Raffles Seychelles Praslin

Nestled on the northwest coast of Praslin, the second largest of the 115 islands in the Seychelles archipelago, Raffles Seychelles Praslin is an ultra luxury resort in Seychelles set amidst 19 acres of lush tropical gardens, rolling hills, and pristine white sand beaches. Located on the north shore of Praslin Island and just eight minutes by car from Anse Lazio Beach, this luxury resort is a secluded haven for discerning adventure seekers. Most visitors fly into Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) on Mahé Island and then travel on to Praslin via domestic flight, high-speed ferry, or luxury yacht.

Raffles Seychelles Praslin features 86 spacious private pool villas designed in a contemporary Creole style using local materials. Each villa comes with a private plunge pool, a balcony with ocean or garden views, and amenities like air conditioning, a coffee maker, a mini bar, and 24-hour butler service. The one-bedroom villas range from 130 to 200 square metres, while the two-bedroom villas range from 175 to 230 square metres, providing ample space for families or groups. The villas exude a sense of tropical elegance with high ceilings, wooden floors, local artwork, and modern furnishings in an earthy colour palette. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto the private pool deck and balcony, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living.

Dining options abound, with six restaurants and bars offering different cuisines and atmospheres. Highlights include the beachfront Losean Restaurant with its Mediterranean and Creole cuisine served on a deck overlooking the sea. Dishes feature fresh local seafood like snapper and grouper, as well as Seychelles specialties like octopus curry and breadfruit salad. The Asian-inspired Curieuse Restaurant prepares authentic dishes from across Asia, like Peking duck, Nasi goreng, and Thai green curry. The restaurant has an open kitchen and tables spilling out onto a wooden deck surrounded by tropical foliage. The Sunset Lounge & Bar is the perfect spot for sunset cocktails and tapas with panoramic ocean views. The Danzil Lounge Bar offers a selection of wines, spirits, cigars, and small bites with nightly live music.

The heart of Raffles Seychelles Praslin is its iconic 1,234-square-meter signature Raffles Spa. Set amidst water features and tropical gardens, the spa has 13 treatment pavilions, a fitness centre, a yoga pavilion, a beauty salon, and the largest swimming pool in the Indian Ocean at 45 metres. Signature spa journeys fuse ancient healing traditions, like Ayurveda, with modern wellness wisdom. The spa uses natural, locally inspired ingredients like coconut, frangipani, vanilla, and sea salt in its massages, wraps, and scrubs. Treatments can be enjoyed in the privacy of the spacious pavilions or alfresco, surrounded by lush nature. 

For families, Raffles Seychelles offers a kids club called Planet Trekkers with supervised activities for children aged 4–12 years. The club has dedicated indoor and outdoor areas with games, toys, arts, and crafts. Babysitting services are also available. Other facilities include a library, boutique, events pavilion, tennis court, business centre, and 24-hour room service. 

Situated on Anse Takamaka Beach, the resort provides a plethora of water sports, boat excursions, and ocean adventures. The calm, reef-protected beach has kayaks, sailboats, paddleboards, and snorkelling equipment available. Guests can also embark on half- or full-day fishing trips, catamaran cruises, or private boat charters. For diving enthusiasts, the on-site dive centre offers PADI courses and guided dives to explore Praslin's underwater world, home to marine life like turtles, rays, and tropical fish. Land activities include biking, hiking, and birdwatching.

Guests also have easy access to two of Praslin's top attractions: the talcum-soft sands of Anse Lazio Beach and the primaeval Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Anse Lazio, often voted one of the world's best beaches, is a pristine bay with granite boulders framing its pearly white sands and calm turquoise waters, perfect for swimming and snorkelling. The Vallée de Mai is a protected nature reserve home to the unique coco de mer palms, which have the largest seeds in the plant kingdom. Shady trails wind through the lush forest, where rare endemic birds like the black parrot can be spotted.

Raffles Seychelles central location on Praslin places it within easy reach of island-hopping excursions. Guests can take a short 15-minute ferry ride to La Digue, the fourth largest island, renowned for its picture-perfect beaches like Anse Source D’Argent and traditional ox carts. Boat trips to nearby islands like Curieuse, Cousin, and Aride offer glimpses of giant tortoises, rare birds like the Seychelles magpie robin, and endemic plants. Inter-island flights provide quick connections to the Inner Islands, like Bird and Denis, as well as the granitic islands of Mahé and Silhouette.

Thoughtful touches like a kids club, library, boutique, and events pavilion make Raffles Resort Seychelles a perfect hideaway for families or couples seeking relaxed luxury in an island paradise. The resort has been widely praised for its warm hospitality, stunning natural setting, privacy, and exceptional service. With just 86 villas spread out over 19 acres, the resort never feels crowded. The staff are friendly and discreet, available when needed, yet respectful of privacy. Raffles Seychelles Praslin delivers personalised luxury in an intimate, natural setting—the perfect ingredients for an unforgettable luxury Seychelles holiday.