Praslin
The good people at the Islander are not setting out to win any 'best in its class' awards with their establishment but its virtue is the good condition of…
Must-see hotels in Seychelles
Mahé
The Bliss Seaside building shelters eight rooms decorated with natural materials and ocean views that will leave you speechless. The Hillside rooms, in a…
Mahé
Your only concern here: whether to frolic on the beach now or first sip a cocktail at the restaurant. This long-standing venue on Takamaka beach features…
Mahé
This muscular villa was certainly not conceived by the most inspired architect on the island but inside it's much more welcoming, with six impeccable…
La Digue
Ever-expanding, this quiet option was working to open 10 new rooms when we visited last. All the spacious one- and two-bed bungalows feature comfortable…
Mahé
This friendly operation has catered to budget travellers for years. Since its serious makeover back in 2012, it has featured dearer but more comfortable…
Praslin
Relaxed and friendly, this homey place features two types of rooms. The four fan-cooled rooms in the two older buildings feel a bit tired but are tidy,…
Praslin
Indian Ocean Lodge combines an upmarket look with reasonable prices; it's a great place to enjoy a midrange-style resort without breaking the bank. The…
La Digue
A chilled, sleepy vibe permeates this group of eight Creole-style bungalows and the grassy garden that connects them all. However, beneath the green tin…
Mahé
This sunset-friendly seducer boasts an ace location on a little headland. It was about to be closed for much-needed renovations when we last visited –…
Mahé
This comfortable little colonial-style hotel is right on the beach, and just a 10-minute boat ride from Victoria. It has a tranquil, convivial and homey…
Praslin
On a quiet stretch of road that branches off towards Anse La Blague from the East Coast road between Anse Volbert and Baie Ste Anne, Iles des Palmes has…
Mahé
This place high above Mahé's north coast gets rave reviews from travellers and we're inclined to agree with their assessment. The 11 rooms spread across…
Mahé
Beau Vallon Residence has one self-contained apartment that can sleep four people, and it's very well kept and priced. It's not on the beach and there's…
Praslin
The four apartments won't knock your socks off but they're comfortable and fully equipped, and each has a balcony or a terrace that commands a blue-green…
La Digue
The three two-story chalets, with their faux-marble tiled floors, sunset-friendly balconies, sparkling-but-dated bathrooms, simple kitchens, TV-endowed…
Victoria
A guesthouse with style, this is a lovely place to dawdle in and soak up the tranquil charm from the foot of the Trois Frères – the location is one of the…
Praslin
These self-catering apartments get rave reviews from travellers and a fair proportion of repeat visitors, and we can understand why. The rooms are bright…
Praslin
Free-standing stone bungalows just across the road from the beach – it's a simple, time-honoured recipe for a memorable Praslin stay. The stone walls add…
La Digue
While there is more concrete than flowers and leafy foliage, Pension Hibiscus still shines under the care of its owner, friendly Jennita. Set back from…
Praslin
Four two-bedroom villas are set in lush greenery off the coast road. Although not the height of luxury, they're clean, comfy, roomy and serviceable –…
Mahé
Perched on a hillside, the five fully equipped studios and three villas are roomy, straightforward and tidy, if a touch old-fashioned. The buildings are…
Mahé
Offering stylish east-coast apartments in Pointe Au Sel, Castaway makes clever use of natural earth colours, with slate and wood lending class to most…
La Digue
The five colourful rooms in its charming two-storey chalet are a bargain, particularly the two huge, vaulted-ceiling options upstairs, both of which share…
Praslin
Imagine staying within a stone's throw of one of the world's most beautiful beaches. Just through the trees from Anse Lazio, the rooms here are simple and…
Mahé
In an area where economical options are on the verge of extinction, the Beach House represents reasonable value. The four functional and spacious rooms…
La Digue
A good option for budget-conscious travellers, the cute, comfy and clean bungalows here feature simple kitchens, shared laundry facilities, TVs and homely…
Praslin
Pinch yourself – you're just steps from the sea. OK, there's no proper beach here because of erosion, but the setting is truly appealing. Digs are in two…
Praslin
This four-star, suites-only hotel has large rooms, an above-average restaurant and a lovely sunset-facing location on a small stretch of sand. Wood floors…
Mahé
Attractive bungalows right across the road from the beach, loads of repeat visitors, spacious, well-appointed rooms with a spotless kitchen; Romance…
Mahé
Lovely, modern, self-catering apartments right on Beau Vallon's gorgeous beach make this one of the best choices on this corner of Mahé. The owners are a…
Victoria
If you really want to be in Victoria, the closest hotel to the centre is Hotel Bel Air, on the road to Sans Souci, about 500m south of Revolution Ave. A…
Mahé
The friendly owner here offers four well-cared-for holiday units that are peppered across a well-tended park, a hop across the road from the seashore…
Mahé
Two fully equipped studios and a three-bedroom unit with heavenly views of the bay. It's near a tiny beach and a small supermarket. Excellent value.
Mahé
This establishment occupies an elegant Creole mansion with an unparalleled location on the beach. Stay four nights and you get the third free.
La Digue
With a metre-deep shelf hosting a wall-to-wall beach display of sand and seashells behind one bed, this is an idiosyncratic option for sure. But its three…
Mahé
This is a pleasant find, but there's only one unit, on the hill that separates Anse Gouvernement from Anse Soleil. It's simple but well kept, and the…
Praslin
This place has four units, including two villas perched on a hillside. The verandahs have stunning views over the bay and Curieuse Island. The smaller …
La Digue
This American-run place comprises six spacious bungalows located spitting distance from Anse Sévère. They're fully equipped and come with top-quality…
La Digue
Down a dirt road on the southern outskirts of La Passe and scattered around a flower-filled property are these 18 semi-detached bungalows. Built for…
