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The comfortable La Belle Tortue lodge on Silhouette island is completely surrounded by a tropical garden and lush vegetation, ensuring a level of peace and privacy that allows guests to fully enjoy their exclusive holiday in the Seychelles.
Facts:
4 × Varangue Room with Veranda (up to 2 people)
1 × Villa Anne Dieu-le-veut (up to 2 people)
2 × Suite (up to 2 people)
2 × Private Villa (up to 4 people)
2 × Presidential Villa (up to 8 people)
Check-out until 11:00
Early check-in not possible
Late check-out until 16:00 (50% of the price per night).
Activities and specials:
- La Belle Tortue offers various boat excursions such as fishing trips, sunset cruises or snorkeling tours as well as guided hiking tours for a fee.
- Discover the breathtaking underwater world of the Seychelles while snorkeling, La Belle Tortue will gladly lend you the appropriate equipment (free of charge).
- Surfboards, kayaks and SUPs are also provided free of charge by the accommodation.
- For action lovers, La Belle Tortue has a special offer: Wakeboarding and riding a fun tube (fees apply).
- For the more adventurous, there is a 5-star PADI dive center on the island where both untrained and experienced divers can explore the fascinating underwater world of the Indian Ocean (fees apply).
- Discover Silhouette Island on-foot! The island offers a number of different hiking trails to the island's beaches.
- For your absolute comfort, the hotel offers a laundry service on request (for a fee).
Description:
La Belle Tortue is an exclusive lodge located in a sheltered sandy cove on Silhouette Island, protected from the open ocean by a coral reef. The excellent year-round climate and ease-of-access from the main island of Mahé are both real highlights of the accommodation. In fact, in this location, it's almost as if time stands still, it's so beautiful. The completely untouched nature of this uniquely-beautiful island ensures a luxurious feel to the lodge's surroundings. The locals even believe that Silhouette best represents the true essence of the Seychelles, so why not immerse yourself in the stunning surroundings that will relax your body, mind, and soul?
Silhouette, the third-largest Seychelles island, has been left as much as possible to nature. The island is really just a single mountain, Mount Dauban, that slopes steeply down into the Indian Ocean, with nothing but the sandy beaches of its coastline to separate the sea from the lush rainforest interior of the island. La Belle Tortue lodge is located on one of these beaches, offering a truly private location for the limited number of people who can reside on the island at the same time. In addition, there are numerous other beaches of varying sizes to explore. For those who want more than just beaches, there's much to discover all over the island. The island's paths may be a little 'wild' for some people, but they cut through the vegetation, leading you to various secluded spots on the island. (For more information regarding hiking paths see 'Activities and Specials'). On Silhouette there is something unique to see around every corner: rare tropical plants, cedar trees, the short-tailed bat, or mini-chameleons. Giant tortoises can also be found, as can the spectacular beaches we've already talked about. The whole island was designated a national park more than twenty years ago, and its really this natural beauty that's the main draw of the island.
The inviting Belle Tortue was designed in a Creole style, with the aim of making guests feel right at home upon arrival. Visitors can spend many relaxing hours on the ocean-view veranda, soaking up the peaceful atmosphere of the island. The rooms and villas of the lodge offer plenty of peace and privacy, perfect for a family holiday, a romantic getaway, or a solo vacation. The hotel's managers aim to create an easygoing, carefree atmosphere for their guests. Over the course of the day, you'll have the choice between total relaxation, the peace and quiet of the library, or refreshing cocktails at the bar or on the terrace. The cosy lounge almost acts like a family living room, allowing guests to wile away the hours chatting to each other, discussing plans for their holiday, swapping pictures over the free WiFi, or simply relaxing after a busy day of exploring. Guests can also choose to have a game of Scrabble, Backgammon, or even Monopoly, before heading to the restaurant, which serves up a delicious combination of local and international cuisine, lovingly prepared with fresh, local fish, fruit, and veg produce by the kitchen staff. The chef is always happy to serve up a stunning four-course set menu.
On top of all that, the lodge offers numerous activities and things to do so guests will never be bored. Why not take a trip around the national park, or get up-close and personal with the giant tortoises? Plunge into the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean or discover numerous fascinating animals. Diving or fishing trips, snorkelling excursions and sunset tours (to book ahead) on the open sea are all available, before heading back to the lodge to let the day fade out into your memory.
