Britannia Hotel 3 stars

The island of Praslin embodies some of the best features of Seychelles with such well preserved treasures as the Vallée de Mai. The harmonious landscapes of Praslin have influenced the character of its people, who are known for their kindness and hospitality. Praslin is the only place in the world where the famous coco-de-mer is grown. Everything has been done to avoid harming the environment, [+]right down to the size of vehicles that are allowed to use the island's network of small but attractive winding roads. When it comes to tourism, Praslin has two main priorities: to welcome visitors and to remain the 'Pearl of the Indian Ocean'. The Britannia Hotel and Restaurant, built in the early days of Seychelles tourism, owes its name to the island's colonial past. Fully upgraded and renovated in 2003, the hotel has a large swimming pool where guests can relax with a rum punch after a day spent visiting the beautiful islands. Located at Grand Anse, the Britannia Hotel is a perfect compromise between the convivial atmosphere of a 'hôtel de charme' and the quality service of a top restaurant. The Britannia Hotel is an ideal place from which to explore Praslin, meet its people and discover the island's many beautiful beaches. The hotel has are five standard rooms with ventilators and seven superior air conditioned rooms with mini-bar and TV located in several bungalows. Retaining the culinary skills of a by-gone age, the hotel's famous restaurant serves both Creole and international cuisine. The Britannia Hotel is an ideal starting place for hiking trips as well as for excursions to the neighbouring islands of La Digue, Cousin, Aride and Curieuse. There are free transfers from the hotel to all diving centres and to all excursions from Praslin.