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Hotel L'Archipel

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with calming spa services
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Aerial view
Family Suite
Concierge desk
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; seafood

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Anse Gouvernment East Praslin, Praslin Island, 22440
  • Cote D'Or Beach
    4 min walk
  • Anse Volbert Beach
    7 min drive
  • Source D'Argent Beach
    13 min drive
  • Praslin Island (PRI)
    16 min drive

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • 60 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Senior Double Room

Senior Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • 65 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • 60 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • 120 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Praslin Island

At Hotel L'Archipel you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Cote D'Or Beach and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Anse Volbert Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include hot stone massages, Swedish massages and body wraps along with aromatherapy and mani/pedis. The seafood restaurant, La Gigolette, serves seafood and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own beach bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site pool loungers. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Praslin Island hotel include Curieuse National Marine Park and Vallee de Mai Nature Reserve.

What's nearby

  • Cote D'Or Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Vallee de Mai Nature Reserve - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Anse Volbert Beach - 7 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Anse Lazio Beach - 11 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Anse Takamaka Beach - 14 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Praslin Island (PRI) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Losean Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mabuya Beach restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Curieuse Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • Fish Trap Restaurant
  • ‪Café des Arts - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Hotel L'Archipel

Beachfront hotel with calming spa services
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at Hotel L'Archipel. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Praslin Island hotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1987
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
Hotel L'Archipel offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with dressing gowns, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. In-room massages and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, Thai massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • La Feuille d'Or
  • La Gigolette

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • No lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1987
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Due to this property's location, guests planning to depart the Seychelles prior to 9 AM may need to arrange overnight accommodations on Mahe.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel L'Archipel

Children and extra beds

  • Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 6 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.84 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 55 per vehicle (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • For stays on 25 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner.
  • For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
  • For stays on 31 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • For stays on 1 January, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner.
  • Children 6 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel L'Archipel Praslin Island
L'Archipel Praslin Island
Hotel l Archipel
Hotel L'Archipel Hotel
Hotel L'Archipel Praslin Island
Hotel L'Archipel Hotel Praslin Island

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Hotel L'Archipel?

Yep, Hotel L'Archipel is a short 4-minute walk from Cote D'Or Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and canoeing. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel L'Archipel?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as Swedish massages.

Does Hotel L'Archipel have a pool?

Hotel L'Archipel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Hotel L'Archipel?

Hotel L'Archipel features an outdoor pool, 2 restaurants and 2 bars.

What makes Hotel L'Archipel a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and a bar, as well as deep-soaking baths and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel L'Archipel.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Hotel L'Archipel?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel L'Archipel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel L'Archipel?

Yep, they've got a beach bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel L'Archipel?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel L'Archipel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel L'Archipel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L’Archipal is in a fantastic location but what makes it special is its people who make one feel so welcome. We have now stayed here 6 times and will be returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid, San Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful hotel. The location is perfect- fairly close to amenities and yet secluded. The ambience of gives a true tropical vibe with hibiscus in bloom. The room was spacious, inviting and clean. The food - what can I say - it was exquisite, flavourful and homely. I loved the Creole night which offered a taste of local food and culture. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paz

