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Cerf Island Resort

4.0 of 5
PO Box 1071, Mahe, Cerf Island, Seychelles (Formerly Cerf Island Marine Park Resort)
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Cerf Island Resort
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London
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

From start to finish our holiday was special. Got out of the airport were met by taxi and boat and since we arrive early morning, we were prepared to wait on the beach for our villa to be ready, however due to there being only 6 other guests our villa was prepared early. The villa itself was beautiful (we stayed... More

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PGiorgio S, General Manager at Cerf Island Resort, responded to this review
2 May 2013

Dear sabsUK, Thank you for taking the time to write your review. We are happy you enjoyed your stay at Cerf Island Resort, your compliments have been shared with the rest of the Team, it has been a pleasure having you with us during your holiday in the Seychelles. We hope we will have the chance to welcoming you again... More

Midlands, England
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84 reviews 84 reviews
36 hotel reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
93 helpful votes 93 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

We found a good value holiday to Cerf Island and thought we would give it a try. We flew with Qatar airways, pretty good, on time, no real stop over time, less than one hour. Our package was to include a taxi transfer and boat transfer supplied by the hotel, unfortunately ater travelling for 20 hours the taxi was nowhere... More

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PGiorgio S, General Manager at Cerf Island Resort, responded to this review
24 April 2013

Dear cftjw, Thank you for your nice review and for taking the time to share your positive experience with the other travellers. We are glad that you have enjoyed your time at the resort and we hope you will have good memories of the Seychelles for many years to come. We have well noted your comments and let me assure... More

seychelles
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2012

I was gifted 3 days honeymoon at cerf after 3 days on silhouette. I am myself a local. Cerf Resort was a quiet place, excellent if you are after a stress free holiday. The staff mostly seychellois were exceptionally friendly and helpful. Our villa was clean and lovely, food was quite delicious. Their common pool was clean, beach area also... More

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PGiorgio S, General Manager at Cerf Island Resort, responded to this review
6 December 2012

Dear bonjour2004, We thank you for your kind review and we are very happy you have enjoyed your gifted 3 days honeymoon at Cerf Island Resort. I am sure that your arrival at the resort by helicopter added a special touch to your stay as well as the private romantic sunset cruise and the dinner on the beach. We are... More

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2012

Cerf Island resort is on an island close to Mahe, the main Island of Seychelles. It takes about 10 minutes on a speed boat, service provided by the resort. The room is beautifully decorated with natural wooden and cane furniture. They are large and airy. The island is a conserved area and there are no commercial outlets on it. The... More

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PGiorgio S, General Manager at Cerf Island Resort, responded to this review
13 November 2012

Dear Shreyosi, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with the other travellers. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at Cerf Island Resort and we hope we will have the chance to host you again soon. Kind Regards Piergiorgio Secchi More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2012

My husband and I spent 4 days in this resort. The rooms are extraordinarily large, airy and clean. The views from the rooms and the restaurants are awesome.....a pleasure for tired and stressed out eyes! One can spend the entire day sitting on the lounge chairs in the balcony gazing at the vista around the villas and dozing off alternately,only... More

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PGiorgio S, General Manager at Cerf Island Resort, responded to this review
13 November 2012

Dear Subrata K, Thank you for your positive review. We are extremely happy you have enjoyed your stay at the resort and we are glad you appreciate the efforts we have made in order to keep the resort as much as possible in armony with the surrounding nature. I am glad you mention the presence of birds in the island... More

Victoria, Seychelles
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2012

My husband and I spent six days on the island for our Honeymoon. Let me just say that we had the most relaxing time ever! I would recommend this resort for couples who are not too discerning, who don't mind a little informality but who also want to relax and feel pampered. But working in a 5 star hotel, I... More

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PGiorgio S, General Manager at Cerf Island Resort, responded to this review
8 November 2012

