Best hotels in Praslin: where to stay on the island

Praslin - the second-largest island in the Seychelles and one of the archipelago's main resort destinations. Here you can choose both large resorts with private beaches, spas and villas, as well as small boutique hotels and more affordable options on the coast.

This selection includes 10 popular hotels in Praslin in different categories. We compare their location, infrastructure and features worth considering when choosing a place to stay.

Paradise Sun

Constance Lemuria Seychelles

Constance Lemuria occupies a large area in north-western Praslin, in the Anse Kerlan area. You can spend several days here almost without leaving the resort: there are several beaches, restaurants, a spa, swimming pool, kids' club and a wide choice of activities.

Junior and Senior Suites are available, as well as villas with private pools. The latter are located literally a few steps from the ocean. A separate category is the spacious Presidential Villa with a private beach.

Main features of Constance Lemuria:

• access to Anse Georgette - one of Praslin's most famous beaches;
• an 18-hole golf course - the only one of its kind in the Seychelles;
• several restaurants and bars;
• Constance Spa;
• diving, tennis and non-motorised water activities;
• a kids' club for children aged 4-11.

Constance Lemuria Seychelles

Raffles Seychelles

The resort is located on a green hillside above Anse Takamaka in the north-east of the island. The famous Anse Lazio is only a few minutes away by car, making the location especially interesting if the north of the island is a priority.

The main feature of Raffles is its accommodation format. Instead of hotel blocks, there are separate villas scattered across the hillside. Each has a private pool and terrace, with views of the tropical garden or ocean depending on the location.

Facilities include:

• a large two-level infinity pool;
• Raffles Spa with 13 treatment pavilions;
• restaurants and bars;
• a 24-hour fitness centre;
• Sugar Palm kids' club;
• a water sports centre;
• kayaks, paddleboards and other non-motorised equipment are available.

Raffles Seychelles

Coco de Mer Hotel & Black Parrot Suites

Coco de Mer occupies a large green area in Anse Bois de Rose bay in south-western Praslin. The coast here is completely different from lively Côte d'Or - it is surrounded by forested hills, small beaches and noticeably less tourist traffic.

The hotel is divided into two parts. The main area has Standard and Superior Rooms, including options for families with children. Separately, on a granite outcrop above the ocean, there are 12 Black Parrot Junior Suites for guests aged 14 and over. This area has its own pool, bar, lounge and terrace.

Facilities include:

• two main swimming pools and a children's pool;
• a separate Black Parrot pool;
• two restaurants and bars;
• a spa overlooking the ocean;
• a fitness centre;
• kayaks, paddleboards and bicycles;
• a free transfer to Anse Lazio several times a week.

One of the hotel's features is a pavilion pool on stilts above the sea. In the evening, you can watch a beautiful sunset from here.

Coco de Mer Hotel & Black Parrot Suites

Le Duc de Praslin Hotel & Villas

Le Duc is located near Côte d'Or Beach - one of the most convenient areas of Praslin for a holiday. The sea is a few minutes' walk away, with restaurants and other tourist infrastructure nearby, making it easier to manage without constant trips around the island. The grounds are very green - a large tropical garden with ponds, waterfalls and a collection of orchids surrounds the buildings. Giant Seychelles tortoises also live here.

The choice of accommodation is quite wide - from rooms and suites to separate villas. The most spacious options are designed for families and groups and have several bedrooms, a kitchen and a private pool.

Facilities include:

• two outdoor swimming pools;
• a spa and fitness centre;
• Le Dauphin restaurant and the beachfront Café des Arts;
• a bar and lounge;
• bicycle rental;
• organisation of diving, snorkeling and other water activities.

Le Duc de Praslin Hotel & Villas

Paradise Sun

Paradise Sun stands practically on the sand of Côte d'Or - a long beach on the north-east coast of the island. Rooms are located in low-rise buildings among a tropical garden, while Superior rooms face towards the ocean. More spacious Deluxe Rooms are available for families. At Paradise Sun, the holiday is centred around the sea.

In addition to the beach, guests have access to:

• an outdoor pool with a children's section;
• Paradise Sun Spa;
• St. Pierre beachfront restaurant;
• a diving centre;
• kayaks, paddleboards and snorkeling equipment;
• volleyball and table tennis;
• guided walks along nature trails.

The hotel's restaurant is located directly on the beach. During the day it serves an à la carte menu, while themed dinners and live music take place in the evening.

Paradise Sun

Hotel L’Archipel

The hotel occupies a hillside above the small Anse Gouvernement beach at the end of Côte d'Or bay. Thanks to the terrain, most rooms face the ocean and have spacious balconies or terraces. The livelier part of Côte d'Or with restaurants and shops is not far away.

The hotel has:

• an infinity pool overlooking the sea;
• two restaurants;
• a poolside bar;
• a private beach;
• car and bicycle rental;
• canoes and snorkeling equipment;
• in-room massages and spa treatments on request.

There is no separate spa centre or fitness room here.

Hotel L’Archipel

Acajou Beach Resort

Acajou Beach features a lot of wood - from room finishes to interior details, and the hotel's name itself means "mahogany". The resort is located directly on Côte d'Or, and the liveliest part of the village of the same name, with restaurants, shops and diving centres, can be reached on foot in about 15 minutes.

The accommodation categories are quite varied. Standard rooms face the garden, Deluxe rooms are closer to the beach, and separate Family Rooms are available for families. There are also one- or two-bedroom apartments with their own kitchen. The most unusual category is SKY, which has an upper terrace with a jacuzzi and coastal views.

The hotel has an infinity pool, two restaurants, a lounge bar, a small fitness room and a massage room. Nearby is the long Côte d'Or Beach.

Acajou Beach Resort

Dhevatara Beach Hotel

Dhevatara has only ten suites, so it feels more like a small private residence by the sea. The hotel is located directly on Grand Anse and is surrounded by a tropical garden.

Guests have spacious suites with a private terrace and individual design combining modern details with Creole motifs. There is a swimming pool, restaurant, bar and small spa on the grounds. Guests also have access to bicycles, canoes and snorkeling equipment, while staff help organise activities on the water and on land.

Dhevatara Beach Hotel

Les Lauriers Eco Hotel & Restaurant

Les Lauriers began as a small family guesthouse with a restaurant and, after expansion, became a modern eco-hotel. It is located in Côte d'Or. The local beach, shops and restaurants are within easy reach. Superior and Family Rooms, villas and suites are available. The hotel also has an outdoor pool and a Creole restaurant.

Some of the vegetables, herbs and fruit used in the dishes are grown directly on the property, while fish and seafood are purchased from local suppliers. The hotel uses solar panels, water reuse systems and reusable glass bottles instead of plastic ones, and a small vegetable garden has been created on the kitchen roof.

Les Lauriers Eco Hotel & Restaurant

Bliss Hotel Praslin

The hotel is located on the west coast of Praslin, directly by the long Grand Anse Beach. The property is divided into two parts: Beach House is closer to the ocean, while Eden Garden is surrounded by tropical greenery.

Room categories differ not only in size but also in location. Beach House has rooms surrounded by gardens about 20 metres from the beach, upgraded rooms with sea views, as well as more spacious Deluxe and Penthouse categories. Eden Garden has Charm and Superior rooms and family suites. Wood, natural materials and calm natural tones are used in the design.

Guests have access to:

• an outdoor swimming pool with a relaxation area;
• Beach House restaurant and bar;
• Pure Bliss Spa with massages and treatments;
• a tropical garden;
• free Wi-Fi;
• parking and car rental.

Bliss Hotel Praslin