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely quiet resort on Praslin
Does what it says on the tin. Private beach, great location, helpful staff - only slight drawback is the food options are a bit limited. This was our second visit and it lived up to our expectations.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location. Beach is quiet and beautiful. Fantastic staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L'Archipel is the only hotel in a very nice beach (Anse Gouvernement) so you will be able to enjoy this natural wonder without disturbance. The hotel is well integrated with Praslin natural beauty. Hotel staff is very friendly and happy to help with any of your requests - from excursions to taxi arrangements. Rooms can be located quite close to the beach, so you can fall asleep while listening to the sea and the sounds of all the island birds. I was impressed with the high cleaning standard and the two daily upkeeps of our room - as this hotel is integrated with nature it is quite difficult to keep the insects at bay, something that the hotel managed quite successfully.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Vacation
Excellent stay , Great hotel and a very friendly staff. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Olasupo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a good stay, the staff friendly just that the kitchen closes early for dinner n you cant have late food after 9;30pm. Also the lady at the reception,Christa is very rude and shouts at us. That was a turn off as the receptionist should be warm n accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect resort for those whi prefer a quite vacati
A small hotel (30 bungalis) on an excellent location with a private beach and a beautiful landscape. Friendly service. A place for those who look for a quiet vacation in a beautiful spit far from the crowd.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Place needs renovation
Place was accessed through bush trail. One of the oldest resorts on Praslin is long overdue for a relaunch. Small pool. Air conditioning did not work well, Internet was awful slow, and did not work 50% of the time. Little effort was made to keep beach free of weeds. Water in bay was very murky, and could not see bottom.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Resort; Management Needs Improvement
Stayed for four nights. Pros: Great views!!!, lovely breakfast and service from staff with delicious warm pastries each morning, amazing location near downtown, beautiful rooms. Cons: Communication with hotel, beach was very pretty but its swimming condition was just ok and snorkeling was non-existent due to the very low visibility, no fitness room, got the impression the management was more interested in $$$ than making sure you had a pleasant experience. Mini fridge didnt work and needed to be replaced which they did so quickly, but only after suggesting we weren't using it right. Room was missing robes and luggage rack which is totally fine, but when we called to ask for these, they were adamant they were in the room, but they weren't. Just a lot of back and forth. Overall, the stay was okay. It had its ups and definite downs. We had a booking miscommunication which was eventually worked out, but could have been handled a lot more professionally by the management team. The poor communication left a very bitter taste in our mouths and unfortunately, it was hard to enjoy the rest of our say.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing ocean views!
The staff was amazing! Everyone was so nice and very accommodating. However, even better was the view. Each room looks out over the ocean and breakfast is served right on the beach. I would stay here again and again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel on the beach.
Most rooms have a view of the ocean. Staff was helpful and friendly. Buffet breakfast was bountiful with tables set on the beach or just on the veranda. The hotel was a little ways from the village but it didn’t bother us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Disappointing
Clean as spacious rooms.. food ok. Staff - ok. WiFi sketchy. Cable channels limited. I don't think I would waste my money on a return visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Karen, D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful boutique hotel on the beach.
We stayed at L'archepal for 4 nights. It is beautifully situated on the water. There are several deluxe rooms that are right on the water - I would recommend asking about one of those because your experience will be more magical. The beach at the hotel is private and beautiful, but to get to other places on the island you will have to rent a car or hire a taxi. The service at the hotel was awesome from check in, throughout meals and checkout. Geoffrey, Alicia and Pierre were huge standouts on service. The only thing I think needs improvement is the food. Because if it's "secluded" location we ended up eating several meals at the hotel. Dinner was a pre fixed menu most of the night we were there, without the option of ordering ala carte. I cannot say that any dinner I would rate higher than average. Mixed drinks are around $20USD- but your alcohol at the local supermarket and mix drinks in your room. The excursions were great - if you plan on snorkeling bring your own mask. The masks do not have change out mouth pieces and we're pulled out of a barrel. We spent time sterilizing ours pre trip on our own with antibacterial wipes we had. Overall a relaxing hotel with great service situated on a beautiful beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great place to stay overall
very nice and clean area.............great breakfast, activities were nice to have, village not too far away

10/10 Excellent

Happy holiday, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful and beautiful
Peaceful hotel in a beautiful garden setting and on its own beach! My eight night stay could not have been more perfect. Set in a sheltered cove with its own beach and excellent restaurant everything I needed was there. The staff were friendly and helpful. The restaurant seafood was delicious and the buffet nights amazing! cocktails before dinner by the pool was a highlight. Many thanks to all the staff.

8/10 Good

Weary traveller, Middle East

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
quiet get-away for couples
We picked L'Archipel as it looked to be reasonable quality (and price) in a good location with its own direct access to the beach. The hotel did not disappoint - my wife and I had a super, quiet week when we did not need to stray far from our room, the beach, the pool bar and the restaurant. In general, the staff were outstanding, always happy to help. Our only frustration was the inattentiveness of some of the bar and restaurant staff - we could have died of thirst waiting for the barman to look around and survey his customers. In the room the only disappointment was the bed - the mattress was cheap, seemed old and creaky and hard. All in all, we had a great time and we would happily go back again and recommend it to others - but it is definitely a couples hotel and not the place for children of any age.

10/10 Excellent

shannon, new zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely friendly staff!!
Absolutely lovely people. Made to feel so welcome. Really down to earth people. Beautiful room, looked after us really well. Nice to see so many happy people. Would recommend to anyone who wants a nice stress free relaxing holiday hotel.

4/10 Poor

Ani, United Arab Emirates

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are good but the staff are not really professional. First of all when they say free wifi, they mean only at the restaurant and not in the room. They charge you for using wifi at the room. Also, we requested for an internal flight to be arranged and they said it was done but on the day of the flight they said the booking has been cancelled because we didn't pay...however we had asked if we can pay on the day of the flight and we were told that's fine!!

6/10 Okay

M, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Not very happy to stay at this hotel
Room was quite pretty & comfortable. However there was no hot water on the arrival & could not have shower or bath after the long trip from Hong Kong. Hotel staffs ( starting from the arrival, the staff at the reception & the staffs at the restaurant.....etc.) were not very friendly & pleasant. No smile, not happy so much......