Raffles Praslin Seychelles, a brand new addition to the vibrant hospitality scene
of Seychelles, sets sail to the picturesque paradise of Praslin, on course for an
official opening in February 2011. Tucked away in blissful seclusion, nestled amongst
lush greenery and gentle slopes of stunning granite formation, Raffles Praslin offers
an unparalleled world-class resort for those seeking intimate residential charm
in paradise. The 30-hectare resort features 86 villas, an outstanding Raffles Spa
and a plethora of dining options. Pristine white sandy beaches, blue waters of the
Indian Ocean and an endless list of recreational facilities awaits your discovery
at the resort. With intuitive and heartfelt service, coupled with authentic Seychellois
hospitality, one can truly relax and bask in the residential luxury of Raffles Praslin.
We invite you to immerse in the natural beauty of Seychelles and take time to unravel
the legends and tales of the mystical islands.
Hillside Villa
With vistas of the island’s lush landscape extending from each of the 18 Hillside
Villas, these villas offer a tranquil sanctuary befitting of a luxury vacation.
Designed to take full advantage of the tropical paradise ambience, Hillside Villas
also feature a private plunge pool and outdoor rain shower.
Villa Layout & Features
- Total - 18 villas
- Size - 125sqm
- Bedroom with king-size down feather bed and duvet cover
- Hypo-allergenic bedding on request
- Private plunge pool
- Resident’s bar with wine and Champagne (in-villa)
- Open-air balcony with sundeck chairs
- Outdoor sheltered pavilion with day bed and dining table
- Additional resident’s bar (in outdoor pavilion)
- Separate bathroom and toilet facilities
- Daylight in bathrooms and bath tubs with a view
- Outdoor rain shower
- Double walk-in closet
- Electronic safe
- 42-inch plasma television and DVD player
- Wireless internet access indoors and outdoors
- A sound bar and plug-and-play facilities for MP3 players
- Bedside lighting control and service panel
- Nespresso coffee machine
Residence Services & Amenities
- 24-hour Raffles Butler service
- 24-hour in-villa dining
- 24-hour laundry and dry cleaning
- One hour pressing
- Complimentary overnight shoeshine
- The Sugar Palm Club - kids' club
- Baby sitting
- CD/ DVD library
- International newspapers
- Limousine transfer
- Local excursions, outdoor activities and water sports
Oceanview Villa
Strategically located on a vantage point, the Oceanview Villa looks out to the azure
sea and Curieuse island. The soft color scheme adopted for the interior décor in
the villas creates a lovely contrast against the dramatic hues on the Indian Ocean.
Villa Layout & Features
- Total - 20 villas
- Size - 125sqm
- Bedroom with king-size down feather bed and duvet cover
- Hypo-allergenic bedding on request
- Private plunge pool
- Resident’s bar with wine and Champagne (in-villa)
- Open-air balcony with sundeck chairs
- Outdoor sheltered pavilion with day bed and dining table
- Additional resident’s bar (in outdoor pavilion)
- Separate bathroom and toilet facilities
- Daylight in bathrooms and bath tubs with a view
- Outdoor rain shower
- Double walk-in closet
- Electronic safe
- 42-inch plasma television and DVD player
- Wireless internet access indoors and outdoors
- A sound bar and plug-and-play facilities for MP3 players
- Bedside lighting control and service panel
- Nespresso coffee machine
Residence Services & Amenities
- 24-hour Raffles Butler service
- 24-hour in-villa dining
- 24-hour laundry and dry cleaning
- One hour pressing
- Complimentary overnight shoeshine
- The Sugar Palm Club - kids' club
- Baby sitting
- CD/ DVD library
- International newspapers
- Limousine transfer
- Local excursions, outdoor activities and water sports
Panoramic Villa
The Panoramic Villa takes its place on the highest point of the resort, promising
an unmatched view of the outer lying islands strung on the horizon of the sea.
