Praslin & La Digue

Praslin

Praslin is the second-largest island in Seychelles, a 15-minute flight or 75-minute fast ferry from Mahé. It holds the Vallée de Mai World Heritage Site, beaches such as Anse Lazio and Anse Volbert, and more listed places to stay than La Digue.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Looking down on white sand and clear blue water on Praslin's north-west coast from the path to Anse Georgette
Photo by Ron Barabash on Unsplash

The island at a glance

Praslin is the second-largest island in Seychelles, about 45 km north-east of Mahé. It covers roughly 38.5 km² and measures about 12 km long by 4.6 km wide. The 2022 census counted 7,882 residents, split between the island's two districts: Baie Sainte Anne (4,272) and Grand Anse Praslin (3,610).

A ridge of hills running east to west divides the island, and the road that crosses it passes through the Vallée de Mai. The upland is protected as Praslin National Park, which climbs to 367 m. Praslin's early name was Isle de Palme. According to the Seychelles Islands Foundation, the coco de mer grows naturally only here and on neighbouring Curieuse, and the Seychelles black parrot lives only on Praslin.

Where to base yourself

Anse Volbert and Côte d'Or on the north-east coast make up Praslin's main beach resort area, with hotels and guesthouses along what the tourism board calls the longest beach on Praslin. Boats leave from here for Curieuse, St Pierre and Chauve Souris.

Grand Anse, on the west side, is another of the island's main settlements and gives its name to a district that includes Praslin Island Airport near Anse Kerlan. Baie Sainte Anne on the east side is the island's most populous district and the place where the ferries from Mahé and La Digue come in. In the north-west, Constance Lemuria sits between the road and Anse Georgette, with what the hotel describes as the only 18-hole championship golf course in Seychelles.

On 16 September 2026 the tourism board's website listed 110 places to stay on Praslin: 76 self-catering, 18 hotels, 8 guesthouses and 8 classed as resorts.

Getting around

Air Seychelles flies Twin Otters carrying up to 16 passengers between Mahé and Praslin, with a flight time of 15 minutes. Its domestic terminal on Mahé is a two-minute walk from the international terminal. By sea, Cat Cocos catamarans take 1 hour 15 minutes from Mahé and 15 minutes from La Digue, calling at the Baie Sainte Anne jetty.

On the island, the Seychelles Public Transport Corporation runs public buses and keeps a depot on Praslin. The Seychelles Islands Foundation lists the public bus, taxis, hire cars and organised tours as ways to reach the Vallée de Mai, and there is a bus stop outside its visitor centre.

Beaches

Anse Lazio in the north-west is the tourism board's pick as the island's most famous beach, reached by a long, winding drive from Anse Volbert. A 2017 Seychelles News Agency report described it as half a kilometre long and exposed to large waves in the north-west monsoon. Anse Volbert is recommended by the tourism board for swimming and water sports.

On the west coast, Anse Georgette has fine sand framed by granite boulders, and neighbouring Petite Anse Kerlan has shallow, calm water that the tourism board rates safe for families with children. Anse Kerlan itself has been hit by erosion, and placed rocks now divide it into sections. Anse La Farine in the south-east can only be reached by boat and sits behind a reef, while Anse Boudin, on the north coast facing Curieuse, has shallow water and facilities.

What to do

The Vallée de Mai is a 19.5 ha palm forest, protected as a nature reserve since 1966 and inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. The Seychelles Islands Foundation has managed it since 1989, and walking routes run from about 1.5 km to 4 km.

Praslin National Park, established in 1979, covers 324 ha of upland around the Vallée de Mai. Its one official trail, Glacis Noire, takes up to an hour from the main road to a fire tower with views to La Digue, Félicité, Marianne, Mahé and Frégate.

Curieuse Marine National Park is a 20-minute boat ride from Côte d'Or. The island has hundreds of Aldabra giant tortoises introduced between 1978 and 1982, a tortoise nursery and a boardwalk through mangroves. Cousin Island Special Reserve, 2 km off Praslin, is home to five of the country's 11 endemic land birds. The Seychelles Islands Foundation also looks after the Fond Ferdinand nature reserve on Praslin.

Practical notes

The Vallée de Mai opens from 8:30 to 16:30, with last entry at 15:30, and closes on 25 December and 1 January. Entry is SCR 450, payable in rupees, euros, US dollars or pounds, in cash or by card (Seychelles Islands Foundation, checked 16 September 2026). The visitor centre and the first part of the forest are wheelchair accessible.

Curieuse is open from 9:00 to 17:00 daily, with an entry fee of SCR 300 for non-residents over 12, and a seasonal turtle-nesting trail runs from October to early March for an extra SCR 150. The Glacis Noire trail is open daily from 8:00 to 16:00 and costs SCR 100 for non-residents over 12 (Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority, checked 16 September 2026).

Air Seychelles allows 23 kg or 32 kg of checked luggage plus 5 kg of hand luggage on point-to-point domestic tickets (Air Seychelles, checked 16 September 2026).

Praslin at a glance

Area
38.52 km²
Length and width
About 12 km long and 4.6 km wide
Population
7,882 (2022 census)
Districts and population
Baie Sainte Anne 4,272; Grand Anse Praslin 3,610 (2022 census)
Size ranking
Second-largest island in Seychelles
Distance from Mahé
About 45 km north-east of Mahé
Flight from Mahé
15 minutes with Air Seychelles (Twin Otter, up to 16 guests)
Ferry from Mahé
1 hour 15 minutes by Cat Cocos
Ferry to La Digue
15 minutes by Cat Cocos
Ferry jetty
Baie Sainte Anne (Praslin Jetty)
Airport
Praslin Island Airport, in the Grand Anse Praslin district at Anse Kerlan
Main settlements
Baie Sainte Anne, Anse Volbert and Grand Anse
Highest point
367 m, within Praslin National Park
Public transport
SPTC public buses, with one bus depot on Praslin
World Heritage Site
Vallée de Mai, 19.5 ha, inscribed 1983
Endemic bird found only here
Seychelles black parrot (2018 census estimate: 1,382 birds)
Places to stay listed by the tourism board
110 on 16 Sep 2026: 76 self-catering, 18 hotels, 8 guesthouses, 8 resorts
Food and drink listings on the tourism board site
34 on 16 Sep 2026

Map of Praslin

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Map of Praslin: places to stay, beaches and things to doCoastline © OpenStreetMap contributors. Positions are approximate.
The 168 places on this map

Places to stay on Praslin

147 places to stay

  • Acajou Beach Resort

    Resort in Côte d'Or / Anse Volbert, Praslin

    Acajou Beach Resort is a four-star resort on Côte d'Or beach, Praslin, that describes itself as Praslin's green hotel. It says solar panels provide half its power, and it has garden and beachfront rooms, self-catering apartments, an infinity pool and a restaurant and bar.

    • Beachfront
    • Families
    • Self-catering
    • Pool
  • Acquario Villa

    Guesthouse in Anse Petite Cour / Côte d'Or, Praslin

    A small guesthouse of self-catering apartments and a two-bedroom family villa in a garden at Anse Petite Cour, Praslin, a few minutes from Côte d'Or, with breakfast or dinner from its own restaurant on request.

    • Self-catering
  • Amitié Chalets

    Guesthouse in Amitié, Praslin

    A family-run guesthouse of three self-catering units at Amitié on Praslin, close to the airport. SeyVillas lists sea views, air conditioning and a small veranda for each unit, and gives the beach distance as 20 m.

