Beach "Anse Gaulettes" · La Digue
Highlights:
Facts:
- 800m x 2m - empty most of the time
- Shallow water - very little seaweed
- Tide can be violent - strong undercurrents and high waves
- Long, narrow beach with some facilities
- Good for sunbathing - art gallery and snack bar nearby
Map:
At a Glance:
- Long, narrow strip of sand that lends itself well to sunbathing.
- Swimming should be avoided at all times due to strong undercurrents and choppy water. At high tide, the beach is almost completely covered, and the currents can take you out to sea.
- Not at all suitable for children due to the strong currents in the water and the coral that lines the narrow sandy surface.
- In terms of activities, the beach is good for sunbathing, and there is an art gallery and a snack bar nearby.
- Some shade provides protection from the sun.
Description:
Anse Gaulettes, in the north of La Digue, is a long, narrow strip of sand that lies between the road and the ocean. While the water isn’t particularly deep here, at high tide the beach is barely exposed, and the currents under the water turn particularly strong, and can sweep even the most confident swimmer out to sea. Therefore, no-one should swim here for any reason.
Access to the beach is via walking, bicycle, or car. The coastal road runs parallel to the beach, providing plenty of places to stop if you manage to find a car, but also makes access via bicycle a joy. The beach lies near to a few hotels, including Patatran to the north, and is sandwiched between two interesting beaches, Anse Patates and Anse Grosse Roche.
At the south end of the beach lies an art gallery, and further south on Anse Grosse Roche there is a small snack bar, ensuring that visitors can spend a whole day in the area if they want to. The beach also offers views of four nearby islands: Petite Soeur, Grande Soeur, Felicité, and Mariane. There is a long wall that runs along part of the beach, which is the most unique feature of Anse Gaulettes, except perhaps the old orange orchard that can be found behind the beach. This orange orchard still has trees in it that blossom from time to time.
The ocean at Anse Gaulettes may be too dangerous to swim in, but there is certainly plenty to keep holidaymakers busy here. The long, thin sandy surface lends itself well to sunbathing, although be sure to find out when the tide will change, as the beach can disappear at high tide. All in all though, there is enough to do and see here to make a trip to this beach well-worthwhile.
Nearby restaurants:
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- Patatran Restraurant
- creole, international
- 3.0 of 5 121 Reviews
- 0.4 km
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- Phone:
- +248 4 29 43 00
- E-mail:
- patatran@seychelles.net
- Website:
- www.patatranseychelles.com
- Opening hours:
- Mon-Sun: 11am - 10pm
- Address:
- Patatran Hotel, Anse Patates
- Payment:
- cash (SCR / € / $), credit card
Creole cuisine is served with an incredible view of the Indian Ocean and the small offshore island. Once weekly, the restaurant serves up a Creole buffet.
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- Le Combava
- creole, international
- 4.5 of 5 69 Reviews
- 1.0 km
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- Phone:
- +248 4 29 99 99
- E-mail:
- combava@orangeraie.sc
- Website:
- www.orangeraie.sc
- Opening hours:
- Mon-Sun: 12pm - 4pm, 7.30pm - 9.30pm
- Address:
- Le Domaine de L’Orangeraie, Anse Sévère
- Payment:
- cash (SCR / € / $), credit card
Located on the roof terrace of the Domaine de l'Orangeraie hotel, this restaurant (whose name means 'Lime' in English) offers an excellent culinary experience to its guests. The meals here range from international delicacies to Creole specialities, served up by excellent chefs. A further highlight is the excellent view of the surrounding nature and the shimmering blue ocean. Reservation recommended.
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- Au Clair De Lune
- creole
- 3.5 of 5 65 Reviews
- 1.1 km
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- Phone:
- +248 4 23 41 42
- E-mail:
- moonlightbeachvilla@seychelles.net
- Website:
- www.moonlightbeachvilla.de
- Opening hours:
- Mon-Sun: 8am - 9.30pm
- Address:
- Hotel Moonlight Beach Villas, La Passe
- Payment:
- cash (SCR / € / $), credit card
If you head north of La Passe on foot or by bike, you'll reach the Clair de Lune, a hotel/restaurant that offers Creole cuisine and a stunning location. Enjoy the sea-view at breakfast time, lunchtime, or in the evening.
