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L’Archipel Hotel
Located north-east Praslin, L’Archipel is a boutique overlooking Anse Gouvernement beach and perfect for exploring nearby islands like La Digue and Curieuse.
Why visit L’Archipel Hotel ?
L’Archipel is located on Praslin Island and offers 32 charming cottage-style rooms and suites. Guests can choose accommodations with garden views or panoramic ocean vistas.
L’Archipel Hotel
L’Archipel offers a range of amenities designed for relaxation, recreation, and convenience. Guests can enjoy an infinity swimming pool overlooking Anse Gouvernement, two on-site restaurants serving Creole and international cuisine, a bar and beachfront lounge, and water sports equipment including paddleboards, canoes, and snorkelling gear.
The hotel also provides excursion arrangements to nearby islands, diving trips, and fishing adventures, along with Wi-Fi access, air-conditioning, and attentive service throughout the property.
Amenities & Services
Cottage-style rooms
Spa
Adults focused
Land and Water Sports
Boutique Hotel
Anse Gouvernement Beach
Infinity Pool
2 restaurants, 1 Bar
Praslin Island Airport
15 minute domestic flight from Seychelles International Airport to Praslin Island Airport
Activities
Guests at L’Archipel can enjoy a variety of activities, including swimming, snorkelling, kayaking, hiking, and guided excursions to nearby islands such as La Digue and Curieuse.
Land Activities
There’s a selection of land-based activities, including nature walks, hiking, cycling, and island excursions, offering opportunities to explore Praslin’s lush landscapes and nearby attractions.
Diving
Diving excursions are available, giving guests the chance to explore vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life in the clear waters surrounding Praslin Island.
Boat Excursions
Guests can take boat excursions from the hotel to explore nearby islands such as La Digue and Curieuse, enjoying scenic views, wildlife encounters, and opportunities for swimming and snorkelling in pristine waters.
Spa
The hotel offers a small wellness and massage area where guests can enjoy relaxing treatments, including massages and body therapies.
Beachfront Location
Anse Gouvernement beach
Set directly on Anse Gouvernement beach, the hotel enjoys a peaceful stretch of white sand framed by granite boulders and clear turquoise waters, providing an idyllic setting for swimming, snorkelling, and quiet relaxation on Praslin Island.
Rooms & Accommodation
The resort features cottage-style rooms and suites with garden or ocean views and private verandas.
Superior Room
60 SQM
2 Adults
1 Child
The Superior rooms are luxurious tropical cocoons located on the ground floor of the Colonial main building
Deluxe Room
60 SQM
2 Adults
1 Child
The Deluxe Rooms are spacious and intimate, ideally suited to honeymooners, senior guests or couples looking for a secluded and tranquil space to relax after a day at the beach.
Senior Suite
65 SQM
2 Adults
1 Child
The Senior Suites provide luxurious comfort, featuring a king-size bed, walk-in wardrobe, seating area, and bathroom with shower (and bathtub in some), with two interconnecting suites available for families or groups.
Family Suite
120 SQM
2 Adults
2 Children
The Family Suites on the top floor, feature a separate lounge, veranda, walk-in wardrobe, and two ensuite bathrooms, accommodating up to four guests with sweeping views of the grounds and bay.
Restaurants & Bars
L’Archipel features two restaurants, La Feuille d’Or for fine dining and La Gigolette for casual meals, plus Bar Ton Francis, a poolside lounge serving cocktails, snacks, and refreshments throughout the day.
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Useful Information
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Hotel Policies
What should I know about L’Archipel Hotel?
Check In & Out
Check-in is at 12 am
Check-out before 10 am
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Payment types at the property
Visa, Mastercard, American Express (Amex) and cash.
Age policy
At L’Archipel Hotel, infants are typically classed as ages 0–2 years and usually stay free of charge, children are generally considered ages 3–11 years with child rates applying, and guests aged 12 years and above are treated as adults for accommodation and pricing purposes.
Tourism Tax
SCR 75 per person, per night
(about £4–5).
Hotel Policies
What to know before arriving
Check In
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Check Out
Check-out before noon – Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The Honeymoon rate is only valid for honeymooners whose travel dates fall up to 1 year after their wedding date. Marriage documentation must be presented at check-in for each room booked on the honeymoon special rate. If adequate marriage documentation is not presented at check-in, the hotel reserves the right to amend the rate.
This property enforces a strict dress code in the restaurant and public areas.
Payment types at the property
American Express, Visa, Mastercard,Diners Club International
Hotel Policies
How accessible is L’Archipel Hotel?
Accessibility at L’Archipel is limited due to the property’s hillside setting. The hotel is accessed by stairs and elevated pathways, and there are no elevators, meaning some areas and rooms require steps to reach.
As a result, the accommodation is generally not suitable for wheelchair users or guests with reduced mobility, and travellers with specific accessibility needs are advised to contact the hotel in advance to discuss possible assistance.
Hotel Policies
How sustainable is L’Archipel Hotel?
The sustainability policy at L’Archipel focuses on reducing environmental impact through energy efficiency, waste reduction, and responsible resource use. The hotel has implemented solar photovoltaic panels, energy-management systems that reduce air-conditioning consumption by around 30%, and 100% LED lighting to lower electricity demand.
It also promotes food-waste reduction programmes, locally sourced produce, eco-friendly biotechnology cleaning products, and the elimination of single-use plastics such as straws. These initiatives have helped the property earn the Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Label, recognising its commitment to protecting the island’s natural environment.
Hotel Policies
What are the room policies at L’Archipel Hotel?
Room Service
Room service is available for limited hours. (tray charge applicable).
Laundry
Laundry, dry-cleaning and pressing service (service charge).
Beds
Extra beds and cots: not available in the rooms.
Non-Smoking Policy
All our rooms, restaurants and public areas within the hotel premises are non-smoking as per local regulations. Designated smoking areas are available.
FAQ’s
Frequently asked questions about L’Archipel Hotel.
Most visitors fly into Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) on Mahé, then travel to Praslin Island by domestic flight (around 15 minutes) or ferry, followed by a short drive to the hotel.
Families are welcome, although children under the age of six are not accepted.
Yes, the hotel is set directly above the secluded Anse Gouvernement beach, with easy access for swimming, snorkelling, and relaxing on the sand.
Yes, L’Archipel Hotel has a private-feeling beach in a sheltered bay, generally calm and suitable for swimming and snorkelling.
Yes, many rooms and the bar at L’Archipel Hotel offer spectacular sunset views across the bay, especially from higher hillside rooms.
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