Transfer Details:
Boat transfer to/from Silhouette (mandatory, duration: approx. 1 hour)*:
Mahé (Eden Island) - Silhouette: Departure at 11:00 am and 05:30 pm
Silhouette - Mahé (Eden Island): Departure at 09:00 am and 04:00 pm**
Silhouette - Mahé (Bel Ombre): Departure at 15:00***
Meeting point on Eden Island: Boardwalk Bar & Grill
Price: €170/adult (50% discount for children 4-12 years old)****
The check-in of the boat transfer is possible on Mahé until 45 minutes before departure and on Silhouette until 10 minutes before departure.
*Subject to alterations, depending on weather conditions, availability and modifications. The final confirmation is ensured the day before departure.
**Compulsory surcharge when using the boat transfer at 16:00: late check-out (50% of the room rate)
***Compulsory surcharge when using the boat transfer at 15:00: approx. €65/person (check-out at 11:00, fee entitles to use of common areas of the accommodation, subject to price changes)
****A private boat transfer with individual departure can be booked on request for an extra charge of 120€/person one-way.
Helicopter transfer for up to 4 persons and 325 kg total weight (passengers + luggage), carried out by ZilAir:*
from/to Mahé: duration: approx. 15min, price available on request
from/to Praslin: duration: approx. 30min, price available on request
from/to La Digue: duration: approx. 30min, price available on request
*Subject to alterations, depending on weather conditions, availability and modifications.
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La Belle Tortue
Rooms
Lodge Room with Balcony 40 m² Price/night
Size: 40 m²
Facilities: Bedroom (first floor) with 1 queensize bed or 2 single beds, 1 baby cot available (on request), en-suite bathroom with shower, sink and WC, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers, air-conditioning, free WiFi, TV, telephone (free local phone calls), safe, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, daily cleaning service, change of linen and towels every 2-3 days, balcony with sea view.
Maximum occupancy: 2 adults/children (0-99 years old) + 1 infant (0-3 years old)
Minimum stay: 1 night
Minimum stay of 3 nights: 18.12.2023-03.01.2024 & 18.12.2024-03.01.2025
Varangue Room with Veranda 45 m² Price/night
Size: 45 m²
Facilities: Bedroom (ground floor) with 1 queensize bed or 2 single beds, 1 baby cot available (on request), en-suite bathroom with shower and sink, separate WC, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers, air-conditioning, free WiFi, TV, telephone (free local phone calls), safe, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, daily cleaning service, change of linen and towels every 2-3 days, sun loungers, terrace with sea view.
Maximum occupancy: 2 adults/children (0-99 years old) + 1 child (0-8 years old)
Minimum stay: 1 night
Minimum stay of 3 nights: 18.12.2023-03.01.2024 & 18.12.2024-03.01.2025
Villa Anne Dieu-le-veut 50 m² Price/night
Size: 50 m²
Facilities: Villa with 1 bedroom with 1 queensize bed or 2 single beds, 1 extra bed (sofa bed) available, 1 baby cot available (on request), en-suite bathroom with shower, sink and WC, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers, living room with lounge and dining area, air-conditioning, free WiFi, TV, telephone (free local phone calls), safe, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, daily cleaning service, change of linen and towels every 2-3 days, terrace with sun loungers and canopy bed, balcony with sea view.
Maximum occupancy: 2 adults/children (0-99 years old) + 1 child (4-11 years old) + 1 infant (0-3 years old)
Minimum stay: 1 night
Minimum stay of 3 nights: 18.12.2023-03.01.2024 & 18.12.2024-03.01.2025
Suite 74 m² Price/night
Size: 74 m²
Facilities: Bedroom with 1 queensize bed or 2 single beds, 1 extra bed (sofa bed) available, 1 baby cot available (on request), en-suite bathroom with shower and sink, separate WC, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers, lounge with dining area as well as home cinema (a selection of DVDs included) or fitness area, TV, telephone (free local phone calls), free WiFi, air-conditioning, safe, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, daily cleaning service, change of linen and towels every 2-3 days, sun loungers, terrace with sea view.
Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults/children (0-99 years old) + 1 infant (0-3 years old)
Minimum stay: 1 night
Minimum stay of 3 nights: 18.12.2023-03.01.2024 & 18.12.2024-03.01.2025
Private Villa 108 m² Price/night
Size: 108m²
Facilities: 2 bedrooms with 1 queensize bed or 2 single beds each, 1 extra bed (sofa bed) available, 1 baby cot available (on request), 2 en-suite bathrooms with shower and sink, 2 separate WC's, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers, lounge with dining area as well as home cinema (a selection of DVDs included) or fitness area, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, TV, telephone (free local phone calls), free WiFi, air-conditioning, safe, daily cleaning service, change of linen and towels every 2-3 days, sun loungers, terrace with sea view.
Maximum Occupancy: 5 adults/children (0-99 years old) + 1 infant (0-3 years old)
Minimum stay: 1 night
Minimum stay of 3 nights: 18.12.2023-03.01.2024 & 18.12.2024-03.01.2025
Presidential Villa 210 m² Price/night
Size: 210 m²
Facilities: 4 bedrooms with 1 queensize bed or 2 single beds each, 1 extra bed (sofa bed) available, 4 additional extra beds (folding bed) available, 2 baby cots available (on request), 2 en-suite bathrooms with shower, sink and WC, 2 en-suite bathrooms with shower and sink, 2 separate WC's, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers, lounge with dining area as well as home cinema (a selection of DVDs included) or fitness area, air-conditioning, free WiFi, TV, telephone (free local phone calls), safe, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, daily cleaning service, change of linen and towels every 2-3 days, sun loungers, terrace and balcony with sea view.
Maximum Occupancy: 9 adults/children (0-99 years old) + 2 infants (0-3 years old)
Minimum stay: 1 night
Minimum stay of 3 nights: 18.12.2023-03.01.2024 & 18.12.2024-03.01.2025
Additional Price Information
Breakfast: incl.
Half board: at
€ 75
/person
Full board: at
€ 165
/person
All Inclusive includes:
* Breakfast: à-la-carte
* Lunch: à-la-carte or picnic basket for day excursions
* Dinner: 4 course menu
* A selection of non-alcoholic beverages throughout the day (still water, tea, coffee, sparkling beverages, fruit juice, fresh juice)
* A selection of alcoholic beverages throughout the day (local beer, table wine (red, white & rosé - 1 bottle per person/day), cocktails, spirits)
* A selection of beverages from the minibar (still water, sparkling beverages, local beer, 1/2 bottle of Takamakka coconut rum (1x/stay from 3 nights))
* Use of the fitness area (subject to availability).
* Jacuzzi session at sunset once per stay (subject to weather conditions)
* 1 boat excursion of your choice during your stay (sunset tour, island tour "Silhouette" or snorkeling tour - subject to availability)
Half board includes breakfast and a 4-course dinner (drinks not included).
Compulsory gala dinner on 24.12.2023, 31.12.2023, 24.12.2024 & 31.12.2024*:
€160/adult and €140/child 3-11 years for bookings on breakfast basis
€85/adult and €65/child 3-11 years for bookings on half board and all inclusive basis
* Includes a 6-course menu incl. 1 glass of champagne per person (other drinks not included).
** Check-out is not possible on 24.12.2023, 25.12.2023, 31.12.2023, 01.01.2024, 24.12.2024, 25.12.2024, 31.12.2024 & 01.01.2025
Early check-in from the first boat transfer of the day (subject to availability): free of charge
La Belle Tortue is available for exclusive use upon request. Please contact our SeyVillas team for rates and further information.
- This travel offer is not suitable for people with reduced mobility (please contact the SeyVillas team for more information or if you have any questions on this topic).
- Travel services will be carried out in English. In certain cases, German, French or Italian may be spoken.
- Information about passport, visa and healthcare requirements can be found here.
- The images of the accommodation serve as a reference and may differ slightly.