    • Honeymoon
    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Amity Villa

    Self-catering in Côte d'Or, Praslin

    A group of small self-catering garden villas at Côte d'Or, Praslin, a few minutes from Côte d'Or beach, the owners say. Each villa has a double bed, a full kitchen and a private terrace, and the owners also arrange transfers, car hire and bicycle hire.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Anse Boudin Chalets & Villa

    Self-catering in Anse Boudin, Praslin

    A family-run property at Anse Boudin with a three-bedroom villa and six one-bedroom apartments, all self-catering, a short walk from the beach. Five giant tortoises live in the grounds.

    • Honeymoon
    • Couples
    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Anse Kerlan Beach Chalets

    Self-catering in Anse Kerlan, Praslin

    Three adults-only self-catering units on the sand at Anse Kerlan, on Praslin's north-west coast, run as a small family business. Each has a kitchen, a king-size bed and a veranda facing the beach and the sunset over Cousin and Cousine.

    • Beachfront
    • Self-catering
  • Anse Lazio Lodge

    Guesthouse in Anse Lazio, Praslin

    A small licensed guesthouse at Anse Lazio in Praslin's north-west. The current Tourism Department register lists it as a bed and breakfast run by Richelieu Verlaque.

  • ANV Holiday Apartments

    Apartment in Grand Anse, Praslin

    Two modern, air-conditioned self-catering apartments on a walled, gated plot at Grand Anse, Praslin, a short walk from the beach, bus stops, supermarket and banks.

    • Self-catering
  • Athara's Apartments

    Apartment in Baie Sainte Anne, Praslin

    A small licensed self-catering property of two rooms in Baie Sainte Anne, the village on Praslin's east coast. It is managed by Mrs Yacinthe Dubignon and has been on the tourism register since at least 2022.

    • Self-catering
  • Baie Ste Anne Maison des Vacanze

    Self-catering in Baie Sainte Anne, Praslin

    One- and two-bedroom self-catering houses in a tropical garden at Baie Sainte Anne on Praslin, near the ferry jetty. Shops and supermarkets are within walking distance, and SeyVillas recommends a hire car for the beaches.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Balcons Sur Mer Apartments

    Apartment in Baie Sainte Anne, Praslin

    Self-catering apartments in Baie Sainte Anne, Praslin, about 400 m in a straight line from the ferry jetty; the owners say every apartment has a sea view. The property was known as Maison Belle Baie until the owners rebuilt it and reopened under the new name.

    • Self-catering
  • Beach Villa Guesthouse

    Guesthouse in Grand Anse, Praslin

    A family-run guesthouse of seven rooms and one family bungalow on the beach at Grand Anse, Praslin. Breakfast is included, and there is a restaurant and bar on site.

    • Beachfront
    • Families
  • Belle Rose Vue

    Apartment in Baie Sainte Anne, Praslin

    Belle Rose Vue is self-catering accommodation with four bedrooms in two units at Baie Sainte Anne, the ferry village on Praslin's east coast. The owners pitch it at couples and families and say the jetty is easy to reach.

    • Couples
    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Berjaya Praslin Resort

    Resort in Côte d'Or / Anse Volbert, Praslin

    Berjaya Praslin Resort is a 65-room Berjaya Hotels resort on Côte d'Or beach at Anse Volbert, Praslin. It has a pool, two restaurants (one on the beach), a tennis court and childcare, and the village shops and restaurants are a short walk away.

    • Beachfront
    • Families
    • Pool
  • Bijoutier Apartments

    Apartment in Amitié / Grand Anse, Praslin

    Contemporary self-catering apartments with a pool and balconies at Amitié on Praslin, a few steps from Grand Anse beach and a short drive from the airport. No children under 12.

    • Self-catering
    • Pool
  • Bliss Hotel Praslin

    Hotel in Grand Anse, Praslin

    Bliss Hotel Praslin is a hotel at Grand Anse on Praslin, split between Beach House rooms on the sand and Eden Garden rooms and chalets on the hillside behind. It has a pool, the Beach House restaurant and bar, and the Pure Bliss spa.

    • Beachfront
    • Couples
    • Families
    • Pool
  • Blissful Hilltop Apartment

    Apartment in Anse Possession, Praslin

    A licensed self-catering apartment with two rooms at Anse Possession, on Praslin's north coast. It is listed on Booking.com and has held a tourism licence since at least 2022.

    • Self-catering
  • Bonnen Kare Guest House

    Villa in Anse Consolation, Praslin

    A four-bedroom self-catering house directly on Anse Consolation beach, Praslin, with a large terrace over the Indian Ocean and granite rocks, and a hostess who can cook local dishes.

    • Beachfront
    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Britannia Hotel

    Boutique hotel in Grand Anse, Praslin

    Britannia Hotel is a small boutique hotel on the hillside at Grand Anse on Praslin's south coast, with 12 superior rooms facing the pool or garden, a restaurant serving Creole and international food, and the village and beach within walking distance.

    • Families
    • Pool
  • Butterfly Villas

    Apartment in Anse Kerlan / Grand Anse, Praslin

    Butterfly Villas is self-catering accommodation with a shared garden and private terraces at Anse Kerlan, Grand Anse, on Praslin's west coast near the airport. The owners say the beach is a two-minute walk and the airport five minutes' drive.

    • Self-catering
  • CAM Getaway Villa

    Villa in Anse La Blague, Praslin

    A two-bedroom self-catering villa on a hillside above Anse La Blague on Praslin's east coast, with sea and mountain views. It sleeps up to four and has a covered balcony, sun terrace and barbecue lawn.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Cap Jean Marie Beach Villas

    Villa in Anse Kerlan, Praslin

    Four family-owned Creole-style villas under coconut palms on Anse Kerlan beach, on Praslin's north-west coast, facing the sunset and with free transfers to Anse Georgette and Anse Lazio.

    • Beachfront
    • Self-catering
  • Casa Tara Villas

    Apartment in Anse Kerlan, Praslin

    Two-bedroom self-catering apartments with a communal pool and garden at Anse Kerlan, on Praslin's north-west coast. The owners say a supermarket is across the road.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
    • Pool
  • Casadani Luxury Guesthouse

    Guesthouse in Amitié, Praslin

    A guesthouse of 12 rooms and apartments, most with kitchens, at Amitié on Praslin, near the airport, with its own restaurant. It belongs to the Casadani group, which also runs Villa Veuve on La Digue and a hotel on Mahé.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Castello Beach Hotel

    Hotel in Anse Kerlan, Praslin

    Castello Beach Hotel is a four-star, all-suite hotel on Anse Kerlan beach in Praslin's north-west, with 26 suites in two single-storey buildings, a four-bedroom pool villa, a kids' club for ages 4–12 and a restaurant facing the sea.

    • Beachfront
    • Families
    • Pool
  • Cavern Apartments

    Apartment in Baie Sainte Anne, Praslin

    Self-catering apartments in Baie Sainte Anne village, about 1 km from the Praslin ferry jetty. Shops, restaurants, car hire and a bus stop are close by.

    • Self-catering
  • Chalets Anse Possession

    Chalet in Anse Possession, Praslin

    Self-catering chalets at Anse Possession on Praslin's north coast, which the owners describe as beachfront, each with a private balcony, air conditioning and wifi. The owners say the island's most visited area is within walking distance.

