Praslin & La Digue

Heliconia Grove

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.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Villa in Côte d'Or / Anse Volbert, Praslin

Where
Côte d'Or / Anse Volbert, Praslin
Type
Villa, 8 villas
Check-in and check-out
In from 2pm, out by 10am
Guests
Welcomes families
Beach
Anse Volbert / Côte d'Oron the beach
To the airport
6.4 kmPraslin airport, in a straight line
To the ferry
3.5 kmBaie Sainte Anne jetty, in a straight line

Why stay here

Heliconia Grove is a Seychellois-owned and managed group of eight individual self-catering villas spread across 13,000 m² of garden at Côte d'Or. The grounds include about 100 metres of direct frontage on the beach, which the owners describe as one of the safest on Praslin.

Sustainability is a large part of its identity. It was awarded the Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Label, all villas have solar hot water, and 40 photovoltaic panels supply over 30% of its estimated electricity use. The architecture is Seychellois Creole with exposed wooden roofs, and the open grounds leave space for children to play and for family barbecues.

Highlights

  • Eight individual villas on 13,000 m² of garden
  • About 100 m of direct frontage on Côte d'Or beach
  • Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Label
  • Free kayaks, beach towels and daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants, shops and banks within a 10-minute walk along the beach

Who it suits

  • Families

Rooms

Eight individual villas in Creole style with exposed wooden roof structures. The tourism board listing records air conditioning, microwave, fridge, kettle, toaster, room safe, telephone and TV.

3 of 3 room types shown

  • One Bedroom Villa

    Sleeps 3

    Six villas. Sleeps two adults and one child: 35 m² air-conditioned bedroom with king bed and a couch for a small child, separate kitchen and dining/TV room, open-air deck with a private plunge pool.

  • Two Bedroom Villa

    Sleeps 6

    Sleeps four adults and two children: one king bedroom and one twin bedroom, both en suite with a couch, living and dining room with kitchen, large deck with a private plunge pool.

  • Three Bedroom Villa

    Sleeps 6

    Two king bedrooms and one twin bedroom, all en suite, large kitchen, covered veranda. The booking engine lists a plunge pool, but the website's rates page calls it a log cabin without one.

Facilities

  • Beachfront
  • Self-catering
  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Airport transfer

Free wifi, welcome starter pack, daily housekeeping, common barbecue area, kayaks for one to three people on request, beach towels on request, baby cot on request and car parking. Chargeable extras: transfers, continental breakfast on request, car rental and excursions. Solar hot water in all villas.

Dining

Self-catering, with a free welcome starter pack. Continental breakfast can be requested for a charge.

Places to eat nearby

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

Beaches

The grounds run down to about 100 metres of Côte d'Or beach.

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

Location

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Place to stay

Heliconia Grove

Villa, Côte d'Or / Anse Volbert

Map of Heliconia Grove and nearby places to stayCoastline © OpenStreetMap contributors. Positions are approximate.
The 25 places on this map

Côte d'Or, Praslin. Restaurants, shops, banks and sea and land activities are within a 10-minute stroll along the beach. The Vallée de Mai is about 15 minutes by car.

Praslin Island Airport
6.4 km
Baie Sainte Anne jetty
3.5 km
restaurants, shops and banks
Within a 10-minute stroll along Côte d'Or beach.
Vallée de Mai
A 15-minute drive.
Côte d'Or beach
The grounds include 100 metres of direct beach frontage.

Airport and jetty distances are in a straight line; the road is longer. The others are as the property gives them.

Côte d'Or, Praslin Island, Seychelles

Getting there

Arrival and departure transfers can be booked for a charge. Praslin is 15 minutes by air or about 1 hour 15 minutes by the Cat Cocos ferry from Mahé.

Before you book

The tourism board listing says every villa has its own plunge pool, but the owners' website does not mention pools. Check when booking.

Questions

Where is Heliconia Grove?
Heliconia Grove is a villa at Côte d'Or / Anse Volbert on Praslin, Seychelles. In a straight line it is 6.4 km from Praslin Island Airport and 3.5 km from Baie Sainte Anne jetty; the journey by road is longer.
What time is check-in and check-out at Heliconia Grove?
Check-in is from 2pm and check-out is by 10am. Times can change, so confirm them with your booking.
Is Heliconia Grove suitable for families?
Yes. The sources for this guide describe Heliconia Grove as suitable for families.
Is Heliconia Grove on the beach?
Yes. Heliconia Grove is on Anse Volbert / Côte d'Or.
Can you cook for yourself at Heliconia Grove?
Yes. Heliconia Grove is listed as self-catering.
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