One of the archipelago's most far-flung islands, Alphonse Island lies in the heart of the Indian Ocean, 7° South of the Equator and 450 kms South West of Mahé. Alphonse Island Resort is a gorgeous coral atoll in southern Seychelles and belongs to the Amirantes group of islands.

Once just a lonely mid-ocean coconut plantation, this idyllic outpost of serenity offers a magical retreat for comfort loving escapists.

Its extensive reefs, tranquil lagoon and steep underwater walls provide the perfect ingredients for superlative fishing and diving. Fly fishermen travel from around the world to experience the unique opportunity of catching a record-breaking Bonefish at nearby St. Francis Island. Special packages are available on request.

Alphonse's beautiful uninhabited neighbour Bijoutier, is a desert island paradise, with the most beautiful beach - but no bar or restaurant. Armed with a picnic, spend the day castaway on this Indian Ocean gem.

The hotel is located on the East side of the island and features 25 Individual Chalets and 5 Executive Villas, built alongside the lagoon and the beach. The design offers a superb combination of luxury and originality to create a unique ambience.

Surrounded by coconut trees, the Alphonse Island Resort is a 5-star haven for guests.

The Chalets rest on pillars, each with thatched roof and a private veranda (60m² including the veranda). All are air-conditioned, elegantly furnished, IDD telephone, TV, mini-bar, ceiling fan, individual safe, queen-size bed (or Twin beds on requests), en suite bathroom with bath and African style outside shower.

The Executive Villas are more spacious and modern.
The centrepiece of each Villa is a large terrace (50m²) with private Jacuzzi. The main room with the bedroom and the lounge (60m²) provides facilities for the discerning guest; IDD telephone, TV, mini-bar, ceiling fan, individual safe, queen-size bed, air-conditioning and luxury en suite with multifunction shower cabin (cascading shower, Turkish bath and Turbo massage).

Dining Facilities
The Bijoutier Restaurant opens onto the lagoon and the Swimming Pool. It offers a refined cuisine that combines the best of local Creole flavours with a strong international influence. The highly flexible menu options make provision for any special dietary requirements. The service is attentive and yet unobtrusive.

Le Lys Bar, located in the heart of the hotel, is the right place to meet fellow guests and discuss the catch or the dive of the day, whilst trying one of the many cocktails.

Gentlemen are asked to wear long trousers and collared shirts in the evening.



Leisure - Sports - Diving Facilities
There are numerous activities available for guests to enjoy, sensitively located to avoid compromising the tranquil atmosphere of the hotel. These include a range of watersports, Scuba Diving, Deep Sea Fishing and Fly Fishing.

Free Activities
* Canoes - The best way to discover the Alphonse lagoon.
4 Single canoes and 4 double canoes are available
* Pedalos - 2 Pedalos each holding 4 persons
* Sailing - 2 Lasers
* Snorkeling - Free equipment for snorkeling (Fins, Masks, Tubes) * Windsurfing - 4 Boards and 4 Wind Gliders
* Tennis Court * Indoor Games * Snooker
 
Paying Activities
Boat Trips - Organized by the independent company Alphonse Water Sports. Excursions depend on sea, weather and tide conditions.

* Excursions to the nearly Bijoutier Island
* Excursions to the nearby island of St François
* Round Trip of Alphonse Island Resort
* Sunset Cruise
* Snorkeling Trip: 1 Hour
* Bottom Fishing (Max 4 Persons)

Deep Sea Fishing
The Resort is well positioned for excellent Deep Sea Fishing.
All the fishing sites can be reached in under thirty minutes and teem with fish: Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, Barracuda, Dorados and Wahoos will be found in a typical day's catch.
The boat is a SR29 equipped with 2 Yanmar 183HP engines. It carries 5 x 30 lbs rods and 5 x 50 lbs rods. Maximum of 4 fishermen (or women). The best season is October to April.

Scuba Diving
Excellent for Certified Divers "Dive the walls on Alphonse".
The diving facilities of the Centre are staffed by PADI qualified professional instructors and dive masters. The Diving Club is equipped to welcome up to 15 divers with new Scubapro equipment. Diving for beginners as well as for certified divers is provided on Alphonse. There are half-day, full day and night dive packages.

How to get to Alphonse Island Resort in the Emirantes
Schedule flights operate direct from Mahe (60 minutes flight time), 5 times a week (Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday). Departure time from Mahé is 10:30am.

Neighbouring Islands of St François and Bijoutier