    • Beachfront
    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Chalets Cote Mer

    Hotel in Baie Sainte Anne, Praslin

    A family-run small hotel on the waterfront at Baie Sainte Anne, a short way from the Praslin ferry jetty, with sea-view rooms, family suites and villas. It has an infinity pool, a restaurant and bar, and direct access to the water from its sun deck.

    • Honeymoon
    • Couples
    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Chez Antoine Apartment

    Apartment in Grand Anse, Praslin

    Chez Antoine Apartment is a set of six self-catering apartments at Grand Anse, Praslin, run by Helda and Denis Antoine, with meals available on request. The owners put the beach five minutes' walk away and the airport five minutes by car.

    • Couples
    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Chez Bea Luxury Villa

    Self-catering in Côte d'Or (Marie-Jeanne Estate), Praslin

    Family-owned apartments and rooms around a private courtyard with pool and restaurant on the Marie-Jeanne estate at Côte d'Or, Praslin, with self-catering, B&B and dinner options.

    • Luxury
    • Families
    • Self-catering
    • Pool
  • Chez Marlin

    Self-catering in Grand Anse, Praslin

    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.

    • Self-catering
  • Chez Rona

    Self-catering in Grand Anse, Praslin

    Chez Rona is a small self-catering property with an outdoor pool in a garden setting at Grand Anse, Praslin, a short walk from the beach, shops, takeaways and the market.

    • Self-catering
    • Pool
  • Coco Bay Villa

    Chalet in Côte d'Or (Anse Volbert), Praslin

    Coco Bay Villa has standard self-catering chalets at Côte d'Or on Praslin's north-east coast, about two minutes' walk from Anse Volbert beach according to the owners. The owners pitch it as affordable and suited to couples, friends or families.

    • Couples
    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Coco de Mer Hotel & Black Parrot Suites

    Hotel in Anse Bois de Rose, Praslin

    Coco de Mer Hotel & Black Parrot Suites is a hotel on an estate of more than 80 hectares at Anse Bois de Rose on Praslin's south-west coast. It has an over-ocean pool, a spa under the pool terrace, free guided nature walks and the Black Parrot Suites, a wing closed to children under 14.

    • Beachfront
    • Families
    • Pool
    • Spa
  • Colibri Guesthouse

    Guesthouse in Baie Sainte Anne, Praslin

    A Creole-style guesthouse in a garden above the water at Baie Sainte Anne, on the same grounds as Chalets Cote Mer. Guests use the neighbouring hotel's pool, restaurant and bar, and rooms take guests aged 12 and over.

    • Honeymoon
    • Pool
  • Constance Lemuria

    Resort in Anse Kerlan, Praslin

    Constance Lemuria is a five-star resort at Anse Kerlan on Praslin's north-west tip, with an 18-hole golf course that its tourism board listing calls the only one in Seychelles. It also has a kids club, a spa, a turtle nesting beach and access to Anse Georgette.

    • Beachfront
    • Luxury
    • Honeymoon
    • Families
  • Côte d'Or Chalets

    Chalet in Côte d'Or / Anse Volbert, Praslin

    Eleven self-catering chalets in the Côte d'Or district of Praslin, within walking distance of Anse Volbert beach, pitched at couples and families looking for an affordable stay.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Côte d'Or Footprints

    Chalet in Côte d'Or / Anse Volbert, Praslin

    Twelve family-owned, solar-powered self-catering chalets in a garden directly on Côte d'Or beach, Praslin, with a salt-water pool and a manager on site.

    • Beachfront
    • Luxury
    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Côte d'Or Retreat

    Boutique hotel in Côte d'Or / Anse Volbert, Praslin

    Côte d'Or Retreat is a family-owned boutique hotel in Anse Volbert village on Praslin, steps from Côte d'Or beach. It has hotel rooms and self-catering apartments, a rooftop pool, a restaurant and bar, a spa and a gym.

    • Couples
    • Families
    • Self-catering
    • Pool
  • Destination Self-Catering

    Self-catering in Grand Anse, Praslin

    A one-bedroom self-catering house in a quiet neighbourhood of Grand Anse on Praslin, about 10 minutes' walk from Grand Anse beach. It suits two people who want a simple, low-cost base and plan to get around by hire car.

    • Self-catering
  • Diamond Plaza

    Self-catering in Grand Anse, Praslin

    A self-catering property of 14 rooms in Grand Anse, the main village on Praslin's south-west coast. It is run by Jose and Lydiane Confait.

    • Self-catering
  • Didi's Dream

    Apartment in Anse Kerlan, Praslin

    A licensed self-catering apartment building at Anse Kerlan on Praslin's north-west coast, recorded on the tourism register with four rooms and eight beds. The shore is about 100 metres away.

    • Self-catering
  • Exotic Guest House

    Self-catering in Côte d'Or, Praslin

    Three self-catering apartments on a slope above Côte d'Or, Praslin, each with a king-size bed, full kitchen and a private veranda with sea or garden view.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Farish Self Catering

    Apartment in Côte d'Or (Anse Volbert), Praslin

    Farish Self Catering is a one-bedroom self-catering apartment for two at Côte d'Or on Praslin, a short walk from Anse Volbert beach according to the owners, who say it has been newly renovated. They pitch it at couples or solo travellers.

    • Couples
    • Self-catering
  • FrangiPalm Bungalow

    Villa in Grand Anse, Praslin

    A two-bedroom self-catering bungalow at Grand Anse on Praslin's west coast, let as a whole and hosted by Farida Camille. It sleeps five, with two bathrooms, a kitchen and split air conditioning.

    • Self-catering
  • Happy Stay Villa

    Apartment in Grand Anse, Praslin

    Self-catering apartments with one or two bedrooms, sharing a small communal pool at St Joseph, Grand Anse, on Praslin. SeyVillas puts Grand Anse beach about 400 m away.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
    • Pool
  • Heliconia Grove

    Villa in Côte d'Or / Anse Volbert, Praslin

    Eight Seychellois-owned self-catering villas spread across a large garden at Côte d'Or, Praslin, with 100 metres of beach frontage, solar hot water and a sustainable tourism label.

    • Beachfront
    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Hideaway Holiday Apartments

    Self-catering in Anse Possession, Praslin

    Hideaway Holiday Apartments is a family-run group of self-catering apartments and a wooden chalet on the beach at Anse Possession, on Praslin's north coast facing Curieuse. The owners say the bus stops outside.

    • Beachfront
    • Self-catering
  • Hotel Côte d'Or Lodge

    Hotel in Côte d'Or / Anse Volbert, Praslin

    Hotel Côte d'Or Lodge is a hotel at Côte d'Or in Anse Volbert bay, Praslin, close to Anse Gouvernement. The booking agent SeyVillas lists rooms in four categories, a pool and a restaurant, and puts the beach about 50 m away.

  • Hotel L'Archipel

    Hotel in Anse Gouvernement, Praslin

    Hotel L'Archipel is a 32-room hotel at Anse Gouvernement, at the eastern end of Côte d'Or bay on Praslin's north-east coast, with a beach reserved for hotel guests. It has an infinity pool, two restaurants and a hillside garden, and offers in-room spa treatments instead of an on-site spa.

    • Beachfront
    • Luxury
    • Families
    • Pool
  • Hotel Plein Soleil

    Hotel in Grand Anse, Praslin

    A small family-run hotel in Grand Anse on Praslin, about 200 m from the beach, with a communal pool and breakfast included. Banks, cafés, restaurants and supermarkets are within walking distance.

