Coco de Mer Hotel and Black Parrot Suites

Seychelles , Seychelles Island
PRASLIN, Anse Bois De Rose, .
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10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2026

Felicity

The Coco de Mer is a unique hotel; small, about 50 suites set on a lovely private beach. The photograph shown here is out of date, the facilities are prettier than those shown. The best feature has to be the staff who have been here for years, happy in their work They feel like friends, you are so well looked after. Have a cocktail and watch the sun go down to the call of the doves.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2026

Azure

Beautiful room, great location, Praslin is the most beautiful place I’ve visited out of 55 countries.

8/10

Excellent

18 Jan 2026

michael

the room was ok
the dinner was missing a good taste

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

23 Dec 2025

Vara Prashanth

The hotel is in a remote part of the island, so definitely great for a secluded, private experience. It does feel like a hostel though. On site restaurants close early and there is no room service provided overnight. Dor what it costs to stay in this place, the services leave you a bit vaunted.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2025

Michel

Marvelous rooms, extraordinary service, excellent food and facilities

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2025

Gavin

Simply The Best!!

From the moment you arrive at the hotel, you are looked after in the best way possible! The hotel staff are some of the most attentive and kind, genuine people i have had the pleasure to meet! The proprty itself is stunning, and is kept pristine at all times. Nothing is out of place.

We had the best time ever, and would gladly return in a heartbeat!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2025

Larry

Staff was outstanding

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2025

Philippe

Terrific on all fronts. An outstanding staff.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

03 Nov 2024

Merel

The staff at Coco de Mer hotel is very friendly.
They come for some small talk when you have breakfast and make you feel welcome at dinner as well, during the day.

The reason why this hotel really was not good for us (and we guess more people) is the highly overpriced rooms.
First we got a room that was close to the water refill station, the pool and on the way for all guests to go to their rooms. It was in a corner without any view at the sea. We heard everything and were not able to sleep at the time we wanted. Slept really bad because of all this noice. The matras was hard and pillow did not give any support.
Then they moved us to another room, further down the road. A room with a door to another room (connected room). As of that time we were in the room together with our neighbors as we could hear everything they said. They kept on talking until late at night, which kept us up and did not allow us to sleep. We asked the staff to talk to them or help us with this again the next night, nothing happened.
For a hotel that costs more then 500 euro per night, I would expect way better service, more privacy, a good bed, better rooms. It really is not wort this money.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2024

James

A beautiful setting with extremely attentive staff.
The Suites are well worth the upgrade.
The morning and evening buffet food choices changed every day with excellent varieties.
The Spa experience was superb with wonderful views.
Would love to return.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2024

Stephanie

Our stay at the Coco De Mer hotel was delightful and exactly what we needed. The peaceful ambiance allowed us to fully relax, and the staff were amazing—always smiling, very helpful, and welcoming. Hotel manager Ash was particularly impressive, taking the time to walk around and introduce himself. Tharindu was also fantastic, greeting us with open arms. We organized a wedding anniversary dinner, and it was just beautiful. The accommodations were comfortable and well-maintained, adding to our sense of contentment. We highly recommend Coco Der Mer for anyone seeking a tranquil getaway with outstanding hospitality.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2024

Rita

The resort was beautiful and very relaxing.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Mar 2024

John

Black Parrot Suites, Praslin

We stayed in Black Parrot Suite 3 which had everything which we needed including a magnificent view from the balcony. A large room with a sitting area from which to enjoy the aforementioned view. We felt it was worth the extra to stay in the Suites as it had a more upmarket feel and what amounted to an almost private beach. The only downside was that the wifi continually dropped out and sometimes refused to connect on our phones although iPads were generally fine.
All of the team with whom we had contact were absolutely lovely and very efficient whether it be in the restaurant, the Suites, reception and even the watersports centre.
Breakfasts were very good and the evening buffet (for those on half board) was varied.
Would we stay again? As an upmarket property away from it all then it`s ideal but you do really need a car if you want to get out and about to explore the island.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Feb 2024

Noelle

Lots of flies in the room. Couldn’t turn on the lights because flies would swarm. Overall staff was friendly but the price we paid to stay in a room full of flies was not up to my standards

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2024

Martin

Great location and staff. Special mention to Ahmed who was outstanding with his support.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2023

kenton

There was no acknowledgement for being a VIP gold member or any benefits provided. During check in we were provided with the unifmmfo by a friendly elderly gentleman, but after that we were just provided with a key to our room and nothing else. No explanation as to where the room was or where our luggage was.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2023

