Indian Ocean Lodge

Place to experience the delicacy of the island cuisine. It's a must too try the Tuna steak or octopus curry Don't miss there mocktail and citronella Sorbe. Yummy The Staff are very friendly and attention to details. The view from the restaurant over see the beach watching the boat goes up and down. Nice fresh breeze. It's a must to visit

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

L'accueil est cordiale. La structure 3 etoiles a été rénovée dernièrement et ça se voit. La chambre est spacieuse, coffre-fort, cafetière expresso + bouilloire et sèche-cheveux fournis. Terrasse faisant face à l'océan. Malheureusement, les capsules expresso ne sont pas renouvellées tous les jours. Les bouteilles d'eau non plus mais à ma grande surprise on les a reçu au 3ème et dernière nuit. Petit déjeuner avec fruits, croissanterie, tranche de pain, confiture et omelette. Pour le dîner, on est choyé par la cheffe cuisinière qui vous met toujours la touche créole à ses plats et c'est un vrai régal. Le personnel est très gentil. Le point négatif est que des canaux déversant une eau saumâtre et malodorante des deux côtés de l'hôtel et possible présence de raie ne vous encouragent pas à la plage autant utiliser la petite piscine. Par contre, le coucher du soleil est sublime sur la plage

Indian Ocean Lodge è uno splendido hotel posto sulla Grand Anse di Praslin. Appena varcata la soglia d’ingresso ti rendi conto di quanto sia bello e nuovo. Ogni angolo è curato nei dettagli. La camera, al primo piano, guarda sulla piscina che dista dieci passi dal mare. Svegliarsi al mattino con questo paesaggio e godersi lo splendido tramonto nel tardo pomeriggio ti fa sentire benissimo. Il personale è attento e sollecito; particolare menzione meritano Wasa e Vinei. Cibo: ottima la qualità, con l’aggiunta di piatti tipici della cucina creola. È un hotel con un numero di camere contenuto; questo fa sì che ci si trovi in un ambiente tranquillo e non caotico, ideale per una vacanza relax. Noi avevamo il trasferimento per l’aeroporto alle ore 20 e ci hanno permesso di utilizzare la camera fino a quell’ora anche se il check out era alle 10. Grande gentilezza e disponibilità. Siamo stati veramente bene!!! Grazie a tutti!!!