    • Families
    • Pool
  • Indian Ocean Lodge

    Boutique hotel in Grand Anse, Praslin

    Indian Ocean Lodge is a renovated 32-room boutique hotel on Grand Anse beach on Praslin's west coast, owned and run by a mostly Seychellois team. It has two pools, the KokoSol beachfront restaurant and bar, and rooms set up for families, and is five minutes' drive from the airport.

    • Beachfront
    • Honeymoon
    • Families
    • Pool
  • Island Charm of Praslin

    Villa in Anse Kerlan, Praslin

    Island Charm of Praslin is a three-bedroom family house with its own pool and garden at Anse Kerlan, Praslin, rented whole on a self-catering basis for up to seven guests plus an infant. The owners give about five minutes' drive to Praslin airport.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
    • Pool
  • Islander Hotel

    Hotel in Anse Kerlan, Praslin

    Islander Hotel is a small, family-run hotel of Creole-style garden bungalows on flat land at Anse Kerlan on Praslin's north-west coast, a few steps from the beach, with a restaurant, bar, on-site car hire and a tortoise pen.

    • Beachfront
    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Joan Eco Relais

    Apartment in Côte d'Or, Praslin

    An adults-only block of four self-catering apartments in Côte d'Or on Praslin, built in 2024, with a small rooftop pool and bar, a short walk from Anse Volbert beach.

    • Honeymoon
    • Couples
    • Self-catering
    • Pool
  • L'Hirondelle Self Catering Guest House

    Self-catering in Côte d'Or / Anse Volbert, Praslin

    A self-catering guesthouse of ten one-bedroom apartments and a two-bedroom loft in the centre of Côte d'Or village, Praslin, facing Anse Volbert beach and close to shops, dive centres and restaurants.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • LA Apartments

    Apartment in Côte d'Or, Praslin

    Two self-catering apartments opened in 2024 a short walk inland from Côte d'Or beach, one with one bedroom and one with two. Both have a balcony, a full kitchen and laundry facilities.

    • Couples
    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • La Cigale Estate

    Villa in Côte d'Or / Anse Volbert, Praslin

    La Cigale Estate is an exclusive-use private estate on Côte d'Or beach, Praslin, with a colonial-style plantation house and garden pool suites, nine bedrooms in all, and a team of 25 staff including butlers, chefs and spa therapists.

    • Beachfront
    • Luxury
    • Families
    • Pool
  • La Modestie Guest House

    Guesthouse in Amitié, Grand Anse, Praslin

    A guesthouse at Amitié, in the Grand Anse area of Praslin, with seven air-conditioned rooms and three self-catering apartments in a garden. Grand Anse beach, local shops and the bus stop are within walking distance.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • La Petite Maison

    Villa in Anse Consolation, Praslin

    La Petite Maison is a one-bedroom self-catering villa with a small private pool on the coast at Anse Consolation, in south-east Praslin. SeyVillas suggests hiring a car here.

    • Beachfront
    • Couples
    • Self-catering
    • Pool
  • La Pointe Beach Huts

    Chalet in Anse St Sauveur, Praslin

    La Pointe Beach Huts is a complex of six self-catering chalets, suites and a studio near Anse St Sauveur on Praslin's quiet south coast, some with private pools, with bicycle hire and a honeymoon package.

    • Honeymoon
    • Couples
    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • La Residence d'Almee

    Apartment in Baie Sainte Anne, Praslin

    La Residence d'Almee is a set of self-catering apartments in a garden at Baie Sainte Anne, Praslin, about 700 metres from the ferry harbour. Shops, cafés and takeaways are within walking distance, and SeyVillas says guests can manage without a hire car.

    • Self-catering
  • La Saline

    Villa in Anse Possession, Praslin

    A three-bedroom self-catering villa of local red granite at the entrance to Anse Possession, Praslin, with a wraparound veranda over the water facing Curieuse and snorkelling from the door.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • La Voi Del Mare

    Self-catering in Amitié, Grand Anse, Praslin

    La Voi Del Mare is a Creole-style self-catering guesthouse on the beach at Grand Anse, Praslin, about 500 metres from the airport, with its own beach bar and bicycle rental. Local shops, a café and bus stops are within walking distance.

    • Beachfront
    • Self-catering
  • Lazio Beach Residence

    Apartment in Anse Lazio, Praslin

    A family-run apart-hotel of 12 self-catering suites directly on Anse Lazio, each with a sea view. It takes adults only, with a three-night minimum stay.

    • Beachfront
    • Honeymoon
    • Couples
    • Self-catering
  • Le Château de Feuilles

    Boutique hotel in Pointe Cabris, Praslin

    Le Château de Feuilles is a boutique hotel with seven rooms and suites on the Pointe Cabris hilltop on Praslin's south-east coast. It has a restaurant supplied by its own organic garden, a spa and a helipad, and at weekends guests can visit its private island, Grande Soeur.

    • Luxury
    • Honeymoon
    • Pool
    • Spa
  • Le Chevalier Bay Guesthouse

    Guesthouse in Anse Lazio, Praslin

    A small guesthouse and restaurant at Anse Lazio, on Praslin's north-west tip, with air-conditioned rooms in a garden with a small lake. Rooms come with breakfast, and the restaurant serves meals through the day.

    • Families
  • Le Duc de Praslin

    Hotel in Côte d'Or / Anse Volbert, 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.

    • Luxury
    • Families
    • Pool
    • Spa
  • Le Port Guest House & Boutique

    Guesthouse in Baie Sainte Anne, Praslin

    Le Port Guest House & Boutique is a small self-catering guesthouse at Baie Sainte Anne, Praslin, with a souvenir shop in the same building. The owners describe sea views from the balconies.

    • Self-catering
  • Le Relax Beach Resort

    Resort in Grand Anse, Praslin

    Le Relax Beach Resort is a small resort on Grand Anse beach, Praslin, with 12 rooms, a pool and a restaurant and bar, according to its tourism board listing. Guests reviewed stays there up to March 2026.

    • Beachfront
    • Pool
  • Le Tropique Villa

    Villa in Amitié / Grand Anse, Praslin

    Le Tropique Villa is a beachfront self-catering property at Amitié, Grand Anse, on Praslin's west coast, with Creole-style garden and sea-view villas, beach loungers, pedalos and breakfast on request.

    • Beachfront
    • Self-catering
  • Le Vasseur Eco Resort

    Resort in Anse Takamaka, Praslin

    Le Vasseur Eco Resort, formerly Iles des Palmes, is an eco resort of 18 Creole-style beach bungalows at Anse Takamaka, towards the eastern end of Praslin. It sits on an old plantation of more than 180 acres and has an adults' pool, a children's pool, kayaking and the La Buse restaurant.

    • Self-catering
    • Pool
  • Leo Self Catering

    Apartment in Marie Jeanne Estate, Baie Ste Anne, Praslin

    Four self-catering apartments with a shared pool in the Marie Jeanne Estate at Baie Ste Anne, Praslin, about 2 km from the ferry jetty. SeyVillas lists a billiard table and table football, and gives beach distances of between about 500 m and 1 km.

    • Couples
    • Families
    • Self-catering
    • Pool
  • Les Lauriers Eco Hotel

    Hotel in Côte d'Or / Anse Volbert, Praslin

    Les Lauriers Eco Hotel is a family-run, 20-room eco hotel in the centre of Côte d'Or on Praslin, close to the beach and village shops. It grew from a guesthouse and restaurant, and has superior rooms, villas, a suite with its own pool and a restaurant serving a Creole buffet at dinner.