Dear Genevieve P, Thank very much you for your positive review and constructive feedback. We are very happy you enjoyed your time at the Resort and we are glad we managed to make your stay special and something to remember. Be reassure that your comments have been noted and all the relative departments have been brief accordinghly. We are trying... More

Rodenbach, Germany
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2012

My wife and I chose Cerf for our wedding and honeymoon, previous reviews weren't promising but with new management we were very pleased with an incredible wedding and stay. The treatment was professional, every detail was taken care of and Sandrine, Georgio and staff went above and beyond to accommodate any special requests. It's a great place for a wedding,... More

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PGiorgio S, General Manager at Cerf Island Resort, responded to this review
8 November 2012

Dear mike R, Thank you for your feed back and for taking the time to share your positive experience with the rest of the world. We are glad you had a fantastic wedding and honeymoon and we are very pleased we managed to make one of the best day of your life a memorable one. We hope we will have... More

saffron walden
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4 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2012

Just got back last night from one of our most memorable exotic holidays. We were treated like 'king & queen'. Sandrine and Georgio are the most fantastic managerial hosts anyone could hope for, they are very 'hands on' and concerned that you have an enjoyable stay. Ask about anything and they are there with the answer. They have only managed... More

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PGiorgio S, General Manager at Cerf Island Resort, responded to this review
25 October 2012

Dear Vanessa 1957, Thank you for your great review and for taking the time to share your positive experience with the other travellers around the world. We are glad you have enjoyed your holiday at Cerf Island Resort, it has been a pleasure having you here and we hope you will remember the Seychelles, the peoples and the Creole spirit... More

strasbourg
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8 reviews 8 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2012

We spent 3 days in cerf island where we felt at home when arriving. The rooms in small bungalow spread around thecliff are just perfect. The terrace offer privacy and confortable place to relax in the evening. The partially open air bathroom is also great. The staff is very friendly especially Sandrine who was always paying attention. The beach is... More

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PGiorgio S, General Manager at Cerf Island Resort, responded to this review
24 August 2012

Dear Ittenh67, Thank you for taking the time to write your wonderfull review. We are happy you have enjoyed your stay even if for such a short stay you managed to captured the real spirit of cerf island. Sandrine is truly a fantastic person and she always trying to go the extra mile in order to make our guests to... More

Staplehurst, United Kingdom
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2012

We always read reviews before choosing a holiday destination and can say that anyone who has something bad to say about Cerf Island resort will always be a minority. This is a fantastic place to stay and really is a little paradise. The accommodation exceeds anything we have ever stayed in or ever likely to. What strikes you is the... More

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PGiorgio S, General Manager at Cerf Island Resort, responded to this review
14 August 2012

Dear Buddah 1969, We thank you for your kind review, we are glad you had a fantastic time at the Resort and we hope we will have the chance to welcome you again soon in the near future. Best Regards Piergiorgio Secchi General Manager Cerf Island Resort More

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Additional Information about Cerf Island Resort

Also Known As:
Cerf Island Hotel Cerf Island
Cerf Island Hotel
Address: PO Box 1071, Mahe, Cerf Island, Seychelles (Formerly Cerf Island Marine Park Resort)
Region: Seychelles > Cerf Island
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 2 hotels in Cerf Island
Price Range: £££
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Situated at the entrance of the Sainte Anne National Marine Park, The Cerf Island Resort offers 24 intimate and luxurious villas, within a naturally elegant settings which is exclusive to this boutique hotel resort.. The resort boasts of fine dining restaurant, two infinity swimming pools, pool bars and beach side dining, secluded full service beach, relaxing lounges,Tennis court, helipad and luxurious nature spa - thus offering a truly authentic and sumptuous Creole experience. The alluring emptiness of the white sand beaches offer a personal oasis in nature's tropical playground. Relax and listen to the sound of the breeze in the trees and the gentle waves on the beach as you sip cocktails at the Bar. 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. Cerf Island Resort is the location for a truly memorable holiday in one of the most pristine natural environments on the planet... ... more   less 
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