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Praslin, Seychelles

New Emerald Cove

This is a good option on Praslin if you prefer smaller, simpler hotels. While there is only one restaurant, the beach is beautiful and the staff is very friendly. The location is ideal for exploring Praslin.  — Mango's view

Built on its own private beach at Anse la Farine, the New Emerald Cove Hotel, provides the perfect gateway to one of the most distinctive islands in the world: Praslin. With the sea being the only access route, the New Emerald Cove offers its lucky guests a unique experience, that of being on an island of ones own.

The hotel is ideally situated between a thickly wooded hill on one side, and the azure sea on the other, the New Emerald Cove offers comfortable and refined accommodation in an unforgettable tropical setting. The reception, the impressive high-ceiling restaurant, and the seven chalets - totaling 42 rooms - and are scattered in the lush gardens just beyond a white sandy beach. The swimming pool, cleverly located almost on the beach itself, offers beautiful views of La Digue and Round Island: a scenery that deserves to be admired.

The huge coral reef in front of the hotel is rich in fauna and is exceptional for snorkeling and diving. The hotel organizes dives and offers daily tours by boat to the magnificent neighboring islands (Aride, Courieuse, Marianne, La Digue, Petit Soeure, Grande Soeure, Coco Island, Felicite, Cousin, and Cousine) where you can enjoy barbecues on the beach.

Praslin is a favorite island for Mango, and it is for good reason. Praslin is the second largest island in the Seychelles, nearby to Mahe, and completely drivable in an hour. It is here where you will find the Vallee de Mai, the botanical forest said to be the Eden of Adam and Eve. There are various nature trails in the park, and you will see the distinctive and unusually shaped nuts found in this prehistoric vegetation. You can explore the many white sand beaches and private coves, including the Anse Lazio which has been said to be one of the prettiest in the Seychelles.

Nearby is the quiet island of La Digue which offers the perfect day trip. A beautiful sail (1 hour) has you at La Digue, where you can explore the island on bicycles. It will be hard to pull yourself from Conde Nasts voted best beach in the world. The nature reserves of Cousin and Curieuse are easily visited on day boat excursions. The only 18-hole golf course in the Seychelles is at Lemuria, and it is every bit as sensational as you could imagine. Holes literally hang off of the mountains, surrounded by the ocean. You are not limited to your hotels dining room, as there are several fun, local Creole and international style restaurants to discover!

Includes: Bed & breakfast