The Cap Jean Marie Beach Villas are one-of-a-kind on Praslin. These 4 modern villas were constructed next to the beautiful Anse Kerlan beach, and offer a spectacular view of the Indian Ocean, as well as of two further Seychelles islands, Cousin and Cousine. The sun sets behind these two islands each evening, bathing the sky in a phenomenal display of colour. Another outstanding feature of the location is the villas' proximity to the Lemuria golf course, which is just a few hundred metres away. There are also a number of excellent restaurants and bars nearby, so if you don't feel like cooking dinner one night, there are still plenty of options. Finally, a supermarket can be found within walking distance, making self-catering a breeze.

The villas are extremely modern, and their interiors compare favourably to a good European standard. The Cap Jean Marie estate consists of four villas in total, all of which are identically-sized and furnished, with a picturesque view of the beach and the ocean. The grounds of the estate consist of a tropical garden, with a mixture of sandy and grassy ground, giving guests that luxurious barefoot feeling. The garden is framed by a group of granite boulders, typical of the Seychelles, and the beautiful white sand of the beach extends out in front of the property. The beach here is especially famous for the fact that a handful of turtles lay their eggs here each year, which makes for a fantastic rare spectacle for guests who are lucky enough to see it.

Each villa is equipped with high-quality furniture, has its own veranda, a spaciously-cut living room, a double bedroom with en suite bathroom, and a well-equipped kitchen for self-catering. Breakfast can also be added to the booking for a more relaxed start to the day. This is served on the hotel's private veranda, a offers a view of the Indian Ocean.

Iris, the villas' fantastic owner, is always happy to arrange candlelit dinners on the beach, or snorkelling and barbeque trips to other, smaller Seychelles islands. The estate receives our special recommendation thanks to this high level of service, as well as the extremely good value-for-money aspect of the hotel.