Le Nautique

Top choice in La Digue


Although this small boutique offering opened in 2018, owner Natasha's family has longstanding roots on the island. Together with her Australian husband Stuart, the pair have created a fantastic retreat that feels both casual and luxurious. The Creole-style cottages with gabled roofs and shady verandahs have airy, nautical-themed rooms that would sit comfortably on the pages of House & Garden magazine.

The mixture of bleached-wood furniture, palm-frond fans, white linen, bright teal accents and lamps made from thick seafaring rope all add to the relaxed day-at-the-beach ambiance. The seafront deluxe rooms feature stunning vaulted-ceiling bedrooms on the upper floor, with lounges below that can accommodate children or another adult. There is a glitzy little pool and lounge deck that sits directly on the shore between the thatched dining room and the cute bar with swing seats.


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