Honest review
A practical tip first: when planning the trip, steer around 6–16 December — renovation works are scheduled at the resort for those dates.
Otherwise Le Duc De Praslin is the model of intimate Seychelles: the resort belongs to the Payet family and lives by the formula of a home away from home.
On categories the logic runs like this: the classic deluxe rooms cover the basic scenario, while the spacious luxe-class villa adds free car hire — a serious plus if you plan to explore Praslin on your own — and an individual approach to your wishes.
The garden alone is worth staying for: award-winning, one of the most beautiful on the island, with over 100 varieties of orchids, hibiscus and palms. And at the two ponds by the main restaurant you can feed the fish between courses.
A spa and a gym are on site, the entertainment is fairly standard — a resort for a quiet holiday, not for attractions.
