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Hillside Retreat

3.5 star property

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Villa (Palm) | Balcony
Exterior
LCD TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Washer
  • Housekeeping
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Anse Au Poule Bleu, Baie Lazare, Mahé Island
  • Anse Soleil Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Petite Anse Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Baie Lazare Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Victoria (SEZ-Seychelles Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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  • 65 sq m
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LCD TV

Villa (Palm)

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Mahé Island

Located in Mahé Island, Hillside Retreat is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Anse Soleil Beach and Baie Lazare Beach. .This villa is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Petite Anse Beach and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Takamaka Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Anse Soleil Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Petite Anse Beach - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Baie Lazare Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Takamaka Beach - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Anse Intendance Beach - 10 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Seychelles Intl. Airport (SEZ) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Club - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Lazare - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zez - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kafe Kreol Café & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Muse - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hillside Retreat

Villa with free parking, near Anse Soleil Beach
Hillside Retreat offers 2 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and rice cookers. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks and dining tables. Accommodations at this 3.5-star villa have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Mahé Island villa provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 2 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Rooms have private balconies. LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This villa also features tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
At Hillside Retreat, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM on weekdays.
Hillside Retreat has a restaurant on site.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Weekday English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rug in room
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 2 units
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Property does not allow children
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.53 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately EUR 10 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Hillside Retreat Villa Mahe Island
Hillside Retreat Villa
Hillside Retreat Mahe Island
Hillside Retreat Villa
Hillside Retreat Mahé Island
Hillside Retreat Villa Mahé Island

Hillside Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Attila

10/10 Excellent

Pierre Cheelton

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Wonderful Host

We really enjoyed our stay from Mrs Annie! She was a wonderful host ! And she helped us with a lot information we needed ! The best of best ! Her house is well cleaned and maintained ! We recommended her for any travelers coming to Seychelles !
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent accommodation up in the treetops

The rooms are actually little apartments in a lush tropical paradise really close to the sea. They are spacious, clean and upon arrival come with a very nice welcome juice. The owner is lovely and also provides an excellent English breakfast for a small additional charge.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joe, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fab

Stayed for two nights, beautiful surroundings, perfect layout literally had everything you could need or want in terms of amenities. Only thing was slow WiFi and about 4 TV channels but that's no big deal.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly owners. The villa is very well equipped. Great bed, nice bathroom, induction hob, fridge, water pot (10 l), terrace in exotic tropical style. There are mosquito repellents (candles, gel repellent) for use. The villa is located in a tropical forest (palm trees, bamboos, bananas, etc.).
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Oasis amongst the Jungle!

Landed at the airport and had no idea how to find this retreat. Wastold to turn at the chuch. I found it with simplicity. It wassn Oasis among the jungle of the Seychelles.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Delphine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Endroit magnifique, accueil parfait … en pleine nature avec toutes les commodités nécessaires … je conseille vivement !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Un trop court séjour à hillside !

Très bon accueil (avec un jus de fruit bien frais c’est agréable après une très chaude journée) nous avons échangé en anglais puis en français, en se rendant compte que la propriétaire était bilingue ! Nous avons passé deux nuits, idéalement placé pour nos visites et pas loin de take away pour nos repas ! Le logement en lui même est très sympa, confortable et climatisé.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernst Ludwig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Insgesamt ein schlüssiges Konzept von Annelise. Sie hat vorgesorgt für Strandausflüge mit Matte und Handtücher und Plastik Trinkgefäße, Trinkwasser gibt es kostenlos, Küche hervorragend ausgestattet, wir haben frischen Fisch gemacht, WLAN super, Betten bequem, immer wieder neue Handtücher, eigene Terrasse, Stellplatz für Auto,TV, alles was das Urlaubsherz begehrt
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dalila

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un piccolo oasi di pace con tutte le comodità. Siamo stati come a casa.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kyrill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a great experience, complete equipped , nice kitchen and amazing terrace. Owners very friendly and helpful
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexina

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeroen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mitten im grünen

Sehr sauber, komfortabel, Mitten im grünen, sehr gut ausgestattete Küche, nette Gastgeber
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elsa, Madrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We loved it!!!

An example of hospitality. We had a great time there and we hope to go back soon! Everything is spotless.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018