Rooms for Health Care Staff

Hotel Rooms for Health Care Workers Requiring Isolation

With the current Covid-19 situation, we want to help our community and come together in solidarity to support our island. Therefore we wish to reach out to all health care staff in Jersey and offer up an allocation of our hotel rooms for self-isolation should they require it.

We want to help maintain the health and well-being of these crucial personnel at this critical time, as well as the health of their families.

All health care staff in Jersey, who are required to self-isolate, can do so in one of our hotel rooms, free of charge. This could be used in a situation where a health care worker needs to isolate away from a family member in the same household who exhibits symptoms, in order for them to continue to carry out their duties at work.

We hope that this gives some support to the health care professionals in a time when they need it.

We want to thank all our health care professionals currently working to keep us safe. Thank you for doing all you can to protect our community & our loved ones during these unprecedented times. We’re all right behind you.

Please contact us directly: [email protected]

*Please note this is not for self-isolation due to the presence of symptoms but as a measure to distance yourself from someone who does.

For members of the public that find themselves in a similar situation and wish to isolate themselves away from their household/family members (this could be for work purposes or to keep distance from a vulnerable family member) – please get in touch with us, as we may be able to help with significantly reduced rates to stay within our hotel

A Treat For Mum

Whether it’s spending quality time as a family at our spectacular Mother’s Day Sunday lunch on the first floor or a relaxing treatment at Spa Sirene. We have all you need to say a little ‘Thank you’ to Mum…

Mother’s Day Lunch – 1st Floor

Sometimes the best gift is simply spending some time together. Get the family together and treat Mums, Grannies & Aunties to a relaxing afternoon filled with delicious food and treats and of course good times around the table with their nearest and dearest!

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£43.50 per person | Children 3 – 12 Half Price | Children Under 3 – Free!

To book call 01534720511 or email: [email protected]

A relaxing day at Spa Sirene

Give Mum a little TLC this Mother’s Day with a relaxing treatment at Spa Sirene. Mums will enjoy the ‘Melt Away’ package designed to ease away her tension using a combination of hot stones and relaxing massage oil. This treatment will help relax sore muscles on your back, neck and shoulders and finishes with a rejuvenating Ayurvedic scalp and face pressure point massage.

Melt Away Package | 1hr 15mins | Cost: £105 | Click here to explore our treatment brochure

Before her relaxing treatment, Mum can take a soothing swim our ‘Heated Vitality Pool’ and afterwards sit back with a herbal tea in our relaxation room…

Afternoon Tea in Cafe Zephyr

Savour a delicious afternoon tea with Mum on Zephyr terrace. Enjoy a catch up and some quality time together over a perfectly brewed tea and tuck into delectable sandwiches, freshly-baked scones and yummy pastries. Our afternoon-tea can be enjoyed every day of the week…

Cost £17.50 pp | £27.50 pp with a glass of house champagne and strawberries | Click here to view our Afternoon Menu

To book call 01534720511 or email: [email protected]

A hotel or Spa Gift Card

Treat Mum to a hotel or Spa Sirene gift card so she can treat herself to whatever she fancies. Whether that be a cosy meal in The Grill, an evening in The Wine Cellar complete with tasting menu from the award-winning Restaurant Sirocco, a facial at Spa Sirene or a relaxing overnight stay …

Whatever she chooses, it’s sure to go down a treat | Buy online – click here

The Grand Gorilla Auction

Re-Wilding and The Royal Yacht Hotel 

This year it is 60 years since Gerald Durrell established the Jersey Zoo, with its main objective to save endangered species from extinction.  In a way to celebrate this milestone, Durrell’s team led by CEO Dr Lesley Dickie launched a re-wilding initiative to create the largest public art trail up to date on the island with a view to get children away from their computer games and entice families out of their homes to have fun going on an island search for a total of 85 silverback and young gorillas and get them more connected to nature. As part of the campaign they aimed to raise critical funds needed to build a new state of the art home for their troop of Gorillas. The troop of gorilla sculptures were painted by many renowned local and international artists, some of who travelled from all parts of the globe to do so, although the smaller gorillas were painted by many of the island local schools and communities. 

Durrell approached The Royal Yacht Hotel, to see if they might be interested in sponsoring one of the gorillas.  James Taylor and his family Geraldine, Charlie and Cara are very passionate believers in what Durrell are trying to achieve. Therefore, James, who is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Hotel had absolutely no hesitation in getting on board with this initiative.  Furthermore he was not just prepared to sponsor a gorilla, he was delighted to make a large donation becoming one of the project official suppliers. 

We were invited to the launch of the trail at the zoo, to choose a gorilla for sponsoring and there was one that stood out amongst the rest “That Elusive Dodo”, created by the extremely talented portrait artist Oliver Winconek.  This amazing gorilla had a portrait of Gerald Durrell on one side and a Dodo on the other, which is so symbolic to the zoo.  The Royal Yacht Hotel has been delighted to have its name attributed to this magnificent, beautifully painted gorilla, which James and family have become very attached to themselves. 

