Must-see hotels in Mahé

  • Maia Luxury Resort & Spa

    Mahé

    One of Mahé's most exclusive hotels, this place will render you speechless – you'll never want to leave. Overlooking glorious Anse Louis, it's truly…

  • Copolia Lodge

    Morne Seychellois National Park

    Copolia Lodge is magical, if you don't mind the sense of isolation – it's a 15-minute drive uphill from Victoria. Poised on a greenery-shrouded promontory…

  • Anse Takamaka View

    Mahé

    No photo retouching on the website – we guarantee that the views from the terrace are that terrific, the pool (complete with a pool bar) that…

  • Eden Bleu Hotel

    Mahé

    The closest hotel to the airport, the Eden Bleu overlooks the sedate marina on Eden Island. Its stylish rooms have Nespresso machines and in-room Apple TV…

  • Devon Residence

    Mahé

    No, you're not hallucinating, the view is real. Poised on a greenery-shrouded hillside, the five villas overlook Anse Royale – full frame. They're…

  • Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa

    Mahé

    This gorgeous villa-only property is the smallest Hilton in the world and we love it all the more for it. There's a quiet sophistication and intimacy…

  • Four Seasons Resort

    Mahé

    With its stadium-sized villas perched on a hillside, swoony ocean views, sense of privacy and lovely spa, this five-star bigwig, opened in 2009, is a fab…

  • Fairy Tern Chalets

    Mahé

    Run by an affable South African couple, this is a great place to get away from it all; it's the most reasonable option within Ste Anne Marine National…

  • Hilltop Boutique Hotel

    Victoria

    Comfortable rooms, most with elevated views out over Victoria, make this a fine choice up the hill from the town centre. You've one of Victoria's best…

  • Le Méridien Fisherman's Cove

    Mahé

    A reliable resort with a staggering bow-shaped lobby and 70 stylish, modern rooms – bathrooms are not separate from bedrooms. Rooms are tightly packed…

  • La Maison Soleil

    Mahé

    Seeking a relaxing cocoon with homey qualities without the exorbitant price tag? Run by artist Andrew Gee, whose gallery is just next door, this champ of…

  • H Resort Beau Vallon

    Mahé

    One of the most attractive properties in Beau Vallon, H Resort has supremely comfortable suites and villas that make appealing use of wood, wicker and…

  • Carana Beach Hotel

    Mahé

    Perched alongside one of northern Mahé's most beautiful beaches, the Carana Beach Hotel has rooms with a boutique feel; all come with Nespresso machines…

  • Banyan Tree

    Mahé

    The Banyan Tree is a gorgeous property. Three highlights: the spa, possibly the most attractive on Mahé (and that's no small claim); a fabulous location…

  • Koko Grove Chalets

    Mahé

    If you're after hush and seclusion, then these three timbered chalets, outstandingly positioned in the velvety emerald hills above Anse Royale, are the…

  • JA Enchanted Island Resort

    Mahé

    The epitome of a luxurious island retreat, this Round Island resort, within Ste Anne Marine National Park, has stunning, spacious villas turned out in a…

  • Chalets d'Anse Forban

    Mahé

    Tranquillity: this family-friendly place has 12 sparkling-clean, fully equipped bungalows that are well spaced out; recent furniture and mattresses;…

  • Cerf Island Resort

    Mahé

    This venture strikes a perfect balance between luxury, seclusion and privacy (there are only 24 villas), on a hillside. This is a romantic resort,…

  • The Station

    Morne Seychellois National Park

    High on the hill, this wellbeing spa and hotel is utterly different to anywhere else on the island. Whitewashed rooms, lovely views from the public areas…

  • Petit Amour Villa

    Mahé

    Consistently positive reviews are hardly surprising given what's on offer here – fabulous views and simply magnificent rooms that range from classic…

  • Ocean View Guesthouse

    Mahé

    A great-value port of call. Above the road in Bel Ombre, this jolly good villa shelters four immaculate rooms with balcony. The upstairs ones offer…

  • LÌlot Beach Chalets

    Mahé

    Fronting directly onto one of Mahé's prettiest coves, these chalets are down off the main road and yet a world away. The accommodation is large and the…

  • Valmer Resort

    Mahé

    A cluster of well-organised villas and bunaglows cascades down a hillside cloaked in green, each enjoying stupendous ocean views. Apart from the four…

  • La Clef des Îles

    Mahé

    Pro: it's right on Beau Vallon beach, sandwiched between a pizzeria and a dive centre – the location is irresistible, right in the thick of things. Con:…

  • Diver's Lodge Guesthouse

    Mahé

    Just above the main coast road, next to a dive centre, these four rooms in a modern villa are large, pathologically clean and equipped to a high standard…

  • Casadani

    Mahé

    Soothingly positioned on a velvety emerald hillside just above the coastal road, this popular venture is a good deal if you can score a room with a sea…

  • Anse Soleil Beachcomber

    Mahé

    This family-run hotel, among rocks on the idyllic cove of Anse Soleil, has location sorted. The clean and simple rooms with private terraces are less…

  • Jamelah Apartments

    Mahé

    This reliable option is run by Florie, who has great insight into budget travellers' needs. The two serviceable rooms (each with balcony and sea views)…

  • Anse Soleil Resort

    Mahé

    Run by a hospitable family, this discreet number has just four self-catering apartments; the Kitouz is the best, but all are well equipped, nicely laid…

  • Constance Ephelia

    Mahé

    High on ambition, but low on atmosphere, this sprawling resort is not bad if you can get online promos. Its public facilities are its strength: two…

  • AVANI Barbarons

    Mahé

    The '80s-style exterior could use a facelift, but it's one of the least expensive resorts you'll find for a beachfront stay on Mahé. While there is…

  • Lalla Panzi Beach Guesthouse

    Mahé

    Lalla Panzi is not the beachfront paradise you were dreaming of, but it's a neat property leading down to the sea. This friendly guesthouse offers four…

  • Bliss

    Mahé

    The Bliss Seaside building shelters eight rooms decorated with natural materials and ocean views that will leave you speechless. The Hillside rooms, in a…

  • Chez Batista's

    Mahé

    Your only concern here: whether to frolic on the beach now or first sip a cocktail at the restaurant. This long-standing venue on Takamaka beach features…

  • Hanneman Holiday Residence

    Mahé

    This muscular villa was certainly not conceived by the most inspired architect on the island but inside it's much more welcoming, with six impeccable…

  • Georgina's Cottage

    Mahé

    This friendly operation has catered to budget travellers for years. Since its serious makeover back in 2012, it has featured dearer but more comfortable…

  • Sunset Beach Hotel

    Mahé

    This sunset-friendly seducer boasts an ace location on a little headland. It was about to be closed for much-needed renovations when we last visited –…

  • L'Habitation Cerf Island

    Mahé

    This comfortable little colonial-style hotel is right on the beach, and just a 10-minute boat ride from Victoria. It has a tranquil, convivial and homey…

  • Carana Hilltop Villa

    Mahé

    This place high above Mahé's north coast gets rave reviews from travellers and we're inclined to agree with their assessment. The 11 rooms spread across…

  • Beau Vallon Residence

    Mahé

    Beau Vallon Residence has one self-contained apartment that can sleep four people, and it's very well kept and priced. It's not on the beach and there's…

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