    • Families
  • Les Villas D'Or

    Self-catering in Anse Volbert (Côte d'Or), Praslin

    Les Villas D'Or is a group of ten Seychellois family-owned self-catering villas in a garden by the sea on Anse Volbert, Côte d'Or, Praslin, with a pool, daily housekeeping and optional breakfast. Restaurants, shops and takeaways are a short walk away.

    • Beachfront
    • Families
    • Self-catering
    • Pool
  • Long Beach Holiday Apartments

    Apartment in Grand Anse, Praslin

    Long Beach Holiday Apartments is a self-catering property in Grand Anse, on Praslin's west coast. The tourism board lists six rooms for up to 12 guests, with air conditioning, balconies and free wifi.

    • Self-catering
  • Lozil Self Catering

    Self-catering in Grand Anse, Praslin

    Lozil Self Catering is a gated, apartment-style self-catering property in central Grand Anse, Praslin, next to Belle Vacance, with verandas, open-plan kitchens, laundry and 24-hour staff, about five minutes from the beach.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • MacMillan's Holiday Villas

    Self-catering in Grand Anse, Praslin

    MacMillan's Holiday Villas is a group of three two-bedroom self-catering chalets at Adam's Estate in Grand Anse, Praslin, about 300 m from the beach. The owners say shops, a pharmacy and restaurants in Grand Anse are within walking distance.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Maison du Soleil

    Villa in Anse Boudin, Praslin

    A two-bedroom self-catering villa on a hilltop above Anse Boudin in northern Praslin, with sea views towards Curieuse and Aride. The owners can cook breakfast or half board in the villa's kitchen, and Anse Lazio is about 30 minutes away on foot.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Maison Marie-Jeanne

    Self-catering in Baie Sainte Anne, Praslin

    Maison Marie-Jeanne is a self-catering property in the Baie Sainte Anne district of Praslin, with four-bedroom apartments for up to eight guests each and a private pool. The owners give Côte d'Or beach as about five minutes away by car.

    • Couples
    • Families
    • Self-catering
    • Pool
  • Maison Vue des Iles

    Villa in Anse La Blague, Praslin

    Maison Vue des Iles is a private self-catering villa at Anse La Blague, Baie Sainte Anne, on Praslin's east coast. The owners describe Creole architecture, a plunge pool with sea views and direct access to the beach, and the tourism board lists it for up to six guests.

    • Beachfront
    • Families
    • Self-catering
    • Pool
  • Maison Zelda

    Apartment in Baie Sainte Anne, Praslin

    Maison Zelda is a small self-catering apartment complex in Baie Sainte Anne, Praslin, with garden views, a barbecue and free parking. The tourism board lists two rooms for four guests and puts Anse Madge beach about 1.2 km away.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Mango Lodge

    Self-catering in Anse Volbert / Côte d'Or, Praslin

    Self-catering wooden chalets, apartments and a cottage on a ridge above Côte d'Or, Praslin, with sea views towards the neighbouring islands. A small restaurant serves breakfast, and guests get free use of the owners' non-motorised water sports on Côte d'Or beach.

    • Couples
    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • MC Self Catering

    Self-catering in Baie Sainte Anne, Praslin

    MC Self Catering is a family-run guesthouse in the centre of Baie Sainte Anne on Praslin, close to the jetty, bus stop and shops. The same owners run MC Seychelles, which arranges airport and jetty transfers, car hire and island tours.

    • Couples
    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Mirella Villa

    Self-catering in Anse Possession, Praslin

    Self-catering villas and an apartment spread across a garden estate near Anse Possession on Praslin's north coast. The beach is about 300 m away and a food shop is next to the estate.

    • Self-catering
  • Morry's Self Catering Apartment

    Apartment in Pointe Cabris, Baie Sainte Anne, Praslin

    Morry's Self Catering Apartment is a family-sized self-catering unit at Pointe Cabris, Baie Sainte Anne, on Praslin, with a master bedroom, a connecting children's room, a kitchen and a veranda. The owners serve breakfast and a Creole or international dinner on request.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Myra's Self Catering Apartment

    Apartment in Anse Volbert (Côte d'Or), Praslin

    A single one-bedroom self-catering apartment on the hillside above Côte d'Or, with a large terrace and views over the bay. SeyVillas puts the beach about 450 m away, with shops and restaurants within walking distance.

    • Honeymoon
    • Couples
    • Self-catering
  • Nid'Aigle Lodge

    Self-catering in Anse Consolation, Praslin

    Three self-catering units in a large garden at Anse Consolation, on Praslin's southern tip: a studio apartment, a studio villa and a three-bedroom main house. The owners run the property, and the beach is a short walk away.

    • Self-catering
  • 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.

    • Honeymoon
    • Families
    • Pool
    • Spa
  • Ocean Jewels

    Self-catering in Amitié, Praslin

    Ocean Jewels is a complex of four self-catering apartments and two small villas in a large tropical garden at Amitié, on Praslin's west coast, with a sandy path to Grand Anse beach about 50 m away. Breakfast can be added on request.

    • Beachfront
    • Couples
    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Ocean Villa

    Self-catering in Grand Anse, Praslin

    Self-catering villas, apartments and a studio in a garden at Grand Anse, on Praslin's west coast, all air-conditioned, with a shared pool. SeyVillas gives the distance to the beach as 10 metres.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
    • Pool
  • Palm Beach Hotel

    Hotel in Grand Anse, Praslin

    Palm Beach Hotel is a small hotel in a colonial-style building on Grand Anse beach in south-west Praslin, with 13 sea-facing rooms, a pool, the Le Kato Noir restaurant and its own car hire, looking out towards Cousin and Cousine islands.

    • Beachfront
    • Families
    • Pool
  • Palm Holiday Apartments

    Apartment in Grand Anse, Praslin

    Palm Holiday Apartments is a self-catering property of eight one-bedroom apartments around a guests-only salt-water pool in Grand Anse, Praslin, about five minutes' walk from the beach and village centre.

    • Self-catering
    • Pool
  • Paradise Sun Hotel

    Hotel in Côte d'Or / Anse Volbert, Praslin

    Paradise Sun is a Southern Sun hotel of French-Creole beach bungalows at the quieter western end of Côte d'Or beach on Praslin. It has 80 rooms, a pool, a beachfront restaurant, a spa and a weekly kids' programme, and room rates include breakfast and dinner.

    • Beachfront
    • Honeymoon
    • Families
    • Pool
  • Passage du Soleil

    Villa in Anse Possession, Praslin

    A two-bedroom self-catering villa for up to five guests, built on granite boulders above Anse Possession on Praslin's north coast. It looks out over the bay towards Curieuse Island and has private access to the sea.

    • Honeymoon
    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Peax Villa

    Villa in Anse St Sauveur, Praslin

    A three-bedroom self-catering villa for up to six guests beside the beach at Anse St Sauveur on Praslin's south coast. It has a large front porch looking over the beach and sea.

    • Beachfront
    • Self-catering
  • Pirogue Lodge

    Hotel in Côte d'Or / Anse Volbert, Praslin

    Pirogue Lodge is a small family-owned hotel on Praslin's north coast with six sea-facing rooms seconds from Côte d'Or beach, and the Pirogue Restaurant & Bar on the same property serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

    • Beachfront
  • Raffles Seychelles

    Resort in Anse Takamaka, Praslin

    Raffles Seychelles is an all-villa resort at Anse Takamaka on Praslin's north coast, where each villa has its own pool. It opened in 2011 as the first Raffles resort and has a spa with 13 treatment pavilions, a free kids club and its own helipad.

