Praslin & La Digue

Anse Consolation

A small, rocky bay near Praslin's southern tip with coral, boulders and rock pools. The water is too shallow for swimming or snorkelling, but the bus stops beside it and the pools suit children exploring the shoreline.

Last verified 16 September 2026

The beach

Anse Consolation lies on Praslin's southernmost stretch of coast, a bay of around 300 m where sand, granite boulders and coral share the shoreline. Tourism Seychelles describes it as a beach of coral and rock formations rather than a classic postcard strand.

Getting there

SeyVillas says the bus is the easiest option, with a stop next to the beach. Parking is limited to the roadside, with no designated car park, and a few houses and self-catering guesthouses are within walking distance. Its south-west Praslin page warns that the road from the Baie Sainte Anne headland is steep and not in good condition.

In the water

The bay is protected by rocks and a coral reef, but SeyVillas says the water is too shallow even to bathe in, and the rocks rule out swimming and snorkelling. The coral pools give children a sheltered place to look at shoreline wildlife.

Facilities

A small shop at one end of the beach is the only facility SeyVillas mentions. There is some shade.

Best for

  • Photography of coral and rock formations (SeyVillas; Tourism Seychelles)
  • Children exploring rock pools (SeyVillas)
  • Quiet sunbathing and picnics (SeyVillas)

Getting there

A bus stop is next to the beach, which SeyVillas calls the easiest way to arrive. Parking is limited to the roadside with no designated car park (SeyVillas). The road from the Baie Sainte Anne headland is steep and not in good condition (SeyVillas south-west Praslin guide).

Facilities

A small shop at one end of the beach offers limited facilities; some shade (SeyVillas).

Swimming

Protected by rocks and a coral reef, but the water is extremely shallow and SeyVillas says swimming is not possible; it also notes tall waves at times.

Snorkelling

SeyVillas says the shallow water and rocks prevent snorkelling here.

Map of Anse Consolation

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Anse Consolation

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

  • 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
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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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  • 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
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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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  • 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
    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

  • 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

  • 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
    Check availability on Booking.com

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  • 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
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Where to stay on Praslin

Questions

Can you swim at Anse Consolation?
SeyVillas says the water is too shallow to swim or snorkel, although the rock pools are good for paddling and exploring.
How do I get to Anse Consolation without a car?
SeyVillas says there is a bus stop next to the beach.

Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.