Villa Layout & Features
- Total - 26 villas
- Size - 125sqm
- Bedroom with king-size down feather bed and duvet cover
- Hypo-allergenic bedding on request
- Private plunge pool
- Resident’s bar with wine and Champagne (in-villa)
- Open-air balcony with sundeck chairs
- Outdoor sheltered pavilion with day bed and dining table
- Additional resident’s bar (in outdoor pavilion)
- Separate bathroom and toilet facilities
- Daylight in bathrooms and bath tubs with a view
- Outdoor rain shower
- Double walk-in closet
- Electronic safe
- 42-inch plasma television and DVD player
- Wireless internet access indoors and outdoors
- A sound bar and plug-and-play facilities for MP3 players
- Bedside lighting control and service panel
- Nespresso coffee machine
Residence Services & Amenities
- 24-hour Raffles Butler service
- 24-hour in-villa dining
- 24-hour laundry and dry cleaning
- One hour pressing
- Complimentary overnight shoeshine
- The Sugar Palm Club - kids' club
- Baby sitting
- CD/ DVD library
- International newspapers
- Limousine transfer
- Local excursions, outdoor activities and water sports
Royal Oceanview Villa Suite
Offering magnificent ocean views, Royal Oceanview Villa Suites are available in
one-bedroom options. Each Villa Suite features a generous parlor spanning 70 sqm
and a spacious outdoor sheltered pavilion and plunge pool. The luxury of space makes
the Royal Oceanview Villa Suite ideal for honeymoon celebrations.
Villa Layout & Features
- Total - 5 villas
- Size - 200sqm
- Bedroom with king-size down feather bed and duvet cover
- Hypo-allergenic bedding on request
- Private plunge pool
- Resident’s bar with wine and Champagne (in-villa)
- Open-air balcony with sundeck chairs
- Outdoor sheltered pavilion with day bed and dining table
- Additional resident’s bar (in outdoor pavilion)
- Barbecue grill on the outdoor sheltered pavilion
- Separate bathroom and toilet facilities
- Daylight in bathrooms and bath tubs with a view
- Outdoor rain shower
- Double walk-in closet
- Electronic safe
- 42-inch plasma television and DVD player
- Wireless internet access indoors and outdoors
- A sound bar and plug-and-play facilities for MP3 players
- Bedside lighting control and service panel
- Nespresso coffee machine
Residence Services & Amenities
- 24-hour Raffles Butler service
- 24-hour in-villa dining
- 24-hour laundry and dry cleaning
- One hour pressing
- Complimentary overnight shoeshine
- The Sugar Palm Club - kids' club
- Baby sitting
- CD/ DVD library
- International newspapers
- Limousine transfer
- Local excursions, outdoor activities and water sports
Royal Panoramic View Villa Suite
The 1-bedroom Royal Panoramic View Villa Suites are prized for their location atop
the resort with uninterrupted views of the ocean and lush greenery. Bathrooms are
designed to take maximum advantage of the vantage point, with soaking tubs offering
stunning views.
Villa Layout & Features
- Total - 2 villas
- Size - 200sqm
- Bedroom with king-size down feather bed and duvet cover
- Hypo-allergenic bedding on request
- Private plunge pool
- Resident’s bar with wine and Champagne (in-villa)
- Open-air balcony with sundeck chairs
- Outdoor sheltered pavilion with day bed and dining table
- Additional resident’s bar (in outdoor pavilion)
- Barbecue grill on the outdoor sheltered pavilion
- Separate bathroom and toilet facilities
- Daylight in bathrooms and bath tubs with a view
- Outdoor rain shower
- Double walk-in closet
- Electronic safe
- 42-inch plasma television and DVD player
- Wireless internet access indoors and outdoors
- A sound bar and plug-and-play facilities for MP3 players
- Bedside lighting control and service panel
- Nespresso coffee machine
Residence Services & Amenities
- 24-hour Raffles Butler service
- 24-hour in-villa dining
- 24-hour laundry and dry cleaning
- One hour pressing
- Complimentary overnight shoeshine
- The Sugar Palm Club - kids' club
- Baby sitting
- CD/ DVD library
- International newspapers
- Limousine transfer
- Local excursions, outdoor activities and water sports
Raffles Oceanview Villa Suite (Two Bedrooms)
Commanding unobstructed view of the vast ocean, the Raffles Oceanview Villa Suite
epitomises the true essence of luxury and style. With two separate bedrooms and
ensuite bathrooms, an elegant parlour and an extensive outdoor living space, the
two-bedroom villa suite is the perfect haven to enjoy the paradise settings with
your loved ones.
