Villas de Mer

Situated on the west coast of Praslin and approximately 5 minutes from the airport and 15 minutes from the jetty, the Villas de Mer Hotel occupies a prime site on the island's longest beach of Grande Anse, facing the islands of Cousin and Cousine. It is a haven of peace and tranquility.


The fully renovated Villas de Mer Hotel offers a total of 2 junior suites with 30 sq metres and 10 superior rooms with 20 sq metres each, of which seven are located in three villas and three are in a plantation-style house.


All suites and rooms are very well decorated, they come with a sitting area and private furnished terrace (Junior Suites are with pool view), air-condition, ventilators, fridge/mini-bar (stocked but chargeable), Satellite TV, telephone, en suite bathroom with bath/shower, hair dryer, cleansing cosmetics and tea and coffee facilities. Beach towels are provided. Most of the bedrooms can accommodate up to two adults and one or two children.

The Junior Suites can accommodate maximum 4 adults OR 2 adults and 2 children. In addition to a double bed there is also a sofa bed which can be made into a single extra bed. An additional folded bed can also be added to accommodate the 4th adult.


Freshness, eco-harmony and a tasteful blend of colours are the key ingredients for a comfortable stay here.


There is free wifi available at the reception area of Villas De Mer hotel.

Further hotel facilities include:

Swimming Pool, restaurant open for lunch and dinner, sun loungers, Bar, shop for guests, parking, fresh snacks given daily in rooms, beach towels, Creole buffet on certain nights upon management’s discretion.


Weekly complimentary bus (Mondays. Wednesdays and Fridays) provided by the hotel to go to Anse Lazio or Cote D’Or.


Guests can spend the day criss-crossing the island's footpaths, visiting the Garden of Eden (Vallée de Mai) or exploring the neighbouring islands of Aride, Cousin, Curieuse and La Digue. Or you can admire a beautiful sunset while enjoying a tropical cocktail before dinner.


You can enjoy excellent Creole and European dishes at the seaview beach restaurant. Right on the beach, a kiosk offers fresh locally caught fish, snacks and salads.


Sports and excursions (with supplement) can be organised on request at nearby establishments. They include deep sea fishing, scuba diving and excursions to neighbouring islands.


The Villas de Mer is only five minutes by car from the island's 18-hole golf course.


Note: only at low tide, swimming at Grande Anse beach is near impossible. At high tide, the swimming is very good here, weather permitting. At times there may be sea grass on the beach, usually only between May and October. Should it occur, the seaweed is removed from the beachfront daily. There is free transport three times a week from the hotel to Anse Volbert and Anse Lazio beaches and back.


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