The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in the Seychelles

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to the Seychelles

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If it's your first trip to the Seychelles for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to the Seychelles. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in the Seychelles. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in the Seychelles for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited the Seychelles beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in the Seychelles for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Constance Lemuria

Grand'Anse Praslin, Seychelles
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $673 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Anse Kerlan, Grand Anse, Praslin Island, 284, Constance Lemuria has great rooms from $673 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 9.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, first time visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, hiking, laundry services, and golf at this relaxing hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Playground


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Le Duc de Praslin

Baie Sainte Anne, Seychelles
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $414 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to the Seychelles
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Le Duc de Praslin which has nice rooms starting at $414. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Anse Volbert, Côte d'Or. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hotel L'Archipel

Baie Sainte Anne, Seychelles
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $408 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Hotel L'Archipel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $408. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Anse Gouvernement. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, hiking, child care, and laundry services which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. Don't forget to spend some time at the terrific pool bar where you can unwind and relax.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Paradise Sun Hotel Seychelles

Grand'Anse Praslin, Seychelles
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $351 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in the Seychelles
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $351, Paradise Sun Hotel Seychelles, at Anse Volbert, Praslin Island provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Its terrific guest rating is 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a bar, hiking, laundry services, a game room, and a spa. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Four Seasons Resort Seychelles

Baie Lazare, Seychelles
5-star Resort with prices starting at $1839 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Four Seasons Resort Seychelles has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. The great rooms here start at $1839 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Petite Anse, Baie Lazare. Furthermore, it also offers snorkeling, a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes, which is nice for first time visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


Chalets Cote Mer

Baie Sainte Anne, Seychelles
Guest house with prices starting at $199 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to the Seychelles
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Chalets Cote Mer is 9.10 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $199, and it's located at Baie Ste Anne. We also love the hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services which are great for visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool


Coco de Mer Hotel and Black Parrot Suites

Grand'Anse Praslin, Seychelles
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $332 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

A cool place is Coco de Mer Hotel and Black Parrot Suites because it has great rooms that start at $332. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Anse Bois De Rose 000. Only a short distance from the city center, travelers will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and laundry services at this convenient hotel. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool


Palm Beach Hotel

Grand'Anse Praslin, Seychelles
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $162 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Palm Beach Hotel offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $162 (before taxes). It's located at Grand Anse Beach and has earned a guest rating of 9.00/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers child care, laundry services, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Raffles Seychelles

Grand'Anse Praslin, Seychelles
5-star Resort with prices starting at $792 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to the Seychelles
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Located at Anse Takamaka, Baie Sainte Anne , Praslin, 11111, Raffles Seychelles has great rooms from $792 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


DoubleTree by Hilton Seychelles - Allamanda Resort and Spa

Takamaka, Seychelles
4-star Resort with prices starting at $326 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip

A great place to stay is DoubleTree by Hilton Seychelles - Allamanda Resort and Spa which has nice rooms starting at $326. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Anse Forbans. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, hiking, laundry services, and a hot tub. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


For more terrific hotel ideas in the Seychelles, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in the Seychelles, Best Luxury Hotels in the Seychelles, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in the Seychelles, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in the Seychelles, Best Hotels for One Week in the Seychelles, Best Hotels for One Night in the Seychelles, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in the Seychelles, Best Adults Only Hotels in the Seychelles, Best Party Hotels in the Seychelles, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in the Seychelles, or Best Business Hotels in the Seychelles.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in the Seychelles?

Seychelles Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$262

After analyzing 89 first time trip hotels in the Seychelles, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $262. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in the Seychelles.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $753
  • 4-star hotels: $301
  • 3-star hotels: $166
  • 2-star hotels: $176


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