The Domaine de la Réserve: a little gem
Domaine de La Réserve is a 4-star hotel located on the bay of Anse Petite Cour, on the other side of Côte d’Or. The advantage is that the hotel has a private beach covered with fine sand, located in the National Marine Park, in front of the Curieuse Island which can be reached by boat (excursions are organized). This hotel remains one of the best hotel of Praslin in the Seychelles and we have reviewed it for you!
The Location
The situation at the Marine Park will allow you to do many underwater activities, including snorkeling. Le Domaine de La Reserve has a superb position. The beach is essentially private and one of the most beautiful on Praslin. La Reserve has a superb position. And being on the marine park, the snorkelling is fantastic directly off the beaches.
The Hotel
The Domaine de la Réserve is composed of 40 rooms of different categories, quite modern, but still retaining the Seychelloise atmosphere! From the Luxury Villa to the Family Suite Seafront, everyone will find its happiness there. The hotel has a restaurant, L’Obrizan, located above the sea, on stilts, for memorable meals. Buffet breakfast and dinner are served here. The Domaine de la Réserve also has 3 bars for all tastes …
You will certainly fall in love with this small, attractive retreat in Anse Petite Cour, northwest of Praslin. At the heart of a vast tropical garden and the Curieuse National Marine Park, the atmosphere is resolutely relaxed, whether on the beach, by the immense swimming pool or the restaurant on stilts that dominates the waves.
The rooms
The praslin beach hotel has 40 rooms divided into 3 categories, 4 Superior Colonial Rooms, 32 Deluxe Beachfront Rooms and 4 Family Suites.
The rooms are tastefully decorated and are spacious and have a bathroom with bathtub (only in Deluxe) and WC, mini bar, terrace or veranda, satellite TV, hairdryer, tea and coffee facilities, air conditioning, fan, Safe and telephone.
Superior Colonial Room
4 Superior Rooms – 64 m²
The superior rooms are located in one of the two colonial-style buildings on the hill (accommodating up to 2 people).
The rooms have ocean views and are equipped with: Air conditioning – Terrace with deck chairs – Coffee and tea making facilities – Mini bar – Safe – Direct dial telephone – Satellite TV – Bathroom with shower only WC and bidet – Hairdryer – King size beds – Ceiling fan – Salon & Sofa Armchairs (in 4 rooms only)
Deluxe Sea Front Room
32 Deluxe Rooms – 68 m²
The 32 deluxe rooms, all on the beach, are beautifully designed. They offer plenty of space and feature large bathrooms with built-in bathtubs and walk-in showers.
The Deluxe Rooms are facing the sea and are equipped with: L its king-size – Air conditioning – Ceiling fan – Coffee and tea making facilities – Mini bar – Safe – Direct dial telephone – Satellite TV – Bathtub / Shower / WC – Hair dryer – Terrace with lounge chairs
Family suite
The 4 family suites, all on the beach, are beautifully designed. They offer plenty of space and feature large bathrooms with built-in bathtubs and walk-in showers.
The Family Suites are facing the sea and are equipped with: L its king-size – Air conditioning – Ceiling fan – Coffee and tea making facilities – Mini bar – Safe deposit box – Direct dial telephone – Satellite TV – Shower / WC – Hair dryer – Terrace with deck chairs
The food
“Le Jetty” – Restaurant for dinners and breakfasts (buffet).
This main restaurant offers a memorable experience. You can watch the lights of the yachts anchored in the bay and admire a natural fish aquarium right under your feet while the chef cooks a delicious dish of freshly caught fish and seafood. The Jetty’s cuisine goes from the Creole barbecue with its spices to a vast international menu.
(Opening hours: 08.00-10.00, 19.30-21.30, Dress Code: Long pants for the evening gentlemen)
“Le Pool Grill” – Pool restaurant: lunch à la carte in the afternoon.
Guests can order fresh fish, grilled meat or a salad at the Pool Grill restaurant from their chaise lounges. This is the perfect place for lunch. A wide variety of local and international dishes are available daily in our à la carte menu. Come to experience for yourself fresh products prepared by the local Chef.
(Opening hours: 12h00-14h30)
This hotel in Praslin is a perfect spot for a relaxing beach holiday. However, if you’d like to do activities it makes a good base. Snorkelling is a must with a beautiful coral reef just yards from the beach and its bursting with life. This as well as other activities can be arranged and paid for at the hotel.
