African Islands

Accommodations
The African Islands are divided into 3 areas, The Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar. A variety of accommodations are available in all of these regions.

Below you will find a few of the most favoured properties our clients have enjoyed in these destinations. Please give us a call so we can help customize a plan to make your trip to the beautiful African Islands a memorable experience.

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The Seychelles - La Digue, Mahe, Praslin
La Digue

Chateau St. Cloud
The Chateau St Cloud “Hotel De Charme” on La-Digue is situated at the foot of the island’s only mountain, however ten minutes by bicycle to the nearest famous beach Anse-Source Dargent.

Fleur de Lys
Set in beautifully landscaped tropical gardens, this 4 bungalow small hotel provides the visitor with a typical Creole style living in a truly La Digue setting. Only a few meters from the main village of La Passe with its bustling jetty of colorful schooners, bicycles and oxcarts, the Fleur de Lys is the ideal retreat for a typical relaxing island holiday. It is located across the road and about 150 meters from the beach.

Hotel L'Ocean
Hotel L'Ocean is an 8 room hotel overlooking a secluded cove at Anse Patates on the north-east coast of the island. The hotel has commanding views of the many picturesque islands surrounding La Digue. Each room has an en suite bathroom with shower, air-conditioning, fan, mini-fridge and telephone. There is a restaurant and bar. Most of the scenic attractions and beaches are within easy cycling or walking distance.

La Digue Island Lodge
La Digue Island Lodge is a 60 room hotel situated at Anse Reunion. All suites have a bath and separate shower, air conditioning, IDD telephone, hairdryer, mini-bar, television/video, balcony or terrace. All suites are sea-facing.
La Digue Island Lodge has one main restaurant, a pool side snack bar, a main lounge bar, swimming pool, games room, boutique, billiard, T.V. lounge, and a diving centre.

Patatran Village
Patatran Village is built on the rocks that frame the beautiful Anse Patate. This small hotel is an eagle’s nest of Cliffside bungalows where everyone can enjoy the privacy of home in an exceptional setting. It hugs the coastline and the reception area has been built around a granite boulder, which tends to make the newly arrived guest feel at home immediately.

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Mahe

Allamanda
The Allamanda Hotel is a lovely colonial style plantation house situated on the south-east coast of Mahe on its own private beach of Anse Forbans with good snorkeling.

Anse Soleil Beachcomber
The Anse Soleil Beachcomber is situated on the west coast of Mahe and consists of ten rooms. There are five standard and five superior rooms. The hotel is surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and is just a few paces from a beautiful beach with excellent swimming and snorkelling at all tides. The hotel offers bed and breakfast and half board accommodation. Snacks are available throughout the day.

Augerine Guesthouse
Augerine Guesthouse is located right on the beach of Beau Vallon, this is a ‘home away from home'. With the immediate facilities of a large hotel next door, it serves as the perfect base for a holiday away from the crowd but still not out of reach.

Banyan Tree Resort
In private and lovely Intendance Bay with spectacular views of the Indian Ocean, one of the world's most beautiful soft sand beaches, exotic palms, lush tropical forest and steep, protective mountain slope, Banyan Tree Seychelles is a rare and serenely beautiful destination.

Berjaya Mahe Beach Resort
The Berjaya Mahe Beach Resort is set in its own tropical gardens at the foot of a rocky outcrop, overlooking neighbouring islands and lagoon. This hotel was constructed to resemble an ocean liner. All rooms are set on different levels around the pool with views of the ocean and beyond. The hotel comprises of 173 rooms and is situated at Port-Glaud on the South West coast of Mahe. The rooms have a bath with shower facility, air-conditioning, telephone, radio, TV, in-house video, tea & coffee making facilities, hairdryer, and mini-fridge. The large gardens provide the ideal backdrop for weddings are other activities. Amenities include a restaurant, bars, swimming pool, boutique, floodlit tennis court, squash court, sauna, massage room, discotheque (weekends only), live entertainment, and a water-sport centre.

Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay Beach Resort and Casino
The Resort is located on the north of the island on one of the most beautiful beaches set amongst lush tropical gardens, and with panoramic views of the ocean. All of the 183 rooms have en suite facilities and air conditioning, satellite TV, in-house video, IDD telephone, mini-bar and hair dryers. For your enjoyment there is live entertainment nightly and for added excitement, guests can try their luck in the Casino. Facilities at the hotel include a choice of restaurants, such as International, Cantonese and Italian cuisine all offered to the discerning gourmet. A wide range of water sports are available which include scuba-diving, water-skiing, para-gliding, sailing, snorkeling, wind-surfing, and a wide range of non-motorized sports. Facilities also include bars, swimming pool, floodlit tennis court, boutiques, and a duty free shop.