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- Villa Authentique
- creole, international
- 3.5 of 5 127 Reviews
- 1.3 km
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- Phone:
- +248 4 23 44 13
- E-mail:
- villauthentique@seychelles.net
- Website:
- www.villaauthentique.com
- Opening hours:
- Mon-Sun: 8am - 11pm
- Address:
- Villa Authentique, La Passe
- Payment:
- cash (SCR / € / $), credit card
Anyone looking for exceptional Creole cuisine for an affordable price will be happy here at the Villa Authentique. Particular highlights include live music at the weekend or the cocktail evening.
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- Tarosa
- creole, international
- 3.0 of 5 243 Reviews
- 1.4 km
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- Phone:
- +248 4 23 44 07
- Opening hours:
- Mon-Sun: 11am - 11pm
- Address:
- La Passe
- Payment:
- cash (SCR / € / $), credit card
This centrally-located Café and Restaurant can be found in La Passe, and offers a view of La Digue's harbour. This establishment is a particularly pleasant spot for an evening drink or meal while enjoying the beautiful sunset. At the weekend, there is sometimes live music on show.
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- Bor Lanmer Takeaway
- creole
- 4.0 of 5 106 Reviews
- 1.4 km
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- Address:
- La Passe
- Payment:
- cash (SCR / € / $)
Affordable, delicious Creole cuisine is on the menu here. Instead of fast food, these kind of takeaways offer excellent food for a low price, something the locals also take advantage of. This takeaway is located in the middle of La Passe, next to the Internet Café.
Nearby accommodation:
Hotel · La Digue · Distance: 0.2 km · Map
| Rooms: 6 | Pers.: 1 - 2 | Board: B&B, HB, FB | Beaches: 5 m |
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Deluxe Suite
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- For 2 people / night
- 305 € 305 - 406 € 406
- Service: B&B
- 2 room types
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Hotel · La Digue · Distance: 0.4 km · Map
| Rooms: 28 | Pers.: 1 - 3 | Board: B&B, HB | Beaches: 50 m |
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Standard Room
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- For 2 people / night
- 161 € 161 - 211 € 211
- Service: B&B
- 8 room types
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Villa · La Digue · Distance: 0.6 km · Map
| Rooms: 1 | Pers.: 4 - 6 | Board: B | Beaches: 10 m |
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Complete Villa
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- For 4 people / night
- 300 € 300
- Service: B
- 2 room types
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Guesthouse · La Digue · Distance: 0.7 km · Map
| Rooms: 3 | Pers.: 1 - 6 | Board: B&B | Beaches: 290 m |
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Villa Kara
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- For 2 people / night
- 100 € 100
- Service: B&B
- 6 room types
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Apartment · La Digue · Distance: 0.7 km · Map
| Rooms: 5 | Pers.: 2 | Board: B, B&B | Beaches: 10 m |
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Grande Villa
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- For 2 people / night
- 230 € 230
- Service: B
- 2 room types
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Guesthouse · La Digue · Distance: 0.8 km · Map
| Rooms: 4 | Pers.: 2 | Board: B | Beaches: 250 m |
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Standard Chalet
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- For 2 people / night
- 155 € 155
- Service: B
- 2 room types
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Hotel · La Digue · Distance: 0.9 km · Map
| Rooms: 63 | Pers.: 1 - 2 | Board: B&B, HB | Beaches: 50 m |
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Garden Villa
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- For 2 people / night
- 387 € 387 - 490 € 490
- Service: B&B
- 8 room types
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Apartment · La Digue · Distance: 0.9 km · Map
| Rooms: 1 | Pers.: 1 - 2 | Board: B | Beaches: 200 m |
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Two-storey House
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- For 2 people / night
- 114 € 114
- Service: B
- 2 room types
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Guesthouse · La Digue · Distance: 1 km · Map
| Rooms: 2 | Pers.: 1 - 2 | Board: B&B | Beaches: 500 m |
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Family Room
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- For 2 people / night
- 81 € 81 - 95 € 95
- Service: B&B
- 4 room types
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Small Hotel · La Digue · Distance: 1.1 km · Map