Martina

The family of 4 of us stayed at the Coco de Mer for 14 days in May 2023. We really loved the holiday and the location, nice, and quiet, enjoyed the relaxation. My Mom had the accident, the staff was really very attentive and understanding. Many thanks to Collette and Harry and others during the food servings and Ahmed for organizing our trips and excursions and also my Dad's birthday cake. We really had a great time.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2023

Yonatan

pretty good

everything was good. the dinner price was very high and since the hotel is far from the island center we had to pay it

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2023

Christiane

Gorgeous little hideaway

Lovely little hideaway. Pretty units overlooking the beach and ocean. Staff was very attentive and can't fault any of them. It's a little cut off so you would need taxis or a rental car to get around. Food was great too :)

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2023

Verified traveler

Great!

I liked the hotel and everything about it. But I think in general to stay less days in Praslin island and longer in La Digue works better.

8/10

Excellent

20 Mar 2023

Mark

Very nice place, peaceful and quiet. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Had free shuttle bus to Anse Lazio which was fabulous. Food was decent. Beach was ok, lots of grass/seaweed on the bottom. Drinks were below average. Don't think they know how to make them. Overall a good experience and would stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2023

Judith

The staff were excellent and the hotel is superb.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2022

Ritesh

Everything was amazing!!
It would be great if they add more indian food in the buffet menu

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Oct 2022

Maxim

This is a privately-owned hotel with 52 rooms only. Very friendly staff! Nice location. Comfortable rooms. VERY GOOD restaurant - a-la-carte prices mutch less, compare to outside restaurants. Food is great - everything i tried was testy, fresh, well prepared. Stayed in this hotel 5 days and every day tried different food in the restaurant. Wasn't disappointed - food was great.

Negative: This hotel is mentioned as Expedia VIP Access hotel. As Golden Expedia member i was expecting standard addtional perks - room upgrade (if rooms available), SPA discounts, etc. Unfortunately, nobody care that you Expedia Golden client. So, VIP Access status of the hotel not real.

The rest - nice hotel to stay. Really noce for it's price (if you can't afford higher priced hotels like Constance, for example). If i would have to stay again on Praslin, i would most probably chose Coco de Mer Hotel again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2022

Niraj

Fantastic location to enjoy sunset!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2022

Syed

Location itself covers most of the things, it has a beach, kayak and pool side. Moreover the ambiance is amazing for this place

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jul 2022

Rasa

A disappointing stay. We arrived at the hotel at approximately 1PM and were told our room was not yet ready. After 15-20min wait we were finally able to go to the room and found a used razor blade under the sink which is not only gross but also dangerous. We also did not have towels in the bathroom and almost no toilet paper. The condition of the room was quite poor, the furniture outside was stained. Restaurant service was appalling in our experience. We went to get dinner with friends and waited for the meal for over an hour while our friends have received theirs 20min after ordering. When the food arrived it was not even the correct order not as described in the menu.. needless to say that we left.
I have to say though that the staff are are very polite and friendly it is just that the amenities of the property have not been maintained.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2022

Dekel

The hotel has been generally great for us. The room was nice with a view to the sea and was cleaned daily. Staff is usually attentive.

Pools are good, especially the upper one for suite guests, although the water in them is a bit cold. The hotel supplies you with small water bottles each day and has several water dispensers for refilling which is convenient.

The hotel is located a bit far from pretty much anything else so make sure to have a rental if you're planning to see anything apart from the hotel itself. Also, during our stay the beach was covered in algae and completely unusable.

It has to be said that the entire place always seems to be a little untended-to. We ran out of soap in ALL of the bottle holders around the suite, the TV remote batteries ran flat during our stay, and in general everything in the room feels dated (TV, safe, etc).

Breakfast was mostly good, except one morning where we spotted ants on the table- we notified the servers, who pretty much stood cross-handed, didn't even clean the table after we moved to another one.
The lunch menu is generally good as is the service.
Give the dinner a hard pass- the value-for-money proposition is very low, especially the buffet option. There are enough good dinner places around Praslin.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2022

Simon

Wonderful place to relax

Wonderful location, extremely friendly staff and very relaxing. As another reviewer summed perfectly, Coco de Mer offers unpretentious luxury. We stayed at the Black Parrot Suites, which after eleven nights, felt like home. We were made very welcome. Superb sunsets as well! We will return to The Seychelles

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2022

Harpaul

Outstanding service. Very good food. Perfect for a quite holiday, away from it all.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Nov 2021