The gorillas were situated in various areas all around the island and on 27th July, many families and visitors set off on the 77 day trail to find them and literally tens of thousands of photos were taken, many of which were published on the Durrell website and social media. Stephen Wilson, our Facilities and Maintenance Manager (pictured below) even went on a 11-week quest around our beautiful island in pursuit of the Elusive Dodo, (The Royal Yacht Hotel Gorilla) discovering the 40 silverback gorillas and 45 young ones. James always felt that this re-wilding initiative would be a great success, however he believes that this has gone way beyond anyone’s expectations. 

Now that the gorilla trail has finished, the gorillas were auctioned off on the 6th November 2019 by celebrity auctioneer Charles Hanson at The Royal Yacht Hotel.  This was publicised and live streamed for all to participate in, and bids came in from all over the world for these magnificent works of art, raising a total of £1,146,500, which will help in achieving Durrell’s vision for a wilder, healthier and more colourful world.

James would like to congratulate Durrell on their incredible achievement, which means that the gorillas in the zoo will now get a new home.  James would also like to give special thanks to Jacqueline McDermott & Steve Wilson for all of their hard work with this project.

‘That Elusive Dodo’

As an Official Supplier of Durrell’s ‘Go Wild Gorilla’ campaign, we were delighted to sponsor and adopt one of the gorillas designed by local and UK artists. Our gorilla ‘That Elusive Dodo’ was designed by the talented Oliver Winconek.

That Elusive Dodo… is based on Gerald Durrell’s interest in the Dodo and it’s subsequent image being used to highlight animal extinction. Our gorilla is located at Havre Des Pas along the seafront and it has certainly been brightening up people’s days! Thank you to everyone that has paid a visit to our gorilla and taken lots of colourful photos.

Photo by @nottgeoff on Instagram

Don’t forget to tag us in your photos with our gorilla and make sure you download the ‘Go Wild Gorillas’ app to unlock rewards upon visiting the various gorillas on the trail around the island. Our rewards include a free smoothie in Cafe Zephyr and 20% off in Restaurant Sirocco!

Ready To Go Wild

To celebrate Durrell’s 60th anniversary, The Royal Yacht, is very proud to be partnering with Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust and Go Wild Gorillas as an Official Supplier on the Go Wild Gorilla Trail. The aim of this project is to raise funds for A new Gorilla House at Gerald Durrell’s, Jersey Zoo.

On Saturday 27th July, the trail of life size gorillas will be launched around the island designed by various local & UK artists.

Stephen Wilson, our Facilities and Maintenance Manager, will go on a 11-week quest around our beautiful island in pursuit of the Elusive Dodo, (The Royal Yacht Hotel Gorilla) discovering the 40 silverback gorillas and 45 young ones. Join him on a trail of discovery and rewilding.

When did you first become interested in Gorillas?

I think the first time that I really became interested in Gorillas was back in 1986 when the 5 year old boy fell into the gorilla enclosure, making national news. It really fascinated me the way that Jambo acted so human like, protecting the young lad and genuinely seemed really concerned for him.  

 Do you have any involvement with the gorillas at the zoo?

I am a zoo volunteer, but unfortunately not. The gorillas are very lucky to have Chris, Mark and Laura taking extremely good care of them.  I always visit the gorillas whenever I am at the zoo though.  They are the most beautiful animals, I could watch them for hours.

 Tell us more about what Go Wild Gorillas is about?

Go Wild Gorillas is designed to encourage people to get out of their homes and follow the trail around the island, where there will be 40 life size gorillas painted by various incredible artists.  There are also 45 smaller size gorillas, which have been painted by schools etc. and are in various shops and establishments around town.  The aim is to raise funds to build a new home for the gorillas at the zoo.

 Why has The Royal Yacht Hotel got involved in this project?

The Jersey zoo approached the Hotel Sales Manager, Jacqueline McDermott, who in turn approached James Taylor, Hotel Chairman & CEO, to see if he might be interested in becoming a sponsor partner for a gorilla.  James is very passionate himself and a great support of the Durrell Trust and what they aim to achieve and had absolutely no hesitation in saying yes.  The final auction of the painted gorillas will also be held at the Royal Yacht Hotel.

 What has influenced you to become involved yourself?

This year it is 60 years since Gerald Durrell had the most AMAZING idea to establish a different type of zoo in Jersey, with a view to protect endangered species.  Last year, I was lucky enough to be given an invite to Durrell’s strategy launch, where Dr Lesley Dickie, who is the zoo CEO, talked about rewilding and their initiative to get the young away from the television and their computer games, and encouraging them to having fun in the great outdoors.  It was at this conference where I heard Lesley talking about the Go Wild Gorillas and I have never heard anyone talk with so much passion.  She has done so much good at the zoo, she is becoming a bit of a hero of mine.  I am also very jealous of my wife Reka, as she is so lucky to work for the zoo and I think it is her who gives me my most inspiration.  She is very passionate about the zoo and I think this rubs off on me.

 Will you be doing the Go Wild Gorillas trail?

Yes.  Go Wild Gorillas is launching Saturday 27th July and I aim to find and be photographed by at least one gorilla a day, and you will be able to follow my journey across social media over the next 77 days, in my hunt to find the Royal Yacht Hotel gorilla.  You will also find special Royal Yacht Hotel deals and competitions here, along with gorilla facts & fun!  Happy hunting and enjoy the Go Wild Gorillas Trail!