Les Lauriers Eco Hotel & Restaurant

Golf near Les Lauriers Eco Hotel

• The nearest golf course to Les Lauriers Eco Hotel, within 25 minutes by car:

Scuba diving near Les Lauriers Eco Hotel & Restaurant

• Dive centres within 25 minutes of Les Lauriers Eco Hotel & Restaurant, nearest first:
  • White Tip Divers (4 min drive): a PADI dive centre on the beach at Anse Volbert, running guided dives to about 20 metres and courses for beginners.
• Dive sites in the area:
  • St Pierre: a small granite islet off Curieuse, dived at moderate depths among boulders where turtles are often seen.
  • Ave Maria: granite rocks between Praslin and the Sister Islands, down to about 20 metres, with rays, barracudas and large schools of fish.
  • Sister Reef: rock formations down to about 20 metres where reef sharks and rays are seen.
  • South Marianne: a longer boat ride east of Praslin, with rays, turtles, moray eels, barracudas and trevally.

Mountains, trails and hiking near Les Lauriers Eco Hotel

• Trails within 25 minutes by car:
  • Glacis Noire trail (12 min drive, about 1 h, self guided): A trail in Praslin National Park beside the Vallée de Mai climbing through coco de mer forest to a viewpoint over the island. Tip: Combine it with a morning visit to the Vallée de Mai next door.
  • Anse Lazio to Anse Georgette trail (15 min drive, 1 to 2.5 h one way, guide recommended): A steep jungle path from Anse Lazio or the Mont Plaisir bus stop over the hill to Anse Georgette, returning across the Constance Lemuria golf course. Tip: Start early with a hat and plenty of water, and keep right at the forks. The old path is overgrown and a local guide is advised; local guides wait at the Mont Plaisir stop. The return crosses Constance Lemuria land, so call the hotel first (+248 423 30 04).
  • Fond Ferdinand Nature Reserve (16 min drive, about 1.5 to 2 h guided walk, guided only): A coco de mer reserve in the south east of Praslin run by the Seychelles Islands Foundation, visited on a guided walk up to a viewpoint over Praslin and the islands. Tip: Book the first tour of the morning for cooler air and clearer views from the top. Visits only with an SIF guide at set times (weekdays 09:30, 11:00, 12:30, 13:30; weekends 09:30, 11:30); closed on public holidays. Ticket at the entrance or 10 percent cheaper online at sif.sc.

Kitesurfing, surfing and water sports near Les Lauriers Eco Hotel

• Grand Anse Praslin (windsurf and kite) (18 min drive): The long south west facing bay of Grand Anse near Praslin airport, used by local windsurfers and kiters in the south east trade wind season.

Things to do near Les Lauriers Eco Hotel

1. Beaches near Côte d'Or
   • Anse Possession (6 min drive): a sheltered beach west of Côte d'Or opposite Curieuse Island.
   • Anse Lazio (15 min drive): white sand and granite boulders at the north west tip of Praslin, the island's postcard beach.
2. Nature and landmarks on Praslin
   • Baie Sainte Anne Jetty (8 min drive): Praslin's ferry port for La Digue and the Cat Cocos to Mahé.
   • Vallée de Mai (12 min drive): the UNESCO World Heritage forest of coco de mer palms in the centre of Praslin.
   • Fond Ferdinand Nature Reserve (16 min drive): the trail recommended by Les Lauriers, through coco de mer forest to a viewpoint over the south east coast.
3. Restaurants near Anse Volbert
   • La Goulue Café (2 min drive): a casual Creole café across the road from Anse Volbert beach, known for its octopus curry and fish curry.
   • Café des Arts (5 min drive): a gallery restaurant on the beach at Côte d'Or, serving Creole seafood such as grilled octopus, red snapper and lobster.
   • Coco Rouge (8 min drive): a small family run Creole café in Baie Sainte Anne, with fish grilled to order on the barbecue each evening and homemade curries.
   • Bonbon Plume (16 min drive): a lunch restaurant under a thatched roof on the sand at Anse Lazio, serving grilled fish and lobster the Seychellois way with rice and lentils.
   • Breeze Garden (18 min drive): a Creole seafood restaurant in Grand Anse with garden seating by a small river, known for its tuna carpaccio and grilled fish.
   • Les Rochers (19 min drive): a seafood restaurant between granite rocks on the beach at Anse Saint Sauveur, known for its crab curry and sunset dinners.
4. Nightlife near Anse Volbert
   • Zilwa Reggae Bar (18 min drive): a beachside reggae bar and Creole kitchen in Grand Anse, with local bands on weekends and public holidays.
   • Breeze Pizzeria (18 min drive): the bar and wood fired pizzeria next to Breeze Garden in Grand Anse, open until midnight at weekends.

