Le Duc de Praslin

Overview

Hotel Le Duc de Praslin is one of the top four star hotels on the island and is owned by the Payat family and staffed by local people keen that you enjoy their beautiful island. The hotel stands at one end of the Cote d’Or beach which has white powdery sand with the azure waters of the ocean. The hotels 28 rooms are scattered in its tropical gardens offering total privacy and an idyllic setting for your honeymoon.

The tropical gardens are stunning with more than 100 species of orchids as well as colourful hibiscus and lofty palm trees. There are ponds too filled with koi carp. The hotel’s pool is very special as it is the first environmentally friendly pool on Praslin and uses only ocean minerals for its filtration which produces water of the highest quality. Perfect for an exotic honeymoon, the hotel does offer special honeymoon packages to couples.

Room Types

Each of the hotel’s rooms is spacious and beautifully decorated to be bright and light. There is wooden, rattan and wooden carvings. The luxurious soft furnishings are in muted tones with splashes of vivid colour such as turquoise or orange in cushions, pictures and rugs. The lush vegetation outside is accentuated by the plants that decorate the room. The rooms have ceilings and are air conditioned. There is a king size bed and separate living area with comfortable seating, 42” LCD flat screen with HD satellite and a mini bar plus tea and coffee making facilities. There is one hour’s complimentary use of the hotel’s Wi-Fi. The bathroom is well equipped with a shower, twin washbasins, lovely large mirrors and separate toilet. Extra towels are provided for the beach. All rooms have a lovely large private terrace with romantic double sun lounger.

Standard Room

The standard room offers comfortable and romantic living for two. With high ceilings and light wooden floors, this spacious and comfortable room is wonderfully secluded with patio doors that slide open onto the private terrace.
Superior Rooms

The Superior Rooms are beautifully furnished with tactile fabrics and colours the superior rooms have attractively tiled floors and comfortable living areas that lead out onto the private terrace
The Honeymoon Suite

This hotel is so perfect for honeymoons that it has four specially designated – and very romantic- honeymoon suites. Not only do they have beautiful king sized beds strewn with flower petals awaiting your arrival and the double sun lounger on the terrace but these suites also have open air showers in their private gardens that are surrounded by foliage– how romantic is that! Inside in the spacious bathroom there is a double bath tub as well as a shower.

Facilities

This hotel encourages guests to relax and enjoy their days at a leisurely pace. As well as the beautiful pool to laze in, the Spa des Arts offers spa therapies that soothe mind, body and soul and also has a top class Jacuzzi and a selection of massages for you both to enjoy. There is also a fitness centre if you feel like toning up a little and what fun – the hotel has bicycles to hire so you can explore the vicinity.

The stunning Anse Lazio beach is close and has been voted one of the world’s Top Ten beaches, whilst there are two dive centres within walking distance. There are excursions available to Vallé de Mai part of the National Park which is famous for its black parrots. Other islands to explore include Cousin & Ande has a bird reserve whilst Curieuse is well known for its giant tortoises. There is great snorkelling to be enjoyed on St Pierre’s Island too.

Restaurants

There are two lovely restaurants to enjoy at Le Duc de Praslin as well as the colourful Chill Out Tapas Lounge Bar.

Le Dauphin

Le Dauphin is the main restaurant and has an idyllic setting as it is surrounded by trees, vibrantly coloured flowers and fish ponds with koi carp making it a romantic dining hideaway! It has an extensive buffet area. Breakfasts offer a wonderful choice of hams, cheese, fruits and pastries. Dinners are a wonderful choice of local creole delicacies or much loved international classics with an exciting and exotic twist!
The Café des Arts

Nestling right on the beach, this elegant restaurant offers guests relaxed dining by day and as evening falls, the tempo changes and offers guests the finest seafood dining and it has the reputation of being one of the best on the island. Each dish is creatively and enthusiastically prepared using the finest fresh ingredients.