Are beaches public in Seychelles, and can visitors use hotel sunbeds on the beach?
Based on 1 discussion with 2 participants · Last activity: 11 days ago
TL;DR
Beaches in Seychelles are generally public, but that does not make sunbeds, towels, or other items free for everyone to use. Public access applies to the beach itself, while equipment placed there remains private property.
What the community said
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.
11 days ago public beaches in Seychelles
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.
11 days ago hotel sunbed
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.
11 days ago towel
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.
11 days ago your own towel