Just as a bird in the tallest branch, the spectacular Lemuria Golf Resort & Spa sits perched high on a hillside at Anse Kerlan above two coves of the whitest Praslin Island sand, with scintillating views across to Cousine Island, lays.

This 5 star resort is certainly best described as an elegant, stylishly refined hotel with exceptional facilities - the first of its kind in the Seychelles.

A sister property to the upscale exclusive Le Prince Maurice & Belle Mare Plage Hotel in Mauritius, Lemuria Golf Resort & Spa harmonizes that which can be termed ´stylish luxury´ with a relaxed Seychellois charm.

Being part of a new generation of deluxe 'eco-sensitive' resorts, its imaginative use of natural wood, stone & thatch & the magical escapist mood is complemented by a stunningly romantic setting between beautiful Grande & Petite Anse Kerlan beaches.

Both signature beaches are framed by 150 hectares of palm groves with the verdant green fronds ever-swaying in the ocean breeze as they edge the hotel's calm hill-sheltered lagoon & idyllic beaches.

Totally unspoiled & natural one of the beaches has been voted amongst the most breathtaking in the world & is reachable only by boat or by walking a winding path.

The resort offers eighty-eight (88) generously spacious ocean-facing Suites, each decorated in a stylish South Sea contemporary minimalist design, with Junior Suites being 60 m² floor areas.

Each guest Junior Suite features multi-speed adjustable air-conditioning, Cable TV, DVD player, mini-bar, terrace or balcony, private bathtub (facing the ocean) & a separate shower stall, dressing area & hairdryer & 24 hour room service.

Senior Suites are laid out on 115 m² of floor space & feature; multi-speed adjustable air-conditioning, Cable TV, DVD player, mini-bar, terrace or balcony, private bathtub (facing the ocean) & a separate shower stall, dressing area & hairdryer & 24 hour room service.

They also have a separate living room & in addition, a double terrace.

The eight (8) newly designed & sumptuously exclusive appointed 2 bedroom Pool Villas (725 m²), are tucked away in a natural garden setting facing directly on to the beach. These Villas offer a private swimming pool & sundeck, bathroom with bath & separate shower, open-air bath, terrace, television/DVD, stereo CD & Sony Play Station, mini-bar, hairdryer, safe, in room dining & massage pavilions.

The fantastic new 3-bedroom Presidential Villa (1,250 m²) with swimming pool on three levels is now also available, but be aware it is priced according to its exalted status.

As regards the culinary experiences to be had here at the Lemuria Golf Resort & Spa the main restaurant for à la carte International cuisine is called Legend.

The Seahorse at the Golf clubhouse serves Mediterranean dinners & the Beach bar & Grill is noted for seafood specialties & snacks.

The resort provides for four (4) full service bars, one offering superb beach & sunset views.

There is a Fitness & Health Centre which are said to create a haven of harmony & serenity by offering a wide choice of treatments from Reflexology, Shiatsu, Ayurveda & Aromatherapy.

Free guest services include the use of Sauna, Jacuzzi, Steam Bath & a fully-equipped gym.

An additional fee is paid for services at the Guerlain Institute, for Massage & Body Treatments & for the Hairdresser.

For golf lovers, there is a beautiful eco-sensitively designed 18-hole championship Golf Course of 5,341 m, with a testing par of 70. This course offers a great challenge to all levels of players, professionals & amateurs alike. It is the only golf course in the Seychelles (Green fees are free for hotel guests).

Children can enjoy fun filled days at the Turtle Club, where complimentary childcare is provided (for ages 4 - 12 years old).

On the Sports calendar freefor guests are the split-level swimming pool set amid natural granite boulders; the Pedalos (boats one pedals to get around); snorkeling; hobie cat sailing; the two night-lit tennis courts & certain boat excursions.

The resort charges guests who wish to go scuba-diving, deep-sea fishing or take various water sports lessons with an instructor.

The Lemuri Golf Resort & Spa is located a mere 5 minutes from the Praslin airstrip, so access to & from, is simple.

Separated from the outside world by a long winding tree-lined drive, L'Archipel, a member of 'Châteaux & Hôtels de Charme', offers sophisticated seclusion on Praslin Island.

Guests come here to get away from it all, many returning year upon year to enjoy gourmet dining, attentive service & the seemingly endless stunning views across Cote D'Or Bay.
L´Archipel is a gorgeous an ideal choice for couples & honeymooners seeking privacy, intimacy & romance.

