Perched on the ocean's edge, L'Hirondelle offers a serene getaway with a garden, laundry facilities, and white sand beach. Guests appreciate the convenience of free in-room WiFi and babysitting services for families.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Airport transfer
Connecting rooms available
Laundry facilities
Air conditioning
Free parking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Breakfast available
Beach towels
In-room childcare
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
Garden
Front-desk safe
Self-serve laundry
Multilingual staff
Luggage storage
Feel at home (6)
Free cribs/infant beds
Babysitting (surcharge)
Kitchenette
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Living room
Room options
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Apartment, Sea View
Highlights
Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Sea view
52 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed
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Vallee de Mai Nature Reserve - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
Anse Lazio Beach - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
Anse Takamaka Beach - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
Getting around
Praslin Island (PRI) - 16 min drive
Seychelles Intl. Airport (SEZ) - 29.4 miles/47.3 km
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Losean Restaurant - 5 min drive
Mabuya Beach restaurant - 8 min drive
Curieuse Restaurant - 6 min drive
Fish Trap Restaurant
Café des Arts - 9 min walk
About this property
L'Hirondelle
When you stay at L'Hirondelle, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Anse Lazio Beach and Source D'Argent Beach. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, scuba diving, and snorkeling.
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
12 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at noon
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 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
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
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 7:30 AM–noon
Traveling with children
Childcare in room (surcharge)
What to do
Boat tours
Fishing
Beach access
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Skydiving nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Bicycle rentals
Beach towels
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 2013
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
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
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Furnished balcony/patio
Individually furnished and decorated
Separate living room
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
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
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Local maps
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.63 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
Destination fee: EUR 2 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 15.00 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
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 25.00 per night
Policies
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.
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
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. L'Hirondelle also has a garden.
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
9.4
Exceptional
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 1, 2024
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.
Scott
Scott, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
Mar 28, 2024
Andrew
Andrew, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
Dec 19, 2023
Laura
Laura, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2023
Rachel
Rachel, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2023
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.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Mar 24, 2023
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.
Thomas
Thomas, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 2, 2022
Great location, clean, comfortable
A short 3 night stay, hotel is right in front of a beautiful beach and walking distance to several ATMs, mini-markets and restaurants. Location was quite good, hotel arranges trips. There is only breakfast served to your room so lunch / dinner is either eat out or cook yourself as it is a self catering type apartment. Seychelles is quite expensive and I would say this hotel is quite reasonably priced, clean and comfortable. Would definitely recommend this hotel, would suit couples, families or friends.
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3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2021
Well - located accommodation near all restaurants and shops and next to the beach. The staff was very friendly and helpful ( helping with renting of car, taxi, recommendations). During the Covid 19 situation our breakfast was prepared directly in our room by staff with the facemask which was really comfortable and really tasty. Even the road in front of the guesthouse was not noisy.
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5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2021
We spend excellent days during our honeymoon journey here. The room was very clean and romantic. We found everything we need. The fantastic sandy beach was in front of the house. Our host - Emilia took care of us, organized everything we wished as in fairytale...
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3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2021
Nice accommodation on Praslin with good location. Even though L'Hirondelle is self-catering, it felt more like a hotel in many ways. Breakfast (which is optional) was prepared in our own kitchen and served on our balcony - a new, but really convenient experience. The welcome drinks and amenities in the kitchen and bathroom were all things that we did not expect and have pleasantly surprised us. The staff were friendly and helpful (including organizing excursions). The room and building were nicely maintained.
Verified traveller
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 29, 2020
Great place
Amazing place with a perfect location! Enjoyed every moment of it. Clean, tidy and nice. Emilia and the staff were very helpful
Raik
Raik, 4-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good
Feb 11, 2020
Nice place next to a beautiful beach. Great view from balcony! Very comfortable for family of four. Would be good to have some space at the beach that could be used by guests. All together very pleasant.
Sonja
Sonja, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
Nov 8, 2019
Nov 19
Very central location and view of the sea is amazing. Clean apartment. Only negative is that the living space and bathroom is open with only slatted doors to the outside eg: no windows to close meaning that the mosquitos/insects get in to apartment making sitting in the lounge uncomfortable on an evening and risk been bitten whilst using the bathroom. Fortunately the bedroom has windows and solid doors which keeps out the insects.
