Carana Beach Hotel, Mahé, Seychelles, Indian Ocean
Carana Beach Hotel, the Seychelles
Imagine throwing open your chalet doors to a wooden terrace presiding over sugar-white sands studded with giant granite boulders and the shimmering azure waters of the Indian Ocean beyond. This sounds like a secluded beach house escape somewhere exotic, but this is Carana Beach Hotel in the Seychelles. Even though it's a luxury boutique hotel, it really does feel like you've discovered your own patch of paradise on the north-east coast of Mahé. The delicate whites and ocean colours which adorn the contemporary chalet further reinforces the beach house look, while the sheltered bay and swaying palms add an air of intimacy. Carana Beach is more like somewhere a local would escape to for the weekend, an authentic Seychellois sojourn.
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There are only 40 chalets at Carana Beach, all of which have mesmerising ocean views. Inside, every chalet is extremely generous in size and the light woods, whites and ocean colours like cool blues contribute to the beach house feel. Bathrooms are also huge, with modern decor, wet room-style showers and they also have the added flexibility of either being able to be integrated into the bedroom or screened off for added privacy. Thick vegetation between each chalet allows you to enjoy the prviacy of your spacious furnished terrace, where you can admire epic views of the glittering Indian Ocean. The larger chalets have the addition of a private pool, too!
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