Surrounded by tropical gardens, this luxurious retreat sits mere steps from the turquoise sea lapping the pristine white sands of Cote D’Or beach. Indulge in a dream getaway with a range of luxurious accommodations and exceptional dining options. With its unmatched location and top-notch amenities, Le Duc de Praslin rightfully earns its reputation as the ‘Jewel of Cote D’Or’.
Restaurants and Bars
Praslin’s best beach restaurant
Café des Arts Restaurant, set right on the beach, is renowned as Seychelles’ top restaurant. It offers outstanding seafood and epicurean dishes in a stunning setting. By day, it provides a sophisticated yet relaxed beach dining experience; by night, it transforms into an elegant restaurant with sumptuous décor.
Opening hours: 12 noon to 10 pm (last order) Dress Code: Lunch: Casual | Dinner: Casual chic
The “Blue Octopus Bar” serves cocktails, draft beer, and an impressive range of spirits, while the “Mojito Bar,” located opposite, offers exotic cocktails by the beach. The Octopus bar is open from 10 am to midnight, and the Mojito bar opens on weekends only. DJs provide live entertainment on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
Le Dauphin
Variety to suit all palates
Le Dauphin, the main restaurant in the heart of the hotel, is surrounded by water, fishponds, and lush vegetation. It serves a scrumptious buffet breakfast and dinner in an elegant tropical décor. The buffets feature a fusion of local Creole delicacies and international classics with an exotic twist, offering a daily surprise. Its cosy bar and discrete atmosphere make it the best in-house dining experience, complemented by the “Charcoal Bar.”
Opening hours: Breakfast: 7:30 am to 11 am Dinner: 7 pm to 9:30 pm Dress Code: Breakfast: Casual | Dinner: Casual chic
The Rooms
State-of-the-art rooms surround the main building, which houses the reception and main restaurant amidst fishponds and lush tropical gardens, creating a Zen atmosphere.
The hotel features 48 rooms:
- 20 New Ocean Rooms (55m², max 2 adults, no extra bed, adults only)
- 20 Superior Rooms (64m², max 3 guests, extra baby cot possible at EUR 100/night)
- 4 Honeymoon Suites (75m², max 2 adults)
- 2 One-Bedroom Family Suites (100m², max 5 guests, 3 adults max)
- 2 Two-Bedroom Family Suites (140m², max 6 guests, 4 adults max)
Additionally, it offers 3 villas: the luxury 360° Villa (4 bedrooms), 270° Villa (4 bedrooms), and 180° Villa (3 bedrooms).
All rooms are spacious with a veranda and modern en-suite bathroom. They feature ceiling fans, air conditioning, a safe, mini-bar, hairdryer, tea/coffee making facilities, Nespresso machine, direct dial telephone, 52” LCD TV, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth speaker. Six ground-floor Superior Rooms are interconnecting.
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Spa and Fitness
The beautiful rooftop Spa Pavilion offers treatments that will soothe your anxieties and worries, bringing you into a state of balance and relaxation. The pavilion features four treatment rooms (2 indoor and 2 outdoor), a waiting and rest area, and a wet area with a Jacuzzi.
Spa Elodia partners with ‘Comfort Zone,’ an Italian brand from Parma known for natural and sustainable treatments, and Belliche, a local brand.
Opening hours: 8 am to 8 pm
Their state-of-the-art rooftop fitness center, located atop the New Ocean Rooms complex, offers guests a wide range of equipment including exercise bikes, treadmills, resistance machines, cross trainers, and free weights. Hotel guests can use the facility free of charge throughout their stay and access it anytime with their room key.
Opening hours: Open 24 Hours
Address: Anse Volvert; Cote d’or, Praslin, Seychelles
Phone: (+248) 429 4800
Email: leduc@seychelles.net
Best Beach Parties
Le Duc de Praslin is best known for its legendary beach parties, where the pristine sands of the Seychelles transform into vibrant, unforgettable celebrations. With a reputation for hosting some of the most lively and enjoyable gatherings on the island, Le Duc de Praslin ensures that its beach parties are an experience to remember. Whether you’re a guest or a local, attending a beach party at Le Duc de Praslin promises an atmosphere of joy, relaxation, and pure island spirit. Visit Inside Seychelles Events Page for all upcoming Beach Parties and other Events
