Indian Ocean Lodge is a beachfront hotel at Grand Anse on the west coast of Praslin. Its listing shows an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar, and the lodge sits a short distance from Praslin’s airstrip, which makes it a practical first or last stop on the island.
Best for
Couples and solo travellers who want a straightforward beach hotel on Praslin with dinner available on site; island hoppers arriving by domestic flight from Mahé; travellers who plan to use Praslin as a base for day trips to Vallée de Mai, Curieuse and La Digue.
Grand Anse is Praslin’s main west-coast settlement area rather than one of its famous postcard beaches, so it suits travellers less well if a showpiece beach on the doorstep is the priority; those beaches are elsewhere on the island.
Location
The listed coordinates place Indian Ocean Lodge on the Grand Anse shore, about 1 km in a straight line from the centre of Grand Anse and roughly 2.5 km in a straight line from Praslin Island Airport. The Vallée de Mai sits inland in the hills to the east, and the beaches of Côte d’Or and Anse Lazio are on the far side of the island.
Rooms and style at Indian Ocean Lodge
The listing shows two room types, a standard double room and a standard single room, with tea and coffee makers listed in all rooms. The single room is useful for solo travellers. The choice is otherwise simple, so the main thing to confirm is the room’s position and outlook.
Facilities at Indian Ocean Lodge
The listing shows an outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant, a bar, beachfront access, family rooms and non-smoking rooms. That covers the essentials for a stay of a few nights without needing to drive out for every meal.
Trade-offs and what to know
Grand Anse is convenient rather than spectacular, and sea conditions on this coast vary with the season, so swimming may be better on other beaches at times. With only standard room categories listed, this is not the place for suites or villas. Most of Praslin’s headline sights need a bus, taxi or hire car from here.
Getting there and getting around
Domestic flights from Mahé land at Praslin Island Airport, close to the lodge; ferries from Mahé and La Digue arrive at Baie Ste Anne on the east coast, a short drive away. Buses cross the island, but a hire car or taxis make it much easier to reach Anse Lazio, Côte d’Or and the Vallée de Mai.
Explore the area
- Grand Anse and West Praslin: what the area is like
- Praslin island guide
- Where to stay on Praslin: comparing the coasts
- Vallée de Mai: visiting the coco de mer forest
Before you book
Check the meal basis on your rate, the room’s position and outlook, whether airport or jetty transfers can be arranged and how they are charged, and the cancellation terms for your dates.
Current rates and availability
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