Constance Ephelia

Bed and Breakfast at Constance Ephelia in Port Launay, Mahé:

• Meal plan: breakfast buffet at the main restaurant Corossol (lunch, dinner and drinks not included)
• Guests staying in Senior Suites are entitled to the breakfast buffet at the beach restaurant Seselwa
• Extra supplement applies for in-room dining

Half Board at Constance Ephelia in Port Launay, Mahé:

• Meal plan: breakfast and dinner only (lunch and drinks not included)
• Breakfast: buffet at the main restaurant Corossol
• Dinner: buffet at the main restaurant Corossol
• Extra supplement applies for in-room dining and for the à la carte restaurant

Full Board at Constance Ephelia in Port Launay, Mahé:

• Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner only (drinks not included)
• Breakfast: buffet at the main restaurant Corossol
• Lunch: buffet at Helios restaurant
• Dinner: buffet at the main restaurant Corossol
• Extra supplement applies for in-room dining and for the à la carte restaurant

Things to do near Constance Ephelia

1. Beaches near Port Launay
   • Port Launay beach (4 min drive): the public beach inside Port Launay Marine National Park, with calm water and snorkelling.
2. Landmarks and nature near Port Launay
   • Sauzier waterfall (4 min drive): a waterfall in the forest above Port Glaud, reached by a short walk from the road.
   • Seychelles Tea Factory (13 min drive): the tea plantation and factory on the Sans Souci mountain road, on the edge of Morne Seychellois National Park.
   • Morne Blanc trail (13 min drive): a steep forest hike from the Sans Souci road to a viewpoint high above the west coast and Port Glaud.
   • Mission Ruins (18 min drive): the ruins of a 19th century school for the children of freed slaves at Sans Souci, with a lookout over the west coast.
3. Restaurants near Mahe
   • Del Place (3 min drive): an open air seafood restaurant with a sand floor facing the sea on the Port Launay road, known for red snapper cooked in banana leaf.
   • Island Cafe (6 min drive): a roadside Creole café in Port Glaud open for breakfast and lunch, with simple local food cooked by its owners.
   • Tea Tavern (13 min drive): a small café beside the tea plantation on the Sans Souci road, serving small portions of several Creole dishes.
   • Chez Plume (19 min drive): a small Creole restaurant in a tropical garden opposite the beach at Anse Boileau, known for white captain fish with passion fruit sauce.
4. Nightlife near Mahe
   • Del Place Beach Bar (3 min drive): a beach bar on the Port Launay road with cocktails, fresh coconut water and live music during the day, open until early evening.

Scuba diving near Constance Ephelia

• Dive centres within 30 minutes of Constance Ephelia, nearest first:
  • Blues Diving Centre (at Constance Ephelia): the dive centre at Constance Ephelia in Port Launay, teaching PADI and CMAS courses and diving the Port Launay Marine National Park.
• Dive sites in the area:
  • Trois Bank: granite rock and coral down to 23 m, with grey reef sharks, eagle rays, barracudas and batfish.
  • Thérèse Island: a granite islet off Port Glaud with sheltered clear water and a coral reef along its southern shore, where turtles are often seen.
  • Dredger Wreck: a 15 m deep wreck off Bel Ombre, sunk in 1989 and covered in blue striped snappers, moray eels and scorpionfish.

Constance Ephelia in Port Launay

Constance Ephelia is a 5 star resort of 312 rooms, suites and villas on a 120 hectare estate at Port Launay, on the north west coast of Mahé, set between two beaches and looking over Port Launay Marine National Park. The estate is laid out for active stays: a zip line through the forest, four tennis courts, squash and padel, free non motorised water sports, the Coconut Tribe kids club and a Constance Spa with a thermal pool, sauna and Kneipp path. Villas range from Hillside Villas with infinity pools to Family Villas of up to three bedrooms, and the marine park lagoon in front of the resort is a protected area for snorkelling.

Where is Constance Ephelia?

• Location: Port Launay, at the north end of the west coast road of Mahé, Seychelles, beside Port Launay Marine National Park and just north of Port Glaud.
• Nearby: Port Launay beach (4 min drive) and the Sauzier waterfall at Port Glaud (4 min drive).

Who is Constance Ephelia best for?

• Families: the Coconut Tribe kids club for ages 4 to 11, zip line initiations from age 4 and Family Villas of two or three bedrooms with their own pool.
• Active travellers: four tennis courts, squash, padel, free windsurfing, kayaks and small catamarans, a PADI dive centre and mangrove kayaking.
• Couples: Hillside Villas with an infinity pool and ocean views, dinner at Cyann over the marine park and Sisley treatments at the Constance Spa.

Rooms, suites and villas at Constance Ephelia

• Tropical Garden View Room: 48 m² for two, looking over the gardens.
• Junior Suite: 62 m² close to the beach, for two adults, one child and a baby.
• Senior Suite: 72 m² for two adults and one child.
• Family Villas: two bedrooms on 330 m² or three bedrooms on 350 m², each with a private pool.
• Beach Villa: 240 to 370 m² on the beach, with one or two bedrooms and a private pool.
• Hillside Villa: 120 to 220 m² on the hillside, with ocean views and a private infinity pool.
• Presidential Villa: 980 m² on the hill, with an infinity pool, for up to six adults.

