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L'Hirondelle

3.0 star property
Travelers can claim their perfect patch of sand for sunbathing or explore the coastline on two wheels with scenic bike paths hugging the shore

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A beach with clear turquoise water, white sand, and boats. - L'Hirondelle (Praslin Island)
A room with two wicker chairs, a wooden coffee table, and a reception desk. - L'Hirondelle (Praslin Island)
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach with palm trees and a fence. - L'Hirondelle (Praslin Island)
A house surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky. - L'Hirondelle (Praslin Island)
A four-poster canopy bed with a wooden frame, two bedside tables with lamps, a white rug, and a ceiling fan. - L'Hirondelle (Praslin Island)
L'Hirondelle sits right at the ocean's edge, providing a peaceful retreat with its garden and pristine white sand beach. The property offers practical amenities like laundry facilities and free in-room WiFi, while families particularly value the available babysitting services.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A bed with a wooden headboard, two decorative pillows with a leaf pattern, and a white bedspread.

Apartment, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 102 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a wooden bench, a potted plant, and a blue sofa.

Apartment, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Praslin Island, L'Hirondelle is near the beach. La Digue Ferry Harbour and La Digue Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Curieuse National Marine Park and Vallee de Mai Nature Reserve. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with skydiving and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Praslin Island travel guide
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Anse Volbert, Praslin Island

What's nearby

  • A beach with clear turquoise waters, white sand, and green hills in the background.
    Anse Volbert Beach
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A clear turquoise sea with visible rocks and a rocky shoreline under a blue sky.
    Curieuse National Marine Park
    2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • A tropical beach with large rocks, clear turquoise water, a palm tree, and a thatched-roof hut.
    Anse Lazio Beach
    10 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • A beach with white sand, clear turquoise water, and lush greenery.
    Anse Georgette Beach
    26 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Cote D'Or Beach
    4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Praslin Island (PRI)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Café des Arts
    9 min walk
  • Fish Trap Restaurant
  • The Black Bull Cafe & Cafe
  • Leo‘s Bar
    2 min walk
  • Kokosye Café
    6 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to noon for a fee: EUR 15 per person

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2013
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Living room
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from September 1 2026 to December 15 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.00 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 15.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 25 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Frequently asked questions

Is L'Hirondelle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at L'Hirondelle?

Check-in begins at noon.

What time is check-out at L'Hirondelle?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does L'Hirondelle provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 25 per vehicle applies.

Where is L'Hirondelle located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Praslin Island guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Anse Volbert Beach and Curieuse National Marine Park. Cote D'Or Beach and Anse Takamaka Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

L'Hirondelle Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 141 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

BEULAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly, apartment was spacious, beach was beautiful and shops located nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful staff, perfect breakfast and great view of the beach/Indian Ocean from our 2nd story apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Katrine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cutest hotel right on the beach. In a small little town whit supermarket and some restaurants nearby. Staff is so nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Amenities
We had a wonderful stay at L'Hirondelle. The apartment was perfect, the location was fantastic, and the service was second to none. We highly recommend L'Hirondelle.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ziv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Boutique place. Very clean and comfortable. Across the road from a beautiful beach. Cleaned the room every day. You can get take away from a lot of places near by and eat in the AC. Really enjoy our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful guest house fit our needs perfectly. Large family 2 parents, 4 kids. we got two rooms. Walking distance to corner grocery, restaurants, dive shop, and most importantly, Gold Coast beaches of Praslin! Just the right balance of space, nice patio, simple kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Don't stay here if you need wifi. Good location, friendly staff, good hot water, good shower, full kitchen, comfortable bed. Purified water provided. The room has A/C, although it is undersized for the space. Wifi went from none to terrible (15 minutes for a page to load) to occasionally good. HDMI input in TV doesn't work. As for the area: Beautiful beaches, walkable to restaurants. Terrible humidity and mosquitos. None of the restaurants on the island have enclosed dining with A/C to keep the mosquitos out.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay

Right from the start, I felt at home at the L‘Hirondelle. The room was very clean and decorated with style and love to details. We were in a Garden Room with still a good view to the sea which I requested and appreciate a lot. The staff, including owner, cleaning ladies and night security guard were all extremely friendly and helpful. Location is fantastic as well. Right over the street you find shady places on the beach. 5-10 minutes walk to restaurants, take- aways and supermarkets. Try all the exotic fruits from the fruit stands!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel on an amazing beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a very good stay. Free parking and very good wifi. They helped us with information where to go on the island and arranged tours for us. Everyone was very nice and helpful! Good breakfast that is served in the room. Very close to the beach and in a few minutes walk there are many resturants and supermarkets. Would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place with lovely owners and staff

L’Hirondelle was our first stay on the Seychelles and really raised the bar. Both the owners and staff were always friendly, accommodating and helpful with tips. We got the feeling that they genuinely cared about just us having an amazing stay. The hotel itself was very clean and the room was lovely with a postcard view of the ocean and palm trees. I can recommend getting the generous breakfast, which is prepared in your kitchen and served on the balcony.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant small guest house, amazing sea views

Lovely large apartment with great facilities. The balconies from the sea view rooms are amazing with very nice furniture. The kitchen is well equipped, although we mainly just walked 10 mins (out of the gate and left) to several lovely restaurants. The four poster bed is perfect and so pretty. Loved it! Would 100% recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice department, noise from road, sandflies

Clean and nice department with beautiful view. Helpfull and friendly staff. Unfortunately a lot of noise from the road. Beach full of sandflies.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were lovely, the accommodation was only and clean however, it's just too noisey. Spent 3 days tired due to lack of sleep. The noise from outside, either people shouting, loud music from cars. Not really the hotels fault but had I known before booking I would have stayed somewhere more quiet as I'm a light sleeper. Hope this helps someone.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christoph

