Alphonse Island lies in the heart of the Indian Ocean, 7° South of the Equator and 450 kms South West of Mahé. She is a part of the Alphonse Group that extends 16 kms from North to South and comprises three islands: Alphonse in the North, discovered on 28th January 1730 by Chevalier Alphonse de Pontevez, commanding the French Fregate “Le Lys”, Bijoutier in the middle, so named for its jewel-like beauty, and St Francois in the South, named after Saint-François de Sales.

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.


Hotel facilities include a Restaurant, Bar, Conference Room and a Swimming Pool.

The 25 Individual “Chalets” rest on pillars, each with thatched roof and a private veranda (60m² including the veranda). All are air-conditioned, elegantly furnished and have international direct access 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 5 Individual “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; international direct access 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).

The Restaurant “Bijoutier” 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. Our highly flexible menu options make provision for any special dietary requirements. The service is attentive and yet unobtrusive.

The Bar “Le Lys”, 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 cocktails prepared by our Barmen.

Free Activities

* Canoes - The best way to discover the Alphonse lagoon. 4 single canoes and 4 double canoes are available.
* Indoor Games - Scrabble, Chess, Ludo, Cards
* Pedalos - 2 Pedalos each holding 4 persons
* Sailing - 2 Lasers
* Snorkeling - Free equipment for snorkeling (Fins, Masks, Tubes)
* Tennis Court
* Windsurfing - 4 Boards and 4 Wind Gliders.

Paying Activities
Boat Trips
Organized by the independent company Alphonse Water Sports. Excursions depend on sea, weather and tide conditions. Price per person (minimum of 4 persons) includes soft drinks and mineral water.

* Excursions to the nearly island Bijoutiers
* Excursions to the nearby island St François
* Round Trip; Alphonse
* 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 from 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. A description of the main dive sites with tariff is enclosed.