Hotel L’Archipel and its fragrant hillside gardens lie in north-eastern section of Praslin, the second-largest island in the Seychelles. Beneath the lodge is Anse Gouvernement, a secluded beach reserved for the hotel's guests only. Think of all the tropical words you can, and you'll be describing this location, with its wide white sands, rustling palms, loungers for sun-soaking, and turquoise sea that is perfect for swimming, snorkelling and, for an edge-of-your-seat Ernest Hemingway adventure, deep-sea fishing. Meander back to the hotel and your cool room through mature gardens filled with palms, hibiscus, fragrant frangipani and bougainvillea. Heavenly!
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Stay in one of 23 rooms or nine stylish suites of varying sizes that dot the hillside or lie along the shore, just a few steps from the sand. All are spacious and air-conditioned, with large en-suite bathrooms with either bathtubs or showers. The beds are wide and comfortable, the views from all the suites, especially from the balconies of the hillside suites, are huge, and encompass palm trees, shimmering water and the blue, cloud-scattered sky.
Doing absolutely nothing but soaking up the sun, taking the occasional dip and resting in your suite.
Once you are rested, collect a canoe, paddleboard or snorkelling kit from the watersports centre (free to guests) to explore the all-shades-of-blue ocean.
L'Archipel is perfect for couples! The hillside villas with their amazing views are wonderful if you don't mind navigating the steep steps
Start with a recommended trip or create one from scratch
L'Archipel Hotel can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Seychelles trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Seychelles trips featuring L'Archipel Hotel or get advice and suggestions from one of our Seychelles specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at L'Archipel Hotel start from around $340, or US$340, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
115 shining islands, luxury hotels, waving palms and cotton-candy beaches? Welcome to the Seychelles.