Villa Layout & Features
- Total - 2 villas
- Size - 275 sqm
- Bedroom with king-size down feather bed and duvet cover
- Hypo-allergenic bedding on request
- Private plunge pool
- Resident’s bar with wine and Champagne (in-villa)
- Open-air balcony with sundeck chairs
- Outdoor sheltered pavilion with day bed and dining table
- Additional resident’s bar (in outdoor pavilion)
- Barbecue grill on the outdoor sheltered pavilion
- Separate bathroom and toilet facilities
- Daylight in bathrooms and bath tubs with a view
- Outdoor rain shower
- Double walk-in closet
- Electronic safe
- 42-inch plasma television and DVD player
- Wireless internet access indoors and outdoors
- A sound bar and plug-and-play facilities for MP3 players
- Bedside lighting control and service panel
- Nespresso coffee machine
Residence Services & Amenities
- 24-hour Raffles Butler service
- 24-hour in-villa dining
- 24-hour laundry and dry cleaning
- One hour pressing
- Complimentary overnight shoeshine
- The Sugar Palm Club - kids' club
- Baby sitting
- CD/ DVD library
- International newspapers
- Limousine transfer
- Local excursions, outdoor activities and water sports
Raffles Beachfront Villa Suite (Two Bedrooms)
Within steps from the coastline of the beach, the 2-bedroom Raffles Beachfront Villa
Suite is surrounded by an abundance of greenery for greater privacy and exclusivity.
Villa Layout & Features
- Total - 2 villas
- Size - 275sqm
- Bedroom with king-size down feather bed and duvet cover
- Hypo-allergenic bedding on request
- Private plunge pool
- Resident’s bar with wine and Champagne (in-villa)
- Open-air balcony with sundeck chairs
- Outdoor sheltered pavilion with day bed and dining table
- Additional resident’s bar (in outdoor pavilion)
- Barbecue grill on the outdoor sheltered pavilion
- Separate bathroom and toilet facilities
- Daylight in bathrooms and bath tubs with a view
- Outdoor rain shower
- Double walk-in closet
- Electronic safe
- 42-inch plasma television and DVD player
- Wireless internet access indoors and outdoors
- A sound bar and plug-and-play facilities for MP3 players
- Bedside lighting control and service panel
- Nespresso coffee machine
Residence Services & Amenities
- 24-hour Raffles Butler service
- 24-hour in-villa dining
- 24-hour laundry and dry cleaning
- One hour pressing
- Complimentary overnight shoeshine
- The Sugar Palm Club - kids' club
- Baby sitting
- CD/ DVD library
- International newspapers
- Limousine transfer
- Local excursions, outdoor activities and water sports
Losean Restaurant
Meaning 'ocean' in Creole, Losean is open for breakfast and dinner and features
contemporary Mediterranean cuisine with influence from the Indian ocean. The main
attraction will be the open kitchen and the abundance of the homemade fresh products.
Hours:
Breakfast 7:00 am – 11:00 am
Dinner 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Cuisine: Mediterranean cuisine with influence from the Indian ocean
Location: One level below the main lobby building
Attire: Smart casual
Reservations: Recommended
Specialties: Daily changing menu & Children's menu is available.
Losean Delicatessen
Losean Delicatessen is a comfortable yet relaxing boutique-like outlet offering
homemade products like jams, marmalade chutneys, relish . The Deli will also feature
Chocolate pralines, Macaroons, Cooking books, Spices, Gifts & Mini bar Items. Picnic
hampers for offsite excursions will be also showcased here.
Hours: Every day 7:00 am – 11:00 pm
Location: One level below the main lobby building
Specialties: Picnic Hampers.
