Cerf Island Resort

We visited this resort at the end of May for 2 weeks. Cerf Island is beautiful. Weather fabulous and the resort excellent. Prakash met us at the jetty and after a welcome drink and checkin we had a short tour of the site. We were celebrating our 35th (Coral) wedding anniversary and the staff made our stay a truly wonderful experience. Snorkelling, kayaking, Anniversay meal on the beach and first class meals throughout. We were upgraded to a Hideaway Villa which was lovely...private garden with sun loungers,four poster bed, jacuzzi, outdoor shower,. luxury toiletries etc. Special mention for 'Sammie'? at the bar and the breakfast waitress (sorry, can't remember names. Evening waiters / waiters very professional and friendly. Creole nights were charming with a Seychellois singer. Any requests / questions were dealt with promptly. The Marine Park is gorgeous with many different fish and coral to marvel at in a safe, clean environment. Some University students showed us their coral 'nurseries' and were very knowledgeable. They were obviously very passionate about ecological issues. We used the hotel boat for visits to Victoria with its colourful markets, shops and Botanical Gardens. A very peaceful holiday and some magical memories! Thanks again for a fabulous time.

We visited Cerf Island Resort just under two weeks ago and we had an absolutely amazing time. We arrived on the Sunday and took a quick boat (lads on the boat were very friendly) from Mahé to Cerf Island, must have took all of 10 minutes. After we arrived we were quickly greeted by Prakesh who shown us around the island and got us all introduced and up and running before showing us to our villa. The villa was very nice indeed, it was one of the tortoise villas that had two separate rooms connected by the balcony, both with their own bathrooms. Our villa was named Bwanwanr (Black Tree) and it had a lovely view of the sea and the island of Mahé. The villa was clean and well maintained, as it was throughout the week by the staff during our stay. The island itself is very picturesque, full of many trees, plants and various wildlife (birds, fruit bats, palm spiders, geckos and big snails!) Everywhere you look on the island there is something that catches your eye, it really has some lovely scenery. The beaches have white sand and clear sea, there is rather a lot of seaweed lying on the beaches as we visited during monsoon season, but just go to a bit where there isn't any, problem sorted! There is a hiking trail on the island that you have to walk along the beach to get to it, the only criticism being that it isn't well signposted because we walked the whole length of the beach and couldn't find it, and we were pretty knackered by the time we started walking back so we decided to pass on it, but probably get some exact directions to the entrance if anyone would want to try it. I would highly recommend snorkeling in the sea around the island to anyone, it was breathtaking seeing all of the different kinds of fish and coral, the water is clear enough to see to the bottom and you will be in for a treat with the abundance of different things to see. Despite not managing to see a sea turtle (sobs in corner) I did manage to catch glimpses of many different fish, sea cucumbers, sea urchins, and starfish. You can snorkel by yourself or book to go with one of the team at the resort that will take you around the specific trails to see the best stuff. All the staff were extremely friendly and pleasant, the grounds staff were always willing to say hello and smile, they also did a great job keeping the place tidy and maintained. The resort has two infinity pools, one small one near the reception and a larger one near the main beach, they were both good, both overlooking the sea and the island of Mahé. The tennis court is located high up on the resort near the helipad, when you get up there, there is a fantastic view of all the neighboring islands so don't forget your camera when you go up. The food was absolutely exceptional, can't fault it at all, it was very nice. Breakfast you get a menu with plenty of options from fresh fruit (the local passion fruit is really tasty) to croissants, omelettes and bacon. Dinner menu you choose soup, appetizer, main and dessert, every night there was something different and every night the food was well presented and delicious. Once again the dining staff were very pleasant and friendly. There is not a huge amount to do at the resort, you can get a boat to the neighboring islands and to Victoria where you can then explore the capital city and Mahé to your pleasure. There are also pedalos and canoes available to use but this place is ideal for people who want to relax in utter peace and quiet, read a book and enjoy the sun, sand and sea. Overall can't praise Cerf Island Resort high enough, we had an amazing time and we highly recommend it to anyone!

We had the luck to visit Cerf Island three weeks ago, and it was absolutely lamazing! Our Villa (Marswenn) was very clean and tidy, we got fresh, cold water and towels every day, and when we came back from dinner, the mosquito net from the four poster bed was closed and the house had the perfect temperature for sleep. The furniture was beautiful, and I have no words for the open bathroom, where you can sit in the jacuzzi or shower while watching the stars. All the stuff was extremly friendly and fulfilled every wish you might could have. The organized a trip to Praslin and La Digue, we can really recommend a visit of these heavenly islands. The food was fantastic, there were fresh fruits, every type of eggs you could imagine, homemade crepes and much more for breakfast, a good choice of meals for lunch (try the curry!) and a rich buffet or even à la Carte-Menu for dinner. The fruit juices and the lemongrass lemonade are very refreshing over the day, and a cold cocktail with Takamaka Rum, a cool Seybrew beer or a glass of the house wine are perfect in the evening. The Island is very beautiful, the beaches are white-sanded and seem endless and you nearly feel like you are alone on the Island. The jungle makes you feel like you are in an Indiana-Jones-Film. On a snorkeling trip near the hotel beach we met a stingray and a sea turtle, and the fish at the boat launch weren't shy to pose for some great underwater pictures. All in all Cerf Island wasn't just holiday, but a completely new experience in live, and we hope very much to return to Cerf Island Resort soon.

The location is fantastic and the atmosphere is so relaxed it is easy to feel like you are in paradise. Great snorkeling right of the beach outside the hotel and the hotel offers free snorkeling equipment. The dinner is very nice to be a buffet, with focus on quality rather than quantity. The resort offers snorkeling excursions and tours to the nearby islands, trips to Victoria and has an agreement with a dive center in Beau Vallon. The staff is great and it feels more like friends than hotel staff. The rooms with the partly outdoor bathrooms is just increasing the feeling of being in a tropical paradise.

Quiet small Island just opposite Mahe. We stayed only two nights in "Fler Payanke ", one of the nearest villa from Reception. Room is quite large , wooden finishing with all..,Jacuzzi too. Beach area is very small ..but good for snorkeling. Island is full of green and brilliantly landscaped. Sunset point also nice area for photos Breakfast and Dinner is average ..not so much choice . Staff are nice and polite and supportive.The levels of personal touch took new meaning when Mr Prakash came to boat jetty to welcome us to the resort and see us off. suggest to have a door from dressing room to Jacuzzi Area and provide WIFI in the rooms Overall our two days stay was enjoyable and memorable in Cerf Island.