The 28-room, upper-middle-range Sunset Beach Hotel is an intimate boutique property nestled into the rocks overlooking the Indian Ocean, with a secluded private beach. Its restaurant, bar, pool, and sun terrace all have spectacular ocean views, making them prime real estate at sunset. The hotel is quiet, perhaps too quiet for kids, and children under 7 are not permitted. Rooms are spacious and have a lot of island character, but travelers should be aware that there's no Wi-Fi in the rooms. And guests have complained about poor service from staff and minor maintenance issues in bathrooms, and many say that the property could use a refresh. The Villas de Jardin offers a good alternative, and amenities include speedy in-room Wi-Fi.
The 28-room, upper-middle-range Sunset Beach Hotel is an intimate boutique property nestled into the rocks overlooking the Indian Ocean, with a secluded private beach. Its restaurant, bar, pool, and sun terrace all have spectacular ocean views, making them prime real estate at sunset. The hotel is quiet, perhaps too quiet for kids, and children under 7 are not permitted. Rooms are spacious and have a lot of island character, but travelers should be aware that there's no Wi-Fi in the rooms. And guests have complained about poor service from staff and minor maintenance issues in bathrooms, and many say that the property could use a refresh. The Villas de Jardin offers a good alternative, and amenities include speedy in-room Wi-Fi.
The four-room Petit Amour Villa is an intimate boutique hotel set on a hillside, with panoramic Indian Ocean views and a touch of old Hollywood glamour. The upper-middle-range property feels like a luxurious private home, with terraces everywhere, and plenty of personal attention. Rooms are huge and beautifully designed, with clever decorative touches, private balconies, and deluxe modern bathrooms. But this property isn't for everyone: Children aged 12 and under are not permitted, and the steep hills and lack of an elevator could be an issue for some. It's also a drive away from the area's beaches. Travelers looking to be right on the sand could try the Sunset Beach Hotel.
The four-room Petit Amour Villa is an intimate boutique hotel set on a hillside, with panoramic Indian Ocean views and a touch of old Hollywood glamour. The upper-middle-range property feels like a luxurious private home, with terraces everywhere, and plenty of personal attention. Rooms are huge and beautifully designed, with clever decorative touches, private balconies, and deluxe modern bathrooms. But this property isn't for everyone: Children aged 12 and under are not permitted, and the steep hills and lack of an elevator could be an issue for some. It's also a drive away from the area's beaches. Travelers looking to be right on the sand could try the Sunset Beach Hotel.
The 30-villa, five-pearl MAIA Luxury Resort & Spa is a stunning property set along a stretch of white-sand beach on a secluded peninsula in the Seychelles. The hotel offers spacious, stand-alone villas -- either on the hilltop overlooking the ocean or just steps from the beach -- with private plunge pools and expansive terraces. The property's all-inclusive service goes above and beyond by allowing guests to curate their meals and to dine anywhere, anytime. An infinity-edge pool overlooking the beach, a small spa, and daily yoga are all available, as well as free water sports and scuba diving. While intimate and laid-back, the resort lacks many child-friendly facilities and entertainment found at larger properties. Families should check out the Four Seasons Resort Seychelles, which has a kids' club and ample activities during the day.
The 30-villa, five-pearl MAIA Luxury Resort & Spa is a stunning property set along a stretch of white-sand beach on a secluded peninsula in the Seychelles. The hotel offers spacious, stand-alone villas -- either on the hilltop overlooking the ocean or just steps from the beach -- with private plunge pools and expansive terraces. The property's all-inclusive service goes above and beyond by allowing guests to curate their meals and to dine anywhere, anytime. An infinity-edge pool overlooking the beach, a small spa, and daily yoga are all available, as well as free water sports and scuba diving. While intimate and laid-back, the resort lacks many child-friendly facilities and entertainment found at larger properties. Families should check out the Four Seasons Resort Seychelles, which has a kids' club and ample activities during the day.
With its stunning beachfront location on 200 acres of lush grounds, this upscale resort provides an idyllic getaway in a secluded area on Praslin Island (a rental car is advised for those wanting to explore). The property is divided into two sections, one of which is the more exclusive Black Parrot wing which houses the Junior Suites. This area has its own outdoor pool and a quieter vibe thanks to a policy prohibiting kids under 14. Families with kids are catered to with another lovely outdoor pool in the main area of the hotel. There's a spa for a range of treatments, as well as a fitness center, two restaurants, and a bar. Guest rooms have private terraces/balconies and in-room tubs, but bathrooms could use a boost as they're a bit dated. The four-pearl Le Duc de Praslin offers more contemporary stylings, but it's not directly on the beach.
With its stunning beachfront location on 200 acres of lush grounds, this upscale resort provides an idyllic getaway in a secluded area on Praslin Island (a rental car is advised for those wanting to explore). The property is divided into two sections, one of which is the more exclusive Black Parrot wing which houses the Junior Suites. This area has its own outdoor pool and a quieter vibe thanks to a policy prohibiting kids under 14. Families with kids are catered to with another lovely outdoor pool in the main area of the hotel. There's a spa for a range of treatments, as well as a fitness center, two restaurants, and a bar. Guest rooms have private terraces/balconies and in-room tubs, but bathrooms could use a boost as they're a bit dated. The four-pearl Le Duc de Praslin offers more contemporary stylings, but it's not directly on the beach.
