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 nothing remarkable about the flimsy motel-like structure, the 124 rooms are OK and amenities include a small spa, a pool and tennis courts, as well as B-level restaurants and grounds.

This is an acceptable deal if you can get internet specials.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Mahé attractions

1. Grande Anse

0.59 MILES

Grande Anse is an immense swathe of sand that glimmers with a fierce but utterly enchanting beauty. No other beach provides the same opportunities for…

2. SeyTé Tea Factory

1.85 MILES

At the working tea factory, about 3km above Port Glaud, 20-minute tours take you through the tea-making process. It's best to visit before noon, when you…

3. Mission Lodge

2.11 MILES

Close to the highest point you can reach on Mahé by road, Mission Lodge has a superb lookout with spectacular views of central Mahé and the west coast,…

4. Anse Louis

2.91 MILES

To the north of Anse à la Mouche the coast is a bit less glamorous but appealing nonetheless. If you can find access to Anse Louis, where the superswish…

5. Botanical Gardens

3.65 MILES

The manicured botanical gardens, full of streams and birdsong, are about a 10-minute walk south of the centre. Star attractions are the coco de mer palms…

6. Sheikh Mohamed bin Khalifa Mosque

4.01 MILES

Tucked away from the main drag is this modern mosque, which serves Victoria's small Muslim community. It's at its busiest for Friday noon prayers.

7. Liberty Monument

4.08 MILES

Unveiled in 2014 to mark 38 years of independence, this eye-catching bronze sculpture is the work of British-born Seychellois artists Tom Bowers.

8. National Museum of History

4.15 MILES

Housed in Victoria's restored colonial-era Supreme Court building (1885), this terrific museum opened in late 2018. While the architecture itself is worth…