Troy

Very good rooms with a excellent sunset viewing deck

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2021

Grace

Little gem

Friendly staff, great vibe, beautiful jetty lounge, excellent food and cocktails. My view in my room was epic. Loved the place

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2021

Jacob

Highly recommend Coco

Spectacular stay! Room was bigger than our apartment! 180 deg views and the food!!! Wonderful buffet with an amazing pastry chef.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2021

Abdullah

The staff were friendly and very kind. The suite has an amazing view to the sea. The furniture was acceptable. The food is delicious. The internet was too slow and the coverage was weak

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2021

Michael

Great place amazing staff felt very welcome and they went above and beyond to make our stay a pleasant time

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Property manager, Ash, was always available and very knowledgeable about activities and conditions on island. Made the rounds to check on guests regularly and made good recommendations to us. Same with the staff in dining area. We enjoyed our stay there.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2021

Naomi

wonderful

most wonderful, quiet, very good rest

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2021

MYRIEM

Excellent

Loved everything about this hotel. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed by the management who gave us great recommendations on places to explore on the island. Amazing service, the food was lovely and our room was very nice and spacious. I would definitely go back if I’m ever back to Praslin.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2021

Amnon

Very good!!

Good hotel, nice location, good SPA.
Old towels that doesn't fit the total good condition of the hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2020

avi

The staff is absolutely amazing
Helping in every little thing

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

17 Dec 2020

Verified traveler

Perfect sunny vacation

Great boutique hotel, excellent service, smiling stuff, would definitely return again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2020

tuyen

wonderful relaxing stay

Beautiful hotel room, we stayed in the black parrot suites section which was lovely and quiet. Room and luxurious and clean. The little private beach and infinity pool is super nice too. Had massages at the spa and both joseph and marly were amazing masseuses!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Jan 2020

Frances

Nice relaxing stay.

We booked it for three nights. A lovely relaxing stay in a very nice hotel. The location is perfect with nice places to sit and enjoy the views. The only negative would the the half board buffet. Repetitive average food, I would avoid and buy from the restaurant. Much better value and quality.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

We booked the junior suite room. It had amazing view from the room. There is a private pool just for junior suite residents. There is another infinity pool in the resort. The swimming pool side has nets on water, sleeping lounges and hammocks to star gaze, which should not be missed by any nature lover. The private beach on the resort is well maintained and has multiple rest spots for residents to lie on. Highly recommend anyone in Praslin to stay here atleast for a night.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Beautiful property, well maintained, pure relaxation, I wished we had more time to spend there!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2019

Marcus

Home away from home, on a paradise island

Coco de Mer was amazing and all the staff were very friendly, welcoming & extremely efficient. Beautiful location and the rooms were fantastic & very spacious.

The complimentary afternoon Tea was a really treat and very much appreciated.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2019

Verified traveler

Absolutely beautiful, relaxing and wonderful, the staff is fantastic as well

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2019

Anita

Praslin Island Holiday

Fantastic stay, lovely hotel, great for a peaceful break, or a base for travelling around Praslin Island. The staff are fantastic, very friendly nothing is too much for them. Would go back.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Great Property complete with all amenities. No need to step out of the property to experience Praslin. The staff was great with every wish being fulfilled within a matter of minutes. My only complaint was that they did not have the suite we booked and had to accommodate us in a different suit for a night. Nonetheless, great experience. Would definitely recommend.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

We originally were just staying for 1 night but then it turned into 2 at the last moment. The hotel is newly renovated and nice. There really is not a beach but that was not an issue for us as we were coming off of a sailboat for 7 days. The main pool is nice. Food is good. Prices are normal for the Seychelles. We enjoyed our short stay.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2018

Anjan

Lovely peaceful getaway!!

Amazing property! Secluded in location but done up very tastefully. The beaches were not so big but very serene and peaceful. Very friendly staff. The menu could have included more for vegetarians.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

19 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Great location. Food was average. Some of the staff were extremely unfriendly.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Good experience, strongly recommend!

We spend 3 nights at the hotel. It turned out to be an amazing experience. When we checked in at night, we were welcomed with two cups of cooktail. The staff gave us a brief but useful introduction about the hotel. We were told that the hotel offered shuttle bus to one of the most beautiful beaches on this island! The room was spacious and looked exactly like the picture on the website. Everything was clean, and the bed was especially comfortable. Next morning we enjoy the breakfast with a good sea view. However, there are limited choices for food. Almost half of food was the same for 3 days. Moreover, we enjoyed dinner at 2 different restraunts in the hotel. Food was a bit overpriced considering the quality of food. But the enviornment is amazing with live music. Service was good as all staffs were polite and smiling. They said \"hi\" to us whenever they meet us in the hotel.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Mar 2018

Neil

A good hotel but a bit isolated.

