Indian Ocean Lodge

The staff were great... the room location was perfect facing the sunset and the sea... There were ample places around the hotel for one to chill, relax and sip a cocktail. Two pools?! Wow! that was impressive, it created a more private and peaceful environment. The room was clean, smells good and very spacious. The espresso machine in the room top up all the fun... My husband and I love it there...

Very friendly staff, they organised packed breakfast as we had to leave early in the morning. Lovely long beach for strolls and beautiful sunsets. The two pools are not very large, but very welcoming for a refreshing swim at the end of a long tropical day. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, with a nice outdoor terrace overlooking the ocean. The food was good, though not the best we had during our stay. I would advise the hotel to have a look at their sister hotel in Mahé. Overall a nice stay, close to airport for those who wish to fly. Nearby supermarket where you can pick up some refreshing/snacks for daytrips.

Staff are very friendly Accommodation beutiful Reception and bar are nice. Great location. Restaurante is like a cafetería don't expect table cloth. Water glass is plastic ! In a so called Restaurante? I can only describe the food as rubbish. Last night's old potatoes, thick suet pastry on the tuna Wellington. Poor selection. Tried several options, nothing tasty, no wow. Food is warm to cold. Not hot. Even the soup was Luke warm ! Above ground pools so be careful with mobility. Grounds look unfinished. Paving stops before cafetería and before you get to your room so you carry sand into the room. Did they run out of money ? It's not a good experience. A lot better accommodation is available for my next visit to the island

As a long-time and frequent guest of the Indian Ocean Lodge, I was very excited to see what the new IOL, which had been completely renovated and remodelled, would look like and how it would affect me during my visit in November 2024. It had just reopened 5 weeks earlier. When I arrived at the hotel by taxi, I was very impressed by the new exterior of the IOL. I really liked the old hotel, but the new one is really a very successful upgrade. It starts at the reception and continues through the restaurant, the lobby, the toilets, the garden and the two new pools, which are now positioned right next to the rooms. The entire complex is now very open, modern and equipped with high-quality furniture. The bar in particular is now much bigger, nicer, stocked with many well-known drinks and with very good bartenders like Denis. There is always a wonderful view of the sea and Grand Anse beach from the hotel complex and the rooms. The food at breakfast and dinner is, as usual, very high quality and varied and, to my taste, even better than before. The upgrade to a 4-star hotel is also definitely noticeable in the service. In addition to the tried and tested staff that I have known for a long time, there are also some new faces from other countries. The staff are generally very nice, helpful and provide a very good service. Everything takes place in a very friendly atmosphere and a smile towards the guests is a matter of course. It is also possible to have an interesting conversation with the employees at any time, if time permits. Anita, who is responsible for reservations, has been very well known and trusted by us for years and is always reliable. Of course, we also got to know the new manager, Peter Alvis. He is a young, nice and likeable man who manages the IOL well and will certainly take it to the next level The entire kitchen team, led by Finette and Tony, deserves special mention for the excellent job they do. We would like to mention other staff members such as Taciana, Camilla, Michelle, Mariska, Florentina, Ch. Vasa and especially Samantha, who is always present and has a good sense for the guests' wishes. When my wife became ill, it was a matter of course for the hotel to call a doctor to the hotel. Once again, many thanks for that. We had a wonderful 18 days at the IOL and felt exceptionally well in all areas. It's almost like a second home. Thank you very much for your hospitality. One thing is sure, we will be back in a year's time to the now even more beautiful IOL. Unfortunately, I was only able to write this review now because I was unable to do so for a few weeks due to illness.

This Hotel was fabulous - great location, room was 5 yards from the beach (see photo) and what a fabulous beach. Very good food & nice pool - great to sit out at night & watch the 'light show' in terms of lightening, as obviously with it being a tropical climate there were regular storms out at sea. Staff excellent & wonderful room. Thoroughly recommend this hotel.

A relaxing stay in a gorgeous location Indian Ocean Lodge is the oldest hotel on Praslin Island. It had been, and partially still, under a major renovation. The result of this renovation is a dreamlike hotel nestled in the middle of a beach looking over the immensity of the Indian Ocean. The atmosphere is peaceful and joyful at the same time.  Nonetheless, the best part of the hotel is the staff. Everyone is welcoming and eager to help or suggest without being intrusive. The team members always greet you with a smile and ask about your daily experiences. Tasiana at the reception is able to help you organise your day between a thousand things to do. However, her team is as good. The restaurant is simply fantastic. Samantha is knowledgeable about any dishes on the menu and very professional. Fiorentina and Vassa are super attentive and quick to satisfy any requests. Everybody is able to enjoy the experience of a dream life holiday. Last but not least, I want to mention the impressive capability of Chef Finet and all the members of the kitchen staff. Here are just a few names of incredible food artists: James, Dave, Kevin Son, Ruben, Tony. Thank you all. The food is tasty, delicious and delicate. As a vegan, I am always very critical and demanding but trust me if I say this restaurant could be a 3-star Michelin. In conclusion, this hotel is ideal for anyone who wants to experience a unique style of life deeply linked with the rhythm of the island. Thanks again Isabella and Luca