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location, 10m from entrance to beach. Beautiful garden and terasse/balcony to relax in. Well functioning air conditioning. Some mosquitos due to close creek. Furniture a little worn down, not very clean.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

abderrahim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr freundlich wurden wir in L’Hirondelle empfangen und haben und von Beginn an sehr wohl gefühlt. Es empfiehlt sich eine der oberen Unterkünfte zu wählen, da der Ausblick von dort traumhaft ist. Man sieht auf Palmen und das Meer. Direkt vor der Haustür befindet sich ein wunderschöner 2 km langer Strand. Die Zimmer werden jeden Tag gereinigt. Das Frühstück ist einfach aber komplett ausreichend, lecker und mit frischen exotischen Früchten. Einzige ein paar kleine Ameisen und Geckos findet man in der Wohnung. Was wir jetzt nicht weiter schlimm fanden.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nette Unterkunft mit tollem, langen Sandstrand direkt vor der Türe. Das Frühstück wird frisch im Appartement zu bereitet, das Personal ist super nett und hilfsbereit! Wir kommen gern wieder!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dies ist ein wunderbarer Platz. Das Zimmer war traumhaft und wurde jeden Tag gereinigt und mit frischen Blumen dekoriert. In der Küche findet man alles was man braucht. Der Standort ist perfekt. Es gibt einen Busstop genug Parkplätze, Restaurants und Supermärkte in der Nähe. Auch wird in 100 Metern Entfernung am späteren Nachmittag frischer Fisch von den lokalen Fischern verkauft, den man dann direkt selbst in der Wohnung zubereiten kann. Wir hatten das Frühstück dazugebucht, dann kommt am Morgen eine freundliche Dame und macht Kaffe und Eier in der Wohnungsküche. Ein wenig vermisst haben wir einen Grillplatz und ein bisschen mehr Auswahl beim Frühstück. Auch die Spiegeleier, sollten eigentlich so zubereitet werden, dass das Eigelb flüssig bleibt, das hat leider 3 mal nicht geklappt. Das ist aber Jammern auf hohem Niveau. Wir würden diese Unterkunft definitiv empfehlen. Ein toller Platz, mit ganz tollen Menschen, einem tollen Zimmer und schönem Strand.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rum med havsutsikt var fantastiskt, bra kök och rum. Trevlig personal och bra läge. Smidigt att parkera utanför. Bra frukost. Bra restaurang precis bredvid hotellet och nära till bra takeaway och supermarket. Fin strand direkt nedanför hotellet. Fanns strandhanddukar att låna vilket var väldigt smidigt.
Utsikt från balkongen
Stranden nedanför hotellet
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Aktuell befindet sich eine Baustelle nebenan, so dass ab 8 Uhr geringfügig Baulärm zu hören ist, uns hat es jedoch nicht gestört. Ab und zu gab es auch kurzweilig mal 2 Stromausfälle und kaltes Wasser, ist wahrscheinlich auch auf die Baustelle zurückzuführen. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend, das Zimmer wurde täglich hergerichtet und das optional verfügbare Frühstück, was direkt im Zimmer zubereitet wurde, war lecker und bestand aus Rühreier oder Spiegeleier, 2 Toastscheiben, Marmeladen, Butter, Käse, etwas Süßem (Kuchenstück/Gepäck) und frischer Obstvariation. Dazu gab es dann Kaffee oder Tee für insgesamt 15€. Im Zimmer hat uns ausstattungsmäßig nur eine richtige Kaffeemaschine gefehlt, jedoch war alternativ ein mechanischer Kaffeesieb vorhanden. Die unteren Zimmer sind leider nicht sichtgeschützt und der anliegende Garten wurde auch als Durchgang genutzt, so dass man die Vorhänge zuziehen musste, um seine Privatsphäre zu wahren. Die Appartments sind nah am wunderschönen weiten Strand gelegen, das Meer war sogar leicht in Zimmer zuhören. Am Strand gibt es leider nicht so viele schattige Plätze, so dass man entweder früh aufstehen (10 Uhr am Strand war ausreichend) oder selbst mit Sonnenschirm dafür sorgen muss. Kleine Supermärkte und Restaurants bzw. kostengünstige Takeaways sind gut fussläufig in der Nähe erreichbar.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Zimmer war schön groß und hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Die Lage ist super, gegenüber ist ein netter Strand und fußläufig sind einige Restaurants und Tale aways zu erreichen. Das gesamte Personal war super freundlich:)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tanja

Liked: Cleanliness
Wir haben uns in der Unterkunft grundsätzlich sehr wohl gefühlt. Die Gastgeberin ist sehr freundlich, zuvorkommend und stets bemüht gewesen. Die Wohnung war schön geschnitten, sehr sauber und es wurde täglich gereinigt. Das Einzige, was aus unserer Sicht (Europäer) negativ war, ist, dass das Wasser zum Duschen an drei von fünf Tagen kalt kam (nicht einmal lauwarm) und der Wasserdruck in der Dusche, sobald wir auf heiß gedreht haben, kaum mehr vorhanden war.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
De lagade frukosten på rummet, fräsch frukost med ägg på det viset vi ville ha samt färskt frukt. Nära till den lilla byn. Receptionisten var otrolig och jätte hjälpsam
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Günter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zimmer und Einrichtung top. Die Lage am Strand war sehr gut. Personal sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Das dazugebuchte Frühstück war jeden Morgen das selbe , dass würde mit der Zeit etwas langweilig.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026