Luxury bepoke holidays to Raffles, Praslin
Facts in brief
Official star rating 5
Location Praslin
Annual opening All year
Closest airport Seychelles International Airport
Distance from airport 15 minute seaplane journey
Hotel facilities and services
Spa, Six Restaurants, Two Bars, The Sugar Palm Kids' Club, Raffles Boutique and Café, Babysitting, Beach Access, Outdoor Pools, 24-hour In-villa Dining, 24-hour Butler Service, Concierge.
Complimentary
WiFi, Overnight Shoeshine Service, International Newspapers, DVD Library, The Sugar Palm Club for children, Non-motorised Water Sports.
Complimentary watersports
Snorkelling, Kayaking.
Chargeable watersports
Boat Excursions, Diving, Fishing, Sailing, Paddle Boarding.
Land sports
Table Tennis, Hiking Trails, Cycling, Frisbee, Darts, Yoga, Billiards, Jogging, Beach Football.
Out and about nearby
UNESCO World Heritage Site of Vallée de Mai, Anse Lazio beach, Curieuse (home to giant tortoises), La Digue island, Aride Island, Mahé by scenic ferry ride.
Sports nearby
18-hole Championship Golf Course
It was an excellent holiday - due to excellent planning on your side. Super efficient, very professional.Mrs F, Holiday to Norway, Oct 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Garden pool villa for 7 nights
From about
£3,620
Holiday Code EXH46063
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bepoke holidays to Raffles, Praslin
Raffles Praslin is a charming oasis of calm set upon the tropical island of Praslin, the second largest granite island in the Seychelles. Here you will find yourself at the very heart of the Seychelles where you can enjoy the natural wonders of Praslin and make the most of your ideal position to island hop. The resort prides itself on its 86 spacious villas that are amongst the roomiest in the Seychelles, featuring contemporary ocean inspired décor, private plunge pools and outdoor pavilions, where you can soak up gorgeous ocean views from the comfort and privacy of your villa. Raffles Praslin also offers 24-hour in-villa dining; a private breakfast from the outdoor pavilion of your villa, a romantic dinner under the stars, or a barbecue feast prepared by our Chef either in your suite, on a boat or even a neighbouring island are all possible. There is also a vast array of dining options at the hotel, offering a diverse selection of culinary experiences. From The Sushi Room famed for its fresh fish and live sushi making to Losean Restaurant's Indian Ocean inspired breakfasts, lunches and dinners to Curieuse, the only Asian restaurant in the Seychelles, serving up Thai, Chinese and Japanese cuisine. For real foodies, there is also the chance to undertake a creole cookery class at Losean Restaurant, taught by experienced local chefs. The poolside drinks service means guests can while the day away at the outdoor pool whilst enjoying fresh juices and beverages. Nearby, the laidback pool restaurant and bar also serve up a selection of light bites to keep you satisfied throughout the day. And just a stone's throw from the ocean is the award-winning Raffles Spa, a spacious, luxurious spa with 12 treatment pavilions, 2 spa suites with steam showers, Japanese soaking tubs, beauty salon, sauna, fitness studio, tea room and observation decks. There is even a spa garden to relax in before or after your spa experience. The spa journeys on offer are inspired by a mixture of traditional and local methods, resulting in an indulgent, sensory experience that leaves guests feeling transformed. For those wanting to explore the area, the hotel concierge is on hand to organise tours, excursions and provide information about local events and activities. On hikes, excursions and cycles, be on the lookout for the rare black parrot that can only be found in the Seychelles. As well as a family programme, kids' club and regularly scheduled land sports, there are also a range of water sports from sailing to diving courses, available at the PADI dive centre. For families and couples alike, Raffles Praslin is a paradise from which to make the most of everything the Seychelles has to offer.
Room descriptions
Raffles Praslin has 86 spacious villas featuring private plunge pool, outdoor pavilion, bath tub with view, private rain shower, complimentary WiFi, Nepresso coffee machine, tea facilities and private bar.
It was an excellent holiday - due to excellent planning on your side. Super efficient, very professional.Mrs F, Holiday to Norway, Oct 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Garden pool villa for 7 nights
From about
£3,620
Holiday Code EXH46063
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bepoke holidays to Raffles, Praslin
The journey and how you get there
For a holiday to Raffles Praslin, Seychelles, Expressions Holidays includes flights from London to Mahe with British Airways direct. The flying time is about 10 hours. There are flights with other international airlines, for example Emirates with departures from London and UK regional airports via Dubai. From Mahe you fly on to Praslin with Air Seychelles. Flying time is about 20 minutes. Raffles Praslin is about 30 minutes by car from Praslin airport and Expressions Holidays will arrange a private car transfer.
Additional information
Children: The Sugar Palm Club caters for toddlers, children and teenagers, allowing children to enjoy Praslin through a variety of fun, educational and age appropriate activities, from treasure hunts to island excursions. Children's menus are available at two hotel restaurants and babysitting can be arranged.
Special offers
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Early Booking Offer 2024 Book 45 to 89 days in advance and receive a reduction of 15% off stays. Book 90 days or more in advance to receive a reduction of 25% off stays. Stays must be with bed and breakfast and between 22 January and 31 December 2024. Offers applicable to the following accommodation types: Grand Hillside Pool Villa, Grand Ocean View Pool Villa, Grand Panoramic Pool Villa, Two Bedroom Ocean view Pool Villa, and Two Bedroom Beachfront Pool Villa. Offers combinable with selected other offers. Restrictions apply.
It was an excellent holiday - due to excellent planning on your side. Super efficient, very professional.Mrs F, Holiday to Norway, Oct 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Garden pool villa for 7 nights
From about
£3,620
Holiday Code EXH46063
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bepoke holidays to Raffles, Praslin
About Seychelles
An Expressions tailor-made holiday to the Seychelles is really the tropical island of your dreams come to life; a deserted, soft white-sand beach lapped by gentle, turquoise water and fringed by dense coconut palms. The Seychelles are some of the most beautiful islands in the world and due to careful growth, this natural beauty has been protected and preserved. On land the Seychelles are home to rare species of bird and tree, including the amazing coco de mer palm and the black parrot, as well as abundant orchids, hibiscus, frangipani and bougainvillaea. In the seas surrounding the islands of the Seychelles, many areas of which have been designated marine national parks, over 150 species of tropical fish are to be found as well as abundant coral. The pace of life is slow and relaxed, even on Mahe but particularly on the smaller islands. The Seychelles is also known for its racial harmony and their people are a mixture of African, European, Indian, Chinese and Arab. The beauty of the islands and the relaxed way of life have attracted artists over the years and today you are more than welcome to visit them at home and in their studios. A luxury holiday to the Seychelles offers you not just the archetypal idyll of palm-fringed beaches but also a relaxed and harmonious approach to life.
Highlights of the Seychelles
The famous coco de mer found in the Vallee de Mai on Praslin. Paintings by numerous local artists including Michael Adams and Christine Harter to be viewed and purchased. Local handicrafts include batik, pottery, clothes and boxes made from local wood. The amazing beaches of the islands including Anse Lazio on Praslin and Anse Source d`Argent on La Digue. Cousin Island off Praslin is home to several endangered species of birds and the black noddies. Walks on the islands. Toddy made from coconut palm. Local beers are called Seybrew and EKU. Creole dishes include a great range of fish from kingfish to grouper, carri coco (a meat or fish curry with coconut cream) and tec-tec soup.
Facts in brief
Capital VictoriaAirport Seychelles International Airport
Size The islands have a collective size of 175 sq. miles. The island of Mahé is 56 sq. miles.
Population 95,000