| Rooms: 8 | Pers.: 1 - 2 | Board: B&B, HB | Beaches: 10 m |
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Standard Room Mountain View
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- For 2 people / night
- 135 € 135 - 189 € 189
- Service: B&B
- 5 room types
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Villa · La Digue · Distance: 1.1 km · Map
| Rooms: 2 | Pers.: 2 | Board: B, B&B, HB, FB | Beaches: 400 m |
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Villa
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- For 2 people / night
- 135 € 135
- Service: B
- 1 room type
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Apartment · La Digue · Distance: 1.2 km · Map
| Rooms: 5 | Pers.: 1 - 2 | Board: B | Beaches: 400 m |
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Deluxe Pool View Apartment
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- For 2 people / night
- 220 € 220
- Service: B
- 2 room types
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Guesthouse · La Digue · Distance: 1.3 km · Map
| Rooms: 10 | Pers.: 1 - 2 | Board: B&B, HB | Beaches: 350 m |
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Standard Chalet
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- For 2 people / night
- 120 € 120
- Service: B&B
- 4 room types
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Small Hotel · La Digue · Distance: 1.3 km · Map
| Rooms: 12 | Pers.: 2 - 4 | Board: B&B, HB | Beaches: 1000 m |
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Standard Room
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- For 2 people / night
- 108 € 108 - 125 € 125
- Service: B&B
- 4 room types
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Guesthouse · La Digue · Distance: 1.3 km · Map
| Rooms: 3 | Pers.: 1 - 6 | Board: B, B&B | Beaches: 220 m |
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2-Bedroom Chalet
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- For 2 people / night
- 103 € 103 - 120 € 120
- Service: B
- 6 room types
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Apartment · La Digue · Distance: 1.4 km · Map
| Rooms: 6 | Pers.: 1 - 2 | Board: B, B&B, HB | Beaches: 30 m |
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Apartment
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- For 2 people / night
- 130 € 130
- Service: B
- 2 room types
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Villa · La Digue · Distance: 1.5 km · Map
| Rooms: 1 | Pers.: 2 - 8 | Board: B | Beaches: 500 m |
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Villa
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- For 2 people / night
- 125 € 125
- Service: B
- 4 room types
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Small Hotel · La Digue · Distance: 1.5 km · Map
| Rooms: 5 | Pers.: 1 - 2 | Board: B&B, HB | Beaches: 40 m |
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Standard Room
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- For 2 people / night
- 105 € 105
- Service: B&B
- 2 room types
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Apartment · La Digue · Distance: 1.5 km · Map
| Rooms: 8 | Pers.: 2 | Board: B | Beaches: 1000 m |
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Standard Room - Koko Sek/Koko Zerm
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- For 2 people / night
- 119 € 119 - 150 € 150
- Service: B
- 4 room types
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Apartment · La Digue · Distance: 1.5 km · Map
| Rooms: 2 | Pers.: 2 | Board: B, B&B, HB | Beaches: 150 m |
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Double Room
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- For 2 people / night
- 100 € 100
- Service: B
- 1 room type
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Guesthouse · La Digue · Distance: 1.6 km · Map
| Rooms: 5 | Pers.: 2 | Board: B, B&B | Beaches: 770 m |
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Ground Floor Twin Room
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- For 2 people / night
- 90 € 90
- Service: B
- 3 room types
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Apartment · La Digue · Distance: 1.6 km · Map
| Rooms: 6 | Pers.: 2 - 4 | Board: B | Beaches: 150 m |
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Self-Catering Bungalow Kaz Vileya
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- For 2 people / night
- 150 € 150
- Service: B
- 6 room types
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Apartment · La Digue · Distance: 1.6 km · Map
| Rooms: 8 | Pers.: 2 - 4 | Board: B | Beaches: 40 m |
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Self Catering Apartment
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- For 2 people / night
- 95 € 95
- Service: B
- 2 room types
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Guesthouse · La Digue · Distance: 1.6 km · Map
