Self-catering · Baie Ste Anne, Praslin
★★★★★ 4.8 (94 Google reviews)
✓ Verified listing · Official Seychelles Tourism registerThe Old School sits right by the ferry port at Baie Sainte Anne on the east side of Praslin, and the name fits, this is a converted schoolhouse turned into large self-catering apartments. Guests are struck by how spacious and how new everything feels, apartments described as huge, brand new, spotless and fully equipped, with a washing machine and everything you need for a self-catering stay. Several mention a stunning view over the port and the boats coming and going.
The hosting earns a lot of the praise. The landlady is called kind and attentive, staff give a warm welcome, and there are stories of the team going well beyond the basics, arranging car hire and a Curieuse Island boat trip, even quietly doing guests' dishes, and in one case helping a guest recover a lost phone. It is a well-run, genuinely helpful operation, and the 4.8 rating reflects it.
The location is practical for arrivals and island trips. It is about a ten minute walk from the main ferry terminal, roughly three kilometres from the palm forest of the Vallée de Mai, with a grocery just around the corner and the Côte d'Or beaches and restaurants a short drive north. For anyone island-hopping or planning day trips to Curieuse and La Digue, being this close to the jetty is a real convenience.
The honest note, made plainly by a few guests, is that this is not a beach location. The nearest good beaches need a drive or a bus, the immediate area is quiet and can be dark at night, and shops and restaurants are a little way off. Come for a spacious, spotless, well-hosted and well-connected base rather than a toes-in-the-sand stay, and The Old School more than earns its very high rating.
| Type | Self-catering (licensed) |
|---|---|
| Island | Praslin |
| Location | Baie Ste Anne |
| Rooms | 10 rooms · 20 beds |
| Managed by | POMEROY Jeannie (Mrs) |
| Telephone | Show |
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| Website | theoldschool.sc |
Nestled next to the picturesque Perry Port of Praslin, Old School Self Catering offers a truly delightful stay with a stunning view of the port. Its prime location makes it convenient for exploring nearby attractions such as the serene Cote D'Or Beach and the iconic Vallée de Mai, adding a touch of nature’s splendor to
★★★★★ Hitesh- Moving Around · via Google
Our days in Old School Self Catering apartment have been fantastic. The apartment has all the facilities and is very clean. Besides, the jetty is very close. The staff is super kind, nice and attentive. They arranged the car hiring and the Curieuse Island trip with boat and made our stay very comfortable. We recommend
★★★★★ Judit Serra · via Google
Such a great little place! The apartment was huge, brand new, spotless and had absolutely everything you need. The surroundings were quiet during the night and the landlady was kind enough to help with whatever inquiry we had for them. They even did our dishes which we didn't expect them to do. Downstairs there was thi
★★★★★ Pascal · via Google
We had a fabulous time at the Old School, the place is only a 10-minute walk from the main ferry terminal, 3 km from the Vallée de Mai and grocery stores are just around the corner. The rooms are spacious, very comfortable, the kitchen is fully equipped, and the staff is extremely helpful. Elca gave us a warm welcome o
★★★★★ Rishi Bhargava · via Google
Great service from manager who helped us to get our lost phone back, very appreciated!!! Rooms were well prepared and clean and even had a washing machine. There was some distance to shops and restaurant, dark at nights, but overall place was rather quiet. There are some breakfast options downstairs. It's far to any be
★★★★☆ Marcin Baić · via Google
A selection of guest reviews from Google. The rating above reflects all reviews.
Baie Sainte Anne is Praslin's main ferry gateway, on the island's east coast, where the boats from Mahé and La Digue dock. It is a working village and transport hub rather than a beach resort, which makes it a handy base for island-hopping and day trips to Curieuse and Cousin. The palm forest of the Vallée de Mai is a short drive inland, and the beaches and restaurants of the Côte d'Or line the north coast a little further on. A hire car or the island bus makes reaching Praslin's famous beaches straightforward from here.
In Baie Ste Anne, on Praslin, Seychelles.
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10 rooms and 20 beds, per the Seychelles Tourism register.
4.8 out of 5 from over 94 Google reviews.
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