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Raffles Seychelles
Updated 1 July 2026
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Raffles sits above Anse Takamaka on the north coast of Praslin, a resort of all-villa suites with a rare combination for the Seychelles: proper luxury and a serious commitment to families. There is a free kids club for ages four and up and a creche for the little ones, and up to five children stay free. Private-pool villas mean you get quiet evenings once children are asleep. It pairs beautifully with a trip to nearby Vallee de Mai and the beaches of La Digue.
Our verdict
A rare mix for the Seychelles: real luxury, private-pool villas, a free kids club and a creche, with up to five children staying free.
The rooms
Every room at Raffles is a private villa, and many have their own pool, which is a huge win with a napping toddler or an early bedtime. One and two-bedroom Pool Villas suit families, and up to five children thirteen and under stay free using existing bedding, which softens the cost. A creche looks after younger children while the Sugar Palm Kids' Club takes ages four and up. Cots and baby kit come on request.
At a glance
- Getting there
- Domestic flight or ferry to Praslin, then a short road transfer
- Kids club and creche
- Free club ages 4 and up, creche for younger children
- Kids free
- Up to five children 13 and under stay free
- Best family room
- One or two-bedroom Pool Villa
How the KidProof Score works
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Sleeps how many? Connecting rooms, family suites, a real extra bed?
Clean travel cot, high chair, bottle warmer, changing table, kit to borrow.
Shallow pool or paddling area, playground, kids club (free or paid).
Quick breakfast, kids menus, allergy options, snacks on hand.
Secured windows, protected corners, watched pool, well kept grounds.
Laundry, in-room fridge, stroller access, parking, reliable Wi-Fi.
Close to family attractions, easy transport, park tickets or access.
Welcome gift for the child, staff who talk to kids, themed rooms.
Why families love it
- Every room is a private villa, many with a pool
- Free kids club for ages 4 and up, plus a creche for younger children
- Up to five children 13 and under stay free
- Steps from Anse Takamaka and near Vallee de Mai
🗓️A day here with kids
- 8:30
Villa breakfast
A quiet start on your own terrace.
- 10:00
Kids club or creche
Settle the kids by age, then hit the beach.
- 13:00
Lunch then villa pool
Lunch, then naps and splashing in your private pool.
- 16:00
Beach and sunset
Down to Anse Takamaka, watching young swimmers on the drop-off.
Family things to do nearby
Vallee de Mai day trip
The nearby UNESCO palm forest, home of the coco de mer, on shaded easy trails.
La Digue day trip
A short hop to car-free La Digue and the famous Anse Source d'Argent.
Reef snorkelling
Guided snorkels off Anse Takamaka for confident swimmers.
Kids club and creche play
The free club takes over-fours while the creche cares for little ones.
Is it right for your kids?
Baby
0 to 1 yr
One of the few Seychelles resorts with a creche, and private-pool villas make early bedtimes easy.
Toddler
1 to 3 yrs
A private-pool villa is perfect for naps and safe splashing, and the creche gives you a break.
Kid
4 to 11 yrs
The free club, the beach and easy day trips to Vallee de Mai and La Digue keep this age busy.
Teen
12 yrs and up
Diving, watersports and island day trips suit teens, and the villa gives them their own space.
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Parents also ask
How many children stay free?
Up to five children aged thirteen and under stay free using existing bedding in the villa, one of the most generous policies in the Seychelles.
Is there care for babies and toddlers?
Yes, a creche looks after younger children while the Sugar Palm Kids' Club takes ages four and up, which is rare for the islands.
Is the beach safe for young children?
Anse Takamaka is beautiful but can drop off quickly, so watch young swimmers closely, and the private-pool villas are handy for safe splashing.
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