Modern beachfront resort on Praslin's Côte d'Or offering comfortable rooms with ocean views. The property features direct beach access, a good restaurant, and proximity to the island's best snorkeling spots and dive centers.
Acajou Beach Resort sits directly on Côte d'Or at Anse Volbert, Praslin's longest and most activity-rich beach stretch, about 7 km by road from Praslin Airport. Côte d'Or is the working heart of Praslin's tourism infrastructure — dive centres, water sports operators, bicycle hire outlets, grocery stores, and local restaurants all line the beach road, making it the most convenient base for travellers who want practical access rather than seclusion. The resort's rooms are positioned to take advantage of the beach's natural calm-water setting, which is sheltered from the stronger Indian Ocean swells that affect Praslin's more exposed southern coasts.
The property offers rooms in a low-rise block arrangement, all air-conditioned and fitted with private bathrooms, ceiling fans, satellite television, and balconies or terraces facing the beach or garden. Superior rooms on upper floors carry wider sea views. The resort has a central swimming pool for days when the beach flag discourages swimming, and a poolside sunbathing terrace.
The on-site restaurant opens for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a menu spanning Creole fish dishes, pasta, burgers, and fresh salads. The bar operates into the evening and is one of the more animated spots on the Côte d'Or strip during peak season. Snorkelling gear hire and basic water sports can be arranged directly through the beach, with several professional dive operators — including a PADI centre — operating within a few minutes' walk along the beach road. Curieuse Marine National Park, home to giant Aldabra tortoises and a large nurse shark population, can be reached by boat charter from Anse Volbert in around 20 minutes.
Amenities
- beachfront location
- swimming pool
- restaurant
- bar
- free WiFi
- water sports nearby
Location
Côte d'Or, Anse Volbert, Praslin
-4.3067, 55.7267 View on map
Highlights
- Direct beachfront position on Côte d'Or, Praslin's longest and most accessible beach
- Walking distance from multiple dive centres, snorkelling gear hire, and water sports operators
- On-site restaurant and bar operating daily from breakfast through to evening
- Convenient access to boat charters for Curieuse Marine National Park
- Swimming pool with terrace for days when sea conditions are less favourable
Tips for visiting
- The Côte d'Or water sports strip is most active in the mornings — book dive excursions and boat charters before 9 am for best availability
- Snorkelling directly off the beach at Anse Volbert's northern end produces better coral coverage than the central stretch
- Upper-floor rooms with sea-facing balconies are worth requesting at check-in if available — the view across to Curieuse Island is significantly better
- Local restaurants along the beach road offer substantially cheaper evening meals than the resort; a 10-minute walk covers several authentic Creole options
When to visit
April–May and October–November are the shoulder seasons with calm seas; July–August brings the southeast trade winds, which can affect water sports availability.
Accessibility
The resort is on flat beach-level ground with minimal steps between facilities; it is among the more accessible properties on Praslin for guests with limited mobility.