Seychelles doesn’t get better than this
Getting to the small island of La Digue in Seychelles isn’t easy.
First, you flew into Mahé, the main island. Then you either fly or sail to Praslin, Seychelles’ second-largest island. And from there you take a ferry to La Digue.
Now, you’ve arrived. And the second you set foot on the legendary beach of Anse Source d’Argent, you’ll know in your heart of hearts that the long journey was absolutely worth it.
Even though La Digue is small, it’s home to quite a few incredible beaches – most of which you’ll be able to enjoy pretty much by yourself.
In this travel guide to where to stay on La Digue, we’ll explain how to fit La Digue into your Seychelles itinerary and how many nights you should stay.
We’ll also cover which areas to consider, and then give you our personal recommendations for the best budget hotels, mid-range hotels and luxury hotels on La Digue. Let’s go!
Where to stay on La Digue:
- Budget: Villa Des Flots – A secluded spot right next to the beach.
- Value for money: Le Repaire Boutique Hotel – Where we stayed on La Digue.
- Luxury: Le Domaine de L’Orangeraie Resort and Spa – The most luxurious place to stay on La Digue.
- Ultra-luxury: Six Senses Zil Pasyon – One of the world’s best (and most expensive) resorts, located on a private island.
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Table of contents
- La Digue map and geography
- How to fit La Digue into your Seychelles itinerary
- How many nights should you stay on La Digue?
- Which area of La Digue is the best?
- The best luxury hotels on La Digue
- The best mid-range hotels on La Digue
- The best budget hotels on La Digue
- Family-friendly hotels on La Digue
- How to get around La Digue
- How to get to La Digue
- When to visit La Digue
La Digue map and geography
La Digue is the fourth-largest granitic island in Seychelles at around 10 km² (so very small compared to Mahé’s 157 km² and Praslin’s 38.5 km²).
La Digue is around 5 kilometres long and just over 3 kilometres wide. The highest point of the island is 333 metres above sea level.
There is only one town on the island (known as La Passe), situated on the western side. This is also where all ferries arrive.
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Read moreHow to fit La Digue into your Seychelles itinerary
While “forever” is perhaps the right answer to the question of how long you should stay on La Digue, we understand that this might not be realistic for most people…
So instead, we’ll say that you should probably spend more time on La Digue than on Praslin or Mahé – at least if you’re looking for completely laid-back island vibes and picture-perfect beaches (as we were).
You basically can’t get to La Digue without first flying to Mahé and then taking a ferry or flight to Praslin (before continuing by boat to La Digue), so that puts Mahé and Praslin firmly on most tourists’ itineraries.
Just as it should be. Both Mahé and Praslin are amazing in their own right.
But we argue that you shouldn’t make La Digue an afterthought.
Don’t squeeze in La Digue “after” you’ve settled on a few days on Mahé and a few days on Praslin – sometimes meaning that you only get to spend a day or two on La Digue.
Instead, we think it makes sense to see La Digue as the main place to spend your time in Seychelles if you’ve come for the beaches.
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How many nights should you stay on La Digue?
How much time to spend on La Digue is, of course, a very personal question that has to take into account your needs, wants, budget and, most importantly, total time in Seychelles.
But we definitely think one day is not enough.
- With one day, you can perhaps experience Anse Source d’Argent (and maybe even one other beach if you rush it) – but rushing it on La Digue kind of defeats the point.
- One night/two days on La Digue lets you see a bit more. Still a little rushed, perhaps, but much better than one day.
- With two nights/three days, you have the chance to experience the main parts of the island and, crucially, enough time to actually relax and ease into the island vibe.
If you have the means and the time for it, staying for more than three days is highly recommended.
Which area of La Digue is the best?
As La Digue is so small, where you stay geographically on the island isn’t super important as you can easily go everywhere by bike.
But there are small differences.
Broadly, the three main places to stay on La Digue are the town waterfront, the town backstreets and the northern beaches.
The best areas to stay on La Digue:
- La Passe: There is only one “town” on La Digue (it’s very small!), and this is where you’ll find almost all the shops, restaurants and hotels. Staying on the waterfront here is perfect. While the beaches aren’t the best, you’re in the middle of the island and can go everywhere easily. And you have all the amenities at your doorstep.
