Round Island, Praslin

Editorial profile. This island is not our listing. It is profiled from public record — advertised by Marc Foujols International (ref. P7244). Figures and status reflect the sources below at time of writing and may have changed. Sources: www.marcfoujols.com · en.wikipedia.org.

Is Round Island, Praslin for sale, and how much does it cost?

Round Island, Praslin is a 37 acres partially developed private island in Inner Islands, Praslin, Seychelles. It is currently offered for sale: €18,000,000 (guide). Foreign ownership is permitted subject to local approvals. This is an editorial profile drawn from public record, clearly attributed, not our listing.

Summary

Round Island sits about half a kilometre off Praslin, close enough to reach by tender yet fully its own place. It last operated as a small boutique resort, and comes to market as a renovation opportunity rather than a turnkey one — the bones of a hospitality island, waiting for someone to finish the thought.

It is one of the few Seychelles islands carrying a stated asking price rather than the usual 'on application'.

Land & Waterfront

The island is compact and green, rising to a modest summit with tropical gardens and white-sand beaches, among them Anse Chez Gabi. A protected, dive-friendly lagoon wraps part of the shore. Public records give the landmass as roughly 15 to 20 hectares; the sales listing states 15, and the difference is worth resolving on survey.

Access & Utilities

Access is by boat or helicopter from Praslin, with a pontoon and helipad referenced in the listing. Standing structures include four wooden villas in need of renovation, a larger belvedere villa with its own pool, two dining pavilions and a staff village. Power, water and communications serving the former resort should be assessed directly.

Ownership & Use

The natural use is a return to boutique hospitality or a private family compound with the resort infrastructure adapted. Any foreign purchase runs through the Seychelles Sanction to Purchase process; tenure was not published and must be confirmed on title. An adjacent parcel on Praslin has been offered separately.

Specification

Status	Available
Offering	For sale
Region	Indian Ocean · Inner Islands, Praslin
Country	Seychelles
Size	37 acres · 15 ha
Development	Partially developed
Holding-cost band	Moderate — partial infrastructure
Access	boat, helipad
Nearest airport	Praslin (PRI) by boat or helicopter; Mahé international a short hop beyond
Power	Island systems serving the former resort (specifics to verify)
Water	Island supply (specifics to verify)
Communications	satellite/mobile
Structures	Four traditional wooden villas (renovation), Belvedere villa with pool, Two dining pavilions, Staff village
Marina / mooring	Pontoon and nautical base
Foreign ownership	Permitted (see notes)
Publicly marketed	since 2024

Price record

Documented public figures over time — asking prices, reported sales and reductions, each attributed. This record is maintained editorially and may lag the market.

Legal & Ownership Notes

Foreign buyers in Seychelles require a Sanction to Purchase from the Ministry responsible for land use. A non-resident sanction duty (commonly cited around 11%) and an annual immovable-property tax (1.25%) typically apply. Tenure on this island was not stated in the public listing and should be confirmed on title before relying on it.

Zoning: tourism / former resort

• verify freehold title and foreign-eligibility given island restrictions
• villas require renovation
• optional adjacent 20ha Praslin building land

Imagery

Satellite reference: open map view.

Common questions

How much does Round Island, Praslin cost?

Round Island, Praslin is profiled at: €18,000,000 (guide). Figures reflect public record at time of writing and may change; the profile keeps a dated price record.

Can a foreigner buy Round Island, Praslin?

Foreign buyers may own property here subject to local approvals. Foreign buyers in Seychelles require a Sanction to Purchase from the Ministry responsible for land use. A non-resident sanction duty (commonly cited around 11%) and an annual immovable-property tax (1.25%) typically apply. Tenure on this island was not stated in the public listing and should be confirmed on title before relying on it.

How do you get to Round Island, Praslin?

Access is by boat, helipad. Nearest airport: Praslin (PRI) by boat or helicopter; Mahé international a short hop beyond.

How big is Round Island, Praslin?

Round Island, Praslin is approximately 37 acres (15 hectares).