Carana Beach Hotel, Mahe

This Boutique Hotel has an ethos and spirit of its own for every guest to discover. When you come to Carana Beach you come to uncover the true island experience, where the Seychelles spirit awaits you. The CaranaBeach Hotel, with it’s 40 Chalets overlooking one of Mahe’s most dramatically picturesque beaches, will establish a new category of boutique Seychelles accommodation in 2016. CaranaBeach has been designed to accentuate the wild nature of this unique location, with the view from every room spilling out onto striking blue seas framed by lush jungle, massive granite pillars and its white-sand beach. Modern twists on traditional island architecture, contemporary ocean-themed decor and a home-grown culture of genuine Seychelles hospitality, backed by decades of success in the Seychelles tourism industry, all feed into a casual yet chic ambiance for guests to dine, unwind and recharge. A reflection of the raw, unprocessed character of the Seychelles, CaranaBeach offers a rare proposition: an authentic Seychelles experience that pairs luxurious high-end standards with accessible rates.

Accommodation: 40 Ocean View Chalets, 12 of which have a private plunge pool. Room feature: air conditioning, ceiling fan, LED TV, Wifi, telephone, in-room safe, mini fridge, tea & coffee facilities, Nespresso machines, spacious bathroom with vanity and shower, hair dryer, open decking with sun lounger.

Facilities: One restaurant, bar & lounge, Beach-front swimming pool, Spa and Wellness Centre.

Indian Ocean Lodge, Praslin

Peace. Quiet. Authenticity. That is what we can promise during your Seychelles holiday. Nothing less, and probably quite a bit more. Tucked away in our own little private corner on the island of Praslin, the Indian Ocean Lodge is an affordable small hotel establishment completely owned, and operated, by Seychellois. From our cuisine, to the interior decor, to the warm faces greeting you at each turn, every quality about our hotel is meant to provide you with a truly authentic Seychelles experience. A relaxing haven to unwind, a convenient location from which to explore the sights, sounds and tastes of these magical islands, and a peaceful night's sleep after the day is done. All in a family-like atmosphere that expects nothing more from you than your own comfort and well-being. Come and experience what our past guests now know: that being here is the next best thing to calling Seychelles home.

Accommodation: Our 32 guest rooms are nestled along the beach across eight two-storey structures of traditional Creole architecture, and surrounded by tropical gardens. The interiors have been designed to uniquely identify with Praslin in every way, with pastel and earth tones, along with fixtures and made out of traditional materials like palm leaves and coconut husks and shells. The white-washed furniture, built by local carpenters, lends a soothing, rustic finish to the room. All of our rooms have been designed to easily convert into ideal accommodation for families. Standard rooms are equipped with king-size beds, but two adjacent built-in couches are easily converted into twin beds, allowing a family of 4 to be comfortably accommodated. Each room is also inter-connected to its adjacent room, which offers plenty of space for families of even up to 8 individuals. The spacious bathrooms were created with our guests' day schedules in mind. The double shower means you can freshen up and get rid of the sand you have accumulated from the beach without waiting around for your partner, and clothes-lines ensure those wet bathing suits dry out in good time.

Facilities: Situated centrally between the guestrooms, our main complex houses the reception/lobby, restaurant, and pool/deck area. Here you will be able to enjoy delicious meals, a refreshing swim, evening cocktails and live music.