Paradise Sun
Paradise Sun is a Seychelles gem, embraced in the warmth of the Indian Ocean. The pristine white coral sands of the Cote d’Or Beach at the front door will tempt you to bare your feet. The aquamarine waters that stretch towards an endless horizon will float your troubles away. The lush lawns and tropical gardens will delight your eye with their beauty. Here there is more than sand, sea and sunshine. There is also the warmth of the Seychelles smile – making it a paradise you will never want to leave.
Paradise Sun is discretely tucked away on the North Eastern side of Praslin Island, which is the second largest island of the unspoiled Seychelles archipelago.
From Praslin airport it’s approximately 25 minutes to Paradise Sun. If you prefer to take the ferry to La Digue or Mahé it’s a 10 minutes drive to Baie Sainte Anne Jetty. From there you can also make boat trips to one of the neighbouring islands.
Rooms
Set in lush tropical gardens and all ocean facing Paradise Sun has 80 rooms in total, 70 of which are Superior Rooms and 10 are Deluxe/family Rooms. All the rooms are decorated in French-Creole style with an elegant earth tones of wood.
All rooms have air conditioning (included), balcony or terrace, bathroom with shower/bidet & WC, ceiling Fan, dressing room, hair Dryer, internet WI-FI connection (Free of Charge), mini fridge (unstocked), safe , satellite television, tea &coffee making facilities, telephone.
In addition the Deluxe Family Room has a bathtub, a separate W.C and a sitting area
Paradise Sun has 14 Superior rooms that can be interconnected via a balcony door on the 1st floor.
General facilities
Spa
Soothing hands trained in the restorative techniques of Balinese massage will ease tension in both muscles and mind. The tranquil and relaxing spa, set back in the serene beauty of lush gardens, will instantly put you at ease. The massage oils and facial, body and bath products will delight you with their natural purity – made from organic, botanical extracts. Sigh. Take a deep breath. Here, you are in good hands.
The five highly qualified Indonesian therapists are there to make you feel like a god or goddess. Trained in Bali by Susan Stein, founder of the SPA development consulting company, Jari Menari (dancing fingers), their skills will restore your body and invigorate your mind. The range of locally manufactured Everglow products use only pure, botanical extracts so they are 100% natural and organic.
The Spa has
- Two single treatment rooms with separate outdoor shower area
- One double room, with a luxurious bath tub - ideal for couples and honeymooners
Furthermore Paradise Sun has the following facilities/services
- Wifi access in your room and even on the beach
- an internet station
- Baby sitting
- Bicycle hire
- Live Evening Entertainment
- Small Boutique
- Laundry pressing service service
Activities
Beaches of Praslin
Here, on Praslin Island, where temperatures average around 28°C, you will find some of the finest beaches not only in the Seychelles, but in the world. Anse Lazio being the most famous in the world.
The hotel itself nestles in the far corner of 3km of vast white sandy beach, under the protective presence of an outcrop of enormous granite boulders – making it private and secluded.
Vallée de Mai
Discover the Vallée de Mai which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and according to legend, the original Garden of Eden. There you will find the unique “Coco de Mer” palm tree, which not only boasts the largest seed in the plant kingdom, but also the largest leaf and birds such as the Black Parrot and Blue Pigeon.
Diving/snorkeling
Marvel at the unique formation of granite boulders beneath the water. Gaze upon coral gardens rich in every colour of the rainbow. Discover an unspoiled aquatic heaven filled with turtles, whitetip and nurse sharks, grey reef shark and the awe inspiring whale-shark, sting rays, napoleons, hump-head parrot fish, barracudas and some 900 species of fish, including of course, angelfish. Whitetip Divers' team will take you into the arms of the Indian Ocean – safely and professionally. While you may never forget Praslin Island, with Whitetip Divers you will also never forget the ocean paradise that surrounds it either.
Landsports
But you can also do a nature walk, or enjoy volleyball, table tennis, yoga, lawn balls or explore the island by bike. Or how about playing golf on a championship golf course on Praslin (nominal charge) or tennis on a tennis court (nominal charge).
Watersports
Even on and in water there are a lot of activities like aqua aerobics in the swimming pool (with kids section, or a boat cruise around the island, or go island hopping to neighbouring La Digue where you will discover yet another side to the Seychelles island life. Or just take a kayak and enjoy the sea or go with a boat (weekly) to experience the sunset in Praslin.
Restaurants/bars
Pool restaurant
Breakfast is served at the pool restaurant.
St. Pierre Restaurant
Sheer temptation. The chef is passionate about satisfying more than your taste buds. So while the menu may not raise your eyebrows, expect the unexpected. You will be enticed to explore new flavours and the French-Creole style of cooking. Arrive barefoot, at St. Pierre restaurant for lunch or dinner – the sand underfoot is all the elegance you need.
Beach Bar
Give in to the heaven sent cocktails mixed at the Beach Bar. Accompanied by the magnificent views of a never-ending ocean, while they may well be your undoing you will be forgiven, especially as the sun sets to the mesmerizing performance of traditional island music and the Sega dancers. Who could resist ?
Titillate your taste buds with an à la carte lunch menu and a buffet dinner designed to amuse your palate with taste sensations of a different cuisine theme each day of the week.
Beach service
With the new beach service, you can now order from the Restaurant off the special lunch menu from 12.30 until 3.00pm, with beverages served throughout the day.
Specials
Early Bird Benefit [10% 30 days]
Promotion Validities: 01/11/2015 - 21/12/2015, 06/01/2016 - 31/07/2016, 24/08/2016 - 31/10/2016
With a minimum of 4 Nights stay you will get 10% discount on the room rates if you book with a minimum of 30 days before arrival.
Discount applicable on meal plan booked. Early Bird Benefit can be combined with Free Night Offer or Honeymoones
Benefits. A maximum of 2 offers can be used per booking.
Free Nights Offer
Promotion Validities: 01/11/2015 - 21/12/2015, 06/01/2016 - 31/07/2016, 24/08/2016 - 31/10/2016
[12=9] On specific service: Superior Room HB Minimum 12 Nights stay
Free 3 services on current service/service detail
[8=6] On specific service: Superior Room HB Minimum 8 Nights stay
Free 2 services on current service/service detail
[4=3] On specific service: Superior Room HB Minimum 4 Nights stay
Free 1 services on current service/service detail
Applicable in Superior Room Only. Free Night Offers are based on consecutive nights. Free Night Offers are Cumulative and Not Combinable with each other. Maximum of 3 free nights per booking. Free Night Offer is combinable with Honeymooners Benefits or Early Bird Benefit. Only two offers can be combined per booking.
Honeymooners/Wedding Anniversary (25%)
Promotion Validities: 01/11/2015 - 21/12/2015, 06/01/2016 - 31/10/2016
With a minimum of 6 Nights stay the couple will get a discount of 25% on the room rate.
Applicable for honeymooners married less than 12 months prior to arrival. Wedding Anniv. Benefit valid for clients celebrating 1st/5th/10th years etc..
Wedding date to be advised at the time of booking and wedding certificate must be presented at time of booking and upon check in at the hotel. Combinable with Free Night Offer or Early Bird Benefit. Only two offers can be combined per booking.
