How to Find Cheap Hotels in Seychelles

The Seychelles lie 1,000 miles off the eastern coast of Africa. Beautiful but difficult to access, airfare (unless as part of a package) can be steep. Cheap accommodations are limited, so be sure to book early. Once you're here, relax beneath the shade of a tree on the lovely sand beaches.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Passport
• Computer with Internet access to make reservations

Get to the Seychelles

1. Arrive via Air Seychelles from one of several European gateway cities; expect to pay at least $1,200. Flights land in Victoria, the capital city. You can also arrive via Nairobi or Singapore.

2. Rent a car for traveling around the island; book in advance to secure a desirable model and rate.

3. Take a cab or bus to avoid rental car fees. Cab fare is rarely over $30 for most destinations.

4. Hop the islands of the Seychelles via commuter planes (20 seats or less), helicopters or catamarans. Ferries are the cheapest alternative, although they have the least flexible schedules.

Find a Cheap Place to Stay in the Seychelles

1. Stay on Praslin or La Digue for the lowest rates. Standard rooms on these islands rent for around $125 per night.

2. Look for rates that include breakfast. Some hotels in Victoria also offer a free day after a set number of days at the standard rate.

3. Search for a room at the small hostel on Mahe Island. Rates start at $45 per person per night, with a three-night minimum stay.

Enjoy Your Stay in the Seychelles

1. Schedule a dive or snorkeling trip. Most dives are several days long, but snorkeling day trips are available.

2. Hone your fishing skills with a fishing trip. Choose fly fishing or try your hand at a deep-sea catch.

3. Walk through the rainforest of the Vallee de Mai National Park on Praslin Island.

4. Savor a meal of red snapper and the local beer, seybrew. Fresh squeezed local juices are another way to beat the heat.

5. To book accommodations in Seychelles, call Seychelles Travel at 248-67-1300 or visit the link below.

Tips & Warnings

• No visa is required for tourist visits of less than 90 days. You can get a four-week Visitor's Permit upon your arrival.

• You'll need proof of accommodations to enter the country.

• Keep some cash handy for the departure tax of $40.

• Trip insurance and medical evacuation insurance are strongly advised.

• Realize that the Seychelles are largely a luxury destination with very few cheap accommodations. Most hotels, resorts and even guesthouses rate 4 or 5 stars. Many that were not have been razed to make way for luxury accommodations.

• Forget about camping; it is forbidden in the Seychelles.

• Drink bottled water only.