New Emerald Cove Hotel in Baie Sainte Anne
✅ Guests appreciated the friendly and helpful staff, describing them as "very very friendly." ✅ The hotel’s private beach and amazing views received multiple positive mentions. ✅ The hotel offers a free shuttle to Praslin Jetty and a pleasant evening tea service with assorted cakes and muffins. ✅ Visitors enjoyed the natural surroundings including sightings of giant tortoises and flying foxes. ✅ Snorkeling in the lagoon was described as "absolutely fantastic." ❌ Several reviews highlight the hotel’s current abandonment and deteriorated infrastructure, with one calling it an "empty shell with crumbling and decaying infrastructure." ❌ Rooms were described as very small and sometimes difficult to secure from wildlife intrusion. ❌ Some guests noted limited snorkeling gear availability and the need to pay for equipment, unlike nearby hotels. ❌ The pool area needs cleaning and towels are not provided, which some guests found inconvenient. ❌ Access is challenging, requiring either a boat or a difficult hike through jungle paths with spiders and snakes, making it unsuitable for those with heavy luggage or mobility issues.
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Description
New Emerald Cove Hotel is a unique 4-star property located on a secluded cape at the eastern end of Praslin Island, accessible only by boat or a walking trail through dense vegetation. The hotel consists of 7 chalets offering 42 rooms with various views including garden, sea, and water. It provides a private sandy beach just 50 meters away where sunbeds and canopies are free to use. The hotel is known for its diving opportunities with a large coral reef right in front, and it organizes boat trips to neighboring islands featuring beach barbecues. On-site amenities include a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, library, souvenir shop, and facilities like car rental and currency exchange. Despite the picturesque setting and friendly staff, some recent reviews note the hotel's current state of abandonment and infrastructure decay, though others recall it fondly as a cozy place surrounded by nature and wildlife like turtles and giant tortoises.
Location
New Emerald Cove Hotel is situated in Anse La Farine, Baie Sainte Anne, Seychelles. The hotel’s beach is just 80 meters from the property, providing immediate beach access. It lies about 10 kilometers from Praslin Island Airport (PRI), making transfers relatively short but requiring a boat ride or a jungle hike due to no road access. The hotel’s isolated location contributes to its quiet atmosphere and private feel, with no direct road connectivity. Nearby attractions include beach volleyball, non-motorized and motorized water sports, scuba diving lessons, massages, and table tennis, all accessible from the hotel grounds.
Tips
- Bring light luggage or a backpack due to difficult access involving jungle trails or boat rides.
- Prepare for limited internet connectivity as WiFi service is mentioned but some reviews note lack of reliable signal.
- If you plan to snorkel, consider bringing your own gear or confirm availability beforehand to avoid disappointment.
Policies and conditions
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Paying at the hotel: MasterCard, Visa, AmericanExpress
Services and facilities
- Shopping on site
- Air conditioning
- Elevator/lift
- Smoking areas
- Smoke-free property
- Garden
- Terrace
- Patio
- Reception desk
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Minibar
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Safe (in room)
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Dry-cleaning
- Luggage storage
- Bar
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Buffet breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bottled water
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- In-room internet
- Library
- Parking
- Garage
- Swimming pool
- Outdoor pool
- Pool facilities
- Conference Hall
- Cycling
- Baby sleepers
The hotel is located on first line from the shore.
The nearest beach is located on the distance of 80 m. It takes 1 minute To the beach!
Video: New Emerald Cove Hotel, Anse La Farine, Praslin, Seychelles, HD Review
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Reviews
Only factors which resulted in one less star were:
1. Even guests staying had to pay for snorkeling gear where as in Ladigue one of the hotels let us use it's gear even when we were not staying there.
2. Rooms were very small.
Positives:
1. Friendly Staff
2. Amazing view
3. Private Beach
4. Free shuttle service to Praslin Jetty from Resort
5. Evening Tea (Iced Tea along with hot tea and coffee with assorted cakes and muffins)
Cherry on Top: As we bot are vegetarians, the hotel management arranged for us a vegetarian buffet at much cheaper price compared to the price of their usual buffet!
The buildings are old and seem to have been raided, we couldn't find out, no personell to greet us welcome with a fruity cocktail. Pool definitely needs cleaning and towels are not included. Beach is beautiful, no one there but us. You have a nice reef with some shark, rental of snorkeling utilities was out stock although we didn't see anybody else there. Turtles have been subject to theft and are all gone against the saying of other reviews. Food is free and available at several locations although its choice is limited to coconut which you have to peel yourself. Lots of debris from the buildings help to crack it open, make sure to have your tetanus shot.
Place seems to become one with nature so 3 out of 5: would come again, but just to spend the day.
For detail please check my pictures. Have a lovely day...
The reception area needs some landscaping, as it was difficult to get inside. The restaurant area was kind of empty, however spaceous, with a nice breeze inside. The pool area was great, with a nice beach side location. Need some cleaning though.
The rooms have a great jungle view, but beware of the wildlife entering, as the doors and windows was kind of difficult to close...
No wifi, so bring along your own router with a data sim. Also, beware of spiderwebs as strong as fishinglines scattered around in head height.
Well worth a visit. The snorkeling in the laguna was absolutely fantastic!
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Frequently asked questions about New Emerald Cove Hotel
How can I reach New Emerald Cove Hotel given its remote location?
The hotel is accessible only by boat or a walking trail through vegetation; there is no road access.
What types of rooms does New Emerald Cove Hotel offer?
Room types include Run of House, Standard room, Standard room with garden view, sea view, water view, or general view, as well as Superior rooms with the same view options.
Is there direct beach access and are beach facilities included?
Yes, the sandy beach is about 50 meters from the hotel. Access, sunbeds, and canopies are free.
Are pets allowed at the hotel?
Pets are not allowed at New Emerald Cove Hotel.
Does the hotel provide snorkeling gear or water sports equipment?
Guests need to pay for snorkeling gear rental; availability may be limited.
