L'Hirondelle

Property class: 3
Praslin Island beach guesthouse with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Situated by the ocean, L'Hirondelle is a great choice for a stay in Praslin Island. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A children's pool and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Beach towels
  • Children's pool
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • In-room childcare
  • Airport shuttle
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Living room

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  • Garden view
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 102 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
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  • Sea view
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
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About the neighborhood

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Anse Volbert, Praslin Island

What's nearby

  • Anse Volbert Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Curieuse National Marine Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Cote D'Or Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Anse Lazio Beach - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Anse Georgette Beach - 28 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

  • Praslin Island (PRI) - 24 min drive
  • Seychelles Intl. Airport (SEZ) - 29.4 miles/47.3 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • La Repaire
  • Fish Trap Restaurant
  • Bikini Bottom
  • ‪Leo‘s Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • The Black Bull Cafe & Cafe

About this property

L'Hirondelle

  • Situated by the ocean, L'Hirondelle is a great choice for a stay in Praslin Island. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A children's pool and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 23 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at noon
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Beach access
  • Free bicycles nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach towels

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2013
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • An outdoor pool
  • Locally sourced food is prioritized
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Uses some LED lighting

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 24-inch LED TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Highchair
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 20 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 25 per vehicle (roundtrip)

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
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.
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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

L'Hirondelle House
L'Hirondelle House Praslin Island
L'Hirondelle Praslin Island
L'Hirondelle Guesthouse Praslin Island
L'Hirondelle Guesthouse
L'Hirondelle Praslin Island
L'Hirondelle Guesthouse Praslin Island

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at L'Hirondelle?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at L'Hirondelle?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at L'Hirondelle?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by L'Hirondelle?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 25 per vehicle roundtrip.

What are the check-in and check-out times at L'Hirondelle?

You can check in starting at noon. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at L'Hirondelle and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like fishing and boat tours. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the guesthouse's other amenities, which include a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near L'Hirondelle?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does L'Hirondelle have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a stovetop, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

Does L'Hirondelle have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.

What's the area around L'Hirondelle like?

L'Hirondelle is a short 7-minute walk from Anse Volbert Beach and 7 minutes' walk from Curieuse National Marine Park.

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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

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property is located right across the street from a beautiful and wide beach with stunning views. (18 reviews)
  • The property is close to various restaurants and offers convenient take-away options. (11 reviews)
  • Easy parking was available outside the property. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very friendly, apartment was spacious, beach was beautiful and shops located nearby
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, helpful staff, perfect breakfast and great view of the beach/Indian Ocean from our 2nd story apartment.
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8/10 Very good

Cutest hotel right on the beach. In a small little town whit supermarket and some restaurants nearby. Staff is so nice!
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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2/10 Poor

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel on an amazing beach!
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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6/10 Good

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.
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8/10 Very good

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.
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6/10 Good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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8/10 Very good

Très bonne adresse, au bord de la plage et à proximité immédiate du centre de la station. Logement soigné et grand avec terrasse vue mer, très bon état. Excellent service du personnel et accueil pro+ sympathique
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10/10 Exceptional

Parfait juste en face de la mer
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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:)
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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10/10 Exceptional

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.