Johanna
Johanna, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 17, 2019
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3-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
6/10 Good
Jun 10, 2019
On a main road busy from 5.30 am.,louvred doors and windows meant the only place to keep cool was bedroom.Sheets not changed in 5 night stay.
Verified traveller
5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
Dec 5, 2018
Good location , large room
A lovely apartment, great location across the road from the beach and a short walk from the "village". Having come from sleepy La Digue the road was very busy and noisy at times especially on Saturday night into the small hours ,handy though that the local bus stop was outside the front door . In comparison to the other two properties we stayed in we felt that it was a little overpriced for self catering accommodation and that breakfast should be included in the price paid.
The biggest disappointment was that the management decided to change our air conditioning unit on our last evening . Why any property would choose to do this at 5pm when guests are returning from days out is very puzzling . We were offered another room but since we were leaving the next day it would have been too much upheaval to move . The most alarming point however was the fact that despite having been lectured on security and to make sure everything was in the safe and doors were locked ....the door was left unlocked by the staff after they had finished their work and we were out for dinner . Very disappointed and irritated at the lack of respect for our security .
It was a shame as otherwise the positives outweigh the negatives.
samantha
samantha, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2018
Absolutely wonderful,we had room 4 which is one the first floor furthest left on the photograph and the view to the beach is amazing.
There is a small supermarket nearby and several beach restaurants but best of all the beach just across the road is the best we have ever seen!!!
We will return
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3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 4, 2018
Excellent choice for staying in Cote D'or. When booking I had a concern that it was close to the road but very little traffic after 10 pm and good sound insulation - slept well. Right across from the beach and all anenities nearby.
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3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Apr 18, 2017
Right in Cote D'Or if that's what you want!
With a beach and bus stop outside, ATM 30 m away and restaurants very close by it has great accessibility. However, you do need to be aware that there is a very busy/active small road just outside your room. If you are a people watcher (take a top floor, room 7 was ours, and fill your boots) this is amazing; if you seek solitude then not. Fotunately the double glazed extremely well air conditioned bedroom is in the back and sleep is excellent on a very comfortable bed.
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 10, 2017
Excellent value property in Praslin
Great value, property and rooms are in excellent condition. Good value in-room breakfast for 12€/person. We stayed theee nights but could have easily stayed 7.
Daniel
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 21, 2025
Bra gjestehus for familie.
Veldig serviceminded personale. Anbefaler leiebil.
gjestehuset kan ordne leiebil levert til huset rimelig.
Pass på stingray på stranden utenfor. men dette gjelder mange strender.
Andreas
Andreas, 6-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 6, 2025
Jättebra hotell vid stranden
Jättebra litet hotell precis vid stranden. Rent och snyggt. Lägenheterna har stora balkonger mot stranden. Köket är utrustat med allt som behövs. Affär finns en kort promenad bort. Städning sker varje dag. Vi kommer gärna tillbaka. Det enda att anmärka på är nog att om man är lång så kan nog sängen upplevas som kort.
Linnea
Linnea, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 28, 2025
Kan rekommendera
Läget är bra. Nära havet och ett litet samhälle med mataffären o fiskmarknad. Lägenheten är också bra och mysig med balkong mot havet. Vackra morgonen med himmel o havet innan trafiken med bussar och bilar börjar eftersom det kan vara störande.
Mycket vänlig och hjälpsam personal. Maggi i receptionen är lyssnade.
sousan
sousan, 6-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Jan 6, 2025
Trevlig personal, tråkigt läge.
Mycket trevlig och hjälpsam personal. Rummet var visserligen rent förutom vissa skrymslen t.ex i badrummet, men tyvärr ganska fult och otrivsamt. Läget på Anse Volbert trodde vi skulle vara optimalt vid den långa stranden med restauranger och butiker i närheten, men Anse Volbert är inte en strand man trivs på. Den är extremt långgrund och känns lite smutsig. Om vi skulle åka igen hade vi valt något annat, gärna närmare Anse Lazio eller Anse Georgette.
Richard
Richard, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 4, 2024
Supermysigt hotell! Hjälpsam personal och bra läge.