Praslin & La Digue

Rising Sun Guesthouse

A guesthouse run by the Louis family in a garden at Anse Réunion, which the owners put about 500 metres from La Passe village. It has air-conditioned rooms, serves breakfast and Creole dinners, and rents bicycles on site.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Guesthouse in Anse Réunion, La Digue

Where
Anse Réunion, La Digue
Type
Guesthouse
Check-in and check-out
In from 12pm, out by 10am
Guests
Welcomes families
Beach
Anse Source d'Argentnearby
To the ferry
950 mLa Passe jetty, in a straight line

Why stay here

Rising Sun Guesthouse is a family-run guesthouse at Anse Réunion, on La Digue's west coast, on the stretch that runs south from La Passe towards L'Union Estate. The Louis family runs it and says it suits guests who want to stay close to local people rather than in a hotel.

SeyVillas lists standard double rooms and triple rooms, each with air conditioning, TV, mini fridge, tea and coffee facilities and a private shower room, set around a garden.

The owners say the guesthouse is known for its dinner buffet of Creole dishes. Breakfast is included on SeyVillas bookings, and there is a bar. Bicycles can be hired on site.

Highlights

  • Double and triple rooms with air conditioning, according to SeyVillas
  • Creole dinner buffet on request
  • Bicycle rental on site
  • A few minutes' walk from the Veuve Reserve, according to the owners
  • About 250 m from the sea, according to SeyVillas

Who it suits

  • Families

Travellers on a moderate budget who want breakfast included and the option of home-cooked Creole dinners.

Rooms

SeyVillas lists Standard Rooms (20 m², double bed, sleeps two) and Triple Standard Rooms (20 m², double bed plus single bed, sleeps three). SeyVillas lists air conditioning, TV, mini fridge, telephone, tea and coffee facilities, hair dryer, wardrobe and an en-suite shower room in each, with a balcony, veranda or terrace facing the garden. Baby cots are available.

  • Standard Room

    Sleeps 2

    20 m², double bed, air conditioning, garden view, balcony or veranda (SeyVillas)

  • Triple Standard Room

    Sleeps 3

    20 m², double bed plus single bed, terrace, air conditioning (SeyVillas)

Facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bicycle hire

Not offered: beachfront.

The owners list free wifi, cable TV, luggage storage, a restaurant, bicycle parking, baby cots and free local calls, with daily housekeeping, bicycle rental, tours and excursions on request. SeyVillas adds a bar, beach towels on request and a paid laundry service; rooms are cleaned daily except Sundays and public holidays.

Dining

Breakfast is served every morning and SeyVillas sells stays with breakfast included or on half board. The owners say dinner is available on request and that the guesthouse is known for its Creole dinner buffet. SeyVillas lists a bar, and grocery stores and takeaways nearby.

Places to eat nearby

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

Beaches

Not beachfront. SeyVillas gives the sea as about 250 m away and Anse La Réunion as the nearest named beach, about 450 m away. The owners say Anse Source d'Argent is a few minutes away.

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

Location

524442

Place to stay

Rising Sun Guesthouse

Guesthouse, Anse Réunion

Map of Rising Sun Guesthouse and nearby places to stayCoastline © OpenStreetMap contributors. Positions are approximate.
The 25 places on this map

At Anse Réunion on La Digue's west coast, south of La Passe. The owners put La Passe village about 500 metres away (SeyVillas says 700 m) and say the Veuve Reserve is a few minutes' walk. The owners say the village centre, the jetty and Anse Source d'Argent are a few minutes away, and advise hiring a bicycle.

La Passe jetty
950 m

Airport and jetty distances are in a straight line; the road is longer.

Anse Reunion, La Digue Island, Seychelles

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Getting there

The owners advise hiring a bicycle during the stay, and bikes are rented on site. Arrival and departure transfers are available at extra charge.

Before you book

Not on the beach; SeyVillas says there is no direct beach access. Transfers cost extra. SeyVillas says the guesthouse is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility and lists cash (rupees, US dollars or euros) as the payment methods.

Questions

Where is Rising Sun Guesthouse?
Rising Sun Guesthouse is a guesthouse at Anse Réunion on La Digue, Seychelles. In a straight line it is 950 m from La Passe jetty; the journey by road is longer.
What time is check-in and check-out at Rising Sun Guesthouse?
Check-in is from 12pm and check-out is by 10am. Times can change, so confirm them with your booking.
Is Rising Sun Guesthouse suitable for families?
Yes. The sources for this guide describe Rising Sun Guesthouse as suitable for families.
Which beach is closest to Rising Sun Guesthouse?
Anse Source d'Argent is nearby.
Is there a restaurant at Rising Sun Guesthouse?
Yes, Rising Sun Guesthouse has a restaurant on site.

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Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.