
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Discover Praslin Island
Praslin is Seychelles’ second-largest island, located 40 kilometers east of Mahé. It was named after Gabriel de Choiseul, Duke of Praslin, who conducted an expedition there in 1768. It was discovered by Lazare Picault in 1744. This island’s original charm will delight nature lovers and vacationers seeking peace and quiet since it is known for its magnificent waters and outrageously gorgeous natural features.
A journey to Praslin involves visiting some of the world’s most magnificent beaches. The iconic beach of Anse Lazio, located in the northwest of the island, features white sand scattered with granite rocks on the edge of the blue sea excellent for swimming and snorkeling.
This island, with its picture-perfect beaches, has a lot to offer! Indeed, the beauty of this island will wow you, whether you come for a relaxing beach vacation or to explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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