Praslin & La Digue

Le Duc de Praslin

Le Duc de Praslin is a hotel and villa complex in Anse Volbert village, a few steps from Côte d'Or beach on Praslin. Rooms are set around fishponds, and it has honeymoon and family suites, three hillside villas, the Elodia Spa and the Café des Arts beach restaurant.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Hotel in Côte d'Or / Anse Volbert, Praslin

Where
Côte d'Or / Anse Volbert, Praslin
Type
Hotel, 51 rooms
Check-in and check-out
In from 2pm, out by 10am
Guests
Welcomes families
Beach
Anse Volbert / Côte d'Ora short walk away
To the airport
5.7 kmPraslin airport, in a straight line
To the ferry
4.4 kmBaie Sainte Anne jetty, in a straight line

Why stay here

Le Duc de Praslin is in Anse Volbert village, a few steps back from Côte d'Or beach. It calls itself a luxury hotel. Its garden rooms are grouped around the main building, where water runs through fishponds, and a newer block of Ocean Rooms sits closer to the beach.

The hotel's beach restaurant is Café des Arts, which serves seafood and has the Blue Octopus bar next to it. Buffet breakfasts and dinners are served at Le Dauphin, the main restaurant. The hotel also has DJs several nights a week and a rooftop spa and gym.

Up the hill are three villas with three or four bedrooms and their own kitchens, for groups who want privacy but still want to use the hotel.

Highlights

  • Café des Arts restaurant on Côte d'Or beach
  • Elodia Spa with four treatment rooms and a Jacuzzi
  • Rooftop gym open 24 hours
  • Four honeymoon suites for two adults
  • Three hillside villas with three or four bedrooms
  • Solar panels and inverter air-conditioning

Who it suits

  • Families
  • Luxury

The hotel says it caters for all ages. It has family suites, honeymoon suites for two adults and hillside villas for larger groups.

Rooms

Rooms include 20 Ocean Rooms (about 55 sqm) near the beach, 20 garden Superior Rooms (65 sqm), four Honeymoon Suites (75–80 sqm) for two adults, and four Family Suites (100–135 sqm). The three hillside villas are Villa 180° with three bedrooms, Villa 270° with four bedrooms and a plunge pool, and Villa 360° Luxe with four bedrooms.

Sleeps

  • Ocean Room

    Sleeps 2

    The hotel has 20; about 55 m², close to the beach. Adults only (16 and over).

  • Superior Room

    Sleeps 3

    The hotel has 20; 65 m², in the gardens around the main building; up to 3 guests with no more than 2 adults.

  • Honeymoon Suite

    Sleeps 2

    The hotel has 4; 75–80 m², outdoor courtyard and shower; 2 adults only.

  • One Bedroom Family Suite

    Sleeps 5

    The hotel has 4; 100–135 m²; up to 5 guests with no more than 3 adults.

  • Villa 180°

    Sleeps 6

    300 m², three en-suite bedrooms and a full kitchen; up to 6 people.

  • Villa 270°

    Sleeps 12

    400 m², four en-suite bedrooms, two kitchens, plunge pool; up to 12 guests with one extra bed per room.

  • Villa 360° Luxe

    Sleeps 8

    700 m², four en-suite bedrooms on a ridge above Côte d'Or; up to 8 people; let with one or two cars.

Facilities

  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking

The Elodia Spa is on the roof and has four treatment rooms and a wet area with a Jacuzzi. It is open 8am–8pm by reservation (hotel website, checked 16 September 2026). The rooftop gym above the Ocean Rooms is free for guests and open 24 hours. Kayaks and paddleboards can be rented on the beach.

Dining

Café des Arts is on the beach and serves food from noon to 10pm (hotel website, checked 16 September 2026), with the Blue Octopus bar alongside. Le Dauphin is the main restaurant for buffet breakfast and dinner. Other bars include the Chill Out Tapas Lounge Bar, a Mojito bar and a Charcoal Bar.

Café des Arts
Restaurant, Beach bar and bar, open to non-residents

Places to eat nearby

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

Beaches

Côte d'Or beach is a few steps from the hotel, and sunbeds are free for guests. The hotel says the water is calm and shallow, which suits children.

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

Location

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Place to stay

Le Duc de Praslin

Hotel, Côte d'Or / Anse Volbert

Map of Le Duc de Praslin and nearby places to stayCoastline © OpenStreetMap contributors. Positions are approximate.
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The hotel is in Anse Volbert village on the Côte d'Or side of Praslin.

Praslin Island Airport
5.7 km
Baie Sainte Anne jetty
4.4 km
Côte d'Or beach
A few steps from the beach.
Vallée de Mai and Anse Lazio
Both are within 4 km of the hotel.
Dive centres
Two dive centres, Whitetips and Octopus, are within walking distance.

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

Anse Volbert, Côte d'Or, Praslin, Seychelles

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Before you book

The hotel says it has a lively atmosphere, especially at weekends, and DJs play at the Blue Octopus bar on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Questions

Where is Le Duc de Praslin?
Le Duc de Praslin is a hotel at Côte d'Or / Anse Volbert on Praslin, Seychelles. In a straight line it is 5.7 km from Praslin Island Airport and 4.4 km from Baie Sainte Anne jetty; the journey by road is longer.
What time is check-in and check-out at Le Duc de Praslin?
Check-in is from 2pm and check-out is by 10am. Times can change, so confirm them with your booking.
Is Le Duc de Praslin suitable for families?
Yes. The sources for this guide describe Le Duc de Praslin as suitable for families.
Which beach is closest to Le Duc de Praslin?
Anse Volbert / Côte d'Or is a short walk away.
Does Le Duc de Praslin have a swimming pool?
Yes, Le Duc de Praslin has a pool.
Is there a restaurant at Le Duc de Praslin?
Yes, Le Duc de Praslin has a restaurant on site.

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Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.