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.
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Instructions
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Get to the Seychelles
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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.
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Rent a car for traveling around the island; book in advance to secure a desirable model and rate.
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Take a cab or bus to avoid rental car fees. Cab fare is rarely over $30 for most destinations.
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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
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Stay on Praslin or La Digue for the lowest rates. Standard rooms on these islands rent for around $125 per night.
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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.
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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
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Schedule a dive or snorkeling trip. Most dives are several days long, but snorkeling day trips are available.
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Hone your fishing skills with a fishing trip. Choose fly fishing or try your hand at a deep-sea catch.
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Walk through the rainforest of the Vallee de Mai National Park on Praslin Island.
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Savor a meal of red snapper and the local beer, seybrew. Fresh squeezed local juices are another way to beat the heat.
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To book accommodations in Seychelles, call Seychelles Travel at 248-67-1300 or visit the link below.
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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.
