Curieuse is a national park with no accommodation, so every visitor stays on a neighbouring island. For the shortest boat ride, base yourself at Côte d’Or (Anse Volbert) on Praslin’s north-east coast, directly across the bay from St Pierre and Curieuse. Many boat trips leave from this beach or pick up from hotels here.
Elsewhere on Praslin, Grand Anse on the west coast is handy for the airport and quieter, while the north-west around Anse Lazio has the grandest resort. Many visitors split their stay with a few nights on La Digue, fifteen minutes away by ferry. Wherever you stay on Praslin, most Curieuse operators can collect you; from La Digue you need a catamaran trip or the ferry to Praslin first. Plan the rest of the trip with our itineraries and getting-there guide.
What it costs
The Seychelles are not a cheap destination, and Praslin and La Digue are no exception. As a rough guide for a double room per night:
| Level | Rough nightly range | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | roughly €80–150 | Family-run guesthouses and self-catering apartments, often with breakfast; garden rather than sea views. |
| Mid-range | roughly €150–350 | Small beach hotels and resorts with a pool and restaurant, some rooms on the sand. |
| Upscale | roughly €350 and well beyond | Large resorts and boutique hotels with private beaches, spas and fine dining. |
These are broad budgeting estimates, not quotes. Prices vary sharply by season and room, and the Seychelles charge a per-night tourism levy on top of the room rate, so compare total prices.
When to book
- Christmas, New Year and Easter: the most expensive and fully booked weeks of the year. Book several months ahead, especially on La Digue, where the number of rooms is small.
- European summer holidays (July–August): busy, particularly with families. Book well ahead for beachfront rooms at Côte d’Or.
- April–May and October–November: the calm, clear months between the monsoons are popular with divers and snorkellers; book a few weeks ahead.
- Rest of the year: availability is usually good, but small guesthouses can still fill — and a flexible rate is worth having in case your ferry or flight changes.
