HOTEL LA RÉSERVE PRASLIN

ELEGANT AND COLONIAL in architectural style , La Réserve enjoys a fantastic beachside location on Anse Petite Cour on the northwest side of the beautiful island of Praslin . Sheltered by surrounding hills , its 200-acre estate of gardens is unashamedly tropical with a large variety of palms , mango trees , hibiscus , bougainvillaea and orchids . The elegant and comfortable rooms are situated in palm-thatched colonial-style villas with pillars and verandas . The interiors are individually decorated with a creole feel , featuring four-poster beds and paintings by local artists . A special feature of La Réserve is its charming restaurant on a jetty built into the sea ; the hotel prides itself on its authentic creole and gourmet international cuisine , with fresh fish and seafood being a speciality . The traditional feel of the hotel is enhanced by the complimentary afternoon tea with cakes and sandwiches . As well as relaxing on the soft white sand beach , guests at the hotel can explore the sheltered bay near the hotel , which , with its coral reef , is an excellent place to snorkel most of the year round . The hotel boasts the largest swimming pool in the Seychelles . Bikes and cars are available for rental , affording a great way to visit nearby beaches and the unspoiled natural tropical scenery of the island . Traditional and charming , relaxed and elegant , La Réserve is one of the most desirable hotels in the Seychelles .