Description

The inviting Villa Hortensia guesthouse is located around 10 minutes’ walk from La Passe, where you can find the harbour, multiple small shops, a diving school, and restaurants. The stunning beach of Anse la Reunion and Anse Severe are also nearby, where you can snorkel, swim, and relax to your heart’s content.

Facts:

Location:

Just a short walk from La Passe, in the north of La Digue.

Grounds:

Tastefully-fitted guesthouse with 6 cosy rooms.

Catering:

Self-catering, breakfast.

Facilities:

Bedroom with kingsize bed and air-conditioning, en-suite bathroom with shower, WC and bidet, mosquito nets, free WiFi, safe, 2 fully-equipped communal kitchens including stove, fridge, microwave, toaster, and kettle, communal lounge, iron, daily cleaning service, barbeque, terrace/balcony with garden view or ocean view, and much more.

Rooms:

6 × Hortensia Standard Room (up to 2 people)

Check-in / Check-out:

Check-in from 12:00
Check-out until 10:00
Early check-in not possible
Late check-out until 18:00 (€50). Subject to availability

Activities and specials:

Rent a bike from the accommodation itself and discover the island in a typical, authentic way.
Both Anse la Reunion and Anse Severe are stunning, picture-perfect beaches where you can enjoy watersports or simply lie in the tropical sun.
The town of La Passe and its small harbour are home to cafés, bars, and excellent restaurants!
For extra comfort, the guesthouse offers a laundry service (fees apply).

Description:

The Villa Hortensia guesthouse has numerous things to offer besides its appealing name. This charming accommodation is ideal for those who want to discover La Digue at its most pure. Here, you will find a location where you can truly relax. The atmosphere in this accommodation is friendly, inviting, and the owners are always ready to help you during your stay if you need. Comfort that you might find at home is the aim here, ensuring that you can relax completely. One source of joy here is the authentic, mostly Creole interior. How you spend your time, however, is up to you! Relax on the terrace and listen to tropical birds as they sing in nearby trees, or visit the picturesque beaches of the island, where you can go swimming and scuba diving, getting up close to the animal life of La Digue and ensuring that you have an unforgettable stay.

The house offers air-conditioned rooms and an en-suite bathroom for each bedroom, which contains a shower, bidet and WC. Colours and wooden elements blend together in harmony in the living rooms with their bright walls and ceilings, ensuring a high degree of comfort. There is also a spacious terrace where you can find comfortable rattan furniture that can be used by anyone and offers a stunning view of the garden and the surrounding landscape. The two fully-equipped, communal kitchens are ideal for preparing dishes to your liking and serving up a fresh drink or two.

The guesthouse is accessible via a steep road and located within walking distance of the beautiful La Passe. Here, you can find numerous shops, internet cafés, and restaurants. The harbour also offers excursions to the neighbouring islands. Meanwhile, on La Digue itself, you can find perhaps the most beautiful beaches in the world, including Anse Source d’Argent, Grand Anse, Petit Anse, and Anse Cocos. The beach Anse la Passe is also really close to your accommodation, and can be reached within 10 minutes’ walk. Some spots such as scuba diving and snorkelling can be enjoyed in the larger hotels of the island, including La Digue Island Lodge. Other activities such as kayaking, hiking, deep-sea fishing, cycling, and sailing are also well worth a try, and are on offer from various agencies around the island. Simply ask your accommodation and they will gladly help you book some.

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