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Top 10 Budget-Friendly Accommodations in Seychelles
Discover the top 10 budget-friendly accommodations in Seychelles for 2025 guesthouses, villas and hidden gems that prove paradise can be affordable.
10/10/25, 11:05 AM
Who says you need billionaire-beach money to wake up to turquoise water?
Seychelles might have a “private-island” reputation, but the archipelago’s smaller guesthouses and self-catering villas are quietly rewriting that script.
In 2025, a new wave of budget-savvy travellers remote workers, digital nomads and adventurous couples are proving you can sleep well and keep your credit card breathing. Here’s where to stay when you want paradise minus the panic attack.
1. Kot Babi Guesthouse: La Digue
A long-running La Digue legend, Kot Babi Guesthouse sits just a coconut toss from the jetty. Rooms spill into a hibiscus-filled garden with rows of bicycles because everyone cycles here. Wake early for a sunrise ride to Anse Source d’Argent before the selfie squads arrive.
Vibe: Homely, peaceful, pure island charm.
Best for: Solo travellers and couples on a romantic-but-realistic budget.
Price: From SCR 1 200–1 800 (USD 80–120).
Booking.com reviewers rave about its
“perfect location — three minutes from the jetty, with bikes available and a lovely garden setting.”
Guests on TripAdvisor call it
“peaceful and friendly — feels like home.”
2. Zerof Guest House: La Digue
Budget royalty on La Digue, Zerof Guest House nails the “central-and-cheap” combo. Supermarket next door, takeaway grill around the corner and no need for taxis.
Vibe: Social, simple, traveller-friendly.
Best for: Backpackers and friend groups hopping islands.
Price: SCR 900–1 500 (USD 60–100).
As one guest wrote, “Clean, convenient and good value you can walk anywhere or rent a bike next door.”
3. Villa Authentique: La Digue
Five minutes from the ferry, Villa Authentique gives you AC, Wi-Fi and smiles that don’t cost extra. It’s that rare place where the staff remember your name and your breakfast order.Vibe: Easygoing and friendly.
Best for: Short-stay travellers and digital nomads on two wheels.
Price: SCR 1 200–1 900 (USD 80–130).
Guests highlight its “excellent location near the jetty and super-helpful staff.”
4. Marie-Laure Suites: Mahé (Beau Vallon)
Beau Vallon is Mahé’s budget heartbeat beach bars, night markets and dive shops galore. Marie-Laure Suites puts you right in the middle of it all, with kitchenettes to save your wallet from resort mark-ups.
Vibe: Sunny and self-sufficient.
Best for: Families, long-stayers, or anyone who values freedom over frills.
Price: SCR 1 000–1 600 (USD 70–110).
One reviewer summed it up: “Perfect for families near the beach, clean and great value.”
5. Forest Lodge Guest House: Mahé (Bel Ombre)
If you prefer birdsong to minibars, Forest Lodge Guest House is your vibe. Just uphill from Beau Vallon, this peaceful hideaway serves rainforest energy with easy beach access.
Vibe: Green, serene, refreshingly local.
Best for: Nature lovers and hikers craving calm.
Price: SCR 900–1 400 (USD 60–95).
Visitors call it
“quiet, with a stunning garden and welcoming hosts.”
6. La Villa Thérèse: Mahé (Anse Royale)
Next to Anse Royale’s calm lagoon, La Villa Thérèse is the sweet spot for snorkellers and work-from-paradise nomads. Expect spacious apartments, solid Wi-Fi and a kitchen that beats any buffet.
Vibe: Smart and self-contained.
Best for: Families, freelancers, long-term dreamers.
Price: SCR 1 100–1 700 (USD 75–115).
Guests describe it as
“ideal for longer stays spotless, great location and reliable Wi-Fi.”
7. Bord Mer Villa: Mahé (Beau Vallon)
Right across from the famous beach, Bord Mer Villa offers roomy apartments and the freedom to grill your own fish while locals sip SeyBrew nearby.
Vibe: Casual and communal.
Best for: Groups and families who love barefoot cooking.
Price: SCR 1 300–2 000 (USD 90–135).
A recent guest wrote,
“Cooking in the villa kitchen then watching sunset from the balcony — perfection.”
8. Berjaya Praslin Resort: Praslin (Côte d’Or)
“Resort” in name, budget in price at least outside high season. Berjaya Praslin Resort still gives you the pool, cocktails and palm-lined beach without the price tag.
Vibe: Relaxed, classic, unpretentious.
Best for: Families and groups wanting facilities without the splurge.
Price: SCR 1 500–2 300 (USD 100–155).
Travellers praise its “amazing beachfront location and great value for a resort.”
9. Hideaway Holiday Apartments: Praslin (Grand’ Anse)
Sunsets, peace and verandas built for lazy evenings Hideaway Holiday Apartments is a west-coast gem for travellers who prefer silence to scene.
Vibe: Peaceful and personal.
Best for: Couples and slow travellers.
Price: SCR 1 000–1 600 (USD 70–110).
Reviewers call it
“very clean, lovely hosts and perfectly located to relax.”
10. Colibri Guest House: Praslin (Baie Sainte Anne)
Perched above the ferry pier, Colibri Guest House trades marble lobbies for million-dollar views. Rustic, romantic and very Seychelles.
Vibe: Rustic-romantic.
Best for: Couples chasing sunrise views over sea mist.
Price: SCR 1 300–2 000 (USD 90–135).
Guests gush about its
“spectacular ocean view and super-friendly staff — a true hidden gem.”
Bonus Picks (if you’re unlucky with bookings)
Dan Zil Apartments (Mahé) – self-catering near Au Cap Beach.
Le Relax Hotel (Mahé & Praslin) – reliable chain with frequent deals.
Chez Marston (La Digue) – central, classic, cheap.
Final Word
Seychelles on a budget isn’t a myth it’s just a mindset. Skip the butlers and minibars, stay local, cook Creole and splurge only on sunsets. Because honestly, no one at Anse Source d’Argent is checking your hotel receipt.
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