On Praslin all the major sites are within easy reach, if you can tear yourself away & the Casino des Îles is only a 10 minute walk.

The restaurants & the Cocktail Bar of l'Archipel Hotel are renowned as being among the finest places in the Seychelles.

Two restaurants are awaiting the most discerning diners at L´Archipel.
La Feuille d'Or, in the main building, overlooks the sea & serves an extensive menu of evening meals. The resort chef adds his own personal touch, which he learnt from a famous French chef. Once a week, the Creole buffet is another memorable experience.

Meantime Bon Mange Restaurant located on the beach, provides breakfast buffet, à la carte lunch & dinner.

The air-conditioned first-floor cocktail bar opens onto the pool terrace & there is also a Beach Bar open daily from 0900hrs until 2300hrs.

At sunset, the swimming pool becomes the meeting point, with live music, dancing & candle-light dinners organised 3 times a week.
As far as dress code, gentlemen are requested to wear long trousers after 1900hrs.

Surrounded by coconut palms, flowers and casuarina trees, L'Archipel's colonial style accommodation is in quaint rooms, each named after a local island.
The hotel offers twenty-three (23) Deluxe rooms, three (3) Senior suites, & four (4) Executive Suites

With polished wooden ceilings, colonial style furniture and freshly arranged flowers, the calm interiors exude simplistic elegance.

Central to each suite is a raised king-sized bed, swathed in mosquito netting and surrounded by cool tiled floors.

The large furnished verandah has breathtaking views across the bay towards Curieuse Island.

23 Spacious Deluxe rooms (44m²) in hillside villa buildings of natural stone & wood, all with air-conditioning, overhead fan, full-width verandah (12m²), luxury bathroom (16 rooms have shower only), hairdryer, IDD phone, tea & coffee-making facilities, safe, mini-bar, satellite TV with in-house movies.The bathroom has two hand basins & a separate toilet.

The 3 Senior Suites are a little larger (approx. 65m²) and have all the amenities of the Deluxe rooms, with an additional lounge area and walk-in wardrobes. The bathroom is equipped with a bath, shower, bidet and separate wc.

4 Executive Suites of 120m² have a separate lounge and a verandah (17m²). In addition they have a walk-in wardrobe & a bathroom with both bath & shower.
The lounge, with its own shower & toilet may also be used as a children’s room. Fax & Internet connection is available.

During the day, following on from breakfast on the guest suite terrace or by the beach, the rest of the day can be spent lying by the infinity pool, swimming in the tranquil waters of L'Archipel's private beach or enjoying a complimentary snorkeling trip to St Pierre Island? Alternatively guests may choose to work out in the gym, learn to scuba-dive or de-stress with a massage.

Free activities include canoeing, windsurfing and snorkelling as well as the use of the Fitness centre.

A watersports centre that levies a charge for those who wish to indulge, offers scuba diving & fishing.

Different daily activities & excursions can be easily organized by the hotel. For instance a taxi boat will ferry guests to Curieuse & Saint Pierre islands as well as to Anse Lazio or Anse Georgette beaches.

The boat 'Yam Sing' is also at guests disposal to head to neighboring islands such as Cousin and Curieuse nature reserves, as well as to La Digue, Grande Soeur & Aride islands in which the sea crossing, drinks & a beach barbecue come as an all inclusive price.

At the reception desk guests can rent a car or a bicycle, or simply use the bus to discover Praslin at their own pace.

Le Coco de Mer is a family-run, very comfortable 3 star superior category hotel in Praslin. It has been designed in contemporary Seychellois style & located nestled between the sea & the famous Vallee de Mai.

The hotel is on the south-west coast of Praslin Island, a short 20 minutes away from the airport.

Surrounded by lush tropical gardens on heavenly Anse Bois de Rose Bay & sitting alongside its own beach - with very inviting hammocks to chill-out & siesta in - Le Coco de Mer offers spacious accommodation in a superbly peaceful location, while sharing the hotel amenities with the guests of the adjacent Black Parrot Suites , a sister hotel property 200m away.

The forty (40) attractively spacious chalets are elegantly furnished & stand within beautiful gardens on the edge of the beach.

Some are at garden level close to the sea while still others are set higher (most have an ocean view) up the hillside.