- Staying in the backstreets is the budget option. This is where most of the cheaper guesthouses are found. You’ll be further from the action, but not much more than a few hundred metres.
- Staying near the northern beaches is an interesting option. You’ll be very near some of the loveliest beaches on La Digue, but you’ll also be (relatively) far away from the rest of the island.
We tried staying on both the town waterfront and in the backstreets and liked both options a lot. Next time around, we could easily see ourselves staying near the northern beaches.
Whether you travel as a couple, a family or solo on a budget, all three areas will give you easy access to the rest of the island – especially if you rent a bike.
Now with this in mind, scroll down to find out where to stay on La Digue.
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The best luxury hotels on La Digue
La Digue is one of the world’s most romantic islands, making it a dream destination for couples, honeymooners and anyone looking for a beautiful, relaxing escape.
The selection of luxury hotels on La Digue is small but exceptional, with intimate properties offering stunning locations, personalised service and a true sense of island tranquillity.
If you’re considering the island’s finest resorts, these are the standout places to stay.
Here are the best luxury hotels on La Digue:
- Le Domaine de L’Orangeraie Resort and Spa – The most luxurious place to stay on La Digue.
- Six Senses Zil Pasyon – One of the world’s best resorts (located very near La Digue on Félicité Island).
- Patatran Village Hotel – A more affordable luxury stay, with panoramic ocean views and good value for the location.
Le Domaine de L’Orangeraie Resort and Spa
While there are technically no 5-star resorts on La Digue, Le Domaine de L’Orangeraie Resort and Spa probably comes the closest.
It’s expensive, naturally, but for all those Seychellois rupees you do get a lot of value.
The pool area is spacious, and so is the beach here (which is rare for a place in the town).
The location of the hotel kind of marks the endpoint of the town, which is in many ways the perfect place to be.
This way, you’re still close to the ferry, restaurants, etc., but you’re also just a quick walk away from Anse Sévère – perhaps the best all-round (family-friendly) beach on La Digue for swimming and relaxing.
Le Domaine de L’Orangeraie is a beautiful place to stay. A romantic holiday is almost guaranteed at this luxurious hotel on La Digue.
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Read moreSix Senses Zil Pasyon
Six Senses Zil Pasyon is not located on La Digue, but rather a stone’s throw away on Félicité Island.
If you’re looking for a true 5-star hotel (or 6-star? 7-star??) in Seychelles, this is it.
The ultra-luxury resort is considered one of the best in the world (and also one of the most expensive).
Staying here for just one night costs more than most people make in a month – or even a year.
But if you have that kind of money to spend, this is where you would want to do so.
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Read morePatatran Village Hotel
If you’re looking for one of the more affordable luxury hotels on La Digue, Patatran Village Hotel is worth considering if you’d rather stay in the quieter north than close to La Passe.
It’s located above the coastline beside beautiful Anse Patates and offers one of the island’s most scenic settings.
While Anse Patates isn’t one of the island’s best swimming beaches due to the rocky shoreline and currents, it’s a spectacular spot to watch the waves roll in.
One of the hotel’s biggest draws is its infinity pool where you can soak up the sea views.
The hotel also has a restaurant and bar with panoramic ocean views, and many of the rooms feature balconies or terraces facing the water.
That said, Patatran Village Hotel is showing its age. The rooms and facilities are a little dated, and while they’re generally well maintained, this isn’t the sleek, modern luxury you might expect elsewhere.
Guests generally agree that the relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff and superb location more than make up for it, but it’s worth reading recent reviews before booking so you know exactly what to expect.
One final thing to keep in mind is connectivity. Mobile reception can be patchy in this part of the island, and the wifi isn’t always reliable throughout the hotel.
For some, that’s part of the charm. If you need to stay connected while you’re away, however, it’s something to be aware of before booking.
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The best mid-range hotels on La Digue
If you want a comfortable stay without the luxury price tag, La Digue has some excellent mid-range options.
These hotels and boutique guesthouses offer a great balance of location, amenities and value, and they’re within easy cycling distance of the island’s best beaches, restaurants and sunset spots.
Here are the best mid-range hotels on La Digue:
- Le Repaire Boutique Hotel – A top choice for a romantic hotel on La Digue. Where we stayed.
