White-painted colonial-style hotel with thatched modern bungalows set by a secluded private beach on Northwest Praslin. Rooms have four poster beds, Seychelloise furniture and verandas or terraces overlooking the tropical gardens or the sea. The relaxed pace of life here is epitomized by the onsite Tortoise Zoo, home to giant land tortoises unique to Seychelles

Situated on the beach amidst lush tropical gardens, this chalet-style hotel is six kilometres from Baie St Anne Jetty. Air-conditioned guestrooms have four-poster beds and balconies; all include satellite television and tea and coffee makers. Guests can flex their muscles in the fitness room, sweat it out on the tennis and squash courts and cool off in the pool.

Villa-style building set in tropical gardens, located on the island’s longest beach, two kilometres from the Vallee de Mai. The 32 air-conditioned guestrooms have light decor with wood floors; all offer sea views, satellite television and minibars. Guests can sample Creole cuisine in the restaurant which features open-air seating, and relax with cocktails at the bar.

Villa-style resort with a private beach at Anse la Farine, on its own island, four kilometres from Valle de Mai and La Digue. The 42 guestrooms have oak, Bali-style furniture with polished floors; all include verandas, air conditioning and minibars. There are facilities for scuba diving, boat excursions and big-game fishing, and guests can relax with cocktails in the bar.

Set amid lush tropical gardens, this chalet style property is situated on the beachfront, six kilometres from Valle de Mai. Air-conditioned guestrooms have contemporary Creole style decor with crisp white linen and verandas with sea views. Diving enthusiasts can enjoy snorkelling and scuba diving and guests can try traditional Creole dishes in the restaurant.

Villa-style resort set in tropical gardens directly on Praslin Island’s longest beach, four kilometres from Valle de Mai. Air-conditioned guestrooms built from mahogany have cool tiled floors and open onto sea facing balconies; all have cable TV. After a swim, guests can sample Creole dishes and live music in the restaurant and enjoy exotic cocktails from the beach bar.