The further the place, the smaller the marina – this idea might occur to the arriving guests. However, with regard to quality and service the marina packs quite a punch.
Location & Approach This hotel and marina complex in Mahe on the island of Seychelles is relatively new and definitely built with the needs of the sailor in mind. The complex is located on a small island parallel to the eastern shore, overlooking the Ile au Cerf and Eden Island. If you’re looking for the marina on a map, the best way to describe its position would be midway between Port Victoria and the Seychelles International Airport.
The marina is quite small and it sits directly in front of the hotel, with little protection from the sea. There is a small pontoon built to the southeast to protect the U shaped piers, but that’s about it. The marina relies for protection on the neighboring Eden Island which sits directly in front of it and also on the neighboring islands that form a sort of barrier parallel to the shoreline.
The reason why this marina is so popular among visitors is due to the fact that it’s rather large and it offers a comprehensive range of services. And since the strict travel restrictions to the Seychelles have begun to tone down, a greater number of boats seem to find their way to the unique and stunning landscape of these islands.
Infrastructure & Ambience Overall, the marina boasts 267m of piers which would translate into 60 berthing places on the water. With a depth of 11.5m, the marina is also suited for vessels with a larger draft. Since this is a luxury hotel and marina, the services here are above some of the other places on the island. Here are some of the amenities you can expect to find: shower and toilet facilities, metered electricity and water connections on the berths.
Also available in the marina are a small boat parking facility, for those that want to get easily around the islands, a slipway, garbage disposal and telephone and internet access. For your other needs, the neighboring Victoria Port and the city of Mahe should be sufficient.
The hotel too has a series of amenities in case you choose to book a room here and with its Creole architecture it blends perfectly in the natural setting dominated by the majestic Mount Copolia. The fact that the International airport is a few kilometers away and the fact that it’s an out of town resort, should increase your mobility and your feeling of relaxation.