Lovely room but half our view was rooftops of other rooms. The beach is not great compared to many on the Seychelles, not very good snorkelling.The poor quality of the evening meal didn't justify the high price.
The staff were really pleasant and the facilities were really enjoyed by our 2 year old but there are better options on the island.

8/10

Excellent

19 Nov 2017

Reuben

Overall good

There is nothing in the area, staff are a big hit and miss. The group who greeted us the first day where amazing, A few members of the staff though really seem like they didn't want to be there.

The outings where great, preslin island really has a lot of good spots, even though the hotel is in the middle of nowhere, you need to take a cab to get anywhere to eat outside the hotel.

Food there is decent, we where at the hotel 7 nights and the vegitarian options for my partner where very limited. For me though it was fine. I felt they could have spiced it up a bit though, food was pretty bland (i found this at every place we ate at during our 15 night stay in the seyschelles).
5 times during our stay did we get staffs hair in our food. were not fussy bout it, but thought we would mention it as we know some go nuts over it.

Apart from the few staffmembers who where always in a bad mood, cleanliness of the rooms wasn't that great. We had tiny small bugs in our bed (not bedbugs) but we did get quite a few insect bites during our second half of our stay that we didnt get before, if its these insects or not i dare not say.
Also when we got to our room there was hair in the bath from whoever stayed there before us.

Overall we are happy with the stay, i don't think we would come back as we have done everything there already, 7 days was a bit too long as the island doesnt have that much to do. A lot for the money, but some stuff to work on.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2017

Martin

Good hotel good value for money

Excellent pool and facilities, The room is large and there is a nice area to sit outside and watch the world go bye. There us a lovely welcome when you arrive and the staff are very attentive to your needs as they can't do enough for you.
The food in the restaurants is of a good caliber even in when thinking its a buffet as this can in my experience be difficult to maintain quality.

Partner

2/10

Poor

29 Jul 2017

overrated

Very basic accommodation. For $400/night for B&B one would expect great rooms nice beds and top notch service. Beds were not made they just thrown new bedlinen on the bed. Service horrible waiting one hr for dinner to come then they serve starter and main course at same time and wrong food. No apologies or attempts to fix it. In the end they charge same price for plate of plain pasta for kids as main course pasta for adults. Booking a boat trips turns into disaster when at arrival the company (Lyly Boat Charter) tries to rip you off with crazy exchange rate and saying BBQ is not included. But main complaint is about staff at restaurant they clearly are not service oriented or even try to show they want to work there. Wrong location as well can't do anything without a car unless you want to lay at tiny pool.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Great place to stay

Great hotel, quiet location. Friendly and very a comodating staff. Loved the place, would stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2017

Verified traveler

nice location, beach not so nice for swimming, breakfast was very nice

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2017

Gustavo

Amazing well designed and managed hotel

Quiet, really nice rooms, good bar. Free Shuttle to anse lazio wich is amazing. Friendly and helpful staff. Vanilla lounge is an awesome option if your taking afternoon ferry of flight.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2017

Charu

Amazing stay

Excellent place , amazing vibes . Beautiful property and warm people . The only problem was lot of insects . They do nothing to keep them away . No oil diffusers , no mosquito repellents . Wish they had something to keep those flying little creatures and ants away . Food at the coffee shop was no good , neither the service . Ala carte at the sea side Resturant was good . Rest everything was good . Would definitely like to go there again .

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jan 2017

Verified traveler

Secluded Resort

Nice 4-5 star property however for single travellers remote and quiet. Away from main town so if no car then reliant on excursions and/or limited public bus service and/or taxis.

