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Hillside Retreat

3.5 star property
3.5-star villa near Anse Soleil Beach

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Exterior
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
LCD TV
Balcony view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Room options

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LCD TV

Villa (Palm)

  • Garden view
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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LCD TV

Villa (Hibiscus)

  • Garden view
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Mahé Island

Close to the beach.You'll find Anse Soleil Beach and Petite Anse Beach within 2 miles (3 km) of this villa. Baie Lazare Beach and Takamaka Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Anse Soleil Beach - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Petite Anse Beach - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Baie Lazare Beach - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Takamaka Beach - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Anse Intendance Beach - 10 min drive - 5.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Avocet Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Club - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Kapatya - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chez Batista - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Skychef Shop - ‬16 min drive

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

3.5-star villa near Anse Soleil Beach
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hillside Retreat. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Mahé Island villa.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Kitchen

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

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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 rugs in room
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately EUR 10 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hillside Retreat to the airport?

Hillside Retreat is 10.5 mi (36-min drive) away from the Seychelles Intl. Airport (SEZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hillside Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Hillside Retreat offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Hillside Retreat to the beach?

This villa is 1.5 mi (9-min drive) from Petite Anse Beach and 1.5 mi (9-min drive) from Anse Soleil Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hillside Retreat offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hillside Retreat, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 10 per person.

Is there a casino at Hillside Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this villa.

What time is check-in at Hillside Retreat?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hillside Retreat?

This villa offers free self parking.

Does Hillside Retreat have a pool?

Hillside Retreat does not have a pool.

Does Hillside Retreat have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hillside Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this villa.

How close is Hillside Retreat to downtown Mahé Island?

Hillside Retreat is 4.5 mi away from Mahé Island.

Hillside Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely setting with views of trees and other vegetation. Balcony was perfect place to eat and relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Un luogo veramente magico, immerso nel verde e vicino ad alcune delle spiagge più belle di Mahe. L'alloggio è spazioso, pulito e dotato di tutto; abbiamo trascorso 3 giorni veramente piacevoli.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

carinerebichonfreefr

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cette belle cabane tout confort et très bien entretenue est perchée au milieu des palmiers. Les oiseaux et les chauve-souris sont un spectacle quotidien qui font oublier les quelques bruits de la route en journée. Proche des plus belles plages de Mahé, cet hébergement a complété agréablement la carte postale des Seychelles. Merci encore à Anne Lise pour son accueil , sa gentillesse et de nous proposer ce bel endroit. Allez y les yeux fermés.
La terrasse
La chambre
Couché de soleil sur la terrasse
Coucher de soleil anse la mouche
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay in a beautiful chalet with everything. Friendly reception
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delphine

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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