“Would highly recommend this place to anyone looking to relax, recharge, and be close to nature. Can’t wait to come back!”

We had such a wonderful stay! The place is absolutely beautiful, surrounded by nature and so peaceful — the perfect escape from the busy city. The pool was a dream! Super clean and with a stunning view of the greenery around. We spent hours just swimming, sunbathing, and enjoying the quiet.

“Wonderful if you like to be immersed in the nature”

Stunning location. Room is fantastic. Breakfast fruit platter was delicious but was otherwise disappointing. Be prepared to walk up and down the hills - dinner not provided.

“Not a great experience”

This is a self-catering large house with various rooms, which are ample and comfortable. The rooms were very clean. The place is within the rainforest, which makes it truly exotic and peaceful. The swimming pool is small but very nice.

The property is beautiful but it's up a very steep hill and if you're without transport,it's a tough climb. The property is very beautiful and peaceful, nestled in lush green tropical forests, however they only serve breakfast so getting food is difficult without a car. I wouldn't recommend a solo traveller without a car to stay here, there are very little food options in nearby Port Glaud except Del Place which is lovely but pricey for everyday foid

It is located up on the hill in the forest. I liked the view.

“Very nice to relax”

Nice room, beautiful pool, great balcony, fresh fruit for breakfast

“Magnificent place to stay they needs to be refurbished correctly.”

Beautiful construction on marvellous location.

“Wouldn’t book the accommodation again”

Nothing

“Lots to improve”

The great location

“It was a pleasant stay”

Everything was absolutely perfect

a lot of mold, the rooms have mold everywhere, the bathrooms are dirty, the road is difficult to access... I don't recommend it, especially if you go with children!!!!

This is just a hidden gem in the jungles. We've stayed only for one night before the flight, so don't do this mistake too. Book it for more days to enjoy the guesthouse and your time there. Okay, just a few words what I've liked. This a very beautiful place with a stunning views of the ocean, mountains and jungles. The room is big enough with a private terrace and a lot of lovely details. I would like to say that this is a good place just to stay for a few days, take a deep breathe and relax. Btw swimming pool is open all day and night. Was very nice to watch stars at the night while swimming. Highly reccomend.

“The hotel itself is beautiful, and the ladies working in the morning were polite and welcoming. However, our experience”

Beautiful nature

“We loved it!”

Like many others, we were worried about the choice we made, because it has several bad reviews. We were surprised to learn how different it was than what we read in all those bad reviews. We stayed in Room Number 1. And we were lucky to be amongst the only 3 rooms booked in the first night. It was so quite and peaceful. LOCATION is superb (recommending hiring a car, as it makes everything so much easier). In regards to how steep the road is - yes, it is, but in 1st gear you will definitely make it safe and sound. The VIEW from the balcony and all around is amazing. ROOM AND COMUNAL AREA are very clean and beautifully decorated. The POOL is clean and can be used at any time, as long as you use it quietly if it's late at night or very early morning. It may have had a few small tiles (from the mosaic on the steps) that were missing, but I think it was perfectly safe to use. Also, on the day we checked-out they actually had someone there especially to fix that. BREAKFAST is good and unlike others complain, it is just the right amount. So this way no one should be wasting food. The STAFF was really nice and helpful. Always with a smile on their face. They are very hard working and they worked continuously to maintain and improve the looks of the property. So they were always around. PAYMENT was correct - We haven't been charged a penny more for the accommodation - so what booking.com said we will be charged, that's what we had been charged. We also saw that there were reviews complaining that no toiletries are provided. We didn't mind that, because the listing was clear so we knew what we booked. We have had such am amazing and relaxing stay. Would go there again and again and we would recommend it to anyone who is down to earth, like nature, simplicity and tranquility. We wish we would have chosen to stay there more than just 2 nights.

view from the room

“We loved our stay at Villa Vanilla, though it was a bit far from the hotspots.”

We had appartment 3 (on the top floor). Supernice accomodation, looks beautiful, nice swimming pool, friendly staff. Breakfast is generous. Fantastic place to unwind and enjoy the quietness. A microwave is available to heat up take-aways (not many restaurants in the area

I had one of the best stays during my visit in Seychelles. From the beautifully designed rooms, Breathtaking views from the rooms balcony overlooking lush greens and good stuff service. If you want to have a quiet and peaceful holiday in a secluded area, then this is the place to be.

“ROBBED AT WHILE SLEEPING. STAY AWAY!!!”

After this experience there is nothing good we can say about this place, just stay away.

This was our 3rd trip to the Seychelles. We spent 3 nights there and it was one of our best stays. From the beginning we were aware of the location of the hotel and it is true that you need a car to get there efficiently but honestly you need to rent one to get around Mahe anyway. Returning to the location, in my opinion it is one of the strongest points. The views are simply amazing. We slept in a family apartment which had a beautiful large terrace overlooking the jungle and mountains. The rooms themselves and the bathroom were very clean and spacious. Someone wrote that the room smelled of moisture. Sorry but how can it be otherwise with such humidity? After all, it is not a desert and besides it is not bothersome at all. It is also not true that there was no one from the service in the afternoon and evening. At the reception there is a gong that you have to use and after a while someone always appears. As for the service, it was always friendly and smiling. Breakfast was basic but tasty and fresh. The kids could use the pool whenever they wanted without any restrictions. If we ever come back to Mahe, it will only be to this place.

It was lovely being up in the mountains surrounded by nature