Some improvements needed eg: outside lighting which is limited.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Dec 2016

Verified traveler

Good option on Praslin with accommodating staff

The hotel is located in a beautiful and very quiet area so it's a great place to relax and enjoy the beach. The rooms are a good size with a beautiful view of the ocean. The best feature for us was the staff who were very accommodating and did everything they could to make our stay (including our toddler's) a comfortable one.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2016

Nuria

Friendly staff, good food, excellent views

Love it all, missing it already.
Things that can be useful to know:
*Two cash line machines, outside on the right of Praslin airport. It only accepts visa and MasterCard. Maximum 1500SCR. Debit cards did not work for us.
* Taxis just in front of the airport exit door, cost from airport to hotel 400SCR and 300SCR coming.
* Hotel staff, taxi drivers, shop keepers, guides are very friendly, helpful with a good sense of humour, just make an effort to talk to them, start the conversation.
* Paul, the hotel manager, an excellent person, very knowledgeable. Anything you need, he will get it.
* No sand flies, no mosquitoes. We did not use any insect repellent.
* Drinks (not even water or soft drinks) are not included at dinner time. You need to sign a bill every night. A bottle of water costs 30SCR around £2.00
* Plenty of hammocks and beach and swimming pool lounges for everybody, no need to rush to put a towel on it.
* Canoes and paddle boats free to borrow everyday, also game boards. Snorkelling equipment available to rent for 90SCR for the full duration of your stay.
* You can swim in the sea everyday, there is some seaweed but fish need to eat something.
* Breakfast from 7:30 to 9:30, dinner from 19:30 to 21:30 at 4 o'clock free coffee and biscuits. Restaurant/bar next to the pool open most of the day.
* Go to the peer before 6pm for stunning sun set and 9:45 am to feed the fish.
* Collect beach towels from reception, free of charge, change them as often as you want.
* Enjoy!

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2016

Stay in Paradise

Lovely hotel with many positives, the hotel is only about a 15 minute journey from airport along an easy road to drive if renting a car (most things are at the most a 30 minute drive away except for Anse Lazio which is about 45 min but that's the farthest you'll need to go). Upon our arrival we were presented with a complimentary fruit cocktail and warmly greeted by Paul (duty manager) who went through everything in clear and great detail, it was one of the best welcomes we've received from a hotel.

The superior room we had was gorgeous with stunning veranda views of the sea and easy access to the beach area from our back door. It was clean and spacious with a great bathroom. Bed was super king size and very comfy.

Staff were very helpful, managed to organise us a rental car for the next morning even though we had only asked the evening before. Josef (sports manager) was very approachable and full of information about activities on the island.

Food-wise, there's the Hibiscus restaurant which serves a buffet every night (the theme changes everyday) and would definitely recommend as there is a great selection of tasty food. They had a Creole evening with traditional sega dancing afterwards which was great fun. The other option is food from the bar which serves the usual burgers, sandwiches with a some hot dishes. The food is good quality but the menu can become a bit dull if you eat there the whole week.

In summary, wonderful place to stay, excellent staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2016

Margaret

Secluded getaway

Room was in perfect location; close to the pool for easy access from patio, but not right off pool so still private. Pool was fantastic; very large, so great for actual swimming. Wonderful views of ocean and hotel grounds/gardens. Lots of lounge chairs all around for relaxing. Hotel grounds were beautiful, with lots of areas to sit and relax. A very magical place; quiet and secluded, away from towns and tourist areas.
However, location is not convenient if you want quick & easy access to everything. For that I would recommend staying on other side of island. The free shuttles are not very useful. There was no pick-up from jetty; hotel recommended we take a taxi. They do offer once daily trips to park and beach, but you have to pre-book so not convenient. If you stay here, it is best to rent a car. With a car, restaurants are just 10-30 min, Valle de Mai is 10 min, and Anse Lazio is about 40 min drive.
Staff was very friendly & attentive. Everyone would smile, say “hi” and ask if we needed anything. Breakfast buffet was really good, with lots of hot and cold options. The pool-side restaurant was reasonably priced with decent food for lunch and dinner.
The gripes:The gym wasn’t well maintained (probably because not frequently used!). Equipment needed some upkeep and general cleaning. Bottled water was only provided on first day, which seems odd. They could afford to restock the water given the room prices! The room was a bit dark w/ only one window & few lights.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2016

coollata88

Nice hotel, friendly staff, good food

Stayed for three nights at half-board. And we were very pleased with our stay. The rooms were very clean and staff was very helpful. One glitch though. No internet in the rooms. But outside the rooms, you have free access to wi-fi. My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2016

Andrew

Family break on Praslin

Great stay far from the crowds.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2016

Verified traveler

Great place all around

Excellent staff and service - everyone extremely friendly and helpful. They helped us arrange multiple side trips, car rental, etc. Room was great, definitely recommend if you're going to spend the money to go all the way to Seychelles, might as well get one of the suites. Their beach is very nice. Food was solid. Great place all around.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Feb 2016

Jessica

Superficially nice, but lacks the niceties

I was pleasantly surprised with the nice welcome but disappointed to look out at the sea, which appeared to be more gray/brown than blue/green. My disappointment increased when I learned the rooms did not have Wifi or complimentary bottled water. Bottles were not allowed to be re-filled from the water dispensers but were sold for $5 apiece at the bar. The food wasn't terribly inspiring, but the staff were kind. They helped me hire a car so I could get away from the hotel; the nice beaches are a 25 minute drive away, and there's no free shuttle on weekends.

