La Reserve - Praslin

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La Reserve is one of the original hotels on Praslin Island This charming hotel is located on a secluded private beach at Anse Petite Cour on the north-west side of Praslin in the midst of a large tropical garden Sheltered by the surrounding hills and the nearby island of Curieuse the calm and shallow bay with its turquoise waters and coral reef offer an ideal place for swimming and snorkelling all year round

Today the Hotel is a contrast between traditional Seychelles architecture and modern facilities

Welcomed by a majestic flourish of Travellers Palms you enter into a world of harmony and serenity a subtle blend of granite rock warm indigenous wood shady walkways and landscaped lawns

Set in lush tropical gardens the Seychellois style d cor architecture the accommodation reflect an old colonial mood providing the ideal retreat for those who seek tranquillity and relaxation

The superior rooms have ocean view and are located in blocks of 4 rooms with a terrace or balcony and deck chairs

The spacious and beautifully appointed sea facing rooms in three colonial style villas The villas house 4 rooms each two on the ground floor and two on the first floor

Individually appointed bungalows are situated around the Hotels tropical gardens All bungalows are detached except for one family bungalow with connected rooms

There are four luxury sea front suites All with sitting rooms and large private verandahs directly overlooking the bay

All rooms are sea facing and feature king-size beds lounge and sofa armchairs ceiling fan separate bath and shower terrace or balcony with deckchairs Facilities include air-conditioning tea and coffee making facilities stocked mini-bar in-room safe telephone satellite television and hairdryer

The Restaurant Jetty extending over the ocean serving sumptuous tropical buffet breakfasts dinner remains a big attraction The New Cocktail bar on the ocean s edge is the perfect place for sundowners whilst listening to Jazz Music

Jetty Restaurant and Main Bar

American Breakfast and Dinner are served at the Jetty Restaurant In the morning an American Buffet Breakfast is served Exotic fruit and freshly baked bread and pastry from the hotel s own bakery are served daily or simply try a traditional cooked English breakfast

In the evening the Jetty is romantically lit with candlelight A wide range of gourmet food is served including Creole Mediterranean and Seafood

The main bar is well stocked with a fine selection of liquors wines and local brews Enjoy a tropical cocktail made inside a coco rouge coconut or simply a chilled glass of champagne then sit back and relax The main bar offers a drink and snack service to guests using the hotels private beach A bar tender will take orders on the hour and half hour

Pool Grill Williams Bar

The Pool Grill is situated at the hotel s magnificent new swimming pool At lunchtime you can sample fresh fish or succulent meat expertly grilled in the open air by the Hotel s chefs Grills are accompanied by mouth watering freshly prepared salads

Situated in the middle of the pool is a bar and lounge You can swim up to the bar directly from the pool or walk over the ornamental footbridge into the lounge Fresh fruit juice and assorted home made icecream is available here

La Reserve boasts the largest swimming pool in the entire Seychelles It encompasses everything a pool should have A children s pool area a pool designed for elderly people a lounge and bar in the middle of the pool and an area for experienced swimmers to do lengths Two foot bridges cross over the pool and the feature buildings are thatched with palm leaves

Local Dancing

The hotel has its own dance troupe which perform every Tuesday in the main restaurant Here they dance for the guests and invite them to participate in the different dances The two famous dances are the Sega and the Moutia The Sega shows the rhythm of the Seychellois - it s very quick with dancers shaking their hips with a partner or on their own The Moutia was inherited from African slaves who expressed their pain and suffering through this dance Its motions are erotic even though dancers are not allowed body contact whilst dancing The dance is traditionally performed around a large fire

Tropical Bands

The hotel provides an abundance of different bands for the guests entertainment all with their own unique style A Kamtole band plays every Tuesday This band plays traditional folk dancing music as well as Sega Well known local artist George Payet performs love songs and dance music on Thursdays and Saturdays for the Honeymooners

Marine Park

La Reserve is the only Hotel on Praslin situated in a Marine Park Free entrance for La Reserve guests Hotel guests can enjoy the snorkeling in the bay thanks to the abundance of fish living in the the Marine Park All kinds of Marine life exist here including regular visits to the bay from turtles Virtually all fishing is prohibited within the Marine National Park and all corals shells and other marine life are protected Anchorage is not permitted in certain zones and although swimming snorkeling and sailing are allowed they are carefully monitored

Sheltered the whole year round by the surrounding hills and the island of Curieuse the calm and shallow bay with its coral reef is one of the best places for snorkelling most of the year around Other facilities available include Beach towels snorkeling equipments Afternoon tea cofee including cakes and sandwiches Discovery tour to Curieuse St Pierre Island Sunset Cruise with Cocktails and snacks boat hire car and bicycle hire diving canoeing and tennis

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