    • Beachfront
    • Luxury
    • Families
    • Pool
  • Residence Praslinoise

    Self-catering in Grand Anse, Praslin

    Residence Praslinoise is a self-catering guesthouse of studios, bungalows and two-bedroom apartments in gardens at Grand Anse, Praslin, a short stroll from the beach, with a pool, a communal barbecue area and gardens the owners say black parrots visit.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
    • Pool
  • Roche Kerlan Apartments

    Apartment in Anse Kerlan, Praslin

    Roche Kerlan Apartments is a set of six self-catering apartments at Anse Kerlan on Praslin's north-west coast, a few minutes' walk from the beach, with barbecue, parking and a 24-hour reception.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Rosemary's Guesthouse

    Guesthouse in Côte d'Or / Anse Volbert, Praslin

    Rosemary's Guesthouse is a small guesthouse in the Côte d'Or beach district of Anse Volbert on Praslin, with budget rooms and sea-view rooms. A continental breakfast is served in its own restaurant.

  • Sahaj Holiday Apartments

    Apartment in Baie Ste Anne, Praslin

    A complex of self-catering apartments and hotel-style rooms in a quiet part of Baie Ste Anne, a few metres from Praslin's ferry harbour, the owners say. It has a swimming pool, air-conditioned units and apartments of up to three bedrooms.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
    • Pool
  • Saria Self Catering

    Self-catering in Côte d'Or, Praslin

    A three-bedroom, two-bathroom self-catering house in a garden above Côte d'Or, within walking distance of Anse Volbert beach. It sleeps up to six and has a terrace and a balcony with sea views.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Savy's Place

    Self-catering in Au Cap, Baie Ste Anne, Praslin

    Two sea-facing self-catering apartments on the shore at Au Cap, on Praslin's east coast near Baie Ste Anne. The owners offer daily housekeeping and can arrange transfers, car hire and boat trips.

    • Beachfront
    • Honeymoon
    • Self-catering
  • Sea Splash Self Catering

    Self-catering in Anse Consolation, Praslin

    A small group of self-catering suites across the road from Anse Consolation on Praslin's south-east coast, several with sea views. Units range from one-bedroom suites for two to a two-bedroom family suite for four.

    • Couples
    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Sea View Lodge

    Villa in Anse Possession, Praslin

    Six self-catering villas with a pool and their own car rental on the bay at Anse Possession, Praslin, looking out to Curieuse, with meals and a beach buffet available on request.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
    • Pool
  • Seashell Beach Villa

    Self-catering in Amitié, Praslin

    An eight-room self-catering villa on the beach at Amitié, on the Grand Anse coast of south-west Praslin, about 1 km from Praslin airport. Rooms are air-conditioned and en-suite, and three of the four room types take adults only.

    • Beachfront
    • Honeymoon
    • Self-catering
  • Sky Blue Guest House

    Self-catering in Côte d'Or, Praslin

    Two self-catering apartments, each for up to four guests, in a garden in the Côte d'Or area of Praslin. The tourism board listing puts the beach about a five-minute walk away.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Stone Self Catering Apartments

    Self-catering in Grand Anse, Praslin

    Ten self-catering apartments in Grand Anse on Praslin's west coast, a short walk from Grand Anse beach, shops and takeaways. There are four one-bedroom and six two-bedroom units, a communal pool and air conditioning.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
    • Pool
  • Sunset Cove Villa

    Self-catering in Anse Kerlan, Praslin

    A self-catering property at Anse Kerlan on Praslin's north-west coast, close to the shore and Praslin airport, listed as self-catering in the Tourism Department register of November 2022.

    • Self-catering
  • Terrasse Sur Lazio

    Apartment in Mont Plaisir / Cherimont, Praslin

    Self-catering apartments on a hillside at Cherimont in north-west Praslin, with sea views and a shared swimming pool. The owners put Anse Lazio about a 20-minute walk away.

    • Honeymoon
    • Couples
    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • The Marine Park Cottage

    Self-catering in Anse Possession, Praslin

    The Marine Park Cottage is a pair of self-catering cottages in a garden at Anse Possession on Praslin's north coast, a short walk from the beach. The tourism board lists air conditioning, free wifi and free parking.

    • Self-catering
  • Tourterelle Holiday Home

    Apartment in Grand Anse, Praslin

    Tourterelle Holiday Home is a self-catering property of studios and two-bedroom apartments at Grand Anse, Praslin, with kitchens in all units and arrival transfers from the jetty or airport by arrangement.

    • Self-catering
  • Tranquility Villas

    Villa in Anse La Blague, Praslin

    Two self-catering villas near Anse La Blague on Praslin's east coast, each with a private pool. Tranquility Villa has three bedrooms; the neighbouring Serenity Villa, built in 2023, has two.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
    • Pool
  • Treasure Island Retreat

    Apartment in Anse Kerlan, Praslin

    Treasure Island Retreat is a set of modern self-catering apartments on the water's edge at Anse Kerlan, Praslin, with ocean views, a swimming pool and outdoor showers, 2.5 km from Praslin airport.

    • Beachfront
    • Luxury
    • Self-catering
    • Pool
  • Treasure Villa

    Self-catering in Cap Samy / Marie-Jeanne, Praslin

    Treasure Villa is a set of self-catering apartments at Cap Samy on Praslin, about 1 km from the Côte d'Or beaches, built around a pool with a slide, swim-up bar and barbecue area.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
    • Pool
  • Trwa Koko Self Catering

    Apartment in Anse Kerlan, Praslin

    Self-catering apartments with one or two bedrooms, built in 2025 at Anse Kerlan on Praslin's north-west coast, near the airport and the golf course. The hosts can arrange Curieuse trips and diving.

    • Couples
    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Villa Admiral

    Villa in Anse Kerlan, Praslin

    One-bedroom self-catering accommodation directly on Anse Kerlan beach in north-west Praslin, about 2 km from the airport. The owners are on site and can arrange breakfast, car hire and transfers.

    • Beachfront
    • Couples
    • Self-catering
  • Villa Anse La Blague

    Hotel in Anse La Blague, Praslin

    Villa Anse La Blague is a small hotel of eight sea-view rooms at Anse La Blague in south-east Praslin, with breakfast included and a restaurant serving a daily-changing set dinner.

  • Villa Aya

    Villa in Amitié, Praslin

    Four self-catering villas of different sizes in a garden with a shared pool at Amitié, on Praslin's west coast, about 150 m from Grand Anse beach. The owners say the largest takes up to seven, and SeyVillas lists a free airport transfer on request.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
    • Pool
  • Villa Bananier Guest House

    Guesthouse in Côte d'Or / Anse Volbert, Praslin

    Villa Bananier is a bed-and-breakfast guest house in Côte d'Or village on Praslin, about two minutes' walk from Anse Volbert beach, the owner says. All rooms have air conditioning, and car hire, bicycle hire, dinners and island excursions can be arranged.

    • Self-catering
  • Villa Bedier

    Self-catering in Côte d'Or / Anse Volbert, Praslin

    Villa Bedier is a family-owned set of eight self-catering apartments and a five-bedroom family villa at Anse Volbert on Praslin, which the owners put about 25 metres from Côte d'Or beach. Shops, restaurants, dive centres and a bus stop are within walking distance.

    • Self-catering
  • Villa Belle Plage

    Villa in Anse Kerlan, Praslin

    Villa Belle Plage is three one-bedroom self-catering villas directly on Anse Kerlan beach, Praslin, which the owners say are designed for couples. Each has a sea-view veranda and its own lounger on the small beach in front.