Restaurants at Constance Ephelia

1. Corossol, the international buffet
   • The main restaurant for breakfast and dinner, with buffet stations from tandoori to pizza in several dining areas.
   • Opening hours: breakfast 07:00 to 10:30, dinner 18:30 to 22:00
2. Helios, Mediterranean on South Beach
   • A beachfront buffet with dishes from France, Italy, Spain, Morocco and Lebanon: tapas, mezze, antipasti and thin crust pizza.
   • Opening hours: lunch 12:00 to 15:00, beach menu 12:00 to 17:00, dinner 19:00 to 22:00
3. Adam & Eve, South East Asian
   • Malay, Singaporean and Indonesian cooking under the palms by the beach, with a kids' menu.
   • Opening hours: lunch 12:00 to 15:00, beach menu 12:00 to 17:00, dinner 19:00 to 22:00
4. Cyann, gourmet fusion over the marine park
   • French technique with local and Asian flavours, looking over Port Launay Marine Park, with a sushi bar at lunch.
   • Opening hours: lunch 12:00 to 15:00, dinner 19:00 to 22:00, sushi bar 12:00 to 16:00

Bars at Constance Ephelia

• Kabana: the beach bar, with tropical slushies, cocktails, sandwiches and ice cream next to the bocce and volleyball area.
• Adam & Eve Bar: by the pool, drinks and light snacks.
• Zee Bar: a lounge for signature cocktails and light snacks.
• Helios Bar: on the beach at Helios, for classic drinks and cocktails.
• Cyann Bar: aged rums, whiskies, rare spirits and cocktails.
• Seselwa Bar: a casual beachside bar for tropical drinks and light snacks.

Coconut Tribe kids club at Constance Ephelia

• Children aged 4 to 11 join the Coconut Tribe, with pool time, games and relays, arts and crafts, cooking classes, tennis and zip line initiations, STEAM experiments, virtual reality games and movie nights.
• The club has its own outdoor playground, and babysitting is available at extra cost.

Activities and water sports at Constance Ephelia

• Free water sports: pedal boats, small sailing catamarans, windsurfing and kayaks.
• Zip line: a course through the estate for guests from 4 years old to over 70.
• Racket sports: four tennis courts with paid lessons, a squash court and a free padel court.
• At extra cost: PADI diving, mangrove kayaking when the tide allows, fishing trips and yoga lessons.
• Bikes: free for villa guests and for hire for other rooms, to ride around the 120 hectare estate.

Beach, pools and facilities at Constance Ephelia

• Beach: two beaches on the estate, North Beach and South Beach, facing Port Launay Marine National Park, with shallow water at South Beach.
• Pools: four resort pools open to all guests, plus private pools in the Family, Beach, Hillside and Presidential Villas.
• Facilities: a fitness centre open 24 hours, tennis, squash and padel courts, a zip line and bicycles.

Spa and wellness at Constance Ephelia

• Constance Spa: described by Constance as one of the largest spas in the Indian Ocean, set in the gardens of the estate.
• Treatments: Sisley facials and body care, Ayurvedic, Balinese and Thai massages, hot stone therapy and body treatments with natural products inspired by Indian Ocean plants.
• Facilities: a dry sauna, an aromatic steam room, a thermal pool, a Jacuzzi, a still pool, a Kneipp footpath and a yoga pavilion.
• Fitness and yoga: a fully equipped gym open 24 hours and guided yoga sessions.
• Opening hours: 10:00 to 21:00

Constance Ephelia or Avani+ Barbarons Seychelles?

• Both are large resorts on the west coast of Mahé, linked by the coast road south of Port Launay.
• Constance Ephelia: a 120 hectare estate with two beaches, villas with private pools, a zip line, four tennis courts and the Coconut Tribe kids club.
• Avani+ Barbarons Seychelles: 192 rooms and suites on Barbarons Beach at Grand Anse, renovated in 2025, with two pools, a swim up bar and plunge pool suites.

MariDeal offers near Constance Ephelia

1. Other hotels on Mahé:
   • Avani+ Barbarons Seychelles (14 min)
   • The Seaboards Apartments (29 min)

Constance Ephelia FAQ

1. Where is Constance Ephelia?
   • At Port Launay, at the north end of the west coast of Mahé in the Seychelles, on a 120 hectare estate beside Port Launay Marine National Park.
2. How far is Constance Ephelia from the airport?
   • About 40 minutes by car from Seychelles International Airport, across the island on the east coast.
3. Does Constance Ephelia have a beach and pool?
   • Yes. The estate has two beaches, North Beach and South Beach, four resort pools, and private pools in every villa category.
4. Is Constance Ephelia good for families?
   • Yes. The Coconut Tribe kids club takes children aged 4 to 11, the zip line is open from age 4, Family Villas have two or three bedrooms and a private pool, and babysitting can be booked.
5. Does Constance Ephelia have a spa?
   • Yes. The Constance Spa offers Sisley treatments and Ayurvedic, Balinese and Thai massages, with a sauna, steam room, thermal pool and Kneipp path, open from 10:00 to 21:00.
6. What restaurants are at Constance Ephelia?
   • Four: Corossol for international buffets, Helios for Mediterranean food on South Beach, Adam & Eve for South East Asian cooking and Cyann for gourmet fusion with a lunchtime sushi bar.
7. Which water sports are free at Constance Ephelia?
   • Pedal boats, small sailing catamarans, windsurfing and kayaks are free, while PADI diving, mangrove kayaking and fishing trips cost extra.
8. Does Constance Ephelia have a zip line?
   • Yes. The zip line runs through the estate and is open to guests from 4 years old to over 70.
9. What is there to do near Constance Ephelia?
   • You can snorkel in Port Launay Marine National Park and walk to the Sauzier waterfall at Port Glaud, both 4 minutes away by car, or drive up the Sans Souci road to the Tea Factory, the Morne Blanc trail and the Mission Ruins.