- Le Nautique Waterfront Hotel La Digue – Rather similar to Le Repaire but with a pool overlooking the ocean.
Le Repaire Boutique Hotel
We stayed our first two nights on La Digue at Le Repaire and absolutely loved our stay.
The hotel very much has a boutique feel to it. It’s small, cosy, and the rooms show a lot of attention to detail. The communal spaces also feel super relaxed.
There’s a pool as well as direct beach access to one of the best beaches on the western side of La Digue.
The beaches here aren’t as postcard pretty as their counterparts on the rest of the island, but the beach right in front of Le Repaire is great for relaxing in the sun and cooling off in the water.
Quality pizza is hard to come by in the tropics in general, but somehow Le Repaire manages to bake outstanding pies in its Italian restaurant.
Breakfast is served as a buffet, and here again, the food quality is satisfyingly high. Our experience as vegans was great.
You can rent bicycles directly from Le Repaire.
All in all, Le Repaire Boutique Hotel is a top choice for a romantic stay on La Digue.
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Le Nautique Waterfront Hotel La Digue
Le Nautique is right next to Le Repaire and seems rather similar in several ways.
Here the pool overlooks the ocean, and while there’s not much of a beach in front of the hotel (depending on the tide), the beautiful waters are still very swimmable.
The rooms look wonderful, and the restaurant comes recommended.
We have no doubt staying here would be an incredible experience.
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The best budget hotels on La Digue
Thankfully, you don’t have to break the bank to stay on La Digue.
While it’s not cheap cheap, there are a few places on the island that cater to the budget traveller.
Best of all: All of the stunning beaches are public (except Anse Source d’Argent), so you won’t miss the very best of what La Digue has to offer!
Here are the best budget hotels on La Digue:
- Hotel L’Ocean – Comfortable rooms with nice amenities right by the lovely northern beaches.
- Villa Des Flots – One of La Digue’s more secluded locations.
- Zanboza Guesthouse – Easy access to all of La Digue’s beaches on a budget.
Hotel L’Ocean
Hotel L’Ocean is at La Digue’s northernmost tip, just metres from a long family-friendly beach – and from the super small but very photogenic Anse Patates.
The rooms look comfortable and, like all the other hotels recommended here, have free wifi, A/C and a private bathroom.
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Villa Des Flots
Villa Des Flots has a secluded location on La Digue’s northeast coast right next to the beach, so staying there is quite different from staying in one of the hotels in town – even though it’s just 2.5 kilometres away.
Up here, the pace is as slow and relaxed as it gets.
The beaches are wild, untamed and stunning.
And if you just want to get away from it all and listen to the sounds of the ocean, this is the perfect place.
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Zanboza Guesthouse
Located on the way to the island’s wild eastern coast just after the town, Zanboza Guesthouse is worth taking a look at if you want a no-frills stay close to nature.
Staying here means it’s easy to get to both sides of the island.
As the hotel is on top of a (relatively small) hill, it’s perhaps not ideal if you easily get out of breath. The upside is that the views are great.
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Read moreFamily-friendly hotels on La Digue
La Digue may be a small island, but a few hotels and guesthouses do cater to families with children. There aren’t any family resorts on La Digue in the traditional sense, though, with kids’ clubs and playgrounds.
Instead, the island’s most family-friendly places offer practical amenities such as swimming pools, cots, extra beds, family rooms and self-catering facilities.
Le Repaire Boutique Hotel (adlink) has a small outdoor pool by the beach, free cots and rollaway beds, with children’s meals available on request.
Complimentary bicycles and kayaks add to its appeal for active families. It’s where we stayed (pre-kids, though), and it was lovely.
Le Nautique Waterfront Hotel La Digue (adlink) offers an outdoor pool, complimentary cots and rollaway beds, too, although neither hotel has a dedicated children’s pool or play area.
We would say that Le Nautique is particularly suited to parents seeking a more refined stay with an infant or younger child.
Casa de Leela (adlink) is an appealing self-catering option, with spacious apartments and bungalows set in a tropical garden.
It’s well suited to longer stays and larger families, with kitchens, multi-bedroom accommodation, a communal pool and private plunge pools in selected units.
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Here, there are family rooms, self-catering chalets, free cots, paid babysitting and a spacious garden, but no pool.
