Berjaya Praslin Resort

Berjaya Praslin Resort is a beachfront property on Cote d'Or, a long run of white sand on the Seychelles' second-largest island. The water here runs turquoise and shallow, good for snorkelling straight off the beach, and the sand stays fine and pale underfoot. Praslin's ferry terminal and airport both sit within a 20-minute drive, so arrival is quick whichever way you come. Rooms are simple and comfortable rather than grand: Standard and Deluxe Rooms, plus a Deluxe Family Room with a separate living area, two bathrooms and space for four across 60 square metres. Each room carries air conditioning, a minibar, tea and coffee facilities and Wi-Fi as standard. Two restaurants anchor the food side of things. Fregate Restaurant serves an American buffet breakfast in a relaxed setting, while the Pizzeria Restaurant runs à la carte island dishes alongside themed buffet dinners; a Pool Bar covers drinks by the water. A tennis court and gift shop round out the amenities. Beyond the beach, Praslin rewards a short drive: the coco de mer forest of Vallée de Mai lies about 13 minutes away, the Praslin Museum a 14-minute walk, and Anse Lazio, backed by palms, roughly 18 minutes by car. Boats from the resort's stretch of coast run out to Curieuse Island, home to giant tortoises and a marine national park. It is a straightforward base for a beach-first stay on Praslin.