Cerf Island Resort

4.0 star property
Beachside hotel to enjoy 2 outdoor pools and white sand beach

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas
Suite (Tortoise) | 2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Villa (Hillside) | 2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Business center
Outdoor wedding area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Mahe, Cerf Island
  • Beau Vallon Beach
  • Mahe Port Islands
  • North East Point Beach
  • Victoria (SEZ-Seychelles Intl.)

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Room options

Villa (Hillside)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Villa (Hideaway)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Tortoise)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Cerf Island

Cerf Island Resort places you 6 mi (9.6 km) from Beau Vallon Beach. This 24-room, 4-star hotel welcomes business and leisure travelers with 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants.

Getting around

  • Seychelles Intl. Airport (SEZ) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Coffee Club
  • Level 3 Bar Lounge
  • ‪Restaurant La Plage - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Boat House - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪News Café - ‬37 min drive

About this property

Cerf Island Resort

Beachside hotel to enjoy 2 outdoor pools and white sand beach
At Cerf Island Resort, guests have access to a full-service spa, 2 outdoor pools, and free WiFi in public areas. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available on request) for EUR 40 per vehicle one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a computer station.
32-inch LCD TVs come with cable channels and DVD players, and guests can stay connected with WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, designer toiletries, bathrobes, and slippers. Furnished balconies or patios, sitting areas, and minibars are other standard amenities.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (EUR 10 per night)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM on request

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • 1,756
  • Pool Bar Lounge
  • Zepis

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Snorkeling
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 100
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 7 and younger (only guests older than 7 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 25
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 25 (from 7 to 12 years old)
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 25
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 25 (from 7 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 50
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 25 (from 7 to 12 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.53 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
  • Boat transfer per adult: EUR 30 (roundtrip)

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: EUR 10 per night (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 100 (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Cerf Island Resort
Cerf Island Hotel Cerf Island
Cerf Island Resort Hotel
Cerf Island Resort Cerf Island
Cerf Island Resort Hotel Cerf Island

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Cerf Island Resort?

Cerf Island Resort provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see near Cerf Island Resort?

This hotel is located in Cerf Island, just steps from Ste. Anne Marine National Park. You'll also find Moyenne Island and Victoria Clocktower within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Cerf Island Resort?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Is there a spa at Cerf Island Resort?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include body wraps, aromatherapy, mani/pedis, and massages.

Does Cerf Island Resort include a casino?

No, Cerf Island Resort doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Cerf Island Resort?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 2 outdoor pools.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Cerf Island Resort?

This beachfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including 2 outdoor pools, a poolside bar, and an ocean-view restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Cerf Island Resort?

Yes, this hotel offers private spa tubs in some guestrooms.

Does Cerf Island Resort feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Cerf Island Resort has 2 restaurants, and serves free continental breakfast each morning.

Does Cerf Island Resort allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Cerf Island Resort.

Does Cerf Island Resort have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to Cerf Island Resort?

The closest major airport to Cerf Island Resort is Seychelles Intl. Airport (SEZ), which is 6.3 mi away (40 minutes by car). Another top airport is Praslin Island (PRI), which is around 25.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Cerf Island Resort?

Yes, every guestroom at Cerf Island Resort comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring garden views.

Does Cerf Island Resort host weddings?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Cerf Island Resort.

Cerf Island Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very professional & accommodated us with our short stay. We were only on the premises for 12 hours & they made it enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Syed Maaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Gyulven

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Okayish

Staff was excellent but property dated and badly in need of a facelift
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Swapneel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect place for an idyllic getaway

Amazing location and an extremely helpful staff - especially Prakash and Shubham. They went out of their way to arrange a wonderful experience for our wedding anniversary. Wish we could have stayed longer. The expansive villa allotted to us had amazing views of the ocean. We had a great time here that will be forever etched in our memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaint. it was great. No issues at all. Resort looked great.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

jen, uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place for families or couples

We had a wonderful stay here. The snorkelling was outstanding, like swimming in a fish tank. We were in a two room suite which had loads of space for our family of 4 and a great balcony where we could sit out. The two pools were a welcome place to relax. The catering was good. We have perhaps had better but it is difficult to say what they could have done in practical terms to improve it. The staff are quite simply excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice

A nice place to stay but its location is problematic. You depend on their boat transportation. The cost of transportation from airport to the resort is too expensive

10/10 Excellent

Masha, Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet and Cozy Great views and beaches

We were on our honeymoon, this place is so relaxed and romantic, you feel almost like you have the whole place to yourself.

8/10 Good

Jay Tang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A Memorable Stay

The room and service is fantastic. The food is average, the internet connection is very limited. The hotel is located in a remote island with a little nice beach, two swimming pool, amazing ocean view for whatever the place you are at on the island. The hotel only have 24 very private house located in the heart of forest , from the window the green and and ocean are all over your face. The room is very large, the washroom is even bigger, with double sided jacuzzi, outside shower, it is so comfortable and relaxing. The stuff is supper friendly, they also go above and beyond to arrange your itinerary for you. The front desk stuff is supper nice, particularly the young handsome east India fellow, he is very resourceful and helpful. Compared with the nice room and service, the food is just about average, and the internet connection is not that great. All and all, I really enjoyed my stay here, I wish I could spent more time...

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was beautiful and a wonderful trip. Breathtaking views in Cerf Island Resort. This resort is great if you want to relax from the pressure of work and life.

