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Eco-Friendly Hotels in Curieuse — Your 2026 Guide to Sustainable Stays
Curieuse is a small granite island off the north coast of Praslin in the Seychelles — five kilometres of red-earth hills, mangrove-lined bays, and one of the Indian Ocean's great conservation stories. Once a leper colony, it became a national park in 1979 and is now home to a thriving population of giant Aldabra tortoises, relocated here as a breeding sanctuary, plus some of the best-developed mangrove forests in the granitic Seychelles. There is one lodge on the island and day-trippers from Praslin, so nights here are rare and quiet: tortoises wander the beach at Baie Laraie, coco de mer palms grow wild in the interior, and the snorkelling at the nearby St Pierre islet is superb. Every IMPT booking removes 1 tonne of CO₂ at the same rate as Booking.com.
Where to Stay in Curieuse
The Island Lodge at Baie Laraie
Curieuse's only accommodation is a small eco-lodge at Baie Laraie — a handful of bungalows set back from the beach, powered by solar, with rainwater collection and composting. Meals are island-sourced where possible, and the lodge's presence is tied to the national park's conservation mandate. Rooms are limited, so booking ahead matters — and every night removes 1 tonne of CO₂ through IMPT.
Praslin Hotels & Guesthouses
Most visitors day-trip to Curieuse from Praslin, where hotels, guesthouses, and self-catering apartments line the beaches of Anse Volbert, Grand Anse, and Côte d'Or. Praslin is also home to the Vallée de Mai, the UNESCO palm forest of the coco de mer. IMPT lists the full Praslin range, all with the same carbon-removal promise.
La Digue & Mahé as Bases
Curieuse is a popular excursion from La Digue (via Praslin) and from Mahé (by boat or via Praslin's airport). La Digue offers the island's signature bike-friendly pace and the granite boulders of Anse Source d'Argent; Mahé has the widest hotel choice. All are on IMPT, with 1 tonne of CO₂ removed per booking.
Every Curieuse-area booking on IMPT retires 1 tonne of verified carbon credits on-chain — funded from our commission, never added to your rate. Search Curieuse hotels now →
Tortoises, Mangroves, and a Park That Healed
Curieuse's history is remarkable. In the late 19th century it was a leper colony — the ruins of the colony's buildings still stand at Anse Joseph, now restored as a small museum telling the island's story. In 1979 the entire island was declared a national park, and in the 1980s giant Aldabra tortoises were introduced to establish a breeding population; today hundreds roam the island, and hatchlings are reared at the park's ranger station. The island is also a scientific site for the study of the coco de mer, the Seychelles' famous double-lobed palm nut.
The mangroves of Baie Laraie and Anse José are among the best in the granitic islands — a nursery for fish, crabs, and juvenile reef life, and a natural carbon sink. The park's trails cross the island's red-earth spine, with viewpoints over the surrounding coral reefs and the neighbouring islands of Praslin, St Pierre, and the Cousin bird sanctuary. Entry fees and the park levy fund the conservation programme. Book your stay through IMPT and your night removes 1 tonne of CO₂ — verified, retired on-chain, and auditable.
How IMPT Makes Your Curieuse Stay Carbon-Negative
Here's the maths. An average hotel night produces roughly 35 kg of CO₂ — from air conditioning, laundry, lighting, and food service. When you book any Curieuse hotel through IMPT, we retire 1,000 kg of UN-verified carbon removal credits. That's 28 times what your stay produces. Not carbon-neutral — carbon-negative.
The cost to you? Zero. IMPT funds the removal from its booking commission. You pay the standard nightly rate — in fact, IMPT offers the same rate as Booking.com on the same room, with carbon removal built in. The carbon credits are tokenised on Ethereum, retired against a named project, with a public retire code anyone can verify. No double-counting. No greenwashing. Just verified carbon removal, every night.
- €5 free credit when you sign up — applied to your first Curieuse booking
- 5% back on every stay — 3% funds carbon projects, 2% as travel credit
- 8M+ hotels worldwide, 195 countries — Curieuse is just the start
- Free cancellation on most rates, typically up to 48 hours before check-in
Beyond Hotels — More Ways IMPT Works in Curieuse
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to Curieuse Island?
Curieuse is a short boat ride from Praslin — roughly 20–30 minutes from Anse Volbert or Baie Sainte Anne. Day trips run daily from Praslin, and some boats connect via La Digue. The island is a national park, so entry fees apply and are collected at the ranger station.
Can I stay overnight on Curieuse?
Yes — there is one small eco-lodge at Baie Laraie with a handful of bungalows, powered by solar with rainwater collection. It is limited and books out well ahead. Most visitors day-trip from Praslin and stay there or on La Digue.
Are the giant tortoises wild on Curieuse?
Yes — the Aldabra tortoises were introduced in the 1980s as a breeding sanctuary and now roam freely across the island. Hundreds live here, and the park's ranger station runs a rearing programme for hatchlings. They are wild animals: don't feed or ride them.
When is the best time to visit?
The Seychelles is warm year-round. The driest, calmest months are April–May and October–November; the southeast trade winds (June–September) bring choppier seas for the boat crossing. Tortoises are active year-round, most visibly in the cooler morning hours.
What else is worth seeing near Curieuse?
St Pierre islet — a granite rock with superb snorkelling minutes from Curieuse — the Cousin Island bird sanctuary, the Vallée de Mai on Praslin, and La Digue's Anse Source d'Argent. All are easily combined with a Curieuse visit.
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