Praslin & La Digue

Villa Hortensia

A five-room guesthouse on the hillside above La Passe, with two shared kitchens and a choice of self-catering, bed and breakfast or half board. Rooms have air conditioning, a terrace and an en-suite shower.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Guesthouse in La Passe, La Digue

Where
La Passe, La Digue
Type
Guesthouse, 5 rooms
Check-in and check-out
In from 12pm, out by 10am
Guests
Aged 3 and over
Beach
Anse Sévèrenearby
To the ferry
700 mLa Passe jetty, in a straight line

Why stay here

Villa Hortensia is a small guesthouse on the hillside of La Passe, La Digue, run by its owner-manager. The owners say the five rooms were recently restored, and three on the upper floor look out over the harbour bay.

Rooms are about 45 m², with a queen-size bed, en-suite shower, air conditioning, tea and coffee facilities and a mini fridge. Guests share two kitchens, one on each floor. Stays can be booked self-catering, bed and breakfast or half board. The owners say breakfast is served on your terrace, and they offer Creole dinners.

The owners can arrange bicycle hire, tours and a taxi to and from the jetty.

Highlights

  • Five rooms of about 45 m² with en-suite shower and air conditioning
  • Two shared, fully equipped kitchens
  • Self-catering, bed and breakfast or half board
  • Breakfast served on your terrace
  • Three upper-floor rooms overlook the harbour bay, the owners say

Who it suits

  • Couples

Couples on a budget who want a choice between cooking for themselves and having breakfast or dinner provided, close to La Passe.

Rooms

Five Standard Rooms, two on the ground floor and three on the top floor. The owners give each as about 45 m² with a queen-size bed, en-suite shower, terrace, tea and coffee facilities, mini fridge and air conditioning, with a hairdryer, safe and satellite TV listed as coming soon. Each room takes two adults, plus one child aged 3 to 11 on an extra bed for a supplement.

  • Standard Room

    Sleeps 3

    Five rooms (two ground floor, three top floor); about 45 m², queen-size bed, en-suite shower, terrace, air conditioning; two adults plus one child aged 3 to 11 on an extra bed.

Facilities

  • Self-catering
  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bicycle hire
  • Airport transfer

Free wifi, two shared kitchens (one per floor), bicycle hire, tour booking, laundry for a supplement, housekeeping and security. SeyVillas also lists luggage storage, a barbecue, a communal lounge, a garden and a terrace with rattan furniture.

Dining

Rooms can be booked self-catering, with breakfast, or on half board. The owners say breakfast is served on your terrace, and they offer Creole dinners. Two shared kitchens are available for guests who cook.

Places to eat nearby

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

Beaches

Not on the beach. SeyVillas gives the beach distance as 900 m, says Anse la Passe can be reached in about 10 minutes on foot, and lists Anse Grosse Roche at about 1.2 km as the nearest beach in its surroundings. SeyVillas also names Anse Réunion and Anse Sévère as nearby.

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

Location

32252

Place to stay

Villa Hortensia

Guesthouse, La Passe

Map of Villa Hortensia and nearby places to stayCoastline © OpenStreetMap contributors. Positions are approximate.
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The owners place it on the hillside of La Passe, above the jetty area, within walking distance of restaurants. SeyVillas says it is about a 10-minute walk from La Passe.

La Passe jetty
700 m

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

La Passe, La Digue, Seychelles

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Getting there

The owners can arrange a taxi pick-up and drop-off at the jetty. Bicycles are the usual way to get around La Digue and can be hired through the guesthouse. The access road is steep.

Before you book

Access is up a steep road, and SeyVillas says the property is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility. Kitchens are shared rather than in each room. The owners welcome children aged three and over.

Questions

Where is Villa Hortensia?
Villa Hortensia is a guesthouse at La Passe on La Digue, Seychelles. In a straight line it is 700 m from La Passe jetty; the journey by road is longer.
What time is check-in and check-out at Villa Hortensia?
Check-in is from 12pm and check-out is by 10am. Times can change, so confirm them with your booking.
Can children stay at Villa Hortensia?
Guests must be 3 or older.
Which beach is closest to Villa Hortensia?
Anse Sévère, Anse Réunion and Anse Grosse Roche are nearby.
Can you cook for yourself at Villa Hortensia?
Yes. Villa Hortensia is listed as self-catering.

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Details last verified 16 September 2026.