- Since 01.08.2023, the sustainability levy for tourism has come into force. Holidaymakers have to pay between 25-100 Seychelles Rupees per person/night on arrival, depending on the size of the accommodation booked. This contribution is used for various conservation projects in the Seychelles. You can find more information about this in our FAQs
Special Offers
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Special offer - You save 38%Not applied to board Valid in travel period: 19.12.2023 - 26.12.2023 Minimum stay: 7 nights in valid travel period Bookable until 30.11.2023 Does not apply for all room categories*Free HB and gala dinner on 24.12.23*Return transfers included*Drinks excluded
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Early Bird Discount - 10% discount for bookings made at least 185 days before the arrivalNot applied to board Valid in travel period: 01.01.2023 - 31.12.2024 Not valid in travel period: 18.12.2024 - 03.01.2025, 18.12.2023 - 03.01.2024 Minimum stay: 3 nights in valid travel period* The offer is applicable on extra beds, too.* Cannot be used in conjunction with other offers.
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Early Bird Discount - 5% discount for bookings made at least 92 days before the arrivalNot applied to board Valid in travel period: 01.01.2023 - 31.12.2024 Not valid in travel period: 18.12.2024 - 03.01.2025, 18.12.2023 - 03.01.2024 Minimum stay: 3 nights in valid travel period* The offer is applicable on extra beds, too.* Cannot be used in conjunction with other offers.
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Long Stay Offer - You save 20%Not applied to board Valid in travel period: 01.01.2023 - 31.12.2024 Not valid in travel period: 18.12.2024 - 03.01.2025, 18.12.2023 - 03.01.2024 Minimum stay: 6 nights in valid travel period* Cannot be used in conjunction with other offers.* The offer is applicable on extra beds, too.
Honeymoon & Wedding Anniversary Offers
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Honeymoon and wedding anniversary - You save 15%Not applied to board Valid in travel period: 01.01.2023 - 31.12.2024 Not valid in travel period: 18.12.2024 - 03.01.2025, 18.12.2023 - 03.01.2024 Minimum stay: 3 nights in valid travel period Valid for honeymooners and wedding anniversaries at 5-year intervals- Half a bottle of champagne (not valid for guests with all-inclusive catering)- Floral room decoration- Complimentary upgrade to the next room category (subject to availability, not applicable to the Varangue Room with Veranda)- Jacuzzi session at sunset followed by candlelight dinner (weather permitting, dinner only for guests with half board and all inclusive)* Honeymoon: A copy of the wedding certificate, issued less than 12 months prior to arrival, must be presented upon reservation and arrival at the hotel.* Wedding anniversary: A copy of the wedding certificate must be presented upon reservation and arrival at the hotel.* Wedding anniversary must take place during the stay.* Cannot be used in conjunction with other offers.
- The following specific cancellation policy applies to this accommodation:
For the travel period 04.01.2023-17.12.2023 & 04.01.2024-17.12.2024:
46 days or more before arrival = cancellation fee of 20% of the total cost
36 - 45 days before arrival = cancellation fee of 50% of the total cost
21 - 35 days before arrival = cancellation fee of 80% of the total cost
0 - 20 days before arrival (as well as in case of no-show and early departure) = cancellation fee of 95% of the total cost
For the travel period of 18.12.2023-03.01.2024 & 18.12.2024-03.01.2025:
50 days or more before arrival = cancellation fee of 20% of the total cost
36 - 49 days before arrival = cancellation fee of 50% of the total cost
30 - 35 days before arrival = cancellation fee of 80% of the total cost
0 - 29 days before arrival (as well as in case of no-show and early departure) = cancellation fee of 95% of the total cost - Terms and Conditions of SeyVillas (SeyVillas GmbH)
Reviews (215)
Reviews (215)
Perfect Translation (DE): GoogleTranslate
The Belle Tortue was by far the most expensive accommodation on my trip - there are only two options on Silhouette. What I particularly liked here is the intimate atmosphere, there aren't that many rooms. The dinner was incredibly good - four courses of very, very good quality and an unusual composition. No-gos were asked beforehand. The rooms are really nicely decorated and a variety of toiletries are available in the bathroom. I particularly liked the coconut oil and the natural mosquito repellent. The entire complex is well protected in the bay, where you can snorkel very well or set off directly on various hikes. The small lake behind the house alone offers motifs for various photos - from the large crabs to the herons that were nesting there to the flying foxes. My special tip: Tea time from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - here you can get a pastry such as a brownie or muffin plus a drink (coffee, tea, fresh fruit juice mix) for only 30 rupees. A great option for a little afternoon snack. Benjamin, the manager, gives each guest a personal introduction to the island, the facility, possible hikes and more. So you start your stay well informed. Translation (DE): GoogleTranslate
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