This seems to be a good option for family getaways, though I was disappointed to see one father relieving himself into the sea.

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jan 2016

Anwar

Good buffet, nice beach - bit overpriced

Bit overpriced for the facilities at the hotel, however, has a nice beach, and is in a serene calm area of Praslin. However, quite far from Anse Lazio - the best beach.

The buffet was quite lavish.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Nov 2015

Verified traveler

Ideally secluded and tranquil. Has a very warm feel and is a fantastic place for a getaway. The black parrot pool deck has an amazing view and the hotel has its own private beach with a couple of hummocks. It's a fair distance from the famous Anse Lazio beach but they do offer a free bus there and back.

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2015

Fums

Hotel in a quiet surrounding

Hotel was lovely, easy to relax there and the staff were friendly and helpful

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2015

Barbara

ISLAND BLISS... WOULD RECOMMEND

I WENT TO THE SEYCHELLES TO HAVE A BREAK FROM MY VERY BUSY SCHEDULE. I FOUND IT PEACEFUL, RELAXING AND OVERALL A BLISSFUL EXPERIENCE. THE STAFF WERE PLEASANT AND NOTHING WAS TOO MUCH TROUBLE FOR THEM. AS A SOLO TRAVELLER, EVERYBODY MADE MY STAY COMFORTABLE AND ENJOYABLE. THE FOOD WAS VARIED AND TO A HIGH QUALITY. THE CREOLE EVENING SHOULD NOT BE MISSED. I THOUGHT THAT I WOULD FEEL OUT OF PLACE BEING A SOLO TRAVELLER BUT I AM HAPPY TO SAY THAT THIS WAS NOT THE CASE. THE MANAGEMENT WERE POLITE, APPROACHABLE AND FRIENDLY. THIS WAS ONE OF THE BEST DECISIONS I MADE AS A CHOICE OF RESORT. I WILL DEFINATELY GO BACK.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2015

T E

Paradise at a reasonable cost.

We spent 5 nights at the Black Parrot Suites and found everything first class and impressive for a resort. The atmosphere, choice of two pools, food and entertainment very good. All of the staff are very friendly and very helpful. The only downside is there isn't anythng close by in the way of restaurants, but this isn't a big problem as the food is good there. Looking forward to going back.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Apr 2015

Angela

Beautiful beach, lovely short stay

A really beautifully located hotel, with a lovely beach and pool. The pier was our favourite for relaxing, or snorkeling. There were fish all over right off the pier, and the beach too. Generally a really good choice, for a few nights, although perhaps not for a long stay. We were in the entry-level rooms, but were really big, quite simple, but nice. The only thing I'd imagine getting tired of if we were there longer is the food. It was decent, but with a little extra attention to the food and staff service, the hotel would be excellent (room for improvement there). We hired a car to be able to get around the island which worked out brilliantly, since Praslin is amazing. Would do it all again. Thank you.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Sep 2014

SydneyMate

Great hotel, but some staff needs to find another job

We had a great time, great rooms and locations. Everything was great until we realised that this hotel charges money for free drinking water!!! Unbelieveble right?!? Probably the only hotel in the world! Some staff (Andrew), not sure of his position, but he acts as if he owned that place, need some serious customer service lessons. Very rude and arrogant! Shame this ruined our other than that great experience :( A big thank you to the reception girls, they are amazing.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2014

alan

Great introduction to Praslin

Arrived early for check in and provided with fruit cocktails and a pleasant introduction.
The hotel has good restaurants, lovely pool.
Free afternoon tea at 4pm by the pool was super.
Rooms are clean and we'll serviced.
Trips are available if required.
Suggest talk to Joseph who has answers to just about everything

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2014

Verified traveler

Very nice hotel with good facility and friendly staff. The location is a bit away from the main sights though~

