Raffles Praslin Seychelles is a luxurious 5-star superior resort offering top-of-the-range facilities & lavish accommodation, in a fantastic beachside location. Highlights include a spa, two outdoor swimming pools & a selection of restaurants & bars. The resort is located on the north-eastern coast of Praslin, next to one of the island's trademark golden sandy beaches. Guests can hire water sports equipment or book lessons at the beach. The hotel also provides a bicycle hire service, enabling guests to explore the island with ease. Boat & helicopter tours of the area are also available. Local attractions include the stunning beaches along the coastline, the Vallee de Mai national park & Curieuse Isl&, home to a large population of giant tortoises. The resort is comprised on a collection of modern style villas & communal buildings which have a sand coloured facade. Facilities include the Raffles spa which boasts 13 private treatment rooms. A large variety of treatments are available including massage, facials & reflexology. Other facilities include an outdoor lap pool, outdoor freestyle pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, sauna & steam room. The adjacent gym offers state-of-the-art cardio & weights equipment & a range of tailored classes with personal instructors, including Yoga & Pilates. Libreri is a recreational & business lounge equipped with Wi-Fi enabled computers, books & DVDs/CDs. Children are also catered for at the Sugar Palm kids club. A range of dining choices is available for guests. The Curieuse seafood restaurant is situated next to the pool & boasts both indoor & outdoor seating areas. The Losean restaurant has an open kitchen & offers Mediterranean dishes with a Indian influence. Takamaka is a relaxed rooftop lounge offering stunning views of the ocean. Guests can sip a delicious signature Raffles cocktail while relaxing on the sofa style furniture. Drinks can also be enjoyed in the Danzil lounge & the pool bar. For guests who prefer to dine in-room, 24-hour room service is available. The luxurious Bay View Pool Villas are 125sqm & offer a lush green inland view. Villas are tastefully decorated in cream & red. The wooden floors, deck & furniture provide an elegant finish. They include a bedroom with a separate living area, dressing room, study & en-suite bathroom. The expansive outdoor deck area encompasses a balcony with sun loungers, private plunge pool, & pavilion with a day bed & dining table. Amenities include a 42inch flat-screen TV, DVD player, safe & tea & coffee equipment. The en-suite bathroom features marble surfaces & a bathtub. There is also an outdoor rain shower. The Retail boutique offers convenience items such as toiletries, snacks, newspapers & magazines, in addition to clothing & souvenirs. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the premises.