DESCRIPTION: Built
on its own private beach at Anse la Farine, the New Emerald Cove
Hotel, provides the perfect gateway to one of the most distinctive
islands in the world: Praslin. Anse La Farine is situated opposite
the Baie Ste. Anne jetty and the Hotel is reached by short boat
trip. With the sea being the only access route, the New Emerald
Cove offers its lucky guests a unique experience: that of being
on an island of ones own.
LOCATION: Ideally
situated between a thickly wooded hill on one side, and the azure
sea on the other, the New Emerald Cove offers comfortable and refined
accommodation in an unforgettable tropical setting. As there is
no road access
tranquility and privacy are ensured. The reception, the impressive
high-ceiling restaurant and the eight chalets - totaling 49 rooms
- and are scattered in the lush gardens just beyond a white sandy
beach. The swimming pool, cleverly located almost on the beach itself,
offers beautiful views of La Digue and Round Island: a scenery that
deserves to be admired. This, of course, provides the lucky guests
with the added incentive for perfectly justifiable, guilt-free lazing.
ACCOMMODATION: 29 Standard rooms, 18 Superior rooms (each one composed of a double
bed and a single bed) and 1 family room (composed of two interconnecting
rooms with two bathrooms) are all equipped with bathroom, individual
air
conditioning, minibar and IDD telephone. The standard rooms, located
on the bungalows ground floor, have a
spacious verandah overlooking either the garden or the beach. The
superior rooms, located on the first floor, are
double in size and are ideal for families.
SERVICES
» Transfers
There is a scheduled boat shuttle service between the Hotel and
Baie Ste. Anne jetty that renders the rest of
Praslin easily accessible. The transfer upon arrival and the transfer
upon departure are complimentary. The boat
will be available for free transfer at scheduled times; outside
the scheduled times at a charter rate*. Transfers are
effectuated in a covered boat for the passengers comfort.
» Restaurants
The Hibiscus Restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner. Breakfast
is a buffet and is served from 7:30am to 10am. Dinner is served
from 7:30pm to 10:00pm. At dinner a Table dHote
menu is proposed. The restaurant proposes a wide range of International,
Creole and Mediterranean specialties, prepared with local, fresh
produce.
» Bar. The bar is open from 10am to midnight and a good variety of
spirits, exotic cocktails and long drinks, is available
to tempt the guests. A very good selection of wines is also available.
At 5pm complimentary tea will be served.
» Room Service.
Available for breakfast only, from 7:30am to 10am.
» Diving. The Hotel has in-house diving centre managed
by Dive Resort Seychelles with 1 Dive centre Manager, 1PADI
Instructor, 1 Skipper using a dedicated 27ft Catamaran type boat
with twin 115 HP Yamaha engines, which
carries up to 10 divers.
» Water Sports. Hotel provides for free snorkeling equipment and canoes
for the guests. The swimming pool facing the sea is ideal for complete
relax. Excursion, big game fishing and bottom fishing can be organized
with boats of the hotel.
» Reception. Credit
Cards Accepted: Master, Visa, American Express. The following services
may be obtained from Reception: Currency Exchange / Flight Reconfirmation
/ Safety Deposit Boxes / Car Rental / Bicycle Hire / Taxi bookings
Excursion Bookings (Big Game Fishing, Bottom Fishing, etc)
» Other Services.
Laundry Service / TV Room satellite TV and DVDs / Library
/ Board Games / Internet Point / Boutique.
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