    • Beachfront
    • Couples
    • Self-catering
  • Villa Coco D'amour

    Self-catering in Côte d'Or, Praslin

    Villa Coco D'amour is a three-bedroom self-catering villa at Côte d'Or on Praslin, hosted by a family and about seven minutes' walk from Anse Volbert beach. The hosts can arrange transfers, excursions and a home-cooked Creole dinner.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Villa Confort

    Guesthouse in Amitié, Praslin

    A family-run guesthouse at Amitié on Praslin, close to the airport, with guest rooms and a garden pool. The whole five-bedroom house can also be booked, and the beach at Amitié is about 200 m away.

    • Families
    • Pool
  • Villa Deckenia

    Villa in Anse Gouvernement, Praslin

    Villa Deckenia is a fully staffed private villa on the beach at Anse Gouvernement, Praslin, with five en-suite bedrooms for up to ten guests, an infinity pool, a private chef and full board.

    • Beachfront
    • Luxury
    • Families
    • Pool
  • Villa Face Mer

    Apartment in Anse Possession, Praslin

    Villa Face Mer is a two-storey block of holiday apartments at Anse Possession on Praslin's north coast, with sea-view balconies. Anse Possession beach is across the road.

  • Villa Kass

    Villa in Anse Possession, Praslin

    Two self-catering villas with air-conditioned bedrooms, kitchens and verandas at Anse Possession, Praslin, about 2 km from Anse Volbert village, with boat trips and car hire arranged on request.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Villa Laure

    Self-catering in Grand Anse, Praslin

    Two self-catering two-bedroom villas, Villa Laure and Villa Lil, in a garden at Grand Anse on Praslin's west coast, about 260 metres from the beach. Each has its own kitchen, veranda and air conditioning.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Villa Manoir

    Self-catering in Anse Boudin, Praslin

    A small self-catering property at Anse Boudin in Praslin's north-west, about 400 metres from Anse Boudin beach and 1 km from Anse Lazio, according to the tourism board. The listing records four air-conditioned units, some with kitchenettes.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Villa Marthe

    Self-catering in Marie-Jeanne Estate, Baie Sainte Anne, Praslin

    A single self-catering unit for two people on the Marie-Jeanne Estate in the Baie Sainte Anne district on Praslin's east side. It has air conditioning, wifi, a full kitchen and daily maid service.

    • Couples
    • Self-catering
  • Villa Milou

    Self-catering in Anse Possession, Praslin

    A four-bedroom self-catering villa at Anse Possession on Praslin's north coast. The tourism board describes it as overlooking the beach; rooms have air conditioning and sea or garden views, and daily maid service is available. It shares its owners and phone number with the neighbouring Villa Kass.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Villa Rafia

    Guesthouse in Côte d'Or / Anse Volbert, Praslin

    A guesthouse of rooms, studios and garden-view apartments at Côte d'Or, Praslin, about 350 m from Anse Volbert beach according to SeyVillas. Breakfast is included in SeyVillas' rates.

  • Villa Sole

    Self-catering in Marie-Jeanne Estate, Praslin

    Two self-catering villas in Marie-Jeanne Estate, near Côte d'Or on Praslin, each with four bedrooms for up to nine people. Anse Madge is about 900 m on foot, and breakfast or dinner can be ordered on site.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Villa St Sauveur

    Villa in Anse Takamaka / Anse St Sauveur, Praslin

    A four-bedroom self-catering family villa for up to eight guests on Praslin's quiet south-west coast, between Anse St Sauveur and Anse Takamaka. The owners say the beach is 30 metres from the gate.

    • Beachfront
    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Villa Zananas

    Villa in Anse Possession, Praslin

    A three-bedroom self-catering beach house at Anse Possession on Praslin's north coast, looking across to Curieuse. Built in 2015, it sleeps up to eight, and the beach is across the coast road about 20 metres away.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Village du Pêcheur

    Boutique hotel in Côte d'Or / Anse Volbert, Praslin

    Village du Pêcheur is a 19-room boutique hotel on Côte d'Or beach, Praslin, with ocean-view rooms and junior suites, a few garden-view rooms and a restaurant. Its bar is open to non-residents.

    • Beachfront
  • Villas Coco Beach

    Villa in Anse Kerlan, Praslin

    Villas Coco Beach at Anse Kerlan, Praslin, has two two-bedroom self-catering garden villas, built in 2018, and a three-bedroom beach villa with a private pool. The garden leads to a small beach, the owner lives on site, and guests must be 12 or over.

    • Self-catering
  • Villas De Mer Hotel

    Hotel in Amitié, Praslin

    Villas De Mer Hotel is a family-run hotel of 12 rooms directly on Amitié beach on Praslin's south coast, a few minutes from Praslin airport. It has a pool and a beachside restaurant and bar, and looks towards Cousin and Cousine islands.

    • Beachfront
    • Families
    • Pool
  • Villas des Alizes

    Guesthouse in Amitié, Grand Anse, Praslin

    A small beachfront guesthouse at Amitié on Grand Anse beach, on Praslin's west coast, with beach suites, a pool-view room and a two-bedroom garden villa around a small pool. Most units are self-catering, and breakfast can be added.

    • Beachfront
    • Couples
    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Villas du Voyageur

    Villa in Anse Kerlan (Cap Jean Marie), Praslin

    Villas du Voyageur is two elevated two-bedroom self-catering villas on the beach at the far end of Anse Kerlan, on Cap Jean Marie, Praslin, about five minutes' drive from the airport.

    • Beachfront
    • Self-catering
  • Vinc.Villa

    Guesthouse in Côte d'Or (Marie-Jeanne Estate), Praslin

    A two-room guesthouse on the Marie-Jeanne estate near Anse Volbert (Côte d'Or), Praslin, with king-size beds, free wifi, flexible check-out and help booking excursions.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Wyn Villas

    Villa in Anse La Blague, Praslin

    A three-bedroom self-catering villa for up to six guests at Anse La Blague, on Praslin's quiet east coast. It has a barbecue area, the owners offer transfers and car hire, and the listing suggests walking out to Anse La Farine.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Yasad Luxury Beach Residence

    Apartment in Anse St Sauveur, Praslin

    Six self-catering apartments on Praslin's south coast at Anse St Sauveur, with the beach just across a quiet coastal road. Units run from a one-bedroom studio to three-bedroom apartments, and the owners say they are serviced daily.

    • Beachfront
    • Couples
    • Families
    • Self-catering
  • Yvon's Tropical Villa

    Self-catering in Grand Anse, Praslin

    Yvon's Tropical Villa is a self-catering property of air-conditioned units with kitchens and verandas at Grand Anse, Praslin, a short walk from a minimarket, pizzeria and bus stop and about 10 minutes by car from the airport.