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2014

Stephanie

Great staff, lovely hotel

Coco de mer is a lovely hotel; not only does it look great but the staff were very welcoming & generous. From the moment we arrived we were greeted with complimentary fruit cocktails at the lobby where Tatiana our very own welcoming committee, took us through hotel amenities, restaurants, a map of the Island and the bus schedule. She even helped us plan our day. Even though we came 1hr past breakfast time, the staff at the pool bar managed to put together a light meal from what was left at the buffet for no charge at all!
The room was very large, clean and I loved their special touch of Bougainville petals around the room, which they replaced with fresh ones every day. Each room has a porch and we were lucky enough to get a room by the beach & pool.
Food was okay, nothing to write home about and not overly priced.
Staff were helpful in finding us a car to rent & amending our flight booking from Praslin back to Mahe. Make sure you make use of their complementary shuttle bus to Anse Lazio beach & their nature walk.
The hotel is located almost midway between the 2 extremities of the Island and along the 1 main road of the Island. There is a bus stop right in front of the hotel gates. Do start a conversation with the guard, he knows a lot about the Island & will even explain about the foliage around you, from the mango to the cashew & cinnamon trees.
I was there last week of July & the weather was lovely, I'm even considering to book again for next year!

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jul 2014

Verified traveler

Wonderful Honeymoon

We stayed at Coco de mer for 7 nights and it was wonderful our honeymoon. Room was comfortable and clean. From balcony, sea view was fantastic. All staff are very friendly and fully satisfied with their service.

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2014

Michelle

Nice hotel with beautiful view

Nice hotel with a beautiful view of the beach. But it not at the side to view either the full sunset or sunrise. The beach where the hotel is located isn't too beautiful. But the hotel offer feel shuttle service daily to the most beautiful beach in pralin - ans lazio. The staff in the hotel are super friendly and helpful. The facilities of the hotel are superb. The hotel also provide free guides to bring tourists to trek up the hill behind the hotel to the peak to have the bird eye view of the whole pralin. Lastly, the hotel provide free flow of coffee/tea with some cookies from 4pm-5pm daily.

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2014

Stirling

Best hotel we stayed at in all of the Seychelles .

The Black Parrot Suites live up to all expectations and in fact exceed them. Having a pool with no children just for the 12 suites made it very special. Fiona is in the suite lounge every day from 3 to 11 to cater to your every wish. The 4 hour free trip to Anse Lazio beach was a real winner . The beach is simply one of the very best in the world and is staffed with lifeguards. All of the food at the hotel is brought in from Dubai and is quite good. I had a huge filet mignon with a delicious red wine sauce. The staff are all amazing, the suites are luxurious but comfortable, and the grounds are impeccably maintained. It was the second or third visit for most of the fellow guests that we met and some were nearing their second week and still very content with everything and would return again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Oct 2013

Rohit

Nice and quiet hotel

The hotel was very nice and situated right on the beach but its on the quiet side of the island. Mind you, the hotel has a great view of the ocean, but is too far from everything. There are no take out restaurants within walking distance. If you get this hotel, better rent a car if you need to go anywhere. The hotel in itself was really good. The rooms were large and clean, the staff was very courteous. The food, however is not their strength. I would recommend eating out.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2013

leanda

Thoughly enjoyable

Hotel was fabulous. Great facilities , and a magnificent location.
perfect for thise want rest and relaxation.

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2013

Verified traveler

Nice hotel with great views.

Had really good holiday but not fair if you get a suite. Four suites over look the beach and the others overlook the sea so you need to be specific when you book.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2013

Andrew

A hotel that takes care of its environment

Exceptionally well presented and organized: we much enjoyed our stay. We particularly commend the hotel's efforts to preserve the natural environment on its property to offset its own carbon footprint and to provide a nature walk facility for its clients. Other large hotels on Seychelles should follow this example.

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2013

Tim

Excellent hotel, but disappointing food

We spent 4 nights at the Black Parrot suites, and the room, staff, and property overall were fantastic. The room was done quite well (but no iron?!), and the staff very helpful. But we couldn't get over the food - while breakfast was pretty decent, the lunch (there's only one option - the bar) and dinner (again, just one restaurant) were seriously lacking in quality. The meat was cooked to a tough/rubbery consistency, and the flavors lacked or worse, were inappropriate. We spent the same amount on a cab and a restaurant in the city. We certainly don't mind paying, but expect the food quality to be on par with such an otherwise wonderful establishment.

Also of note, the private beach had a lot of seaweed on it (no one was using it as a result), but this may be a seasonal issue, and the hotel offered kayaks (among other nice amenities) which allowed us to visit a few small \"beaches\" nearby. There's also a complimentary shuttle to Anse Lazio - highly recommended.