Some chalets are split-level, each having a large bedroom with four-poster bed, a guest sitting area. While there are some interconnecting rooms the guest sitting area in the split-level chalets can be converted to accommodate two children, ideal for parents seeking a little more privacy.

Facilities in the chalets include private bath & shower, satellite TV & video channels, telephone, mini-fridge, air-conditioning, ceiling fan & tea / coffee making facilities.

With an emphasis is on quality the Coco de Mer has its Hibiscus Restaurant, serving a combination of both international & Creole cuisine by way of differing days focusing on BBQs, buffets & table d'hôte menu service. On Friday evenings the Creole buffets are not to be missed.

An English breakfast is offered, with a range of hot & cold options, fresh tropical fruits, Italian coffee & freshly baked croissants.

The pool grill which is called the Fisherman's Wharf is open for lunch, offering succulent seafood, sandwiches & light snacks.

Guests may also enjoy an exotic sundowner or a refreshing drink after a dip in the pool.

Guests are also invited to reserve a table at the adjacent Black Parrot Suites restaurant as well.

Coco der Mer facilities include the jetty with covered sunset viewing area; the sundeck; private nature trails & a walkway to a second nearby beach & free guest transfers to Anse Lazio beach 3 - 5 days weekly according to season.

Free guest access to the swimming pool; children's paddling pool; facemask, fins & snorkel for snorkeling; canoeing; windsurfing; the gym; tennis court; table tennis; squash court; hotel fitness centre; crazy golf putting layout & outdoor chess.

Sports that require an additional charge are: bicycle hire; fishing & diving which is available locally from the PADI dive centre & cruises on the luxury catamaran 'Charming Lady'.

It should be noted that seaweed is prevalent washed up on this coastline from May to September during the south-east monsoon, however a complimentary shuttle service operates regularly to the picturesque Anse Lazio beach.

Located a short 20 minutes’ drive from Praslin airstrip, Paradise Sun is an ideal accommodation option for the strictly budget conscious traveler. The hotel is tucked away amid lush tropical gardens facing the sheltered beach that fringes Cote d’Or Bay on Praslin Island.

Paradise Sun has seventy (70) Superior & an additional ten (10) spacious Deluxe & Family rooms in classically styled chalets.

The architecture is simple & uncluttered in the French Creole vernacular, louvered doors lead from the comfortable chalets onto spacious verandahs overlooking the garden or beach.

The rooms are set in small Creole houses overlooking the nearby islands of Chauve Souris and St. Pierre.

All the rooms are overhead fan-cooled, with a private bathroom with a shower (& a bath in the Deluxe units), en-suite dressing room, folding wood slatted double doors that open out onto a wide verandah, refrigerator, safe & in-room tea & coffee making facilities.

The Deluxe & Family rooms have a lounge area (the latter with additional sofa / converts to a bed for two children under 12 years of age).

Paradise Sun offers a meal plan of ´half-board´ & has one main restaurant with theme evenings & nightly music; a guests lounge, children's swimming pool; it also has a beach restaurant & bar with a barbecue area.

As for outdoor sports options, kayaks, snorkeling, windsurfing & table tennis are free for guests whilst there is a nominal charge for fishing or diving through the PADI Dive Centre.

The hotel also provides a daily boat excursion with snorkeling & a once weekly 'Sundowner' cruise.

Hotel Acajou is located on the Cote d'Or beach which stretches along the island of Praslin's northern coast & ranks among the favorites with visitors to the Seychelles.

This is a hotel conceived with beautiful mahogany (acajou) wood specially cultivated for environment-friendly construction in the man-made forests of South-Africa.

The hotel’s twenty-eight (28) tastefully decorated guest rooms are rated as among the most spacious in Praslin, all of which are laid-out sprawling amidst casurina & takamaka trees by the water's edge.

Each room has a balcony facing the sea.

Each guest room is equipped with bath / shower, hot & cold water, air- conditioning, International Direct Dial telephones, television, mini-bar (on request), radio & piped ´mood` music.

The Hotel offers ´half-board´ & guest facilities include a bar, main restaurant, cocktail lounge, swimming pool & beach bar all offering a charming and friendly Seychellois service.

Within a short walking distance guests will find a number of small restaurants as well as a sophisticated casino. Five minutes away by car is the jetty where you catch the ferry to neighboring la Digue.