Location and character
The long, narrow beach of Anse La Passe on the island of Silhouette (Seychelles) lies right beside the Niva Labriz Seychelles hotel. Until recently the property was called the Hilton Seychelles Labriz, and many people still know it as Labriz Silhouette. The sea here is ideal for swimming and sunbathing. The beach is lined with trees that give shade near the hotel.
Anse La Passe is on the east coast. You get the morning sun here, but you will not see the sun set over the sea from this beach. The resort is the only hotel on the island, so the beach is usually quiet.
Getting there
Directions: Anse La Passe is on the island of Silhouette. For guests staying at the hotel, access to the beach is very easy, as the hotel runs along the whole length of it. There are no roads, buses or car parks for visitors; you can reach the island only by water or by air.
By boat from Bel Ombre
The resort's boat leaves from the jetty at Bel Ombre in the north-west of Mahé and takes around 45 minutes. The transfer is booked through the resort. Allow 20 to 30 minutes for the journey from the airport to the jetty; the resort offers a land transfer for this at an extra charge. According to tour operators the boats run twice a day, though times may change. Plan your flight accordingly and be at the jetty 30 minutes before departure.
| Direction | 1st Boat | 2nd Boat |
|---|---|---|
| Mahé (Bel Ombre) to Silhouette | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Silhouette to Mahé (Bel Ombre) | 08:30 | 15:00 |
According to the tour operator, the return ticket costs 210 euros per adult until 10.01.2027 and 225 euros after that. Children aged 3 to 12 pay half (as of November 2026). If you land in the morning, you will have to wait for the second boat.
Helicopter and private boat
On request the resort can also arrange a private boat or a helicopter. The flight from Mahé takes about 15 minutes. The resort gives prices on request. For general information on connections between the islands, see Getting around the Seychelles.
Swimming and snorkelling
Swimming is straightforward at the hotel beach. The resort points out that tides and weather can affect how easy it is to get into the water and what conditions are like. There is no reliable information on currents or seagrass, so ask the staff on site about the state of the sea that day. For a stay on Silhouette, April to May and October to November are usually named as the best times. More on this under Best time to travel.
The beach lies within the Silhouette Marine National Park. The island's only dive centre belongs to the resort and runs trips to sites such as Anse Mondon and North Island. The resort also offers snorkelling equipment and kayaks. More on the subject: Diving and snorkelling.
Facilities
The trees on the beach near the hotel provide shade. The resort has several restaurants, two pools and a spa. Whether sun loungers, towels and toilets are open to people who are not hotel guests is something you should ask about beforehand. If you are travelling on a budget, plan for food and drinks: guests report high prices for meals and activities.
Tips and nearby
Other beaches on the island are Anse Lascars and Baie Cipailles. For history, see the Plantation House and the Dauban Mausoleum. Walkers can read on under Silhouette National Park. The page on the island of Silhouette gives an overview, and you will find other beaches under Dream beaches.
