Carana Beach
Carana Beach is situated on the North-East coast of Mahé, a perfectly located and family-owned small boutique hotel, surrounded by tropical jungle and inviting turquoise waters. Home to Victoria, the capital of the Mahé island, you’ll be greeted with the exciting and colourful culture, and history of this unique location. With plenty to explore and indulge in, the choice of our 40 Chalets overlooking one of Mahé’s most dramatically picturesque beaches, provide you with your own Seychellois sanctuary, consisting of casual yet chic ambiance for guests to dine, unwind and recharge. A reflection of the raw, unprocessed character of the Seychelles. Carana Beach offers a rare proposition: an authentic Seychelles experience that pairs luxurious high-end standards with accessible rates.
Carana Beach
Mahé is the largest island in the Seychelles archipelago, in the Indian Ocean off East Africa. The island is also home to Victoria, Seychelles’ capital, known for Creole architecture and a colourful covered market with wares like fish, fruit and clothing.
Carana Beach is situated on one of the most picturesque bays on Mahé, the hotel has been designed to accentuate the wild nature of this stunning location. Each chalet boasts a view from every room spilling out onto breath-taking turquoise waters, all framed by a lush tropical garden and a granite backdrop. Enjoy the intimate white-sand beach at your door step or adventure out to discover the other magnificent beaches of Mahé.
Carana Beach hotel is situated 7 km from Sainte Anne Marine National Park and 17 km from Seychelles International Airport.
- 40 spacious Chalets each with incredible sea views
- All Chalets positioned within a few steps from the beach
- All Chalets designed to cater for couples as well as families
- 12 Chalets with plunge pool
- International-standard guest amenities with local accents
- Multiple dining options offered, including beach orders
- Menu concept inspired and sourced from hotel’s family-owned farm
- Bar and lounge with relaxed atmosphere and ocean view
- Beach-front swimming pool with comfortable sun-loungers
With the temperature rarely dropping below 24°C or rising above 32°C, makes Mahé a year-round destination for sun worshippers and beach lovers.
Stay in your own private paradise overlooking breath-taking views of the shoreline, you’ll be able to watch the sun rise and set over the Indian Ocean. Surrounded by wooden panelling and muted island tones, this haven will generate relaxation and is the idyllic place to unwind after a magical island day. With the option of room service you’ll be able to make full use of and experience the facilities on offer. (Chalet consists of 45 sqm)
Ocean View Chalet Amenities
- FREE WIFI
- Telephone
- LED Screen with Satelite TV
- Fully Airconditioned
- Ceiling Fan
- In-Room Safe
- Mini-Bar Fridge
- Tea and Coffee Station
- Open terrace with lounges
- Hair Dryer
- Nespresso Machines
- Spacious bathroom with separate vanity and shower
- Room Service available
Your very own Pool Chalet will invite you to cool off in your private plunge pool overlooking the renowned white sands and island scenes. This spacious and luxurious chalet also provides an open terrace with loungers, meaning the choice is there to sunbathe in your own sanctuary and home away from home. (Chalet consists of 60 sqm)
Ocean View Pool Chalet Amenities
- FREE WIFI
- Telephone
- LED Screen with Satelite TV
- Fully Air conditioned
- Ceiling Fan
- In-Room Safe
- Mini-Bar Fridge
- Tea and Coffee Station
- Open terrace with lounges
- Hair Dryer
- Nespresso Machines
- Spacious bathroom with separate vanity and shower
- Private Plunge Pool
- Room Service available
‘A place where tourists and locals alike embrace a fun and informal atmosphere to eat, drink and mingle.’
Carana Beach Bar is a casual spot for all-day dining, adjacent to both the beach and swimming pool. With a range of trendy cocktails and an eclectic menu of tapas, light bites, fuss-free finger entrees plus more, you’ll find yourself spoilt for choice.
‘Feast on the view, savour the cuisine.’
Lorizon, meaning ‘horizon’, is what this award-winning restaurant is named after due to its uninterrupted and spectacular ocean panorama seen from its elevated perch. Here you’ll find a menu of refines cuisine for a traditional, elegant dinner. Themed evenings are also occur here through the week such as Creole night and steak night, an option of Table d’Hote (fixed priced meals) menus are also provided. Lorizon boasts inventive dishes with unusual combinations to surprise, delight and challenge each palate.
A slow romantic canter on a horseback trail along Mahé’s Western coastline offers stunning sea views and unforgettable memories, the trail will lead you to a secluded beach for an elegant champagne picnic before sunset.
This Tropical Picnic Trot includes a private chauffeur transfer to and from Turquoise Trails on the West Coast of Mahé, 1x bottle of Moet champagne, tapas and optional guide for horse-riding beginners.
Total horse-riding time (including return): 1 hour and 20 minutes.
A visit to one of the world’s smallest capitals is an essential part of any Seychelles holiday, and this tour serves up the short but colourful history of Victoria, topped off with some insider shopping opportunities and a glass of bubbly while browsing one of the finest jewellery selections in the Indian Ocean.
Available on Tuesdays and Thursdays, this tour includes private chauffeur transfer to and from Victoria, a guided tour of the town’s famous sights and points of interest, with opportunities for souvenir shopping at art galleries, craft shops and the Diamond Works.
Let the true sensations of Seychelles sweep across mind and body with our line-up of soothing treatments using only natural and locally sourced ingredients.With the option of having your treatment in the spa or from the comfort of your own chalet on the deck, you’re guaranteed an unmistakably different spa experience. All of the scrubs, masks and wraps start from a base of cold-pressed virgin coconut oil, produced right here in the Seychelles. We then add a wide range of locally cultivated herbs, spices and extracts for each product: from cinnamon and vanilla to indigenous lemon and eucalyptus. This allows each treatment to be imparted with a unique signature scent native to our islands, complemented by carefully selected pairings of essential oils.
Massage treatments from 30, 60 to 90 minutes are available. Whether its pampering you desire, to being energised or having your muscles relieved, the SENS Spa has got you covered and more.
Carana Beach Hotel, since its opening in 2016, has teamed up with Green Islands Foundation (GIF) to promote sustainable operations. The hotel has put in place an action plan to reduce its waste generated, improve energy use, and to promote the use of local products and partner with local community groups to better protect the environment.
With a consistent focus on freshness and locality, Carana Beach hotel’s food offerings are supplied by an organic farm on Denis Private Island, a neighbouring Seychelles island, this being one of the many sustainable projects that has been deployed over a selection of Seychelles hotels.
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