We hope they get a better head chef - the property deserves it.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2013

Verified traveler

Close to sea , beautiful view But Small beach

Good experience , nice view , small beach , have another beach 40 min away

8/10

Excellent

10 Sep 2012

Kat

Lovely Rdsort with a few kinks

the resort is really lovely overall. the main issue is that it is not near anything and on the top of a mountain, so you are confined to the hotel. also the staff in the restaurant (a la carte) and bar inside are not very friendly and the food is overpriced.the room is beautiful and romantic.

8/10

Excellent

30 Aug 2012

Celeny

A relatively good 4* Hotel

Service is very friendly. The Black Parrot rooms are much nicer than the standard at Coco de Mer. The Beach is not great. Breakfast and dinner buffet are good. It can be a bit boring to stay there for more than 4 nights, so rent a car and explore the Island.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2012

Atul

Friendly staff, Warm and Cosy atmosphere, Superb view from our Superior Room, Nice spread in the buffet as well.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2012

Mazen

Fantastic couples retreat

Simply amazing, great weather, location, rooms. It's simply heaven on earth .They have well arranged entertainment programs . Ask for Richie he is very friendly, helpfull and will guarantee you a wonderfull stay

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Aug 2012

Jim

Couples hotel in Seychelles

This is not necessarily the ideal destination for the solo traveller, but couples will love the fantastic rooms - particularly in the Black Parrot part of the hotel - and the spa which enjoys fantastic views, is nicely appointed and the staff there are top notch. Elsewhere the staff seemed very laissez faire and at times uninterested, but not to the point of offense. Dining was ok, but nothing great, with buffets for breakfast and dinner. Lastly, Internet connectivity in the public areas was fine, and fast, but expensive at a price of £5GBP per hour of use and wasn't available in the room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2012

Simon

July Visit

coming from Dubai where we are truly spoilt with true 5 star hotels its always tough to compare hotels abroad. That said this was a good quality hotel and any gaps( such as poor expensive internet service, lack of options around the hotel in walking distance) were covered by excellent service and friendly staff. The first few nights in the Black Parrot suites were well worth the extra money in return for great rooms and a fabulous view. 10 mins taxi from jetty , 20 mins from airport

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2012

Luke

Highly recommended.

Perfect hotel. Great location, great service and good restaurant. Great for families traveling with children.

8/10

Excellent

17 Apr 2012

Ian & Darlene

Coco de mer

Like all hotels in the Seychelles, they are rather expensive, but in particular this hotel was of a good standard and they tried very hard to cater for all nationalities and tastes. Downside, if you don't like driving a car the hotel is a little isolated and taxis are not cheap owing to the cost of imported fuel which is slightly higher priced per litre than Europe. We found the hotel all round very good and especially the trip to La Digue which is only 15 minutes away by ferry, truely a destination not to be missed.

8/10

Excellent

26 Mar 2012

Alla

Close to the nature

What we really loved about this hotel were the main pool, seaview bungalows, friendly stuff and tame birds all around. The only disappointing thing was that breakfast didn't vary at all.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Mar 2012

Alexander

Ok, but could be better

This was our after Russian winter recovery trip. We had welcome cocktail which was very nice. The room was pretty big with small but very neat balcony (Standard room). There is a bath two steps away from the bed in the same room. The area hotel located at is hilly so it's quite a bit of execise to get into the room from the beach. The hotel is rather small (even though it's considered big by the Seychells standarts). The hotel has own beach. It's splitted into two areas. One is for swimming and other is more for snorkelling/kayaking. Way to much sea grass in the water which is ok for snorkelling kayaking but not for swimming, also makes beach and water look dirty. Plenty of sunbeds available - no problem with space on the beach.
Has small garden, beach human-size chess, mini-golf (requires reinovation), gym (free), bicycles, kayaks (free), spa. Bugs is a bit of an issue in the room. Anything sweet or smelly will get covered buy these little things very fast.
Hotel food and drinks are a bit of an issue as well. Pretty much everything is served with french fires, you can ask for rice though. The fresh juices seems to be a problem for the hotel as well. It feels like 50% of the time we've asked for fresh pinaple/orange/coconut/mango juice it was not available. Often cocktails has fresh juices replaced with juice from the package. Monday, wednesday, Friday has a free bus from the hotel to anse lazio beach (40 min trip). No slippers, dressing gowns

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2012

Ylva

An excellent choice on Praslin. Staff really service minded. Lot's of big smiles. Evening buffets are varied and well prepared. Breakfast is fantastic.
A rental car is adding a lot to the experience.