Are beaches public in Seychelles, and can visitors use hotel sunbeds on the beach?

Travelers note that in Seychelles it is the beach area itself that is public: you can walk along the shore, sit on the sand, and relax even near beachfront hotels.

However, a sunbed placed on the beach does not automatically become public property. If it belongs to a hotel or is already being used by someone else, you should not use it without permission.

The discussion also stresses the difference between a public beach and personal belongings: a towel, bag, or other items left on the sand remain private even on a public beach.

The practical takeaway for travelers is this: you can relax on any public stretch of beach with your own towel, but you should ask the hotel or the owner before using sunbeds or beach equipment.