The best things to do on La Digue
For such a small island, La Digue sure packs a punch when it comes to (gorgeous!) activities.
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Read moreHow to get around La Digue
La Digue is so small that you can basically walk everywhere in less than an hour, but renting a bike is recommended if you’d like to see more of the island or want to get around faster.
Cars are very few and far between, but many hotels and guesthouses offer pick-ups and drop-offs to and from the ferry.
How to get to La Digue
The main way to get to La Digue is by ferry from Praslin.
Two companies operate the route several times a day: Cat Rose and Cat Cocos.
The crossing takes just about 15 minutes and is usually not too rough.
If you’re prone to getting seasick, it’s rather the ride between Mahé and Praslin you should be nervous about!
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Read moreWhen to visit La Digue
The weather on La Digue is very similar to the weather on Mahé and Praslin.
Seychelles is a year-round destination, but there are some seasonal weather variations which might be worth knowing about.
The sun almost always shines, and the temperatures consistently hover between 24°C at night and around 30°C in the day (it very rarely gets hotter than 32°C).
The best time to visit is generally considered the shoulder months of April to May and October to November, when the weather is at its best and there are fewer visitors than in high season.
High season is the summer months of July and August and over Christmas and New Year in December and January. Autumn is also a popular time to visit.
The warmest months are March, April and May.
The sea breeze is at its strongest between May and October, which isn’t ideal for snorkelling or diving. Visibility is best in April, May, October and November.
It rains all year (it’s the tropics, after all), but often just in short bursts. The average humidity is 80%.
The southeast trade wind picks up between May and September, while the northwest monsoon blows between November and March. In between, there’s almost no wind.
La Digue very rarely gets hit by tropical storms, because the granitic islands lie outside the usual cyclone belt.
The ocean temperature stays between 26°C and 30°C year-round.
Tips for visiting La Digue
- There is free wifi in many hotels, but it’s usually not as fast as 4G.
- We can easily recommend buying a SIM card with data. We bought ours from Airtel. They have shops all over the country (including on La Digue).
- Downloading or carrying an offline map is a good idea.
- The standard electrical plugs in Seychelles are type G (like in the UK). Many hotels have adapters, and some even have standard European plugs (type C) or USB chargers installed.
- Checking the tides is crucial for visiting many beaches and natural pools at their best.
- The tap water is drinkable (on Mahé, Praslin and La Digue, as far as we could tell) but doesn’t taste good. Consider bringing a water filter or buying water in 5-litre containers to save money and plastic. A few hotels offer free water refills.
- Bring euros or dollars to easily exchange for Seychellois rupees once you’re in the country. There are many banks where you can exchange money (even on La Digue), but they might be closed at weekends, so check the opening hours.
- Credit cards are widely accepted in shops, hotels and restaurants, but some smaller businesses prefer cash – such as takeaway shops or bicycle rentals.
- Bring a torch or at least a phone with a torch. If you come back from a hike late or leave the beach after sunset, it can come in handy as there aren’t streetlights everywhere. La Digue is especially dark after sunset.
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- Swimwear and a towel.
- Water and snacks.
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Minimise your impact
A few ways to keep your impact down while you are there:
- Bring your own drinking water in a refillable bottle.
- Avoid single-use plastics, including straws.
- Dispose of waste properly. While putting your trash in a nearby trash can is convenient, wrappers and other small items are easily taken by the wind and end up in the ocean.
- Check your sunscreen before going in the water. Many brands contain oxybenzone and other chemicals that are harmful to coral reefs.
- Take only photos, leave only footprints. Leave everything in its natural place.
- Be considerate of other visitors.
- Respect wildlife.
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Read moreThanks for reading about the best hotels on La Digue
Thanks for reading our travel guide to where to stay on La Digue in Seychelles.
We hope it has helped you find the perfect area and place to stay for your trip, whether you’re looking for a budget place, a romantic honeymoon resort or one of the absolute best hotels on La Digue.
What do you think about the small island?
If you’ve been to La Digue, it would be awesome to hear your best tips in the comments. Where did you stay?
If you haven’t been yet, please don’t hesitate to ask us anything. We’re happy to help.
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- Booking.com for hotels and apartments.
- Momondo for the best flight deals.
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- Airalo for reliable eSIM.
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