Coco de Mer Hotel & Black Parrot Suites

This is a unique and highly curated location; it is out of the most touristic area of Praslin but at the same time close to all the worthsee places. The atmosphere is always relaxed and the kindness and attentivness of all the people of the staff is one of its highlights. We stayed at Black Parrot where the rooms are furnished with care of all the details, with excellent materials and are equipped with all comforts (professional hairdryer, iron, Lavazza coffee machine, kettle, etc) Restaurant, pools, toilettes and shower, lobby, gardens and rooms are always clean. Coco de Mer offers a scheduled Nature Trail (it is short, 3 Hours, but it is a hiking!) and every morning a round trip to Anse Lazio: both great experiences. We did also daily trips to La Digue (boat&bike), on a catamaran and to Valle de Mai. We followed the advice of our travel agent who helped us to organize trip all over the world and Coco de Mer in Praslin was the perfect place for us.

Coco de Mer is a lovely hotel with amazing staff. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. You are treated like family and nothing is too much trouble. We had one of the black parrot suites and were glad we upgraded. You get your own shared swimming pool with the other suite guests and own bar area (it’s also adults only I believe). The breakfast is a nicely varied buffet and as we were half board we had a lovely buffet dinner included, again with nicely varied options each night. They have their own beach as well as a little jetty with an infinity pool. There’s lots of sea grass and some coral offshore where you ca snorkel too. We did 5 nights on praslin which I would say is the right amount of time to see everything. The hotel offers a free shuttle to Anse Lazio the nicest beach on the island three times a week (takes about 30 mins). They also offer a free nature hike too which is very interesting with an amazing view at the end. Overall, we had a fantastic stay to start our honeymoon and if we ever come back to praslin we will definitely look to stay at the Coco de Mer!

A blissful 6 night stay at this wonderful hotel, where the staff go that extra mile, perfect

The hotel is amazing. We spent 5 nights of our honeymoon here. We stayed at one of the spacious Black Parrot Suites and had such a wonderful stay. The staff is so attentive, kind and polite. The food at breakfast and dinner was sooo good. They never had the same thing twice, so much variety. (Sometimes sad because some things were just SO GOOD, we would have liked to eat them every day ;-) ) Definitely worth a stay!

Coco de Mer is a masterclass in genuine hospitality. The property is well maintained without being too fussy, striking the perfect balance of comfort and tropical elegance. We recently had a stay marked by stressful external circumstances, and I cannot thank the team enough for how they handled everything. Traveling with my elderly parents, both 85 years old, with mobility problems and many exacting needs, is no small feat. My mother did meticulous research and concluded that Coco de Mer would be an ideal destination for a quick getaway while she and my father spent the North American winter months at my home in Dubai. Once she knew her destination, she liaised with Ash, one of the directors, to ensure he and his team were aware of our requirements. The advance planning paid off perfectly; we had adjoining rooms on the flat section of the hotel which were comfortable, spacious, and easy for my parents to navigate. The food throughout our stay was consistently tasty. I especially enjoyed the breakfast buffet's range of fresh fruit, baked goods, and local dishes (the coconut jam was heavenly!). The attention to detail from the staff was world-class. Chef Rajan went out of his way to accommodate my parents' specific needs for non-spicy vegetarian Indian food. They even remembered our exact drink preferences every day – from my father’s green tea (2 tea bags) with honey and lemon to my husband’s ice cold, plain soda with lime wedges (not slices!). We also looked forward to homemade cookies and coffee every afternoon at 4. The true test of a hotel is how they handle the unexpected. When my father fell in the hotel lobby, the staff immediately cared for him and even arranged for a doctor to visit us at the hotel. The most remarkable thing about our trip was how comfortable and secure Ash and his team made us feel despite the outbreak of war in the Middle East on the second day of our holiday. We faced tremendous uncertainty about how, when, and to where we would depart (we had originally booked 5 nights but ended up having to stay 13 nights since airspace was closed throughout the Gulf region). Ash took special care to ensure our family was attended to throughout, even offering recommendations for transit and hotel facilities for an unplanned and unusual outbound itinerary. Despite the stressful events, we managed to enjoy Coco de Mer’s myriad amenities. Matt led a group on a two-hour nature walk on the hill behind the hotel where I learned much about endemic species and the country’s unique history and geography. The massage suites have stunning views, and while the gym is small, it is very well equipped. We also made use of the library, paddle boards, kayaks, and bicycle rentals. And I enjoyed snorkeling right from the beach and swimming with beautiful fish. There were so many staff members who were amazing - Joe, Ajay, Kalyan, Anur, Franklin, Natacia, Elsa, Deep, Tharindu, and Harry just to name a few. To Ash and the entire team: thank you from the bottoms of our hearts…..we arrived as guests and left feeling like family!