Minor to Close, Renovate and Rebrand Resort in Seychelles

Minor Hotels Group has announced that the Avani Barbarons Seychelles Resort is to undergo a multi-million dollar upgrade.

The existing resort will receive a full make over with new restaurant options and a beach club, plus a brand new extension which will see a new lagoon-style swimming pool with lagoon access rooms, plus the introduction of Avani Beach Suites.

The resort will reopen in early 2023 as the Avani+ Seychelles Barbarons Resort.

Whereas the original property mixed European heritage and Creole touches, the upgraded resort will champion a minimalist style with lots of natural wood, smart lighting, and partially outdoor guest bathrooms. Picture windows in the living rooms will frame the beach, with a comfortable daybed for reading, napping or daydreaming.

In addition to refurbishing the existing 124 guest rooms and suites, an additional 68 keys are being added in a completely new extension to the resort which will feature new room types, such as the 26 Lagoon Access rooms boasting direct access to a new lagoon-style swimming pool set just back from the beach alongside landscaped gardens.

The 26 Lagoon View rooms will have vistas of the pool and ocean, while the four new Avani Beach Suites, each with four keys forming a small cluster of rooms and with a private plunge pool and direct beach access, will offer extra space and privacy.

The resort’s extensive renovation will also include a revitalisation of its main swimming pool into an infinity pool with a sunken bar and beach decking, all surrounded by lush tropical landscaping.

The addition of several restaurants will include a new all-day dining option with an al fresco terrace and live barbecue serving breakfasts and creole and international cuisine, plus a signature beach restaurant showcasing local flavours and focusing on locally caught fish and seafood native to Seychelles. A new beach club bar with DJ and cocktails served by mixologists will also be launched.

Amir Golbarg, Vice President Operations, Minor Hotels, Middle East, North Africa, Seychelles & Mauritius, said, “We are really excited to announce this significant investment into Avani Barbarons, which will reposition the resort as a lifestyle destination in the Seychelles, with upgraded facilities including bringing a beach club and unique new room types to the island. We are confident this renewed product will be a great asset to the Avani+ portfolio when it relaunches and will be a great success in the market.”

Located on the west coast of Mahé, the largest island in Seychelles, the property sits on the white sands of Barbarons Beach. Abutting the Indian Ocean property is the swimming-friendly Port Launay Beach, with plenty of diversions for both beach lovers and water sports enthusiasts. Seychelles International Airport near the capital city of Victoria is just 30 minutes away from the resort.

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