Danzil Lounge Bar
Named after a local promontory of the same name, Danzil offers guests inspiring
vistas that overlook the landscape towards the ocean. Danzil features an extensive
array of skillfully prepared cocktails, premium alcoholic beverages with a reach
selection of rare whiskies, cognac, rums and wines. For those who want to enjoy
a pre-dinner drink or post dinner drink with a cigar a wide selection of Cuban Cigars
is also available.
Hours: Every day 6:00 pm – 12:00 midnight
Location: One level below the main lobby building
Attire: Smart casual
Reservations: Not required
Specialties
Wide selection of organic Martinis and Cuban Cigars
Takamaka Terrace Lounge
Takamaka Rooftop Lounge offers dramatic vistas overlooking the sea and exudes a
sophisticated, soothing ambience. It offers premium cognacs, whiskies, wine, classic
cocktails and signature Raffles cocktails under the stars. Takamaka will set the
mood for those who want to enjoy a pre-dinner Cocktail or post dinner Cocktail with
a Shisha
Hours: Every day 6:00 pm – 12:00 midnight
Location: Main lobby building
Attire: Smart casual
Reservations: Not required
Specialties
Wide selection of Mojitos, cosmopolitans and Shisha
Curieuse Restaurant
The restaurant, so named after the nearby Curieuse island, exudes a breezy atmosphere
in a relaxed and casual venue. Curieuse has an island-chic mood and offers the highest
quality of seafood prepared with light modern cooking methods A small but fine a
la carte menu is complimented by a comprehensive daily changing specialty list
Hours: Every day 7:00 pm – 11:00 midnight
Cuisine: Seafood and Grill
Location: Next to the pool
Attire: Smart casual
Reservations: Recommended
Specialties: Seafood platers & Children's menu is available.
Curieuse Pool Bar
This pool-side bar offers residents fresh juices, refreshments and light fare, ideal
for an idyllic day by the pool. The culinary experience is complimented with refreshing
signature cocktails, mock tails, ice teas, ice coffees, smoothies and in addition
to a wide array of alcoholic beverages. The décor, is comforting, yet elegant, Soft
color tones of furniture acts as the backdrop to our skillfully crafted cocktail
selection and innovative culinary approach
Hours:
Every day: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Lunch: 12:00 am – 15:00 am
Snacks: 15:00 pm – 16:00 pm
Cuisine: Light comfort food
Location: Next the Pool
Attire: Casual
Reservations: Not required
Specialties Tropical Mixology, Children's menu is available.
In-Villa Dining
With the varied landscape at Raffles Praslin, opportunities abound be it for casual
outdoor dining or private dining for formal occasions. Raffles Butlers are able
to arrange for picnics at the beach or garden, atop a granite boulder, on board
a yacht, or a barbeque feast in-villa in addition to 24-hour in-room dining service.
Hours: Breakfast: 24 hours
All-day dining: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Overnight: 11:00 pm – 6:30 am
Specialties: In Villa Dining features a large selection of skillfully prepared
international classics. Vegetarian diets, special requests and specific dietary
needs are accommodated. Picnic Hampers for island hoppers or romantic dinners under
the stars, is available on request. Children's menu available.
Gymnasium and Outdoor Movement Pavilion
Adjacent to the Raffles Spa is a world-class gymnasium with state-of-the-art equipment,
for the exclusive use of residents only. Artfully designed with the quest towards
health and fitness in mind, the gymnasium is the ultimate space for a good workout
regime. A bright and airy Movement Pavilion sets the stage for a personal Yoga or
Pilates session with the in-house instructor.
Raffles Spa
Set amongst unique and natural rock formations, high above the water, the view from
every spa windows is simply breathtaking. Savor the luxury of your personal treatment
room, and indulge in a massage or facial of your choice.
Combining time-honored traditions and modern day technology to nurture the mind,
body and soul, Raffles Spa is the perfect retreat for your escape from hustle and
bustle of life.
Gymnasium and Outdoor Movement Pavilion
Adjacent to the Raffles Spa is a world-class gymnasium with state-of-the-art equipment,
for the exclusive use of residents only. Artfully designed with the quest towards
health and fitness in mind, the gymnasium is the ultimate space for a good workout
regime.
