Best 4-star hotels in Seychelles

The Seychelles Islands are often associated with premium holidays, however the 4-star category here is a true "gold standard", usually offering a high level of service and magnificent locations without excess. We have gathered the best 4-star hotels in Seychelles: from secluded eco-resorts to stylish boutique hotels.

Le Domaine de L'Orangeraie

Le Nautique Waterfront Hotel

A cosy boutique hotel located on the oceanfront in the village of La Passe on La Digue Island offers guests a “home away from home” atmosphere with panoramic sunset views.

Bright rooms with natural accents are complemented by private terraces overlooking tropical gardens or the ocean. Breakfasts, lunches and dinners are served in the waterfront restaurant or by the pool. The dining concept includes local and international dishes.

The hotel provides a wide range of resort services: bicycle rental, including electric bikes, help with organising excursions, snorkelling, diving, fishing and kayaking. Paid transfer services between the airport and the ferry terminal are also available.

Le Nautique Waterfront Hotel

Cerf Island Resort

A cosy boutique hotel located on Cerf Island, which is part of the St. Anne Marine Park. This beautiful island attracts visitors with tropical greenery, the absence of roads and panoramic views.

The resort is oriented towards adults and children from 7 years old, offering 24 spacious villas designed in harmony with the surrounding nature. In two waterfront restaurants, Creole and European dishes are prepared with an emphasis on fresh seafood. The infrastructure also includes a panoramic swimming pool, a bar and a spa centre.

Guests can use kayaks and snorkelling masks free of charge. Fishing, helicopter or boat trips can also be organised. There are guided walks during which you can see giant tortoises, as well as excursions to the neighbouring islands of Moyenne, Praslin and La Digue.

Cerf Island Resort

Coco de Mer Hotel and Black Parrot Suites

The award-winning beachfront hotel on Praslin Island is named after the legendary Coco de Mer palm - the symbol of the Seychelles. This luxurious corner deserves every one of its 5-star-level impressions and is in demand in any season.

On the hotel grounds, a separate luxury suites area is set apart on a rocky promontory. Only adults and teenagers from 14 years old are allowed in this room category, while families with younger children can stay comfortably in the standard and superior rooms of the main hotel.

The infrastructure includes 2 swimming pools, a gym, a spa centre and 2 restaurants, where evening entertainment programmes are held several times a week. The grounds offer panoramic views of the ocean and the neighbouring islands of Mahé, Silhouette and the luxurious private North Island.

Leisure is complemented by guided walks along natural trails, birdwatching, and encounters with sea turtles that come here to lay eggs. SUP boards and canoes are provided free of charge, fishing trips and excursions to nearby islands are organised. Several times a week, there is a free private transfer to Anse Lazio - one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

Coco de Mer Hotel and Black Parrot Suites

Paradise Sun

A resort hotel by the famous white-sand Côte d'Or beach on Praslin Island. The accommodation stock consists of family beach bungalows in traditional Creole style, surrounded by the greenery of flowering tropical gardens.

One of the hotel’s main features is the beachfront restaurant on the sand, with an extensive a la carte menu and live music. The hotel also has a spa centre and leisure activities for travellers of any age, including special programmes for children. The room rate includes free use of canoes, kayaks, SUP boards and snorkelling equipment.

Paradise Sun

La Belle Tortue

La Belle Tortue, located on Silhouette Island, positions itself as a Lodge & Restaurant, placing the main emphasis precisely on the quality of dining. The restaurants of the complex specialise in refined French and fusion cuisine, using selected local products. And visitors to the wine cellar can expect a collection of more than 200 labels.

Different meal plans are available, including an all-inclusive package that provides snorkelling equipment and water sports gear, as well as fishing trips or sunset cruises. Leisure is complemented by a varied excursion programme focused on exploring the unique nature of the island.

For accommodation, in addition to standard rooms, La Belle Tortue offers separate villas, including a huge presidential villa with facilities for up to 11 guests.

La Belle Tortue

Acajou Beach Resort

The 4-star eco-hotel is located in the Côte d’Or area on the northern coast of Praslin. A cosy corner with a homely atmosphere. It is known for its calm setting, large tropical garden and eco-friendly approach to management. It is often called one of the most pleasant intimate hotels on the island.

Accommodation options range from cosy garden rooms to front deluxe rooms by the ocean with views of Curieuse Island, as well as family rooms and self-catering apartments.

The leisure infrastructure is centred around a swimming pool with ocean views, a beach area, spa and gym. International and Creole cuisine is served in the hotel restaurant. Acajou offers excellent travel opportunities, including exploration of the nearby Vallée de Mai reserve, which is located very close to the hotel.

Acajou Beach Resort

Canopy By Hilton Seychelles

A modern resort in a picturesque corner of Mahé Island, in Anse La Mouche bay. Canopy offers 149 rooms and suites designed with natural materials and local touches. The culinary concept of the resort combines French and Creole traditions with Asian flavours, and at the pool bar you can enjoy signature cocktails.

In addition to restaurants, the infrastructure includes 3 swimming pools, a modern fitness centre and a spa complex. For family holidays, there are kids’ and teens’ clubs with a rich programme of workshops and games. Guests can enjoy a number of activities, including paddleboarding and kayaking, as well as wine tastings.

Canopy By Hilton Seychelles

Le Domaine de L'Orangeraie

A beautiful boutique hotel, excellent for a 4-star category, conveniently located a few minutes’ walk from the jetty on the quiet and idyllic island of La Digue. The resort offers a harmonious combination of modern comfort, tranquillity and tropical charm.

Le Domaine de L'Orangeraie offers villas and suites surrounded by lush gardens or on the hillside with panoramic views. Many accommodation options are equipped with open-air bathrooms and spacious terraces. The hotel restaurants offer a wide choice of local and international cuisine.

The hotel’s signature feature is the spa centre among massive granite boulders on an elevated spot. Guests also have access to a swimming pool and a wide range of activities on water and on land.

Le Domaine de L'Orangeraie

Carana Beach

A stylish boutique hotel on the northern coast of Mahé, in one of the most picturesque bays with turquoise water and granite rocks. Carana is designed to highlight the natural beauty of the place: 40 spacious chalets are located just a few steps from the beach, and the room windows offer panoramic ocean views. At the same time, 12 chalets are equipped with their own small pools.

The hotel restaurant stands out for its innovative approach. Refined international cuisine is combined with Creole flavours. The infrastructure includes a first-line swimming pool and a spa centre. The hotel is suitable both for couples and for family holidays.

Carana Beach

Laila Resort Seychelles

A resort hotel of the global Marriott network on Mahé Island offers 76 rooms and 8 suites, including connecting and double rooms with breathtaking views of the ocean or mountains. The place is very beautiful, with dense gardens and an exceptionally clean coastline.

The resort grounds include 2 bars and 2 restaurants that guarantee a variety of gastronomic experiences. Special dietary needs can be accommodated on request. Guests have access to an outdoor pool, gym, spa centre, non-motorised water sports, beach service and sun loungers, a children’s playground and a beach accessories boutique.