Villas de Jardin is an upscale family-friendly complex of seven one- and two-bedroom self-catering villas, located on a steep hillside above the Indian Ocean. The clean, spacious units are a great spot for families and extended-stay visitors, and all have large decks with great views, romantic outdoor showers, well-stocked kitchens, and chic modern bathrooms. There's no restaurant or bar on-site, but there is an outdoor infinity pool with a deck where guests can relax and socialize, and the hotel is near a grocery store and restaurants. Travelers that prefer a beachfront location in Seychelles could try the four-pearl Le Domaine de L'Orangeraie.
Villas de Jardin is an upscale family-friendly complex of seven one- and two-bedroom self-catering villas, located on a steep hillside above the Indian Ocean. The clean, spacious units are a great spot for families and extended-stay visitors, and all have large decks with great views, romantic outdoor showers, well-stocked kitchens, and chic modern bathrooms. There's no restaurant or bar on-site, but there is an outdoor infinity pool with a deck where guests can relax and socialize, and the hotel is near a grocery store and restaurants. Travelers that prefer a beachfront location in Seychelles could try the four-pearl Le Domaine de L'Orangeraie.
Set on the beachfront, the four-pearl Castello Beach Hotel attracts couples and families looking for a quiet getaway on a beautiful property. The 25 Suites provide great perks like a lot of space, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and kettles. Family Suites sleep up to six people. The hotel has an outdoor pool, picturesque beach, massages upon request, free breakfast with hot and cold items, and a restaurant, though there are no spa or gym. The main drawbacks are the varying reports of food and Wi-Fi quality. Travelers wanting something a bit more luxe might want to consider Constance Lemuria which has a golf course on-site, plus a gym, spa, and multiple dining options.
Set on the beachfront, the four-pearl Castello Beach Hotel attracts couples and families looking for a quiet getaway on a beautiful property. The 25 Suites provide great perks like a lot of space, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and kettles. Family Suites sleep up to six people. The hotel has an outdoor pool, picturesque beach, massages upon request, free breakfast with hot and cold items, and a restaurant, though there are no spa or gym. The main drawbacks are the varying reports of food and Wi-Fi quality. Travelers wanting something a bit more luxe might want to consider Constance Lemuria which has a golf course on-site, plus a gym, spa, and multiple dining options.
The four-and-a-half-pearl Constance Lemuria has a gorgeous beachfront setting on Praslin Island. The 105 suites and villas offer expansive interior and exterior living spaces, some with private pools and butler service. A multi-tiered pool is the centerpiece of the resort, though one of the hotel's most attractive features is its easy access to three pristine white-sand beaches. Multiple dining options include a beachfront eatery and fine-dining restaurant, plus there are multiple bars. Guests can play a round at the on-site golf course with stunning vistas, as well as partake in a multitude of water sports or spend time at the spa. Aging decor, however, is in need of a refresh. Guests seeking a true five-star stay should consider the Four Seasons Resort Seychelles on Mahe Island, where every room has a private plunge pool.
The four-and-a-half-pearl Constance Lemuria has a gorgeous beachfront setting on Praslin Island. The 105 suites and villas offer expansive interior and exterior living spaces, some with private pools and butler service. A multi-tiered pool is the centerpiece of the resort, though one of the hotel's most attractive features is its easy access to three pristine white-sand beaches. Multiple dining options include a beachfront eatery and fine-dining restaurant, plus there are multiple bars. Guests can play a round at the on-site golf course with stunning vistas, as well as partake in a multitude of water sports or spend time at the spa. Aging decor, however, is in need of a refresh. Guests seeking a true five-star stay should consider the Four Seasons Resort Seychelles on Mahe Island, where every room has a private plunge pool.
The four-pearl Le Meridien Fisherman's Cove has an ideal beachfront location along a two-mile stretch of white sand. The hotel lacks many child-friendly facilities, but it does have two open-air restaurants with views of the water and a long infinity-edge pool that overlooks the ocean. The 68 rooms are airy, with large bathrooms that have walk-in showers and separate tubs, but otherwise furnishings are underwhelming; some units do have lovely private balconies with ocean views. A pleasant spa and numerous ocean vistas make this a solid option, but the property is showing its age and not as modern as nearby hotels. The similarly priced five-pearl Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa has gorgeous villas and a selection of water sports, though no children under 12 are allowed.
The four-pearl Le Meridien Fisherman's Cove has an ideal beachfront location along a two-mile stretch of white sand. The hotel lacks many child-friendly facilities, but it does have two open-air restaurants with views of the water and a long infinity-edge pool that overlooks the ocean. The 68 rooms are airy, with large bathrooms that have walk-in showers and separate tubs, but otherwise furnishings are underwhelming; some units do have lovely private balconies with ocean views. A pleasant spa and numerous ocean vistas make this a solid option, but the property is showing its age and not as modern as nearby hotels. The similarly priced five-pearl Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa has gorgeous villas and a selection of water sports, though no children under 12 are allowed.