Le Domaine de la Reserve
Located on a secluded private beach at Anse Petite Cour on the northeast side of Praslin, Le Domaine de La Reserve is a traditional Seychellois-run hotel with spacious rooms along the beachfront. The property lies right on the outskirts of a marine park, with its calm bay and coral reef offering ideal swimming and snorkelling all year round. The beach in front of the villas is essentially private with white sand, granite boulders at each end and views of Curieuse Island in the distance.
It is the perfect spot for a relaxing. However, if you’d like to do activities, it’s a good base. Snorkelling is a must with a beautiful coral reef just centimetres from the beach and it is bursting with life.
Le Domaine de La Reserve has 40 rooms with a cluster of Creole Style buildings each housing a warm Seychellois feel. It also boasts one of the largest swimming pools in the Seychelles.It is situated on Anse Petite Cour, which is located in the Curieuse Island Marine National Park, with its own exclusive beach and protected by a reef that provides the gentlest of waters for swimming and snorkelling.
From Praslin Airport to Le Domaine de La Reserve is about 20 minutes by car. If you want to go to Baie Ste Anne Jetty it will take you 10 minutes by car. From the jetty you can take the ferry to La Digue or Mahé or just visit one of the neighbouring islands.
Rooms
Le Domaine de La Reserve has in total 40 rooms in three different types of accommodation namely
- Beachfront Deluxe Rooms (number: 32)
- Hillside Superior Rooms (number: 4)
- Beachfront Family Suites (number: 4)
Beachfront Deluxe Villas
The 32 Beachfront Deluxe Villas, all sea facing are beautifully designed with an abundance of space and extensive bathrooms with sunken bath and walk-in showers.
Colonial Superior Villas
The Colonial Superior Villas are located on the hillside with a beautiful view of the horizon facing Curieuse Island (max 3pax).
Beach Front Family Suites
Le Domaine De La Reserve has four Beach Front Family Suites located right infront of the beach. (max 4pax).
All Rooms have air Conditioning (included), balcony or terrace, bathroom with shower/w.c, ceiling fan, hair dryer, Internet WI -FI Connection (at cost), mini-bar, safe , tea & coffee making facilities, telephone, television
Addtional the Beachfront Deluxe Room has a bathtub
General facilities
Conference Room & Business Centre
Le Domaine de La Réserve features a purpose built conference venue ideal for meetings, seminars, cocktail receptions and other business forums. The air conditioned facility can accommodate up to 20 people as a boardroom. Equipment Available: Flip Charts, Screen and LCD Projector, Television and DVD, Podium, Laptop, Internet Connection. Internet can also be accessed from the business Centre
Boutique
Le Domaine de la Reserve is equipped with its own boutique where one can find souvenirs, jewellery,beachwear, postcards and stamps. The Boutique is located at the reception and is open on a daily basis.
Babysitter
Baby Sitting Facilties is provided by the Hotel on request basis.
Internet Connection
Hotel provides free Wi-Fi connection at the Kanmtole Bar, Williams Pool Bar and Grill and at the Reception lobby. Free internet connection is also available in the Business Centre
Activities
Gym
Le Domaine De La Reserve has a gym available for all house guests.
Swimming Pool
Le Domaine de la Reserve boasts the largest swimming pool in the Seychelles. It has a dedicated children’s pool area surrounded by the pool restaurant and swim up bar. One can order tropical coloured and tasty cocktails and most of all enjoy a free daily afternoon tea with cookies from 16:00hrs to 17:00hrs .
Praslin Attraction
Le Domaine De La Réserve Hotel can organise trips to the Vallée de Mai, a World Heritage Site, boat cruises to neighbouring islands, big game fishing trips and nature walks around the hotel's surroundings.
Marine Park
Situated on Anse Petite Cour, in a Marine National Park, with its own exclusive beach and protected by a reef that provides the gentlest of waters for swimming and snorkelling
Island Hoping
Visit neighbouring islands by boat, plane or helicopter.
Big Game Fishing
Whether big game fishing for Sailfish or Marlin or bottom fishing the traditional Seychelles way for the abundance of delectable fish caught in its crystal clear waters. La Réserve can arrange for trips on request via the reception.
Diving
Scuba Diving courses can be booked via the reception. The diving centre located 5 min away from the hotel have PADI Qualified dive instructors and offer professional daily lessons for PADI certification courses or fun dives.
Golf
The hotel guests can enjoy an 18 hole Championship Golf Course only 25 minutes from the Hotel. Lessons are also available from the resident Professional at the course.
Local Beaches
Praslin has some fantastic beaches with Anse Lazio being the most famous worldwide. Cote D'Or beach is 5 minutes away and ideal for bathing and a nice long walk whilst Anse Georgette is more secluded but worth visiting.
Restaurants/bars
Jetty Restaurant
The main restaurant offers seating along an outstretched pier over the sea, serving breakfast buffets and a candle‐lit al fresco experience at night for buffets and set menus featuring authentic Creole and European cuisine.
The William's Pool Bar & Restaurant
A popular spot for lunch, this restaurant is sunken within the hotel’s impressive pool and offers fresh fish options and bistro-style selections. Bathers can swim up to the bar and order a drink on underwater stools.
Main Bar
Decorated with an ocean-centric theme of blues and greens, the 360-degree bar offers cocktails with occasional live music.
Room Service
Room service is provided on a request basis.
Free Tea / Coffee
Tea/Coffee with cookies is provided at the Pool Bar for all clients from 1600-1700hrs.