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Reviewed 30 November 2016

My links with this hotel go back a long way: 30 years to be precise. It was where we went on our honeymoon; a rustic-styled low-lying hotel on an unbelievably beautiful beach with fabulous food.
We went back five years ago for our silver anniversary to find that although the beach was as lovely as ever, the hotel itself had changed a lot, and not in a good way. The décor had become trashy, loud and plastic, and the food was a triumph of style over content, with lots of lurid, sickly desserts.
We decided after taking advice to revisit this hotel, now renamed Avani, for our 30th anniversary, and I'm SO glad we did. The company which has taken it over has taste which is MUCH more in line with ours. Gone are the garish plastics and the menus have been completely made over.
The beach which brushes the edge of the hotel is as perfect and as deserted as ever (most holidaymakers don't seem to walk on it beyond the hotel frontage) and is edged with perfumed takamaka trees. The dining and communal areas have been refurbished in a good balance of rustic and comfort, and there are lots of little areas where one can have a quiet seat - hanging openwork pod chairs by the beach, rooftop seating areas with beanbags and swing seats, and dotted all round the gardens are self-contained seating areas with central tables.
The food is excellent, with a huge range of international themes and the best chocolate mousse I have ever tasted.
The rooms have been refurbished with the beds in a different position which affords a view out of the window from the bed - a nice touch.

To the right of the hotel there rises up a rocky promontory covered in tropical vegetation which has paths leading to it. You can clamber to the top, or the end or over to the next bay (worthwhile!) and it looks enticing from the hotel gardens. Unfortunately one has to walk through a lot of rubbish at the edge of the gardens to reach the track, which is a shame, and I very much hope the staff get this cleared as it spoils the walk.
If you feel adventurous the clamber over to the next bay brings you to a huge beach which has a river running out onto it, which is lovely to wade through.

Room tip: Check re "Beach access" (ground floor) and "Beach view" as some rooms have their view obscured by features in the gardens
Date of stay: September 2016
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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3  Thank Meleya
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Stephane V, General Manager at Avani Barbarons Seychelles Resort, responded to this reviewResponded 5 December 2016

Dear Guest,
First of all, I would like to thank you for choosing AVANI Seychelles Barbarons Resort and Spa during your return visit after 30 years to the Seychelles.
I’m very pleased to read that you have overall enjoyed your stay with us, from the facilities to the service provided by my team. We have gone over 7M US$ refurbishment, so we are very pleased you have appreciated the new look of the hotel.
Our hotel offers a unique experience from the cultural and culinary perspective, blending the local touch into the hotel, to make sure you experience the True Seychelles.
I thank you for your feedback which is highly appreciated and will be shared during our weekly meeting with the entire Resort team.
I sincerely hope to have the pleasure to welcoming back to our paradise, in a not too distant future.
Sunny regards
Stephane

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Reviewed 30 November 2016

People who loves beach should never miss out AVANi as the view is amazing especially the sunset
Good service by few staffs
Not suitable for Vegetarians/Vegans as not many options are available
Overall experience was good worth visiting!!!

Date of stay: November 2016
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Stephane V, General Manager at Avani Barbarons Seychelles Resort, responded to this reviewResponded 5 December 2016

Dear Guest,
First of all, I would like to thank you for choosing AVANI Seychelles Barbarons Resort and Spa during your recent visit to the Seychelles.
I’m very pleased to read that you have overall enjoyed your stay with us, from the facilities to the service provided by my team.
Our hotel offers a unique experience from the cultural and culinary perspective, blending the local touch into the hotel, to make sure you experience the True Seychelles.
I thank you for your feedback which is highly appreciated and will be shared during our weekly meeting with the entire Resort team.
I would like to highlight that we have many vegetarian options, our chefs can cater for any needs.
I sincerely hope to have the pleasure to welcoming back to our paradise, in a not too distant future.
Sunny regards
Stephane

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Reviewed 29 November 2016

Beach - very good, snorkeling opportunities, need to have own facilities (we had).
Hotel - good planning, great location just in the middle of the Mahe, trips by bus are comfortable to diffrent directions. Very comfortable relaxing area on the roof of Hotel with a view to the ocean. Good spacious pool.
Thank you to the concierge Martin for the professional asisstance.
Restaurant - good breakfast and dinner, but cocktails are poor quality. Their mokhito is not mokhito.