A bright and airy Movement Pavilion sets the stage for a personal Yoga or Pilates
session with the in-house instructor.
Restaurants & Bars
The restaurants and bars at Raffles Praslin offers a selection of cuisine, ranging
from International and Creole specialties, as well as an impressive collection of
wines, liquors and cocktail concoctions to satiate the palates of the discerning
guests.
Libreri
The Libreri, a residential sanctuary equipped with an array of modern day technology
such as desktop computers, printers, fax machine and high speed internet access.
Residents may also browse from the large collection of reading materials or multimedia
resources (movies and music DVD and CD).
Retail Boutique
The in-house sundry store offers a selection of sundries from newspapers and magazines
to daily necessities such as sunscreen lotion and snack items.
The Boutique will also boats an exquisite variety of local and imported accessories,
clothing, and collectible souvenirs specially handpicked to reflect the unique tradition
and charm of the Creole culture.
Signature 24-hour Raffles Butler service
Residents can enjoy the signature 24-hour Butler Service whilst in residency at
Raffles Praslin, from arrival to departure. The butlers provide attentive service
with flair, efficiency and utmost discretion.
The butler team can attend to your every need, from in-villa check-in, packing or
unpacking of luggage, preparation of your favorite egg dish for in-villa breakfast,
arrangements for babysitting services, and more.
The Sugar Palm Club -Kids' Club
To ensure that children are well-taken care of at Raffles Praslin, the resort offers
a comprehensive programme tailored for toddlers, children and teens. The dedicated
recreation team of The Sugar Palm Club seeks to delight the young ones with daily
games and activities on the resort premise or off-site.
The main facility at The Sugar Palm Club will include a large amphitheatre where
the children can enjoy educational and entertaining programmes. The creative and
active kids can choose to participate in a myriad of hands-on activities coordinated
by the recreation team.
Introduction
The Raffles Spa, located steps away from the stunning coastline of Anse Takamaka,
is the perfect haven for a complete rejuvenation of the mind, body and soul. The
signature Raffles Spa embraces the philosophy of living well and at the core of
Raffles Praslin’s spa philosophy is the pearl, adored for her cherished beauty and
charm. Thematic showpieces made of pearl are elegantly displayed throughout the
spa to depict the unique source of inspiration. The unique lustre of every pearl
begins as a grain of sand, an expression of the Raffles Spa transformation - an
enriching journey that takes guests through an all encompassing renewal and rejuvenation
of body and mind – all supported by a team of highly skilled therapists.
The luxurious spa features 13 Treatment Pavilions, each showcasing the spectacular
panoramic view of the blue ocean, white sandy beaches and dramatic granite boulders,
from every window. Set among natural rock formations and high above the water, even
the journey to the treatment pavilions is an intrinsic part of the Raffles Spa experience.
Adjacent to the spa is a world class gymnasium for energising work out sessions
and an outdoor movement pavilion ideal for for Yoga or Pilates. Also featured is
a tranquil Spa Garden ideal for pre- and post-spa relaxation
Raffles Spa facilities:
- 13 treatment pavilions
- Living lounge and tea room overlooking the ocean
- Fitness studio
- Steam, sauna, whirlpools, inhalation room and experience showers
- Outdoor lounge with soaking pool
- Spa Garden and outdoor movement pavilion
- Manicure and pedicure
- Bridal beauty salon
Raffles Praslin is located on the beautiful Northeastern tip of the Praslin, the
second largest granite island of Seychelles, about 40 kilometers from the main island
of Mahé.
Spectacular granite rocks and verdant tropical landscape forms a magnificent backdrop
for Raffles Praslin. The resort enjoys direct beachfront access on Anse Takamaka,
with a 500-metre long stretch of soft white sand and crystalline blue sea.
The bay of Anse Takamaka leads onto the calm and clean waters of the Curieuse National
Marine Park, presenting ideal conditions for the exploration of the colorful underwater
world.
Praslin is easily accessible via a 15-minute plane ride from Mahé International
Airport or a scenic 45-minute ferry ride to Praslin.
The resort is a short 30-minute drive from the Praslin IAirport.