| Rooms: 5 | Pers.: 2 - 4 | Board: B, B&B | Beaches: 900 m |
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Kokoleo Halfchalet
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- For 2 people / night
- 103 € 103 - 110 € 110
- Service: B
- 3 room types
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Apartment · La Digue · Distance: 1.6 km · Map
| Rooms: 3 | Pers.: 2 | Board: B&B | Beaches: 5 m |
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Standard Room
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- For 2 people / night
- 155 € 155
- Service: B&B
- 1 room type
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Hotel · La Digue · Distance: 1.7 km · Map
| Rooms: 25 | Pers.: 1 - 2 | Board: B&B, HB | Beaches: 900 m |
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Standard Room
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- For 2 people / night
- 167 € 167 - 200 € 200
- Service: B&B
- 7 room types
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Guesthouse · La Digue · Distance: 1.7 km · Map
| Rooms: 7 | Pers.: 1 - 4 | Board: B, B&B | Beaches: 350 m |
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Standard Room
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- For 2 people / night
- 95 € 95 - 96 € 96
- Service: B
- 5 room types
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Apartment · La Digue · Distance: 1.7 km · Map
| Rooms: 8 | Pers.: 1 - 2 | Board: B, B&B | Beaches: 100 m |
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Villa with air-conditioning
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- For 2 people / night
- 130 € 130 - 135 € 135
- Service: B
- 2 room types
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Apartment · La Digue · Distance: 1.7 km · Map
| Rooms: 4 | Pers.: 1 - 4 | Board: B&B | Beaches: 400 m |
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Apartment 4
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- For 2 people / night
- 130 € 130
- Service: B&B
- 8 room types
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Apartment · La Digue · Distance: 1.8 km · Map
| Rooms: 5 | Pers.: 2 - 6 | Board: B | Beaches: 300 m |
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1-Bedroom Apartment
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- For 2 people / night
- 99 € 99 - 115 € 115
- Service: B
- 3 room types
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Villa · La Digue · Distance: 1.8 km · Map
| Rooms: 3 | Pers.: 2 | Board: B, B&B, HB | Beaches: 80 m |
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Villa Roro
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- For 2 people / night
- 150 € 150 - 170 € 170
- Service: B
- 3 room types
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Guesthouse · La Digue · Distance: 1.9 km · Map
| Rooms: 4 | Pers.: 1 - 6 | Board: B, B&B, HB | Beaches: 300 m |
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Double Room
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- For 2 people / night
- 82 € 82 - 95 € 95
- Service: B
- 7 room types
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Apartment · La Digue · Distance: 1.9 km · Map
| Rooms: 9 | Pers.: 1 - 3 | Board: B&B | Beaches: 200 m |
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Standard Double
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- For 2 people / night
- 165 € 165 - 180 € 180
- Service: B&B
- 5 room types
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Small Hotel · La Digue · Distance: 1.9 km · Map
| Rooms: 20 | Pers.: 2 - 4 | Board: B&B, HB | Beaches: 10 m |
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Basic Room
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- For 2 people / night
- 153 € 153 - 180 € 180
- Service: B&B
- 8 room types
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Apartment · La Digue · Distance: 1.9 km · Map
| Rooms: 6 | Pers.: 2 | Board: B, B&B | Beaches: 100 m |
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Apartment
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- For 2 people / night
- 185 € 185
- Service: B
- 1 room type
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Apartment · La Digue · Distance: 1.9 km · Map
| Rooms: 8 | Pers.: 2 - 4 | Board: B, B&B | Beaches: 950 m |
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Bungalow
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- For 2 people / night
- 117 € 117 - 150 € 150
- Service: B
- 3 room types
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Guesthouse · La Digue · Distance: 2 km · Map
| Rooms: 4 | Pers.: 1 - 3 | Board: B, B&B, HB | Beaches: 500 m |
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Standard Room
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- For 2 people / night
- 76 € 76 - 88 € 88
- Service: B
- 3 room types
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