We actually didn't stay in the La Digue Island Lodge, but we stayed in the Union Estate Chalets, which is part of La Digue Island Lodge.

We were in half board basis, so we could taste the food in the La Digue Island Lodge. Food was very tasty and a lot of variation. The staff was also very helpful and polite.

On the last day of our stay, they offered us to have a shower in one of their A-frame chalets (checkout at the Union Estate Chalets was at 10.30). The A-frame chalets are very small. I felt claustrophobic in it. So we were glad we stayed in the Union Estate chalets instead of the A-frame chalets.

Nevertheless, I do not understand the very negative reviews on tripadvisor on the La Digue Island Lodge. I thought it was a nice property, nice gardens, good food, dining under the palmtrees and a million of stars with your feet in the sand, nice staff, only the A-frame chalets were not the type of accomodation we would chose. Rather stay in the Union Estate Chalets.

Last april, me and my wife stayed in La Digue Island Lodge chalet for 4 nights and I can say it was an awful experience!
Rooms was very big but rough and dirty. Two times we found insects as roaches on the floor of the bedroom. For two days, water came out from shower and sink of a brown color (like photo). It was very hard to sleep cause of mosquitos which bites last for days. The beach in front of chalet is minuscule. During all our staying no one changed the beach towels.
On the whole we found the Island Lodge chalet completely uncomfortable, especially considering the cost (300euro per night without breakfast) and compared to the care and beauty found in other resort in Mahe and Pralin at the same price.

How it all was, when we complained about, the receptionists didn't apologize and refused to make us speak with the responsible (that was hidden in the rear office) replying us that he was absent and that his mobile was off. Disgraceful!

We spent our honeymoon at La Digue Island Lodge in 1996, and have been back twice since then. The last time, in December 2007, we took our children aged 8, 10, 14,19. They loved it as much as us. Don't expect 5 star accomodation, it's quite basic. There are occasionally gheckos in the rooms, but hey, isn't that part of the experience. It is quiet, peaceful, beautiful and relaxing. If you want nightlife and shops, or luxury, DONT GO. If you like exploring, then hire bikes and explore the island (you can walk round too). Take snorkelling equipment and see the fish and turtles. Take a sunset cruise around the island - see the dolphins. We have been to the Maldives and Carribean, but this is the place we would always choose to go back to.

We stayed here just for one day during a trip to La Digue island. It is a lovely place, and the staff were very friendly. The pool was very enjoyable with a swim-up bar (cheesy but try it and you'll love it). The food was reasonable for the Seychelles, and the white wine tasted like wine rather than some of the vinegar we'd been served elsewhere. The pool could have done with some cleaning, but that may be the price of having low, shady trees around, which were lovely. La Digue island is a must-stay for the Seychelles, and this place is a fine place from which to do it . Rooms were fairly expensive though, so look out for deals.