We had a nice comfortable room right on the beach. Well situated for watching sunsets over Silhouette island. Good snorkeling from beach amongst the granite boulders with many different types of beautiful fish (we went at SE monsoon period so not at its best for snorkeling).

Staff especially front desk very helpful and friendly.

Decor of comunal areas rather unusual - sort of Baroque / Hawaiian tiki bar hybrid! Although hotel seems to have won several awards over last few years we feel it was rather let down by quality of evening meals We had three nights there. First night food was good, second night almost inedible (curried fish with penne pasta and cheese?) and third night OK. Sometimes I think these places feel they have to try and keep up with food presentations you get at top european restaurants and would be better sticking to simpler and / creole dishes.

That said would stay here again due to beach, location, staff and rooms.

Bus stop outside hotel though due to shortness of our stay we hired a car.

Having no idea what the Seychelles would be like having only experienced the Indian ocean in Kenya and Tanzania I was blown away how beautiful it is. The hotel was fabulous and we recieved a very warm welcome from Dominque on reception and after a lovely chilled welcoming drink shown to our spectacular room. We had reserved the twin bedroomed villa (room 25) over the swimming pool that was so far without doubt the nicest room of all hotels that I have ever had. There were beautiful flowers on laid out on the bed and a private garden/terrace overlooking the ocean with very comfy double seater chair and 4 sunbeds - heaven.
The beach is gorgeous with white sand, stunning granite boulders, rolling waves and warm turquiose sea. The kids (and us) spent many hours playing in the waves and climbing on the rocks. Sorry to all the honeymooners if we were a bit noisy. There are rooms that open up right onto the beach which would be perfect foo a couple but you need the villa with a family. The bar is also in a fantastic location, perched above the sea and designed to capture the spectaular sunset over Silhouette island. You can watch the fish swimming below. There is a very good bar menu and lunches were very good. we used the bar menu for the kids (10 and 12 yrs) to get food in the room in the evening when they were shattered from all the sun and sea. I played golf on the local 9 hole course (20 minute drive away) - they hire out clubs and it is a palm tree lined 9 hole course that is demanding in that you are almost guranteed to lose your ball should you go in the rough. We also went out to the Boathouse for a Creole buffet - not too impressed and the kids didn't enjoy it much. Not too many choices of restaraunts in the area - crying out for a good middle of the road restaraunt on that side of the island. We were very sad to leave this hotel before moving onto the Paradise Sun Hotel on Praslin for the second part of our Seychelloise adventure..........(review to follow). All in all a fantastic hotel, for those perople who say the staff are rude I can only say that you get back what you give sometimes and we found them all to be charming and nothing was too much trouble. A hire car is recommended as it is great to explore the island. I also highly recommend visiting at least one other island as they are so different - Praslin is lovely and La Digue is very special.

I was hurried when i decide to take Standard Room in this hotel and there i Shocked !!! too small room ,no view, minibar Empty , bed has a thin Coverlet ,bad tv shortly not comfortable at all i payed for that funny room more than 400 dollars !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG
i go to the Reception and i was so Angry than they Apologized for that and upgrade me to a bigger room (((Junior Suite))) and be carefull dont take a less than this kind of room
it has a great view ,Large .Dirty and old furniture haha iys true i swear !! and alot of salamanders Multi sizes and colors ..........
my first time and sure LAST TIME on this place !!!

Truly one of the most beautiful locations on planet earth. The owners and the staff are super friendly and the service is excellent. This is an ideal get away for honeymooners and couples. Very well situated near the famous Bue Vallon Bay. Some of the most spectacular sunsets I have ever witnessed.