    • Families
    • Self-catering

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Questions

How do I get from Mahé to Praslin?
By air or sea. Air Seychelles flies between Mahé and Praslin in 15 minutes, and Cat Cocos fast ferries take 1 hour 15 minutes, arriving at the Baie Sainte Anne jetty.
Does Praslin have an airport?
Yes. Praslin Island Airport is in the Grand Anse Praslin district at Anse Kerlan, and Air Seychelles runs scheduled flights there from Mahé.
How do people get around Praslin?
The Seychelles Public Transport Corporation runs public buses on Praslin. The Seychelles Islands Foundation also lists taxis, hire cars, walking and organised tours as ways to reach the Vallée de Mai.
When is the Vallée de Mai open and what does it cost?
It opens from 8:30 to 16:30, with last entry at 15:30, and closes on 25 December and 1 January. The Seychelles Islands Foundation lists an entrance fee of SCR 450 (checked 16 September 2026), payable in rupees, euros, US dollars or pounds, by cash or card.
Can I visit Curieuse Island from Praslin?
Yes. The boat ride from Côte d'Or takes about 20 minutes and can be arranged through local tour operators or boat charters. The Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority lists the park as open from 9:00 to 17:00 daily, with entry for non-residents over 12 at SCR 300 (checked 16 September 2026).
Where can I see the Seychelles black parrot?
The black parrot lives only on Praslin, and it depends on the Vallée de Mai and the palm forest around it. The Seychelles Islands Foundation's 2018 census estimated 1,382 birds.
How far is La Digue from Praslin?
The tourism board puts La Digue 7 km from Praslin, and the Cat Cocos crossing takes 15 minutes.
Is there a golf course on Praslin?
Yes. Constance Lemuria has an 18-hole course, which the hotel describes as the only 18-hole championship golf course in Seychelles.
How many people live on Praslin?
The 2022 census counted 7,882 residents: 4,272 in Baie Sainte Anne and 3,610 in Grand Anse Praslin.
How far is Praslin from Mahé?
Praslin lies about 45 km north-east of Mahé, the island with the international airport.
Can I visit Curieuse and Cousin from Praslin?
Yes. Curieuse lies about 2 km off Praslin's north-east coast, roughly 20 minutes by boat from Côte d'Or, and Cousin is about 2 km off Praslin; both are reached through local tour operators.
How much does it cost to visit Curieuse Island?
Non-residents over 12 pay SCR 300 to enter Curieuse Marine National Park, by card on site or online in advance (Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority, checked 16 September 2026). The 20-minute boat from Côte d'Or can be arranged through local tour operators or boat charters, and tour operator packages normally include the entry fee.
How much does it cost to visit Cousin Island?
Non-residents pay SCR 600 to land on Cousin Island and children under 12 go free. Tour operators run the boat from Praslin, and the reserve is open Monday to Friday, 9.45am to 12.30pm (Nature Seychelles, checked 16 September 2026).
Is Seychelles safe for tourists?
Tourism Seychelles calls Seychelles a generally safe destination, but UK government advice (checked 16 September 2026) warns of break-ins, bag snatching and opportunistic theft. Use hotel safes, keep valuables out of sight and take care walking at night.
Do boat trips provide life jackets?
Check before you set off: UK government advice (checked 16 September 2026) is to follow safety briefings on boat trips and make sure life jackets are provided, especially on smaller excursion boats.
When can I see turtles nesting near Praslin?
October to early March is the season for the Curieuse nesting sea turtle trail, a seasonal, controlled trail run by the Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority for SCR 150 (checked 16 September 2026). Nature Seychelles calls nearby Cousin Island the most important hawksbill turtle breeding site in the western Indian Ocean.
What are the top things to do on Praslin?
Praslin's highlights include walking the Vallée de Mai UNESCO World Heritage Site, the beaches at Anse Lazio and Anse Georgette, and boat trips to nearby Curieuse, Cousin, St Pierre and La Digue.
How do I visit Curieuse Island and see the giant tortoises?
Book a boat trip with a Praslin tour operator or boat charter for the 20-minute crossing from Côte d'Or. Entry is SCR 300 for non-residents over 12 (SPGA, checked 16 September 2026). Curieuse has hundreds of giant tortoises introduced between 1978 and 1982, a mangrove boardwalk at Baie Laraie and a trail to Anse José.
When can I visit Cousin Island?
Cousin Island is open to visitors Monday to Friday, from 9.45 to 12.30 (Nature Seychelles, checked 16 September 2026). Tour operators bring you across, and the reserve's own boats then land you on the island.
Is Curieuse worth visiting from Praslin?
For wildlife lovers, yes: Curieuse, protected as a marine national park since 1979, has free-roaming Aldabra giant tortoises, naturally growing coco de mer palms and six of the seven mangrove species found in Seychelles.
Is there a bus on Praslin and how do I pay?
Yes. SPTC runs public buses on Praslin, and Tourism Seychelles says you need a travel card to board. SPTC's Visitor Travel Card gives unlimited standard bus travel on Mahé and Praslin for SCR 100 for one day, SCR 198 for four consecutive days or SCR 363 for eight, and is sold at the airport (SPTC, checked 16 September 2026).
What are restaurant opening hours in Seychelles?
Restaurants in Seychelles typically serve lunch from 12.00 to 15.00 and dinner from 18.30 to 22.00, says Tourism Seychelles (checked 16 September 2026). Takeaways open at lunch and again from 19.00 to 22.00.
Can I drink the tap water on Praslin and La Digue?
On Praslin, generally yes: Tourism Seychelles says tap water on Mahé and Praslin is generally considered safe to drink. It does not name La Digue. It advises bottled water on more remote islands, and says people with a sensitive stomach may prefer it even on the main islands.
Should I tip in restaurants in Seychelles?
Tipping is not mandatory in Seychelles but is appreciated: if a service charge is not already included, a small tip in restaurants is welcome, according to Tourism Seychelles.
Should I bring cash or use cards on Praslin and La Digue?
Bring both. Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted at hotels, restaurants and car hire firms, but cash in Seychelles rupees is needed for markets, taxis, small shops and vendors, according to Tourism Seychelles.
Do ATMs in Seychelles give euros?
No. Tourism Seychelles says ATMs dispense only Seychelles rupees, some have per-transaction limits, and your home bank may charge fees.
Can I pay in euros or dollars in Seychelles?
Sometimes. Some hotels and tour operators accept US dollars, euros or pounds, but most local businesses expect Seychelles rupees, according to Tourism Seychelles.
What currency is used in Seychelles?
Seychelles uses the Seychelles rupee (SCR), divided into 100 cents, with notes of SCR 25, 50, 100 and 500.
What plug adapter do I need for Seychelles?
Seychelles uses the British three-pin Type G plug on 220 to 240V, so bring a UK-style adapter if your devices use a different plug.
Is there malaria on Praslin or La Digue?
No. Tourism Seychelles says there is no malaria risk in Seychelles. TravelHealthPro (checked 16 September 2026) lists a risk of dengue and chikungunya and reports over 166 chikungunya cases in European travellers returning from Seychelles between November 2025 and June 2026, so use insect repellent.
Is there a hospital on Praslin or La Digue?
Yes. Praslin has Baie Ste Anne Hospital in the south-east, which the Ministry of Health says offers general consultations, X-ray, dental care and pharmacy services. It opens Monday to Friday 7.30 to 16.00 and Saturday 7.30 to 12.00 (Ministry of Health, checked 16 September 2026). La Digue has Logan Hospital at La Passe. Tourism Seychelles recommends travel insurance that covers medical care and evacuation.
What languages are spoken on Praslin and La Digue?
Seychelles has three official languages, Seychellois Creole, English and French, and English is widely used in tourism.
What time zone is Seychelles in?
Seychelles is four hours ahead of GMT, three hours ahead of British Summer Time.
Where does Praslin's name come from?
Praslin is named after the French diplomat César Gabriel de Choiseul, duc de Praslin, and took the name in 1768. The explorer Lazare Picault had named it Isle de Palmes in 1744.

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Details last verified 16 September 2026.