A wooden walkway leads from a wooded section of beach at the Cerf Island Resort in the Seychelles to a small boat dock in the turquoise sea.
Open veranda of a villa in a sustainable resort on Cerf Island with wooden flooring, columns, rattan furniture, and a view of tropical vegetation
View from a yellow kayak on calm sea with person in kayak and wooded coastline of Cerf Island Resort at sunset
Sustainable Cerf Island Resort in the Seychelles with small beaches surrounded by lush greenery and clear water, with a jetty and individuals in the water
Path lined with plants and seating leads to a small pool and covered area at the sustainable Cerf Island Resort in the Seychelles
Couple sitting on a picnic blanket with green leaves and red flowers edging it on a meadow overlooking the sea and the lush islands of the Seychelles in the background
Aerial view of the sustainable Cerf Island Resort in the Seychelles with green vegetation, several buildings, and a pool on the shore of the turquoise sea
Cerf Island Resort starting at 360 € Actual rate may vary based on seasonality and availability.
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Cerf Island Resort

Cerf Island
Seychelles, Indian Ocean

reservations@cerf-resort.com

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Description

Welcome to a tropical paradise! Located at the entrance of the Sainte Anne Marine Park on the remote green island of Cerf, the authentically designed Cerf Island Resort welcomes you to a paradise of white sandy beaches, clear waters and tropical nature. The waters of the National Marine Park around Cerf Island are a dream for divers and snorkelers.

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Highlights

  • Authentic luxurious villas
  • Unique nature spa with "Back to nature" concept
  • Heavenly beaches and lush nature
  • Fresh local cuisine
  • Free rental of snorkeling equipment, paddle boards, and kayaks
Green Pearls® Score for Cerf Island Resort

“The authentic Cerf Island Resort”

environmental protection

being local - authentic experiences

giving back

cultural commitment

View through dense tropical vegetation onto a small stretch of sandy beach with calm seas at the sustainable Cerf Island Resort in the SeychellesHand holding a spiky red starfish against a rocky backgroundRound illuminated pool at night with a view of a bay and mountains in the background, surrounded by trees and plants at the sustainable Cerf Island Resort in the Seychelles.

History & Philosophy

Part of the picturesque island nation of the Seychelles is the small hideaway of Cerf Island, named after Le Cerf, the French frigate that landed in Port Victoria in 1756. Here, the stunning Cerf Island Resort has been designed to give you a true Creole experience.

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Interior of a sustainable villa at Cerf Island Resort in the Seychelles with wooden flooring, four-poster bed with mosquito net, woven ceiling fan, wooden furniture, and curtains at the windowsSeating area with wicker chairs, sofas, cushions with palm tree motifs, table with books and flowers in front of large windows and access to a wooden terrace overlooking tropical vegetation at the sustainable Cerf Island Resort in the Seychelles.Bathroom in the Tortoise Suite of the sustainable Seychelles resort on Cerf Island with two green glass sinks on a light-colored vanity, wooden wall, toilet, bidet, towels, and red flowers as decoration.View from a wooden villa with a shingle roof onto the turquoise sea and overgrown hills in the background on Cerf Island, SeychellesBedroom in the Tortoise Suite at the sustainable Cerf Island Resort with a double bed, on which two towels are shaped into a swan, two turtle-shaped wall lamps, a sofa, a desk with a mirror, and a carpet runner on the floor.Wooden villa on stilts at Cerf Island Resort with veranda and outdoor staircase surrounded by tropical vegetation of the Seychelles under blue skiesWooden villa on stilts with veranda and railings, surrounded by lush greenery and terraced slopes at the sustainable Cerf Island Resort in the SeychellesFreestanding bathtub with fittings and shower head in a semi-open bathroom with stone wall and plants at the sustainable Cerf Island Resort in the Seychelles.Interior of a sustainable hillside villa at Cerf Island Resort in the Seychelles with an open floor plan, wooden flooring, bed with mosquito net, seating area with sofas, and views of tropical vegetation and the seaOpen bedroom with four-poster bed, sofa, carpet, and view of a wooden terrace with sea view at the sustainable Cerf Island Resort in the Seychelles

Rooms

Cerf Island Resort offers 24 private and luxurious villas, each named in Creole after local trees, flowers and sea creatures, and offering beautiful views of the surrounding tropical vegetation or the Indian Ocean.

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“The resort is designed to deliver a true Creole experience facilitated by incorporating the Seychellois architecture and design while preserving the natural surroundings.” Cerf Island Resort

Green Initiatives

  • Architecture
  • Flora & Fauna
  • Water Use
  • Waste Management
  • Food
  • Social & Cultural Commitment
  • Seychellois architecture & design
  • The land around Cerf Island Resort is used in accordance with local zoning laws and marine conservation zone regulations.
  • No local residents have been involuntarily removed from their land.
  • Building materials are local and environmentally friendly
  • Garden with native plants
  • Protection of flora and fauna, no use of chemicals
  • Own organic garden
  • Water use and reduction targets are set and monitored
  • Good quality water from public utility, no water treatment required
  • Rainwater collected for gardening
  • Water efficient toilet flushing
  • Towels and linens are not automatically changed to reduce laundry water use
  • Waste volume and reduction targets are set and monitored
  • Use of reusable clay pots to eliminate plastic packaging for toiletries
  • Waste segregation and recycling facilities
  • Employee education and training on waste policy
  • Use locally and seasonally grown organic foods and herbs whenever possible
  • Fair trade products purchased fresh from the market
  • No plastic used in serving meals
  • 95% local employees
  • Salaries and benefits meet or exceed local and national regulations
  • No discrimination of any kind practiced or supported
  • Company policy includes an established policy or code of conduct regarding the protection of local cultures and historic sites.
  • The company does not exploit the cultural intellectual property of the local community.
  • Cultural sensitivity and respect between tourists and hosts
  • Integration of culture into the daily life of the tourist