Photos: Jean-François Jovillard on Google Maps
- Rooms
- 8 rooms, 16 beds
- Where
- Côte d'Or, Praslin
- Beach
- 11 min on foot
- Airport
- 20 min by car
Villa Bananier is a family-run bed and breakfast at Côte d'Or on Praslin, a stone's throw from the beach and an easy walk from the restaurants, shops, ATMs and money exchange that make this stretch of coast so convenient. The guesthouse is a little older, guests are honest about that, but it reads as cosy and clean rather than tired, with spacious rooms, air conditioning and the beach barely a hundred metres from the door.
- Licence
- Bed & Breakfast Guesthouse
- Status
- Operational
- Register number
- No. 757
- Manager
- Mrs Anne Payet
- Rooms
- 8
- Beds
- 16
- Address
- Côte d'Or, Praslin
- Telephone
- Show number +1 more
- Show email
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About Villa Bananier
What guests return to again and again is the family behind it. Villa Bananier is run by a mother and daughter, with Anne named warmly and often, and the team is described as attentive, polite and genuinely willing to help. They reconfirm your taxi, arrange island trips and car rental, and generally make sure guests feel looked after from arrival onward.
One review stands out and tells you a lot about the place. A guest who was injured during their stay describes the owner personally driving them to hospital, helping them communicate with the doctor, and sorting out the medication and everything else that was needed. That kind of care, well beyond what a booking asks for, is why the warmth in these reviews feels earned rather than routine.
Come for the hosting and the position rather than a brand-new fit-out, and it delivers comfortably.
What Guests Say
Villa Bananier was a wonderful stay. It’s a stone’s throw from the beach and within easy walking distance of restaurants, shops, ATMs, and money exchange services. Anne and her team were attentive and welcoming; Anne even spoke to a taxi operator to reconfirm the taxi. The facilities were excellent, and I felt safe an
We had a great stay at Villa Bananier! The guesthouse is a bit older, but it’s cozy and clean. Our room was spacious and had air conditioning, which was perfect. The staff were very kind and always went out of their way to accommodate our needs. Plus, the beach is just 100 meters away, and there are a few restaurants w
The accommodation was great. The rooms were very clear and staff was super helpful and polite. I want to say big thank you for the owner of the accommodation because I was injured and I had to go to hospital - she had taken me to hospital, helped me communicate with doctor, purchase the medication and all necessary. Bi
A family villa run by a mother and daughter who are very polite and helpfull. They make sure that the guests are satisfied with their stay and will help in any matter. Can organize all possible trips for you and even arrange car rental. Location very good, short walk to the beach, shops and restaurants. The rooms are
Where It Is
| Airport | Praslin Island Airport | 20 min by car14.0 km |
|---|---|---|
| Ferry jetty | Baie Sainte Anne ferry jetty | 6 min by car4.7 km |
| Beach | 1Anse Volbert (Cote d'Or) | 11 min on foot0.8 km |
| Beach | 2Anse Petit Cour | 15 min on foot1.1 km |
| Beach | 3Anse Possession | 3 min by car2.5 km |
| Restaurant | 4Boba Republic 4 | 8 min on foot0.6 km |
| Restaurant | 5La Goulue Café | 11 min on foot0.8 km |
Times are for a normal day on the local roads and paths, worked out from OpenStreetMap.
The Area
Côte d'Or, on the bay also known as Anse Volbert, is the liveliest and most convenient beach on Praslin's north coast, a long crescent of pale sand with calm, shallow water that is good for swimming and easy for children. Behind it runs the island's best concentration of restaurants, shops, dive centres and boat operators, with trips out to Curieuse and the bird sanctuary of Cousin leaving from here. The Vallée de Mai palm forest is a short drive inland, and the famous Anse Lazio is over the headland to the west. Buses and taxis make getting around simple, and much of what you need is walkable.
Questions People Ask
How many rooms does Villa Bananier have?
8 rooms and 16 beds, as listed on the Seychelles Tourism Department register.
Is Villa Bananier licensed?
Yes. It is licensed as a bed and breakfast guesthouse by the Seychelles Tourism Department, register number 757, with the status operational. The registered manager is Mrs Anne Payet.
Where is Villa Bananier?
In Cote d'Or, on Praslin, Seychelles.
How is Villa Bananier rated?
4.5 out of 5 from over 91 Google reviews.
Can I book Villa Bananier online?
Yes. The listing links to its live booking page with rates and availability.
How far is Villa Bananier from the airport?
Praslin Island Airport is 14.0 km away, about 20 minutes by car.
How far is Villa Bananier from the ferry jetty?
The Baie Sainte Anne ferry jetty is 4.7 km away, about 6 min by car.
What is the nearest beach to Villa Bananier?
Anse Volbert (Cote d'Or), 0.8 km away, about 11 min on foot.
Are there restaurants near Villa Bananier?
Yes. Boba Republic 4 (8 min on foot), La Goulue Café (11 min on foot).
Where this information comes fromEvery fact on this page has a source
Licence, category and location: Seychelles Tourism Department, Directory of Tourism Products (June 2026).
Photos, rating and guest reviews: the property's Google Maps listing.
Map and distances: OpenStreetMap contributors (coastline, roads, beaches, jetties), road and walking routes from routing.openstreetmap.de.