Blue Lagoon
This 4 bungalow complex, set amidst a well-kept big garden with different fruit trees as well as shrubs and flowers, is situated in the bay of Anse a la Mouche, with one of the most beautiful and tranquil sandy beaches on the south west coast of Mahe. The sea here is extremely calm and ideal for swimming and other water sports.

Casuarina Beach
The Casuarina Beach blends perfectly with its luxuriant tropical surroundings and is situated on the beach at Anse Aux Pins, in the wild south of Mahe, along a stretch of white sand, which the blue-green waters of the sea approach gently.

Chalets D'Anse Forbans
Located in the picturesque south east of Mahe at Anse Forbans, the 14 comfortable chalets are strewn over a coconut grove by the beach. The surroundings provide peace and tranquility with shopping facilities and restaurants close by.

Coco D'Or
The Coco D'Or is a “ small hotel with a big heart ”! This recently renovated and refurbished hotel is located in lush tropical grounds on the north west coast of Mahe, a mere 4 minutes walk to the beautiful Beau Vallon Beach.

Coral Strand
The Coral Strand is a well-equipped, 160 room resort in an excellent location on the most famous of Seychelles' beaches, the Beau Vallon Beach.

Daniella's Bungalows
Situated at Bel Ombre on the north west coast of Mahe, Daniella's Bungalows welcomes you in a pleasant, charming family atmosphere for an enjoyable stay. Victoria the capital is only a few minutes by car and the popular Beau Vallon beach is only a few minutes walk.

Le Jardin des Palmes
On the southern coast of Mahé, at only 15 km from the airport, le Jardin des Palmes overlooks the "Anse la Mouche" bay. The 10 suites of this peaceful and charming hotel are set in a tropical garden. Few minutes walk will take you to the closest beach.

La Roussette
This small hotel is situated on the east coast of Mahé, 5 km from the international airport. The five bungalows with 10 spacious double air-conditioned rooms each tastefully decorated has a spacious bathroom and private verandah. The Creole cuisine served at the restaurant is much appreciated by clients. The beach is only a few metres away and most excursions and diving can be organised through the hotel.

Lazare Picault
Set in quiet, secluded, landscaped gardens with stunning views over the bay of Anse Gaulette, the chalets of Lazare Picault hug the coastline and blends into nature, offering total relaxation for the body and mind. The hotel is reputed for its mouth-watering local delicacies and the friendliness of its owner and staff.

Le Meridien Fisherman’s Cove
Situated on the island of Mahe, at the tip of the beautiful beach of Beau Vallon, Le Meridien Fisherman’s Cove is only 30 minutes from the airport and 10 minutes from the capital, Victoria.

Le Petit Village
Located on the popular North West coast of Mahé, Le Petit Villageis situated directly on an almost private beach at Belombre, with all the log cabin apartments offering high-quality self-catering accommodation and spectacular views of Silhouette and North Island.

Michel Holiday Apartments
Conveniently located between Victoria and the Seychelles International airport, Michel Holiday Apartments is set in its own tropical gardens. The 8 apartments are spacious and ideal for friends, families or couples who enjoy being independent with the freedom to move about and discover Mahe at their own leisurely pace. It offers excellent value for money!

Romance Bungalows
Located on the north west coast of Mahe right next to the Beau Vallon beach. The Romance Bungalows are set in lush green tropical gardens with mountain and sea views. The beach offers numerous activities including snorkeling, diving, fishing and other watersports. There are also several restaurants and shops in the vicinity.

Sunset Beach Resort
Situated on a granitic presqu'île with a most beautiful white sandy beach on the North-West coast of Mahé. The Sunset Beach Resort overlooks the spectacular bay of BeauVallon and the mysterious islands of Silhouette and L'île du Nord. It is ideally located just 15 Km from the airport and 7 from the capital city Victoria.

Plantation Club
Situated on the southwest coast of the island, Plantation Club is 20 kms from the airport. All of the 200 rooms have en suite facilities with air conditioning. Facilities at the hotel include a variety of restaurants and bars, a casino, live entertainment, swimming pool, tennis, volleyball, health centre, hairdressing salon, boutique, diving centre and free non-motorized water sports.

The Rose Garden
Set against the mountainside at Sans Souci, this beautifully restored colonial mansion offers the visitor a step back in time with its quiet ambiance and charm. Despite being secluded, The Rose Garden is only a few minutes downhill to Victoria and 5 kms from Beau Vallon beach. It is the perfect ‘home away from home’.

