Kempinski Hotels & Resorts, Mahé Island hotels

"WOW … What an amazing resort to stay at! We were only here for 4 days and I’m already wishing to return … but next time for a much longer stay! "

"Lovely stay "

"This property is intimate and offers breathtaking ocean views with charming wildlife, including birds, spiders, and crabs. By the secluded pool, you'll even spot daytime bats that nest peacefully in a nearby tree. I booked this over 40 days in advance after trying to reserve their sister property, which was sold out. Reviews were mixed, with some disappointment from high-tier Hilton members, but I stayed optimistic. Leading up to the trip, I had questions that took nearly two weeks for the property to answer, which was frustrating. I realized during my visit that some of of the front desk women are odd. But they finally responded, so I kept my reservation. Upon arrival, we were greeted with a refreshing towel and welcome drink. Ahkmed took us to our spacious room, decorated unexpectedly for a honeymoon with animal-shaped towels and a welcome treat of macarons and dried coconut. He gave us a property tour and tips for Seychelles, which was appreciated. The resort itself is stunning and never feels crowded, with ample towels always available. The food, while pricey, is delicious, and breakfast, although limited, is included. Emma and Lisa provided excellent service, and the drinks were worth the price, thanks to friendly bartenders Stephane and Sedrick. I’d gladly return and recommend experiencing this place at least once."

"This was, without question, our best vacation as a family we have ever had. First, the resort is stunningly beautiful. The North Beach is on par with anything we saw on La Digue or Prasline. The grounds are also located in the heart of a mangrove forest, which was way more beautiful—and interesting--than I could have imagined. Second, there was plenty to do. Nada, Ruby, and Darrel took us on 3 great, moderately challenging hikes through rain forests ON THE PREMISIS, including a kayak tour of the mangrove forest. The intriguing Dr. Markus took us on a walking tour of that same forest, answering all of our questions. Tennis, racquetball, paddle, SAPs, kayaks, and paddleboats, and snorkeling – without additional cost. The in-resort zip line (12 segments through rainforest and ravines which compete with anything you’ve seen) was worth the cost. A huge advantage of this premises was our teenagers could explore around on their own without us worrying about them. Third, from the first moment Soukaina and Clara met us at the reception, the entire staff went WAY out of their way to be helpful. The only significant downside of our stay is that the meals are expensive and there is nowhere else to buy food (spare one nearby restaurant which is not much cheaper) in the entire vicinity. That said, the food itself was superb. The buffet had significant variation every night of the week and was easy for vegetarians to navigate. The restaurants were especially good and meals well plated."

"Check in wasnt so good but the rest of the stay was great, staff in gecko bar brilliant especially Zin "

"Gorgeous property and fantastic staff Really a beautiful memorable stay. "

"An amazing stay. The resort was really clean, amazing location right on the beach, all the food was brilliant and the staff were super friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend "

"Very clean waterfront property. Beautiful views of the ocean and mountains. The staff were courteous, professional, knowledgeable and always readily available to resolve any issues. Will recommend and can't wait to visit again. "

"All people lovely"