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Cerf Island Resort

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas
Pool views, open daily
Suite (Tortoise) | 2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, desk
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Travelers find white sand beaches and turquoise waters at Cerf Island Resort. Start with continental breakfast, then head to the poolside bar or relax on beach loungers. Enjoy kayaking, spa treatments, and trips to North East Point Beach to complete the experience.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Villa (Hillside) | 2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Villa (Hillside)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Tortoise) | 2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (Tortoise)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
HDTV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
  • 28 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Villa (Hideaway) | 2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Villa (Hideaway)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Tortoise)

  • Sleeps 4

Hideaway Villa

  • Sleeps 2

Hillside Villa

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
Mahe, Cerf Island

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boardwalk Bar and Grill - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Bravo! - ‬36 min drive
  • Saffron Ver
  • The Coffee Club
  • Marine Charter

About this property

Cerf Island Resort

Upscale hotel
Located close to North East Point Beach and Beau Vallon Beach, Cerf Island Resort provides free continental breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace. With a beachfront location, sun loungers, and kayaking, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a body scrub, aromatherapy, and a body treatment at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Enjoy onsite activities like snorkeling, rowing/canoeing, and beach volleyball. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 outdoor pools along with pool umbrellas
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a banquet hall, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage, a porter/bellhop, and wedding services
Room features
All guestrooms at Cerf Island Resort feature perks such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like safes and WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Designer toiletries, bidets, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch HDTVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Furnished balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and coffee/tea makers

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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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 7 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 7 are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 1.44 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 7 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Does Cerf Island Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Cerf Island Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cerf Island Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at Cerf Island Resort?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for EUR 100 (subject to availability).

Does Cerf Island Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM–11:00 PM on request. A fee of EUR 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is Cerf Island Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cerf Island hotel is 6 mi (9.6 km) from Beau Vallon Beach and 7 mi (11.3 km) from North East Point Beach.

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Reviews

Cerf Island Resort Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

Reviews

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

Dustin Vicente

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

10/10 Excellent

Johan Mathiasen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and amazing location!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesia

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

Annika

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

Stora fina rum

Enast 10 minuter med båt från Mahe. Båten går från Eden Island, Bungalowen är mycket rymliga med härligt utedusch och stor terrass. Endast 2 hus med sjöutsikt och 2 med delvis utsikt. Familjehusen har alla fin sjöutsikt. Mycket backigt att ta sig till sitt boende men de skjutsar om man önskar. Snorklingrev utanför ön, de har även egen båt de kan skjuts till snorkling vid andra ställen. Nära till Moyenne ö där många sköldpaddor finns.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Silja

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Lage des Hotels in der wunderschönen Umgebung ist perfekt, um schnorcheln oder Kayak fahren zu gehen. Die Ruhe ist herrlich entspannend. Sehr gut hat uns der Service gefallen: das Personal, besonders an der Rezeption, war äußerst hilfsbereit! Danke!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

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

Lasse Egebæk

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

Fantastic place to unwind

I stayed 3 nights at the Cerf Island Resort and left with a big smile. The service level is very high and the staff is helpful and caring. The rooms/cabins are very big and loved the semi outdoors bathroom. I was positively surprised by the standard of the room. The breakfast was extraordinary, as well as lunch and dinner. It is worth a visit and I would for sure spend more nights there if I am back in Seychelles. Clean 10/10!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Noemí, España

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paz y tranquilidad. Personal muy agradable y estancia maravillosa.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place and the service on top quality! The rooms are very big and very comfortable. The area is huge so it is hard to jumo on other tourists, unless in rhe restaurant or swimming pool. Definately I will be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mareike, Düsseldorf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ein wunderschönes Hotel direkt am Strand. Lage und Umgebung sind einfach traumhaft. Man hat die Möglichkeit zu schnorcheln, mit dem Kanu die Insel zu umrunden oder durch den Dschungel zu wandern. Die Mitarbeiter des Hotels sind rundum bemüht und überaus freundlich. Diesen paradiesischen Aufnethalt kann ich nur empfehlen!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Nicolai, Munich