Not nice things...
- When i asked at the bar to give me 2 plastic glasses the first answer was "no we dont have", i repeated my request, then employee 10 minutes was doing other things, i patiently waited, then he opened a desk next to me, gave me 2 glasses. But why firstly he didnt do such?
- My forgotten item in the room they didnt find, i called to the hotel after 2 hours after departure, and staff needed 24 hours to give me an answer if they find or not. Why it took so long time just to go and check the room right away? It could take 1-2 hours but not 24.
- Its difficult reach Hotel by telephone. Usually nobody answer. On email they answer also not withing 24 hours, could take several days.

In general good hotel 4 stars.

Date of stay: November 2016
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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1  Thank Elena0103
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Stephane V, General Manager at Avani Barbarons Seychelles Resort, responded to this reviewResponded 5 December 2016

Dear Guest,
First of all, I would like to thank you for choosing AVANI Seychelles Barbarons Resort and Spa during your recent visit to the Seychelles.
I’m very pleased to read that you have overall enjoyed your stay with us, from the facilities to the service provided by my team.
Our hotel offers a unique experience from the cultural and culinary perspective, blending the local touch into the hotel, to make sure you experience the True Seychelles.
I have taken note of the incident at the bar and the length of time required to revert back to you, for which I apologize.
I thank you for your feedback which is highly appreciated and will be shared during our weekly meeting with the entire Resort team.
I sincerely hope to have the pleasure to welcoming back to our paradise, in a not too distant future.
Sunny regards
Stephane

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Reviewed 29 November 2016

Amazing hotel!
Perfect location at a beatiful beach.
The rooms are great very spacious and nicely decorated. I would definitely recommend this hotel. There's a nice spot for snorkelling, but indeed sometimes strong currents.

Date of stay: November 2016
  • Trip type: Travelled solo
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Stephane V, General Manager at Avani Barbarons Seychelles Resort, responded to this reviewResponded 5 December 2016

Dear Guest,
First of all, I would like to thank you for choosing AVANI Seychelles Barbarons Resort and Spa during your recent visit to the Seychelles.
I’m very pleased to read that you have overall enjoyed your stay with us, from the facilities to the service provided by my team.
Our hotel offers a unique experience from the cultural and culinary perspective, blending the local touch into the hotel, to make sure you experience the True Seychelles.
I thank you for your feedback which is highly appreciated and will be shared during our weekly meeting with the entire Resort team.
I sincerely hope to have the pleasure to welcoming back to our paradise, in a not too distant future.
Sunny regards
Stephane

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Reviewed 28 November 2016

pleasant walks on beach, great snorkelling opportunities, watch out for currents sometimes
hotel with an interesting modern elegant design, great pool - you can swim until late afternoon
wide choice of food and beverages during breakfast buffet - we enjoyed hot choco

Date of stay: November 2016
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Thank damjan475
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Stephane V, General Manager at Avani Barbarons Seychelles Resort, responded to this reviewResponded 5 December 2016

Dear Guest,
First of all, I would like to thank you for choosing AVANI Seychelles Barbarons Resort and Spa during your recent visit to the Seychelles.
I’m very pleased to read that you have overall enjoyed your stay with us, from the facilities to the service provided by my team.
Our hotel offers a unique experience from the cultural and culinary perspective, blending the local touch into the hotel, to make sure you experience the True Seychelles.
I thank you for your feedback which is highly appreciated and will be shared during our weekly meeting with the entire Resort team.
I sincerely hope to have the pleasure to welcoming back to our paradise, in a not too distant future.
Sunny regards
Stephane

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