Set on the west coast of the lovely island of Praslin, Indian Ocean Lodge offers guests a relaxing stay in the beautiful Seychelles.

Ideally located on Grand Anse Beach, the longest on the island, with white sands stretching out on both sides of the hotel just a few metres from the water’s edge.

A charming place to stay, the Indian Ocean Lodge offers its guests airy rooms set in an attractive two-storey hotel that is nestled in the dappled shade of Takamaka trees surrounded by a lush tropical gardens. The airport is just a hop and a skip away at 15 minutes in the car, but is soon forgotten when arriving at this idyllic beachside retreat.

Guests can experience local culture at the quaint Grande Anse Village, which is a mere five minutes walk away.

Hotel Accommodation
Set within a colonial style building, the lovely sea facing rooms feature king size four-poster beds and their own patio and terrace with majestic views over Grand Anse Bay or across to the nearby islands.

The 32, recently refurbished tropical-style rooms are arranged in eight separate units with four rooms each two on the ground floor and two on the first floor.

All rooms include:
• King-size four-posted bed
• Furnished private terrace or balcony with day bed & colonial chairs
• Interconnecting rooms
• Air conditioning
• Ceiling fan
• Tea/coffee making facilities
• Mini bar
• IDD telephone
• Safe
• Hairdryer
• Satellite Television
• Occupancy for two adults and one child, or three adults

Hotel Restaurants and Bars
The restaurant, which is housed in the imposing main building, offers both local and international cuisine served in an informal and friendly atmosphere. A well stocked bar, overlooking the sea, provides refreshments for both the lounge and the pool deck.

Hotel Activities and Entertainment
Swimming pools
The lovely swimming pools, a main pool and paddling pool for children, are located right by the beach with surrounding deck chairs and sun loungers.

Beach
The gorgeous, sparkling white sand beach is the perfect place for swimming and sunbathing.

Watersports
The beach is the ideal place to try out the various watersports on offer, such as snorkelling.

Transfer to Hotel
Praslin can be reached via the main island of Mahe by a 15 minute domestic flight, 45 minute ferry crossing or helicopter.

Hotel Local Attractions
The hotel offers a complimentary daily shuttle service to the Cote D’or Beach. There are also other excursions available, such as visits to neighbouring islands, while the National Park and nature trail is just near to the hotel.

Praslin is home to the Vallée de Mai, the UNESCO World Heritage site, which a haven for rare endemic species including the renowned coco de mer palm and also the black parrot. The nature island reserves of Cousin, Aride and Curieuse are sanctuaries for a variety of fauna and flora and are accessible by boat.