Payanke CIP Lounge by Avani
★3.6(57 reviews)SEZ
SEZ's pay-in lounge for everyone — hot buffet, shower rooms, kids' play area and tarmac views.
The Payanke CIP Lounge by Avani is the pay-in route into the Payanke lounge at Seychelles International Airport, operated by the AVANI Seychelles Barbarons Resort and Spa and open to all travellers regardless of airline or membership. It's the most complete pre-flight stop at SEZ: a full hot buffet rather than just snacks, shower rooms for freshening up, a children's play area for families and expansive views over the tarmac. There's also an on-site spa, with treatments available for an additional fee on top of the entry price. Because it sells entry to anyone, it's the strongest walk-in choice at the airport — particularly useful before a long-haul departure or an overnight flight when you want to eat properly and shower. Pay per visit and you don't need DragonPass or airline status to get in.
Crowding · moderate
Comfortable enough for light work before a flight, with Wi-Fi and seating, though the draw here is the buffet, showers and family facilities rather than a dedicated work setup. Fine for email and a meal before you board.
Unlike the membership-only listing, the Avani-run Payanke lounge serves a full hot buffet, so you can eat a proper meal before your flight rather than just grabbing a snack. Drinks and refreshments round out the spread, making it a solid stop before a long-haul departure.
Dietary: Vegetarian options
The Payanke CIP Lounge is at Seychelles International Airport; the Avani-operated pay-in route is open to all travellers. Follow lounge signage at the terminal.
- 01Arrive at the terminal
- 02Follow signs for the Payanke CIP Lounge
- 03Pay the entry fee at the door
- 04Settle in for the buffet and facilities
Landmarks: Payanke CIP Lounge signage · Tarmac-view windows
ℹ Seychelles (SEZ)
Included: Complimentary snacks · Complimentary hot buffet · Complimentary soft drinks · Complimentary house wine and beer · Complimentary liquor
Pricing is confirmed at booking.
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Make the most of it.
This is the pay-in route — anyone can buy entry, no DragonPass or airline status needed.
It has a full hot buffet, so it's the better Payanke option if you want a proper meal.
Shower rooms make it useful before a long-haul or overnight departure.
Travelling with kids? The children's play area is a real plus here.
Spa treatments are available but cost extra on top of the entry fee.
Quick answers.
Yes — the Avani-operated Payanke CIP Lounge is open to all travellers on a pay-in basis, so you don't need DragonPass or airline status.
Yes — there are shower rooms, along with a full hot buffet and a children's play area, making it a complete pre-flight stop.
No — the lounge has an on-site spa, but treatments are available for an additional fee on top of the pay-in entry price.
