Praslin & La Digue

Chez Marlin

Chez Marlin is a fenced two-bedroom self-catering guesthouse of about 100 m² in Grand Anse, Praslin, let to one party at a time with the German-speaking owner on site, five minutes' walk from the nearest beach.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Self-catering in Grand Anse, Praslin

Where
Grand Anse, Praslin
Type
Self-catering, 2 units
Check-in and check-out
In from 2pm, out by 10am
Beach
Grand Anse (Fond de l'Anse)a short walk away
To the airport
2.0 kmPraslin airport, in a straight line
To the ferry
6.8 kmBaie Sainte Anne jetty, in a straight line

Why stay here

Chez Marlin is a single self-catering guesthouse of about 100 m² in Grand Anse, set 170 metres back from the main road on a fully fenced plot. It is let to one party at a time, so the only other person around is the owner, who speaks German, English and Creole.

The house has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large living room with dining space, a fully equipped kitchen and a large veranda. The nearest beach is about five minutes' walk; the owner describes its water as calm and shallow, with sunset views.

Highlights

  • Whole house for one party, owner on site
  • Two bedrooms with air conditioning and ceiling fans
  • Large veranda
  • Five minutes' walk to the nearest beach
  • About five minutes by car from the airport

Rooms

Master bedroom with double bed and en-suite bathroom; second bedroom with two single beds and a bathroom across the corridor. Both bedrooms have ceiling fans and air conditioning. Living and dining room with ceiling fans and cable TV, fully equipped kitchen opening onto the veranda, washing machine and ironing facilities.

  • Two-bedroom guesthouse (whole house)

    Sleeps 4

    About 100 m². Master bedroom with double bed and en-suite bathroom; second bedroom with two single beds and a bathroom across the corridor. The owner lives on site.

Facilities

  • Self-catering
  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi

Wifi via a paid data package, cable TV, washing machine and iron. The tourism board listing also records a room safe and outdoor dining furniture, and non-smoking rooms.

Dining

Places to eat nearby

KokoSol
500 m

Distances are in a straight line from the property’s map position.

Beaches

The nearest beach is a five-minute walk; the owner describes the water as calm and shallow.

Distances are in a straight line from the property’s map position.

Location

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Place to stay

Chez Marlin

Self-catering, Grand Anse

Map of Chez Marlin and nearby places to stayCoastline © OpenStreetMap contributors. Positions are approximate.
The 25 places on this map

Grand Anse, Praslin, about 170 metres from the main road on a fenced plot.

Praslin Island Airport
2.0 km
Baie Sainte Anne jetty
6.8 km
nearest beach
5 minutes' walk
main road
170 m
bus stop
5 minutes' walk
Grand Anse food shops
10 minutes' walk
Praslin airport
5 minutes by taxi or car
Baie Ste Anne jetty
15 to 20 minutes by taxi

Airport and jetty distances are in a straight line; the road is longer. The others are as the property gives them.

Grand Anse, Praslin, Seychelles

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Getting there

About five minutes by taxi or hire car from Praslin airport, or 15 to 20 minutes by taxi from the Baie Ste Anne jetty. A bus stop is five minutes' walk away. The owner says bus drivers do not accept luggage and there are no night buses.

Before you book

Wifi is sold as a data package rather than included: 40 GB for 172 rupees (Chez Marlin website, checked 16 September 2026).

Questions

Where is Chez Marlin?
Chez Marlin is a self-catering at Grand Anse on Praslin, Seychelles. In a straight line it is 2.0 km from Praslin Island Airport and 6.8 km from Baie Sainte Anne jetty; the journey by road is longer.
What time is check-in and check-out at Chez Marlin?
Check-in is from 2pm and check-out is by 10am. Times can change, so confirm them with your booking.
Which beach is closest to Chez Marlin?
Grand Anse (Fond de l'Anse) is a short walk away.
Can you cook for yourself at Chez Marlin?
Yes. Chez Marlin is listed as self-catering.
Which languages are spoken at Chez Marlin?
The property lists German, English and Creole.
  • View near Praslin; not a photograph of Oasis Hotel, Restaurant & SpaView near Praslin

    Oasis Hotel, Restaurant & Spa

    Hotel in Grand Anse, Praslin

    Oasis Hotel, Restaurant & Spa is a 30-room hotel at Grand Anse on Praslin, about 100 m from the beach and 2 km from the airstrip. It describes itself as three-star and has what it calls an Olympic-sized pool with a built-in bar, a restaurant cooking six cuisines, a spa and a small conference centre.

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    • Families
    • Pool
    • Spa
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Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.