Page 5 of Alphonse Island Seychelles by Frontiers International Travel

t helodge at alphonseisland a wonderfully elegant haven for those who enjoy unpretentious luxury is how a recent guest described alphonse island resort after their third visit the alphonse staff is focused on caring for the guests that stay each season as attentively as they care about and conserve the island ecosystem the hotel is located on the east side of the island and features 25 chalets and 5 executive villas built alongside the lagoon and the beach and effortlessly blends ecological awareness with firstclass service the design put in place by florence masson a south african decorator offers a superb combination of deluxe accommodation originality and a low-key island atmosphere each chalet is set on pillars with a thatched roof and a private veranda with an open-air shower all are air conditioned attractively furnished and have a king-size bed or twin beds on request en suite bathroom with bath international direct access telephone tv mini-bar ceiling fan and individual safe theres ta urantandbar the bijoutier restaurant overlooks the lagoon and swimming pool it offers refined and creative cooking combining the best of local creole specialities with international cuisine service is attentive and discreet yet relaxed and a distinctive and flexible menu makes provision for any special dietary requirements le lys bar is located in the heart of the hotel where you can share stories about the catch or dive of the day and try one of the tropical cocktails perhaps the alphonse dream activities besides the beach and the freshwater swimming pool there are numerous activities available for our nonfishing guests carefully located so as not to encroach on the tranquil atmosphere of the hotel or disturb the island s wilder inhabitants there is a range of water sports and some of the best scuba diving in the world activities include canoeing often the best way to discover the alphonse lagoon pedalos sailing using one of two laser dinghies snorkeling with equipment provided and windsurfing there is a tennis court and full-size snooker table a spa is planned for the coming season.

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