Originally a 180-acre
coconut plantation, fronted
by a kilometer long white
sandy beach, situated on the
rural south-west coast of Mahe
Island,at Valmer, Baie Lazare; the
village named after the famous explorer, Lazare Picault, who is reputed to have landed here on his first Voyage of discovery to the Seychelles in 1742.

At The Plantation the discerning traveller will find everything prepared to feel at ease and enjoy the unique beauty of the Seychelles. The four star hotel situated on Mahé is
renowned as one of the best addresses in the Indian
Ocean.

It offers a magnificent setting for holidays as well
as for banquets and conferences as it is situated in the
most untouched southern part of the island. High standard
service, the excellent cuisine and a broad range of activities offered make guests at The Plantation feel and see why
the Seychelles are reputed to be an earthly paradise.

The hotel offers 200 luxurious rooms and suites situated
alongside the coconut groves at the white shores of the
Indian Ocean, facing the sea or the fresh water lagoon.
Each room or suite has a balcony or terrace and large
plate glass windows which offer the guest a beautiful view
outside. Rooms are so spacious that they resemble a
suite, having each an en-suite bathroom with bath and
shower, dressing area, hair dryer, minibar and air-
conditioning. Of course each room or suite has a direct
dialing telephone, TV and video as well as radio with
in-house music channels.

The hotel offers 200 luxurious rooms and suites situated
alongside the coconut groves at the white shores of the
Indian Ocean, facing the sea or the fresh water lagoon.
Each room or suite has a balcony or terrace and large
plate glass windows which offer the guest a beautiful view
outside. Rooms are so spacious that they resemble a
suite, having each an en-suite bathroom with bath and
shower, dressing area, hair dryer, minibar and air-
conditioning. Of course each room or suite has a direct
dialing telephone, TV and video as well as radio with
in-house music channels.

Creole cuisine is influenced by the mixed cultures of the people. Spices flavor savoury dishes of fresh fish, seafood and traditional meats. You can choose from Frangipani Terrace for themed dinners, Lazare's gourmet restaurant or snacks at the pool bar.
The tropical ambience invites you to take part in the night life, starting with
a romantic dinner or by dancing a "sega" dance, or meet interesting
people at the Planters Casino where luck hovers the Roulette, Black
Jack and Poker tables. Wherever you like to spend the evenings friendly staff will be there ready to attend to you.

The ambience is enriched by the local rhythms, as well as jazz, pop, reggae or disco music
The ocean provides an
exhilarating experience,
whether you are game
fishing, snorkeling, diving or
making use of the varied
water sports activities.
The scenic beauty of the
islands can be explored by
walking, car or helicopter.
For the fitness-conscious
person or those seeking
luxurious pampering, the
Health Center features a
Sauna, massage,
and small Exercise Room.
- One Volleyball and Open-air
Badminton Court
- Free Snorkeling, Windsurfing,
Sailing, Pedaloes, Canoeing.
(Motorised water sports available
nearby. All water sports are subject
to tides and weather)
- Billiards/Darts
- One small children's play ground
with swings, slides and sandpit.
- Free-form fresh water pool with
sloping floor to a depth of 2.30
meters, with children's adjoining shallow pool.
- Water Polo