Praslin & La Digue

Petite Anse Kerlan

A small beach beside Constance Lémuria on Praslin's north-west tip, used mostly by resort guests. Shallow, calm water with little or no seaweed. Arrive by boat, or ask the resort before crossing its grounds on foot.

Last verified 16 September 2026

The beach

Petite Anse Kerlan is a short beach of around 220 m on Praslin's north-west tip, framed by boulders and overhanging coconut palms. Constance Lémuria sits right behind it, and SeyVillas says it is used almost entirely by the resort's guests. Anse Georgette lies behind the rocks at its far end.

Getting there

On land you need to cross resort property. SeyVillas says non-residents can park at the resort entrance and should get permission from staff before walking through; arriving by boat does not require permission.

In the water

SeyVillas and Tourism Seychelles describe shallow, calm water with little to no seaweed, suitable for families with children. The depth increases gradually, and the sand can occasionally disappear at high tide. Snorkelling and sailing equipment is available to resort guests.

Nearby

The coast between here and Anse Kerlan looks across to Cousin, according to SeyVillas, which also points to the boulders at both ends of the bay and the overhanging palms as a draw for photographers. Constance Lémuria says its grounds hold the only 18-hole championship golf course in the Seychelles.

Best for

  • Calm, shallow water for families (SeyVillas; Tourism Seychelles)
  • Snorkelling (SeyVillas)

Getting there

Non-residents can park at the entrance to Constance Lémuria and should obtain permission from resort staff before walking to the beach, as the route crosses private land; access by boat needs no permission (SeyVillas).

Facilities

Resort shops and a restaurant nearby; snorkelling and sailing rentals for resort guests; ample shade (SeyVillas).

Swimming

Shallow, calm water with a gradual increase in depth and little or no seaweed; considered safe for families (SeyVillas; Tourism Seychelles). The beach can occasionally disappear at high tide (SeyVillas).

Snorkelling

SeyVillas rates swimming and snorkelling conditions highly, with snorkelling equipment rented to resort guests.

Map of Petite Anse Kerlan

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Petite Anse Kerlan

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

  • 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
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  • 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

  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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

  • 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
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Where to stay on Praslin

Questions

Can non-guests visit Petite Anse Kerlan?
SeyVillas says non-residents can park at the resort entrance and should ask resort staff for permission before crossing the grounds. Arriving by boat does not need permission.
Does Petite Anse Kerlan get seaweed?
SeyVillas and Tourism Seychelles describe it as having little to no seaweed.

Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.