Caranabeach - Machabee

4-star boutique resort on a private beach framed by granite boulders in northern Mahé

Accommodations & Grounds

Caranabeach offers stylish chalets that sit on a hillside to maximize ocean views from private terraces. Each chalet includes a seating area, a coffee machine, and a bathroom with bath or shower, while select units add a private plunge pool on the deck. The property has a large outdoor swimming pool with ocean views and a direct pathway to the hotel's private beach area.

Dining at Lorizon

The Lorizon restaurant serves breakfast on a terrace overlooking the beach and offers dinner with inventive Creole and international dishes prepared by a World Luxury Restaurant Awards-recognized team. Guests on half-board receive a rotating four-course dinner menu that changes nightly, including themed buffets such as Creole Night. The bar at Carana Beach Hotel serves cocktails and wines, with live music performances scheduled on several evenings.

Wellness & Spa

The on-site spa at CaranaBeach provides body treatments, massages, and facials using ingredients sourced from the Seychelles, such as coconut and local herbs. A spa lounge and relaxation area is available before and after treatments, and guests can book spa/wellness packages. The spa also offers beauty services including manicures, pedicures, and hair styling.

Location & Excursions

Carana Beach Hotel sits within walking distance of Anse Nord d'Est Beach and Anse Machabée Beach, two pristine sandy coves. The hotel's tour desk can arrange car hire, airport transfers, and guided excursions to Victoria (5 miles away) or the Takamaka rum distillery. A local bus stop outside the hotel provides service to Beau Vallon and the capital.

Services for Guests

The 24-hour front desk at CaranaBeach handles currency exchange, luggage storage, and private check-in/check-out. Daily housekeeping is provided twice a day, and laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing services are available. Babysitting can be arranged through the front desk, and children's meals are offered in the restaurant.

• Beach: Private beach area with direct access from the hotel
• Rooms: Chalets with ocean-view terraces and optional private plunge pools
• Dining: Lorizon restaurant - World Luxury Restaurant Awards-recognized
• Spa: Treatments using locally sourced Seychellois ingredients
• Location: Walking distance to two pristine beaches and 5 miles from Victoria
• Service: 24-hour front desk, currency exchange, and tour desk