New resort promises true island paradise experience |23 August 2014
A new luxury resort which promises “a true island paradise experience” will officially open next Friday on Round Island in the Ste Anne marine park.
The five-star Enchanted Island Resort, which started operations late last year, is the first international property managed and operated by the UAE-headquartered hospitality company JA Resorts & Hotels.
The 10-villa beach resort is set in five acres of natural greenery and enjoys an exclusive location within one of the Indian Ocean archipelago’s protected national marine parks.
The boutique-style resort features a total of eight one-bedroom private pool villas and two two-bedroom Enchanted signature villas, which have been designed to reflect the island’s traditional Creole-Seychellois architecture.
Each villa has its own private infinity pool, direct walkway to the beach, outdoor deck and rain shower, a French bathtub, king-size bed, LED television with satellite channels, DVD player, iPod docking station and complimentary Wi-Fi.
“The Seychelles has long been a preferred destination for world travellers seeking a true island paradise experience. The Enchanted Island Resort offers just that, with a handful of limited edition villas and a unique location that fulfils the luxury five-star brief but which is sympathetic to the environment and to the stunning natural beauty of the island,” said David Thomson, chief operating officer of JA Resorts & Hotels.
“As our first property outside of the UAE, it makes for an impressive addition to our expanding portfolio of upscale resorts and hotels,” he added.
Sitting alongside Castaway Bar, the Bounty Restaurant overlooks the resort’s main swimming pool and serves contemporary international and Creole cuisine.
In-villa dining and private gourmet experiences enhance the culinary choices on offer.
Leisure facilities include an exclusive stretch of private beach, a beautifully landscaped swimming pool, and complimentary use of snorkelling equipment and kayaks.
Guests will also be able to enjoy an exotic menu of treatments and therapies at the resort’s Serena Spa.
In addition to wellness experiences, the spa also offers yoga sessions, a gym and a number of holistic therapies.
“In addition to offering the villas individually it is also possible to book the island on an exclusive basis, which really does mean the ultimate tailor-made holiday experience for up to 24 guests,” said Thomson.
Guests arriving at Seychelles International Airport, on the main island of Mahé, will take a 10-minute car transfer to the hotel’s private boat jetty at the Wharf Hotel and Marina for the 15-minute motorboat ride to the island.
