Located in a marine national park and is protected by a reef so swimming is safe all year round and there’s some nice snorkelling within easy reach.
Location
Tucked away on Anse Petite Cour, on Praslin’s northeast coast, Le Domaine de La Réserve feels like a secret retreat. You’ll find it about 10 minutes from Baie Sainte Anne Jetty and roughly 20 minutes from Praslin Airport. The beach is protected by a reef, so the lagoon is calm and perfect for gentle swims and snorkelling.
Rooms
The property has around 40 rooms in total, divided into smart categories to suit different tastes. You’ll find 32 Deluxe Beachfront Rooms, 4 Hillside Superior “Colonial” Rooms, and 4 family-friendly Suites (“Bois d’Amour”) with space for children. All rooms are generously sized, with private terraces or balconies, modern bathrooms (walk-in showers, sunken bathtubs in many beachfront types), air-conditioning, minibar & tea/coffee facilities.
Amenities
Life at Réserve is both easy and elegant. There’s a large swimming pool (one of the biggest on Praslin), a well-appointed spa, two restaurants, and several bars including a beach bar for cocktails at sunset. Guests love lounging by the pool, reading in shady gardens, or enjoying dinner over the reef as yachts bob offshore.
Activities
Because the hotel sits on the Curieuse Marine National Park, snorkelling and kayaking are among its most alluring pastimes. Guests enjoy free snorkelling equipment and kayak access. Boat trips to Curieuse or Saint Pierre, nature walks, and visits to Vallée de Mai offer memorable excursions. On quieter days, simple joys like beach walks, reef-watching, or enjoying local cultural evenings are much loved.
Sustainability
We really admire how Le Domaine de La Réserve weaves care for the environment into its guest experience. Because it’s the only hotel directly within the Curieuse Marine National Park, it gives free park access for guests and supports reef protection. Local sourcing is also a priority; produce and seafood are often from nearby farmers and fishermen. The resort also provides complimentary snorkelling gear to reduce disposable plastic usage.
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January
January is one of the wettest months due to the North West Monsoon - vegetation is lush, with light winds and high temperatures of 28 degrees. If you're lucky you could see turtle hatchlings.
February
February is another wet month, with short tropical downpours occurring. Temperatures stay in the high twenties leading to humid days.
March
Rainfall continues into March with light winds and average temperatures of 30 degrees and high humidity levels.
April
Temperatures remain hot with increasing humidity levels in April with highs of 30 degrees. If you love diving, conditions during April are excellent with visibility up to a staggering 30 metres.
May
During May the South West Trade winds begin, so it's better to stay on the West coast of the island where you will be more sheltered. If you love diving, conditions during May are excellent with visibility up to a staggering 30 metres.
June
The South West Trade winds continue into June, so it's better to stay on the West coast of the island where you will be more sheltered. The winds bring choppier seas resulting in seaweed being washed up onto the beaches of Praslin's south coast.
July
The South West Trade winds continue into July, so it's better to stay on the West coast of the island where you will be more sheltered. The winds bring choppier seas resulting in seaweed being washed up onto the beaches of Praslin's south coast.
August
The trade winds reach their peak in August, there is little precipitation and temperatures average 27 degrees, although the seas can be a little choppy. The winds bring choppier seas resulting in seaweed being washed up onto the beaches of Praslin's south coast.
September
September is hotter and huimd with a southeast trade wind, so its best to stay on the west coast of the island. The winds bring choppier seas resulting in seaweed being washed up onto the beaches of Praslin's south coast. During this month the whale shark season begins.
October
October is the peak season for whale sharks and hawksbill turtles. It is less windy and a perfect time to travel to the Seychelles. If you love diving, conditions during May are excellent with visibility up to a staggering 30 metres.
November
During November, Hawksbill turtles continue to lay their eggs and temperatures on the islands are hot and humid. November marks the start of the North West Trade winds, so it's better to stay on the east coast of the islands. If you love diving, conditions during May are excellent with visibility up to a staggering 30 metres.
December
The islands start to fill as the festive season begins, during December you can expect winds and increased rainfall, but temperatures remain in the high twenties.
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