Constance Ephelia Hotel

Seychelles

Set amid the mangroves of Mahé’s west coast and surrounded by national park, Constance Ephelia is where you go to get the best of a tropical getaway, without skimping on the details.

Your natural playground, on the largest island of the Seychelles, consists of 120ha on a green peninsula surrounded by the Indian Ocean. Ephelia is set around two breathtaking sandy beaches, one of which overlooks the Port Launay Marine Park. The lush forest dividing the two only emphasises the back-to-nature ethos, which is balanced with the kind of facilities and food offering that ensures total indulgence. There’s a restaurant to suit every mood, whether that’s a craving for sushi by the pool; roasted lobster with a cold, crisp Chablis; French elegance blended with Asian flavours; or a simple, thin-crust, crispy pizza. A range of activities makes it ideal for families: take a kayak or catamaran to the marine park, explore the forest by Tyrolienne, hit the tennis or squash courts, then soothe your muscles in the spa. Rooms vary from well-equipped doubles to a monster 980sq m presidential villa with private pool and gym.

Doubles from £375. 00 248 439 5000, constancehotels.com

Words by Alex Mead.

This review was taken from the July 2021 issue of Food and Travel.

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