Praslin & La Digue

Anse Bois de Rose

A small, shaded cove in the bay of the same name on Praslin's south coast, behind an offshore reef. Awkward to reach, with private property and no-trespassing signs alongside; calm water for snorkelling and seaweed from May to November.

Last verified 16 September 2026

The beach

Anse Bois de Rose is a small cove within the larger bay of the same name on Praslin's south coast, which also holds Anse Cimitière. An offshore coral reef shelters it from the open ocean, and trees provide shade.

Getting there

This is the main obstacle. SeyVillas says there is a road and a bus stop nearby, but reaching the sand means climbing down from the road. Private property borders other parts of the beach, with signs forbidding trespassing, so do not cut through gardens or grounds. As a result the cove rarely has visitors.

In the water

The water is shallow and calm, with small waves, and the reef gives the bay good snorkelling. SeyVillas reports seaweed from May to November, and says the beach can disappear at high tide.

Who it suits

Visitors who want a quiet cove and can manage the climb down from the road. SeyVillas notes that many visitors choose one of the easier beaches nearby.

Best for

  • Snorkelling for those willing to scramble down (SeyVillas)
  • A quiet, usually empty cove (SeyVillas)

Getting there

A road and bus stop are nearby, but access involves climbing down from the road; adjoining private property carries no-trespassing signs (SeyVillas).

Facilities

No facilities described; shade (SeyVillas).

Swimming

Shallow water with small, calm waves behind an offshore coral reef; seaweed from May to November; the beach may disappear at high tide (SeyVillas).

Snorkelling

SeyVillas rates the reef-protected cove good for snorkelling.

Map of Anse Bois de Rose

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Anse Bois de Rose

Map of Anse Bois de Rose with nearby beaches and places to stayCoastline © OpenStreetMap contributors. Positions are approximate.
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Places to stay near Anse Bois de Rose

  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
    Check availability on Booking.com

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  • 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
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  • 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
    Check availability on Booking.com

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  • 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

  • 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
    Check availability on Booking.com

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  • 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

  • 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

Where to stay on Praslin

Questions

How do you get down to Anse Bois de Rose?
SeyVillas says you need to climb down from the road, as private property with no-trespassing signs borders the rest of the beach.

Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.