Cerf Island measures more than 1.5 km long (about 1 mile) and almost 1 km wide and reaches a height of 108 m (354 feet) and lies 3 km east of Mahé.

Cerf Island was named after the French frigate Le Cerf which arrived at Port Victoria on 1 November 1756. Due to Cerf Island's location, in a National Marine Park, the waters around Cerf Island prove a spectacular sight. The deepest point of the Marine Park is 25 meters (75 feet) and the Park offers exceptional marine life, with more than 150 species of reef fish, crabs, sea urchins, starfish, octopus and many more.

Cerf Island is the only island in the marine park to have a small local population who commute to Mahé for their daily business. They live on the opposite side of the island to the hotel.


The alluring emptiness of the white sand beaches provides a personal oasis in nature's tropical playground. The infinity edge Pool and Lounge, offer the perfect relaxation.

The marine park waters around the Island are a diving dreamland of abundant tropical sea-life. Watersports provide the intrepid with the ideal way to explore the island. Stroll amongst tropical vegetation to the marine reserve viewpoint to experience the benign mix of flora and fauna.

Hotel Accommodation
The resort offers 12 intimate and luxurious Villas in three different types, each offering distinctive experiences with beautiful views of the tropical vegetation and patches of the Indian Ocean in addition to glimpses of magnificent sunsets.

Each is fully equipped with satellite television, DVD-CD player, air-conditioning and ceiling fan, private safe, tea and coffee facilities, mini-bar, private terrace and luxury branded bathroom toiletries.

Hillside Villas feature a four poster bed, a large outdoor bathroom with double bath, large sliding doors out to a spacious balcony and beautiful fauna views. Size: 58 sq. meters plus 22 sq. metres balcony.

The Hillside Villas are in fantastic secluded locations with private sun gardens and a choice of either direct sea view or larger bedroom. Ideal for a romantic retreat. Size: 58 sq. metres, 22 sq. metres balcony plus 20 sq. metres of private sun garden.

Tortoise Suites are constructed fully in timber and feature a master bedroom, bathroom and lounge plus a separate living room (which may be used as a bedroom) with its own bathroom and fully equipped similar to the master bedroom suite. Size: 68 sq. meters plus 28 sq. meters balcony

Hotel Restaurants and Bars
1756 RESTAURANT
The restaurant is perched on a cliff top with unimpeded sea views - a heavenly setting. There is a wide choice of fine traditional Creole and international cuisine, a treasure of fresh seafood and local natural produce.

Cerf Island is named after the French frigate which arrived on Mahé in 1756. The restaurant is so named to commemorate the year of discovery of Cerf Island. The cuisine blends traditional Créole with International in a fine dining restaurant.

The restaurant ?1756? offers views over Mahé, St Anne Island and the entrance of the Marine Park.

POOL BAR
Enjoy a light meal or an exotic cocktail available from the Pool Bar Menu. Relax by the pool or on the private beach and our staff will delightfully serve you your favourite drinks.

All Inclusive Package
Optional All Inclusive
Enjoy accommodation, breakfast, poolside lunch, dinner at 1756 restaurant and unlimited Free drinks. Offer includes unlimited water, soft drinks, house beers and house wines from the pool bar, restaurant and mini bar. Branded beverages, spirits, cocktails and room service are excluded.

Hotel Activities and Entertainment
Snorkelling equipment
Kayaks
Pedal Boat
Private Boat Charter with experienced skipper
Island excursions
Picnics and Barbecues

Excursions to outer islands
Excursions and tours on Mahé
Big game fishing
Trolling fishing
Diving (night or day)
Snorkelling in the Marine park and around islands
Picnics and Barbecues
Nature trails
Sailing

Hotel Children Information
Children from 7 years and above are accepted on the Resort, when travelling with parents

Hotel Additional Guest Services
OPTIONAL ALL INCLUSIVE
Enjoy accomodation, breakfast, poolside lunch, dinner at 1756 restaurant and unlimited Free drinks (excluding branded beverages, cocktails, mini-bar and room service). Offer includes unlimited water, soft drinks, house beers and house wines from the restaurant and pool bar only.

MINI SPA
The Private Mini Spa is set halfway up the hill, surrounded by "Kallis du Pap" trees and nestled into the lush vegetation, on the border of the resort and the rainforest. The Spa boasts a variety of massages, a private steam room, indoor/ outdoor treatment room, outdoor shower, relaxation garden and 'Rainforest Jacuzzi'. The products selected for our treatments are based on essential oils - a truly bio-product, drawing on the natural environment as inspiration for its range of treatments.

Internet room
An internet room, with high speed computer, ISDN connection

Transfer to Hotel
The island is reached by a short ferry ride from Mahe which is included in the price.

Hotel Local Attractions
Optional Honeymoon Package
For a supplement of of €250 or approximately £222, clients will receive -
A romantic champagne aperitif by boat in the Marine Park at Sunset, an upgrade in a romantic dinner organized in your villa or on the beach, a complimentary massage treatment for two, a surprise daily gift to be drawn out of a hat (i.e includes items such as a picnic hamper, a snorkeling trip, cocktails, breakfast on the beach, etc.)
For couples married maximum 9 months from the wedding date, booking minimum 3 nights.

Dive Package:
[Valid 01Nov10-20Dec10 & 12Jan11-17Jul11]
Stay for 6 nights or more and get four free dives.
Applicable for clients booked in Hideaway & Tortoise Suite Villas on half board or full board basis only. Subject to availability and strictly on request basis only. No refund/ cash alternative available.