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L'Habitation is an extremely neat, well-run hotel, newly built on a former coconut plantation, next to the beach on Cerf Island. It is surrounded by a wonderful green garden, and a number or relaxing areas along the shoreline. The lagoon taxi offers a shuttle service to the main island of Mahé, a journey that only takes a few minutes.
Facts:
3 × Standard Room (up to 3 people)
2 × Junior Suite (up to 2 people)
Check-out until 10:00
Early check-in from 08:00 (free of charge). Subject to availability
Late check-out until 17:00 (€70). Subject to availability
Late check-out: day room on request for €50, subject to availability.
Activities and specials:
- The small canoe rental belonging to the hotel allows you to explore the Marine Park and its small islands.
- Boat trips to the heavenly Moyenne Island, including a Creole island buffet, can be booked in the vicinity of the hotel.
- Snorkelling fanatics can begin at the hotel beach, where snorkelling equipment can be hired.
- Free guided snorkeling can be organized Monday to Friday at 10h30.
- The owners of the hotel organise boat trips to La Digue and Praslin as desired, and also offer deep-sea fishing trips.
- Boat service to the main island of Mahé - The arrival and departure boat transfers are complimentary
Description:
L'Habitation hotel is situated next to the beach on Cerf Island, a small island located in the middle of the protected St. Anne National Park. Nowhere else in the Seychelles will you find such a concentrated number of small islands surrounded by a coral reef, or such a rich underwater fish population. As you can imagine, Cerf Island is therefore very popular for snorkelling.
The other big draw of Cerf is its serene atmosphere, despite being just five minutes away from Mahé by boat. Cerf Island measures just 1 km (0.6 miles) in length, and is completely free from cars. The beautiful beach which borders the island acts as a 'road' of sorts, allowing you to walk (barefoot) to some of Cerf Island's best spots, including the island's two restaurants. One of these hotels is at l'Habitation, and the other is at the Cerf Island Resort. There's also a small scuba diving and snorkelling school on the island.
Due to its proximity to the main island of Mahé, this hotel is particularly popular with travellers visiting the Seychelles. Cerf Island is just 5 minutes away from the main island, and the boat transfers between the islands several times a day, allowing you to stay on Cerf and visit Mahé, complete with its colourful market in the capital. Mahé also offers a number of beaches for you to enjoy. Many of our customers love the mixture of peace and serenity on Cerf, and the accessibility of the lively main island. "Those who want to visit Mahé should stay on Cerf Island", they say.
That's not to say Cerf Island has nothing to offer. Far from it, the island has a perfect location in the middle of a tropical lagoon. L'Habitation hotel is a former coconut plantation, and has a small, but excellent, beach-side restaurant, known for its great international cuisine and its traditional Creole buffet (served at least once a week for dinner). The price for Christmas and New Year's Eve included the gala dinner. The high-class finish of the hotel is very modern, and the enormous value for money is rare for the Seychelles. This is the main reason for our special recommendation of L'Habitation.
Transfer Details:
The return transfer from Eden Island to Cerf Island will be conducted by the taxi boat of "L'Habitation". Timetable (subject to change):
Eden Island - Cerf Island: 10:30, 14:30, 16:00
Cerf Island - Eden Island: 07:30, 09:15, 12:30
- Transfer for arrival and departure (scheduled): complimentary
- Additional return boat trip (scheduled): SCR 100/adult & SCR 50 /child (3-11 years), payable on-site
- Private return boat trip (not scheduled, 06:30-18:30): €50/adult & €25/child (3-11 years), payable on-site
- Private boat trip one way (not scheduled, before 06:30 and after 18:30): on request, €30/adult & €15/child (3-11 years), payable on-site
- one-way = half price
- Children 0-2 years old: free of charge
- Duration of the boat transfer: approx. 5 minutes in good weather (approx. 10-15 minutes depending on the weather, stormy, windy, rough sea)
Force majeure:
In the event of very bad weather conditions, the transfer may be cancelled for the safety of guests, in which case SeyVillas & L'Habitation (providers of the boat transfer) are excluded from liability.
The Seychelles Maritime Safety Authority will inform the accommodation on Cerf Island in the event of bad weather and issue appropriate warnings by email, social media, TV and radio.
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Surroundings & Activities
L'Habitation Restaurant
Rooms
Standard Room 25 m² Price/night
Size: 25 m²
Balcony: Large balcony along the entire length of the room.
Facilities: High-class furnishing, en suite bathroom with bath tub, hairdryer, safe box, satellite TV, air-conditioning, mini bar. Up to 4 people.
View: Wonderful view of the garden and the ocean.
Maximum Occupancy: 4 adults/children (0 - 99)
Minimum stay: 2 nights
Standard Room 25 m² Price/night
Size: 25 m²
Balcony: Large balcony along the entire length of the room.
Facilities: High-class furnishing, en suite bathroom with bath tub, hairdryer, safe box, satellite TV, air-conditioning, mini bar. Up to 4 people.
View: Wonderful view of the garden and the ocean.
Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults/children (0 - 99)
Minimum stay: 2 nights
Junior Suite 30 m² Price/night
Size: 30 m²
Balcony: Ground level, sheltered patio along the entire length of the villa.
Facilities: High-class furnishing, en suite bathroom with bath tub, hairdryer, safe box, satellite TV, air-conditioning, mini bar.
View: Wonderful view of the garden and the ocean.
Maximum Occupancy: 2 adults/children + 1 child (0 - 11)
Minimum stay: 2 nights
Additional Price Information
Breakfast: incl.
Half board: at
€ 31
/person
On 24.12. and 31.12., the Gala Dinner is obligatory. The surcharge is €85 on breakfast basis, or €55 on half board (€44 and €27 respectively for children up to 11 years old).
- 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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Stay-Pay Offer 4:3 - Stay 4+ nights - Pay 3 nightsNot applied to board Valid in travel period: 01.11.2022 - 31.10.2024 Minimum stay: 4 nights in valid travel period
Honeymoon & Wedding Anniversary Offers
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Honeymoon Offer - You save 24%Not applied to board Valid in travel period: 01.11.2023 - 31.10.2024 Minimum stay: 4 nights in valid travel period Does not apply for all room categories
- The following special cancellation policy applies for this accommodation:
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
15-35 days before arrival = cancellation fee of 80% of the total cost
0-14 days before arrival (or in case of no-show) = cancellation fee of 95% of the total cost - Terms and Conditions of SeyVillas (SeyVillas GmbH)
Reviews (344)
Reviews (344)
It's a bit old, but due to the location, the reef and the very friendly staff, we can definitely recommend it for a few great days of snorkeling. The short boat transfer (charges apply except for arrival and departure) near Victoria also makes the location interesting. But please note, no shopping opportunities on Cerf Islands. As a rule, catering is only possible through the hotel. Translation (DE): GoogleTranslate
Great accommodation right on the beach. Great reef a few steps away. No hustle and bustle. Very good opportunity to visit the St. Anne Marine National Park. Food was good. Breakfast could contain more local fruits. Overall, again at any time. Translation (DE): GoogleTranslate
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