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

Schöne Anlage, aber das Essen ist nicht 4* würdig

Das Cerf Island Resort liegt auf einer kleinen Insel. Der Transfer per Taxi und Boot vom Flughafen war gut organisiert und sehr schnell. Check-In hat wunderbar geklappt, das Personal ist stets freundlich und auch die Anlage ist sehr schön - der Strand jedoch relativ klein! Die Zimmer bzw. Villen sind ein absolut Highlight - insbesondere das Badezimmer. Jetzt kommt leider das große ABER: Frühstück und insbesondere das Abendessen sind weit davon entfernt, was man von einem 4-Sterne-Hotel erwarten könnte... Die Auswahl beim Frühstück ist in Ordnung, es können Eierspeisen, Crepes, Porridge (ohne Zusatzkosten) bestellt werden. Heißgetränke außer Filterkaffee und Tee kosten extra. Das Frühstücksbuffet ist leider nicht sehr schön angerichtet, Obst ist mit Plastikschüsseln abgedeckt, bei Marmelade und Aufstrichen muss der Gast jedes mal selbst die Frischhaltefolie entfernen und wieder drauf machen... Das Abendessen war für uns eine absolute Enttäuschung. Angerichtet ist das Ganze als Buffett. Nicht schön, aber man gewöhnt sich dran. Einmal gab es einen "Creole-Abend" und einmal "Fish Market". Beides war keine Offenbarung, aber in Ordnung. Leider meint das Hotel bzw. der Koch aber auch verschiedene Themenabende wie zum Beispiel "Italian", "International" veranstalten zu müssen, die eine Beleidigung für die jeweilige Küche sind. Das "Highlight" war kleingeschnittene Pizza Hawaii aus einem silbernen Warmhaltebehälter am Buffett. Zudem wirkte das Personal beim Abendessen überfordert.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Très bon accueil. Personnel qui manque de professionnalisme mais compense par sa disponibilité et sa gentillesse. Le matériel mis à disposition n est pas en très bon état (1 pédalo sur 3 en état). Impossible de regarder la TV (neige permanente sur l image).

10/10 Excellent

Fréd , Lumbres

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

Magnifique hôtel

Nous avons séjourné 7 nuits au Cerf Island. Les villas sont éparpillés dans la végétation,c'est très calme, elles sont très propres. Le jour de l'arrivée on vous fait découvrir le point le plus haut avec une vue Magnifique sur Victoria, de l'autre côté vous avez St Anne et les autres petites îles. Le personnel est à vos petits soins. Lors des repas les serveurs, cuisinier viennent vous demander si cela se passe bien et si vous êtes satisfait de la qualité des repas. Tout le personnel est attentionné. Vous avez des canoë à disposition pour faire le tour de L'ile et vous rendre sur les autres îles aux alentours.. Vous avez également une navette de bateau qui dessert Victoria 2 fois par jour ( gratuit) Je recommande cet hôtel,nous sommes très satisfait de ce séjour.

8/10 Good

Damjan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Romantika na ostrove

Krasna Vila, super dzakuzie, hezka Plaz, moznost Kajaku, flexibilni cas check in check out, Minus - Kajaky a Padla ve spatnem stavu, jeden den nebyl uklizen pokoj, transfer z letiste Je drahy, ale pritom v Lodi jezdi personal, bar obcas napise do uctu Piti nekoho jineho

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.

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Urlaub im Paradies

Toll gelegen, super um sich zu erholen. Wir haben besonders den guten Service genossen, und dass alles gut übersichtlich war.

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.

6/10 Okay

Nicolas, Le Plessis Trévise

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Hôtel négligeant côté service et propreté

L'hotel n'est pas forcément à la hauteur de nos attentes. Point positif : La chambre vue mer, étant en lune de miel nous avons bénéficié d'une vue magnifique et d'une chambre très agréable. Seulement 2 dans l'hotel. Petit déjeuner copieux servis à la carte. Points négatifs : Matériels nautiques et équipements très abîmés. Le personnel de l'hotel est un peu négligent. Nous avons fini notre voyage de noces par cet hotel après 15 jours d'itinérance en passant par d'autres hotels, et nous avons été malades que dans cet hotel. Les draps étaient sales à notre arrivée. 1 seul aller-retour gratuits pour Victoria, le reste est payant. Nous devions avoir une surprise durant notre sejour, nous ne l'avons jamais eu.

6/10 Okay

Thibault, Paris

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

Avis contrasté

Les bons points : - belle chambre (chambre zourit) - très bonne nourriture tout au long du séjour (point ultra positif) - pour faire du snorkeling il faut se bouger un peu mais ça vaut le coup - le petit déjeuner peut se faire avec des requins ou des raies qui tournent en dessous du restaurant - possibilité d'aller à saint Anne, moyenne Island, etc en kayak. Points plus que mitigés : - le site est face aux éoliennes de port Victoria - une partie des clients avait plus de 50 ans pour autant pas 1 seule fois le personnel les a aidé pour descendre ou remonter les kayaks sur la plage - quand plusieurs personnes du personnel racole les clients pour vendre des noix de coco ou autre c'est plus que limite - le côut de la traversée lors de l'aller-retour est de 60€ auquel il faudra rajouter 40€ pour le transfert aller-retour de taxi - le côut des cocktails au resort est plus important que le côut des cocktails dans les clubs de Victoria En résumé ce n'est pas le meilleur hôtel des Seychelles

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