Family holidays in the Seychelles
So why is the Seychelles so fantastic for families?
Firstly is a very safe country with a huge focus on tourism making sure you and your children are extremely welcome.
The year round warm weather, shallow turquoise water, ideal for paddling, and soft white sand sets up the most perfect family holiday.
We highly recommend if it is your first visit to the Seychelles, you base your family stay on Mahe or Praslin. This will mean you have much less travelling time and also the hotels on these two main islands tend to be much more children friendly with more activities.
Outdoor adventures for children are plentiful. From your hotel, snorkel straight off the beach or build sandcastles. Visit national parks and botanical gardens. Boat trips are easy to arrange and we highly recommend a day trip to La Digue, hire cycles and explore the traffic free island at your leisure admiring the stunning boulder peppered beaches and giant tortoises.
Our top recommendations for family holidays in the Seychelles
Savoy Seychelles Resort
Mahé
Children are not just accepted here they are warmly welcomed. All rooms accommodate 2 adults and 2 children. All ages are catered for with a Kids and Teens Club. All set on a stunning beach and to top it all there is a mighty 700 sq meter swimming pool – the largest in the country.
Le Domaine de la Reserve
Praslin
The Beachfront Family Villas are specifically designed to accommodate families offering additional space and direct access to the beach and the ocean.
The hotel is both relaxed and welcoming to families. Whilst there is not a childrens club, there is a very large swimming pool as well as a lovely beach area set in a idylic bay.
Kempinski Seychelles Resort
Mahé
The kids will be kept very busy here. Happy kids happy holiday!
The hotel has a large 50 meter pool as well as a paddling pool at the kids club for the younger ones
There is a kids club that includes a huge variety of daily activities as well as a games room with a snooker table for the oder ones.
STORY Seychelles
Mahé
Set on arguably the best beach in the Seychelles, Beau Vallon Bay, there is so much space for the kids to play in their own space away from other guests.
There is a great kids club, water-sports and a super infinity swimming pool. The Luxury rooms and Villas set up really well for family stays with the Family Suites providing the ideal space for larger families and teens.
Paradise Sun Hotel
Praslin
Set on the stunning Cote d’Or beach, this hotel is great for families.
The white powder beach gently shelves into the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean making this the perfect beach for families to spend their day.
The Deluxe Rooms are set up to accommodate up to two children. Whilst not as luxurious space wise compared to some other resorts, the Paradise Sun offers great value for younger families where sharing a room is an option.
Constance Lemuria
Praslin
The largest property on Praslin gives plenty of options for families to find their private space.
For younger families with children aged 4-11, the Coconut Tribe Kids Club is one of the best offering a variety of activities though-out the day, from talent shows, to movies, games and a must – the ice cream making.
Ideal for families seeking luxury and wanting to keep the kids busy whilst parents have some time to relax
AVANI+ Barbarons
Mahé
With a very large main swimming pool as well as a kids pool for the younger ones, as well as of course the magnificent Indian Ocean, swimming will be a key feature of keeping the children happy.
The suites here are well set up for families, but for single child families, all room types have space for a child to share making this a good lower prices option.
There is also a kids club for ages 4-11 that you can use for all part of each day.
Constance Ephelia
Mahé
This luxury hotel spreads over a large site giving plenty of space for families as well as the huge range of options available for families to stay entertained.
Particularly great for teens, the hotel has no less than 5 swimming pools and two large beaches.
Complimentary watersports are on offer as well as a zip wire and climbing frames. For the younger ones a kids club accepts children ages 4-11 and offers a range of activities each day to keep even the most energetic little on busy