Day trips to other islands from Les Lauriers Eco Hotel

• Curieuse Island and St Pierre (1 min drive to the departure point): A 20 minute boat ride from Anse Volbert on Praslin to Curieuse, a marine park island with over 300 Aldabra giant tortoises, a mangrove boardwalk and the old doctor's house of the former leper colony, usually combined with snorkelling at St Pierre.
• Aride Island (1 min drive to the departure point): A nature reserve island north of Praslin run by the Island Conservation Society, visited on day boat trips from Praslin, with landing difficult when the south east trade wind peaks from June to September.
• Cousin Island Special Reserve (18 min drive to the departure point): A bird reserve run by Nature Seychelles about 2 km west of Praslin, open to boat visits on weekday mornings, with large seabird colonies, endemic land birds and nesting hawksbill turtles.

Les Lauriers Eco Hotel in Côte d'Or, Praslin

Les Lauriers Eco Hotel & Restaurant is a family run eco hotel across the road from Côte d'Or beach at Anse Volbert, on the north east coast of Praslin in the Seychelles, best known for its Creole restaurant and the boat trips run by its founder, Captain Edwin. Edwin and Sybille started Les Lauriers Eco Hotel as a small guesthouse and restaurant; today its Superior Rooms, Family Rooms, garden Villas and a Suite with its own pool are set around a swimming pool, a cocktail bar and a garden where giant tortoises live. Solar panels, water recycling, a vegetable garden on the kitchen roof and refillable glass bottles in every room put the eco in the name.

Where is Les Lauriers Eco Hotel?

• Location: Côte d'Or, in Anse Volbert village on the north east coast of Praslin, Seychelles, with the beach just across the road and shops, supermarkets, restaurants and ATMs within walking distance.
• Nearby: Côte d'Or beach across the road, and the Vallée de Mai (12 min drive).

Who is Les Lauriers Eco Hotel best for?

• Food lovers: a Creole and European kitchen with a wood fired pizza oven at lunch, à la carte dinners and a Creole buffet night, cooked with local fish and garden produce.
• Families: 45 m² Family Rooms for two adults and two children or three adults, and babysitting on request.
• Couples: the Suite with a private pool and deck, or a Villa with its own garden and outdoor shower.
• Eco minded travellers: solar power, water recycling, a rooftop vegetable garden and no single use plastic bottles in the rooms.

Rooms and villas at Les Lauriers Eco Hotel

• Superior Rooms: decorated in shades of green with natural local details, and a private outdoor shower.
• Family Rooms: 45 m² with a large balcony and rain shower, for two adults and two children or three adults.
• Villas: 40 m² a short walk from the main hotel, with a large veranda, a private garden, indoor and outdoor showers and free bicycles, for two adults and one child.
• Suite: the largest unit, with its own private pool and a decking area.
• In every room: air conditioning, minibar, TV, safe, hair dryer, free Wi-Fi and refillable glass water bottles.

Restaurant at Les Lauriers Eco Hotel

1. Les Lauriers Restaurant, Creole cooking with a European touch
   • Breakfast has a live station where the chef makes crêpes, waffles and eggs to order, plus pastries, local jams, fresh bread and smoothies.
   • Lunch, six days a week, brings pizzas from the Italian wood fired oven, pasta, fresh fish and salads; the restaurant is closed for lunch on Wednesdays.
   • Dinner is à la carte, with a Creole buffet of traditional Seychellois dishes on set evenings of the week.

Bar at Les Lauriers Eco Hotel

• Les Lauriers cocktail bar: beside the pool, for cocktails and drinks before dinner.

Families at Les Lauriers Eco Hotel

• Les Lauriers Eco Hotel has no kids club; families stay in the 45 m² Family Rooms, and babysitting is available on request.

