Tipping in Seychelles
SCRLast reviewed · Apr 2026
Tipping is not expected in Seychelles, but small extras are appreciated in resorts and for good personal service. Service charge is often already included in restaurant and hotel bills.
Tipping not expectedMost common situations
Restaurant
Standard:Service included
Exceptional:5-10%
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+Check the bill for included service charge first
+Cash tips may go more directly to staff
−Extra tipping is optional and mainly for good service
Bar
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:Small extra
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+Service charge is often already included
−A full percentage tip is rarely needed
Taxi
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:Small extra
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+Round up for convenience
−Extra tipping is modest rather than expected
How to tip in Seychelles
•Check the bill for service charge first
•Leave a small cash extra only if service was very good
•Use SCR cash when possible
Quick tips
Service charge is often already included in restaurants and hotels
Extra tipping in Seychelles is modest, not automatic
Cash tips are more direct than adding extra to an already serviced bill
Other situations (8)
DeliveryRound up
Hairdresser / BarberRound up
Spa & Massage5-10%
Hotel Staff20-50 SCR
Tour guides50-100 SCR
Valet ParkingRound up
Airport Services20-50 SCR
Car Services / UberRound up
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Tipping questions in Seychelles
Tipping Terms Glossary
- Service charge
- A mandatory fee added to the bill by the establishment, separate from optional tips.
- Round up
- To increase the total bill amount to the nearest convenient whole number or denomination.
- Exceptional service
- Service that exceeds standard expectations, often warranting a higher tip percentage or amount.
- Cash preferred
- A preference for cash tips over card tips, often because card tips may not reach staff directly.