Praslin, Seychelles
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Price Level Key:
| Safari camps & resorts | City Hotels | |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze | $300-500 | |
| Silver | $500-800 | $100-200 |
| Gold | $800-1200 | $200-400 |
| Platinum | $1200+ | $400+ |
| Based on high season rates (non-Christmas) | ||
This is a good option on Praslin if you prefer smaller, simpler hotels. While there is only one restaurant, the beach is beautiful and the staff is very friendly. The location is ideal for exploring Praslin.
~ Mango Opinion
Built on its own private beach at Anse la Farine, the New Emerald Cove Hotel, provides the perfect gateway to one of the most distinctive islands in the world: Praslin. The hotel is ideally situated between a thickly wooded hill on one side, and the azure sea on the other. It offers comfortable and refined accommodation in an unforgettable tropical setting. The reception, the impressive high-ceiling restaurant, and the seven chalets - totaling 42 rooms - and are scattered in the lush gardens just beyond a white sandy beach. The swimming pool, located almost on the beach itself, offers beautiful views of La Digue and Round Island: a scenery that deserves to be admired. The huge coral reef in front of the hotel is exceptional for snorkeling and diving. The hotel organizes dives and offers daily tours by boat to the magnificent neighboring islands where you can enjoy barbecues on the beach.
Praslin is a favorite island for Mango, and it is for good reason. Praslin is the second largest island in the Seychelles, nearby to Mahe, and completely drivable in an hour. It is here where you will find the Vallee de Mai, the botanical forest said to be the Eden of Adam and Eve. There are various nature trails in the park, and you will see the distinctive and unusually shaped nuts found in this prehistoric vegetation. You can explore the many white sand beaches and private coves, including the Anse Lazio which has been said to be one of the prettiest in the Seychelles. Nearby is the quiet island of La Digue which offers the perfect day trip. You are not limited to your hotels dining room, as there are several fun, local Creole and international style restaurants to discover!