Raffles Praslin, Seychelles

Raffles Praslin, Seychelles
From the main pool up towards the villas
Hotel chain	Raffles Hotels & Resorts
General information
Location	Praslin, Seychelles
Opening	February 2011
Design and construction
Architect	Ross Macbeth, Architect for Macbeth Architects + Designers
Other information
Number of rooms	86
Website

Raffles Praslin, Seychelles is an 86-villa luxury resort on the island of Praslin in Seychelles. The hotel is managed by Raffles Hotels & Resorts, which is under the Fairmont Hotels and Resorts umbrella. Raffles Praslin was the first Raffles resort to be built and is home to the original Raffles Signature Spa. The complex operates six restaurants.

History

Raffles Praslin opened in February 2011 and was designed by Ross Macbeth from Macbeth Architects & Designers. Macbeth was awarded the Young Architect of the Year award for his work here. The interior of the property was designed by Wilson & Associates. The hotel is partially owned by Kingdom Holding Company, a hotel investment firm.

Partnerships

The property has partnered with local Seychelles charities, including the Seychelles Heritage Foundation, the National Council for Children, the Seychelles Children Foundation, and the Seychelles Islands Foundation. They aim to support a variety of family-friendly initiatives and wildlife conservation efforts.

Restaurants

Raffles Praslin, Seychelles offers 6 food and beverage outlets on the property

• Losean Restaurant: A buffet style restaurant offering Mediterranean style cuisine
• Curieuse Restaurant: A restaurant featuring Pan Asian cuisine from India and South East Asia
• Pool Restaurant & Bar: Poolside dining offering Creole cuisine
• Danzil Lounge: Lounge offering classic cocktails and aperitifs
• Pti Zil Beach Bar –A beachfront venue for cocktails and snacks
• Takamaka Terrace & Shisha Lounge: A rooftop lounge that can also be used as a special events venue

Facilities

Raffles Praslin, Seychelles is home to the original Raffles Spa. It is the largest spa in Seychelles with 1,234 square meters of space, including 13 treatment pavilions. The hotel also features the largest swimming pool in the Indian Ocean with a length of 45 meters. The hotel is located on the Anse Takamaka Beach that spans 500 meters of beachfront, known for the spot named “Karo Maryaz.” This spot has been used by couples to propose for generations, and allegedly and ancient treasure is buried here.

Location

Raffles Praslin, Seychelles is located on the north-eastern top of Praslin Island, the second largest granite island of Seychelles. It is located about 40 kilometers from the main island of Mahé. The resort is built on the hillside, offering views of the Indian Ocean. The property is close to the Vallée de Mai,a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Anse Lazio beach, Curieuse Island Marine National Park, and La Digue Island

Awards & Accolades

Raffles Praslin, Seychelles has received numerous hospitality awards including:

• World's Leading Luxury Villa Resort at the World Travel Awards 2013 ^[1]
• Seychelles’ Leading Hotel at the World Travel Awards 2012,^[2] 2013 ^[3] and 2014 ^[4]
• Certificate of Excellence 2012, 2013 and 2014 by TripAdvisor ^[5]
• Certificate of Excellence TripAdvisor in 2012^[6] and 2013^[7]
• Condé Nast Traveller Hot List 2012 ^[8]
• Condé Nast Johansson’s Luxury Spa Guide recommended for 2012, 2013 and 2014
• Best Spa Hotel Seychelles at the International Hotel Awards 2011,^[9] 2012 ^[10] and 2013 ^[11]
• Fodor’s Travel “Trip of a lifetime” Award 2012 ^[12] and 2014 ^[13]
• "Best Hospitality Spa Hotel" at the Connoisseur Circle Hospitality Awards 2014 ^[14]

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