The Wharf Hotel & Marina
The hotel is situated on the East coast of Mahe, halfway between the International Airport and Victoria. The building was designed on Creole architecture and comprises of 15 luxury rooms (8 with marina view & 7 with mountain view) and one 4-bedroom Penthouse; each with en-suite bathroom.

Val Mer Resort
The hotel is a luxury, well-appointed establishment located in 18 acres of verdant grounds on the southern coast of Baie Lazare. The beautiful Val Mer Resort
beach is just across the road at the entrance of the Plantation Club resort.

The Villas Batista
Located on the beautiful Anse Takamaka on the south west coast of Mahe, this small hotel is the perfect retreat for the discovery of the ‘wild south of the main island of Mahe. Set in a tropical garden by the Beach, The Villas Batista consists of 6 rooms in 3 chalets overlooking the beachside restaurant.

Villa des Roses
This small hotel is located at a stone’s throw from the Beau Vallon beach on the north west coast of Mahe. It is set in lush tropical gardens and the villa comprises of 3 standard and 2 superior rooms with balcony, 2 self-catering apartments with balcony and one large selfcatering apartment with veranda.

Villa Ma Josephine
Set in the cool hills of La Misere overlooking Victoria, this villa is a sanctuary of refinement and tranquillity amidst lush green vegetation. Total privacy and security is assured on a 24hour basis.

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Praslin

Berjaya Praslin Beach Resort:
The Berjaya Praslin Beach Resort has 77 rooms and suites that are set in a semi-circle on two levels around the swimming pool, amidst lush vegetation. It is located close to Anse Volbert on the Cote d'Or beach, one of the most beautiful and longest beaches in Praslin. The restaurant serves International and Creole cuisine. Facilities also include a bar, casino, beachside pizzeria, poolside bar, tennis court, T.V. and games room, boutique, live entertainment, watersports center and big game fishing. Rooms include a shower, air-conditioning, mini-fridge, and an IDD telephone.

Indian Ocean Lodge:
The Indian Ocean Lodge stands on a prime site on Grand Anse, the island's longest beach. The hotel nestles amongst mature Takamaka trees and colourful tropical plants just a few steps away from the sea. The twenty-four newly built rooms are arranged in eight seperate units. All rooms are en-suite and have plently of wooden louvred windows designed for natural ventilation. Each room has its own private patio/terrace overlooking the beautiful Grand Anse Bay and islands beyond, as well as air-conditioning, shower, and telephone. The room boasts a king-size, four-poster bed with mosquito net and ceiling fan. An imposing thatched building, centrally situated between the bedroom units, houses the restraunt, which offers delicious local and international dishes in an informal and welcoming atmosphere. A well stocked bar is situated on the seaside corner of the main building. Adjacent to the main building and a few steps away from the beach is the swimming pool and terraced sun-bathing area. Free beach facilities include paddle-ski.

Paradise Sun:
Paradise Sun is situated on the beautiful Anse Volbert beach at Cote d'Or. Each of the 80 rooms has en suite facilities, ceiling fans and tea/coffee making facilities. Facilities at the hotel include a choice of restaurants and bars, live entertainment, a boutique, diving centre, and watersports.

L'Archipel Hotel:
L'Archipel is a 24 room hotel situated at Anse Gouvernment overlooking a scenic cove. The standard rooms are equiped with showers, an overhead fan, air-conditioning, IDD telephone, mini fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, safe, television, piped music and in-house movies and a terrace. L'Archipel has great restaurants, bars, live entertainment, free canoeing and snorkelling equipment, and a boutique.

La Reserve:
La Reserve is a small hotel situated at Anse Petit Cour on the east coast of the island. There are 26 bungalows and villas, each offering accommodation with en suite facilities, ceiling fan and tea/coffee making facilities. Facilities at the hotel include a restaurant and bar, and complimentary boat cruises, canoes, snorkelling equipment, tennis courts and afternoon tea.