Boat trips and activities at Les Lauriers Eco Hotel

• Curieuse and St Pierre: giant tortoises and the mangrove walk on Curieuse, snorkelling at St Pierre and a beach barbecue.
• The Sisters, Coco and Félicité: island walks and snorkelling, with a chance to swim with hawksbill turtles.
• Cousin, Curieuse and St Pierre: birdwatching on Cousin, tortoises on Curieuse and snorkelling at St Pierre, Monday to Friday for groups of four or more.
• Fishing: trips with Captain Edwin, who has more than 30 years at sea, for tuna, marlin and barracuda.
• Getting around Praslin: bicycle rental, car hire, or the local public bus.
• Weddings and events: organised at the hotel.

Beach, pool and facilities at Les Lauriers Eco Hotel

• Beach: Côte d'Or beach at Anse Volbert, directly across the road from the hotel.
• Pools: a hotel pool with a cocktail bar alongside, open until 18:00; the Suite has its own private pool.
• Facilities: free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping, limited free parking, a boutique of Seychellois crafts, laundry, and giant tortoises in the garden.

Les Lauriers Eco Hotel or Pirogue Lodge?

• The two are next door to each other in Côte d'Or and both are family run.
• Les Lauriers Eco Hotel: four room types including Villas and a Suite with a private pool, a Creole restaurant with wood fired pizzas, and boat trips run by the owner.
• Pirogue Lodge: six sea view rooms of about 50 m² right on the beach, with a small pool, a children's pool and a restaurant open from 08:00 to 23:00.

Les Lauriers Eco Hotel FAQ

1. Where is Les Lauriers Eco Hotel?
   • In Côte d'Or, Anse Volbert village, on the north east coast of Praslin, Seychelles, across the road from the beach.
2. How far is Les Lauriers Eco Hotel from the airport?
   • Praslin Island Airport at Amitié is 26 minutes away by car.
3. Does Les Lauriers Eco Hotel have a beach and pool?
   • Yes. Côte d'Or beach is directly across the road, and the hotel has a pool with a cocktail bar, open until 18:00; the Suite has a private pool.
4. Is Les Lauriers Eco Hotel good for families?
   • Yes for small families: the 45 m² Family Rooms take two adults and two children, and babysitting is available, though there is no kids club.
5. What makes Les Lauriers Eco Hotel an eco hotel?
   • Solar panels, water recycling, a vegetable garden on the kitchen roof, refillable glass bottles instead of plastic and Innu-Science biotech cleaning products.
6. What food does the Les Lauriers Eco Hotel restaurant serve?
   • Creole cooking with European touches: wood fired pizzas and fresh fish at lunch, à la carte dinners and a Creole buffet on set evenings.
7. Which room at Les Lauriers Eco Hotel has a private pool?
   • The Suite, the hotel's largest room, has its own pool and decking area.
8. What boat trips does Les Lauriers Eco Hotel organise?
   • Day trips to Curieuse and St Pierre, to the Sisters, Coco and Félicité, and to Cousin, plus fishing for tuna, marlin and barracuda with Captain Edwin.
9. Where can I go hiking near Les Lauriers Eco Hotel?
   • Glacis Noire trail (12 min, about 1 h, self guided), Anse Lazio to Anse Georgette trail (15 min, 1 to 2.5 h one way, guide recommended) and Fond Ferdinand Nature Reserve (16 min, about 1.5 to 2 h guided walk, guided only), times by car.
10. Where can I go scuba diving near Les Lauriers Eco Hotel?
    • The nearest dive centre is White Tip Divers (4 min by car). Dive sites in the area include St Pierre, Ave Maria and Sister Reef.
11. What landmarks and sights are near Les Lauriers Eco Hotel?
    • Baie Sainte Anne Jetty (8 min), Vallée de Mai (12 min) and Fond Ferdinand Nature Reserve (16 min) by car.
12. Where can I experience local life near Les Lauriers Eco Hotel?
    • For local food: La Goulue Café (2 min), Café des Arts (5 min) and Coco Rouge (8 min).
13. What are the best beaches near Les Lauriers Eco Hotel?
    • Anse Possession (6 min) and Anse Lazio (15 min) by car.
14. What is there to do near Les Lauriers Eco Hotel?
    • Swim at Anse Possession (6 min), explore Glacis Noire trail (12 min), visit Baie Sainte Anne Jetty (8 min) or dive with White Tip Divers (4 min), times by car.