10/10 Excellent

Kimbles, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Feels like your own private island

The best thing about this hotel is the staff and I mean all of them, from the room cleaners, the waitresses, even the chef, to the management. Always a smile, polite and friendly, giving you space when you want it but there when you need them. They really do take great care of you from airport transfer to small touches like extra beach towels. The resort is quiet, only 24 chalets, secluded positioning, jungly with amazing birds and bats flying ahead. The rooms are very spacious, colonial and have the biggest bathrooms I have ever seen in any hotel with an amazing outdoor shower. No shops here etc but a 10 minute or so trip across-using the boat provided by the hotel- to Eden island provides you with a modern shopping mall with restaurants galore, and a gateway to explore the main island and the bonus is the short trip to the airport. The hotel restaurant provides a fresh breakfast, great coffee and although the evening menu is limited it was always varied and I looked forward to the chef's puddings, which were delightfully unusual. All the dishes were beautifully presented, always fresh and tasty. The homemade salted cassava crisps at the bar were a personal favourite. With 2 pools and 2 beaches, there are no crowds. Great snorkelling direct from the beach. Also a short trip to the St Anne island nature reserve that makes up this archipelago. This is a place that you can stretch, your mind and limbs..

8/10 Good

Francisco, Spain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hi from Cerf Island resort

Just wonderful! We really had a very good time. The hotel is simply beautiful, well maintained, the food is good and the staff very helpful.

8/10 Good

Grace, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful resort for great value

We really enjoyed our suit and this hotel facilities. The pools, kayak boats, and beaches are all really nice. The food is good too, some of the items are just average, but are all acceptable. The service at the hotel needs most amount of work, there are couple staff that are super helpful and friendly but most of them seemed really unhappy working there and their answer to you is always no without any effort otherwise. It's also missing a spa and a workout room and internet is only at the reception. This hotel is a great value and I enjoyed it with no regrets but it's just missing a few key items to take it to the next level. It's an all around solid 4 star resort.

10/10 Excellent

Sam, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful, Relaxing hotel

We went to Cerf to celebrate our 10th Wedding Anniversary and were not dissappointed, It was beautiful. We were personally greeted by the Managers and from this moment forth the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Our room was beautiful, with the best bathroom I've ever seen. The food was delicious and we really appreciated being able to choose from an a la carte menu. The setting is lovely. We kayaked to private beaches / other islands.. All in all, an amazing trip!

8/10 Good

Anon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful place.....just beware hidden extras

Great resort. Lovely room, restaurant and beach. Such a shame its not clearly evident at the time you book that they will charge you 25 Euros a person for a 5 minute boat transfer. OK 50 Euros isn't much when compared to the cost of the hotel, but that's hardly the point. Hotels.com should make this clear before you book!

10/10 Excellent

Mike, Oregon Coast, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unbelievably Great Facility, Bungalow and Service

We spent a week at Cerf celebrating our second honeymoon in August, 2013. The service was consistently outstanding - day in and day out which is hard for any resort with a large staff to pull off. Kudos to the entire management team and staff for doing such a great job. We didn't have a single complaint. We have nothing but great things to say about our stay and will heartily recommend Cerf Island to our friends. The pre-arranged transportation from the airport to Cerf Island went off without a hitch. That and our warm welcome at check-in made a great first impression as did our bungalow when we first walked in the door. We loved the feeling of living up in the trees and found the first class outdoor bath/shower to be truly special. Our first day, we took the hotel boat to Mahe, the main island, for a quick tour and to stock up on food/drink supplies for the room. We spent the remainder of the week at Cerf with large breakfasts and dinners each day - no need for lunch. On a typical day, we would have an early breakfast at 7:30 and then make use of the free internet at the outdoor hotel lobby. By 9 AM, we were usually out on the water in a kayak or paddle boat for trips to neighboring islands and coral reefs for some incredible snorkeling and private beaches. Boats, snorkeling equipment and towels were provided by the resort. In the afternoons we would take it easy and after dinner, we enjoyed mingling with other international guests in the lobby.

4/10 Poor

Neels

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointing last night of honeymoon

The Hideaway villa was very clean & private. Le Cerf island is a 10 minute boat ride from Mahe and thus close to the international airport. The jetted spa tub was one of the main reasons why I decided to have the last night of our honeymoon at Le Cerf Island Resort as I wanted us to relax in luxury before coming back to real life after honeymoon. When we entered the villa, the hotel staff showed a small note at the jetted spa tub which said that the Seychelles is "very dry" and that the tub is thus temporary unavailable. I was disappointed and enquired whether there is an alternative or some other memorable way to end off our honeymoon. The hotel staff said that all other guests are understanding and that no compromises are made. We also spent time on Mahe, Praslin and La Digue before coming to Le Cerf. Overall the Seychelles is a great place to go for honeymoon, especially La Digue (i.e. bicycles, coconuts, L Source d' Argent beach, giant tortoises and welcoming residents) was incredible.

6/10 Okay

Kingpin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small & secluded Island Hotel

8/10 Good

Sergey, Moscow, Russia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Romantic hideaway

They definitely need to provide internet in bungalow, because trip to Reception, if you need send an e-mail, might be challenge. In other respects, it's a nice romantic hideaway in rainforest jungle.

10/10 Excellent

Dustin Vicente, Moià

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El Resort es perfecto para desconectar y descansar! La atención de todo el staff increíble. Comida criolla deliciosa. Repetiremos
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024