Lemuria Resort:
Lemuria is a new 5-star resort with its golf course situated on the northwest coast of Praslin. The hotel has 88 suites (8 Senior suites and 80 Junior suites) organized along the seaside and spread over 90 hectares of land. The main building lies on the slopes of a hill, overlooking the beaches of Anse Kerland and the grennery. A unique and striking use of natural materials, of wood and stone, responds sympathetically with the light and water. All the suites are facing the lagoon. Each room features air-conditioning, ceiling fan, minibar, room safe, hairdryer, TV, VCD, stereo compact disc and cassette player, telephone/answering machine, fully equipped bathroom with bath and separate shower, terrace or balcony. The swimming pool has three levels, which flow down, from the building to the sea. Three restaurants (lunch and dinner are served "A LA Carte" - guests will be charged by the hotel locally), four bars (lounge, seaside, Club House), 2 boutiques, meeting room, turtle club for children at extra cost and a library. The fitness centre is free for hotel guests and includes a fully equipped gymnasium, jacuzzi, sauna, steam baths, and for an extra charge activities include a massage, body care, beautician and spa and hairdresser. Free watersports offered at the hotel include windsurfers, pedalos, snorkeling, sailing, catamarans, kyaks, and two floodlit tennis courts. Payable activities include scuba diving school (Padi), deep sea fishing, watersports lessons, and an 18 hole Golf Course also at an extra cost.

Coco de Mer Hotel:
Coco de Mer Hotel Seychelles is graded four stars, and offers modern facilities in a tropical setting and friendly atmosphere. Tucked into nature, it is surrounded by peace and tranquility, with only the calls of the birds and the waves on the shore to be heard. The Hotel is set on the beach in lush tropical gardens filled with mango and banana trees, coconut palms and colourful flowers.]

Mauritius

Royal Palm – 5 Star Plus:
The magnificent Royal Palm is, unquestionably, one of the world’s finest hotels situated in Grand Baie, Mauritius. Beachcomber Hotel’s flagsip hotel is set in a breathtaking location, on the northern shores of Mauritius, this truly enchanting hotel is the epitome of understated luxury and classical elegance. The service, as all who have stayed at the Royal Palm will know, is simply unparalleled. Attentive, yet highly discreet, the warm and gracious staff are there to satisfy your every whim and desire.

Dinarobin Hotel & Spa – 5 Star:
Dinarobin Hotel Golf and Spa is set on the breath-taking Le Morne Peninsula surrounded by 7km of stunning unspoilt powder soft beaches and lagoon, framed by Le Morne Mountain. A luxuriously sophisticated retreat with both a Mauritian and British colonial elegance. Dinarobin is an outstanding choice for couples and families with the elegance of the Mauritian architecture, combined with the stunning location and impeccable accommodation.

Paradis Hotel & Golf Club – 4 Star Plus:
Paradis Hotel & Golf Club stands on a unique and secluded peninsula surrounded by the most spectacular lagoon in Mauritius. Sheltered from the trade winds and wrapped in the exalting fragrances and colours of a tropical garden, the hotel spreads out on an endless strip of golden beach.

Trou Aux Biches - 4 star:
Trou Aux Biches is probably the most romantic hotel in Mauritius. The hotel stretches two kilometres of magnificent white beach. With its spacious setting and its endless stretch of soft powdery beach, the Trou Aux Biches lies only a few kilometres away from the lively and colourful village of Grand Baie. Refurbished in 2004 Trou aux Biches is the perfect escape.

Le Victoria - 4 star:
Facing the flamboyant panorama of the setting sun, Le Victoria is nestled in a small village bearing the evocative name of Pointe Aux Piments, and enjoys an ideal geographical situation midway between Port-Louis, the capital city, and Grand Baie, the most fashionable seaside resort of the island.

Shandrani - 4 star:
Shandrani is set on 3 beautiful beaches amongst lush tropical gardens and offers a superb All Inclusive package, a cut above the rest. The 327 rooms face the sea and have been well worked outdesigned to the smallest detail: elegant timber work, restful colours, delicately sculptured woodwork. All the rooms are equipped with individually controlled air conditioning, private bathroom with bath shower and separate toilet, king-size bed or Twin beds, minibar, individual safe, hair dryer, International direct dialling telephone, television (with video channel and radio), complimentary tea and coffee facilities.

Le Canonnier - 3 star:
Located on a historical site, only a few kilometres away from the lively coastal village of Grand Baie, Le Canonnier offers to its clientele a peaceful haven of calm and serenity as well as a place of conviviality. With its exclusive peninsula bordered by 3 beaches, its 7-hectare tropical garden, 2 restaurants and bars, a wide variety of sporting activities, a very animated daily program and a discotheque, Le Canonnier has all the ingredients for perfect holidays.

Le Mauricia - 3 star:
Le Mauricia is located in Grand Bay in the north west and offers excellent value for money and a new all inclusive option. You can walk into Grand Bay and visit the many bars and café’s. All 197 rooms are sea-facing and they are equipped with individually controlled air conditioning, private bathroom with bath and shower / Separate toilet, double king-size bed or twin beds, minibar, individual safe, hair dryer, International direct dialing telephone, telephone socket for PC, television (satellite channels, video, music), and magnifying mirror.

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