Raffles Seychelles

Simply magnificent beautiful gorgeous all around resort

Our stay was welcoming. Raffles offers a good variety for everyone. The beach although public still makes you feel you have your privacy without how they have set it up. Main pool - amazing // great place to relax/meet others and love the choice of restaurants too

We had 9 days here. We arrived early and our villa was not ready so we went for breakfast. We were then taken to villa 182 this didnt overlook any other properties but you could hear the noise of the kitchen fans/generators further down! Fortunately the key card didnt work and we said we didnt want the villa as the noise would have been annoying. So we had a hospitality villa to grab a nap in whilst another panoramic villa number 150 was prepared for us. The view from the villa and resort is stunning. The Asian restaurant was our favourite - excellent food and service. We did have the Indian buffet at the pool one evening which was ok/good. We did have 3 meals at the main restaurant the evening service is very slow and the second visit we were the only ones sat inside and got forgotten! Once we were seen the service was super fast. Sadly the 3rd time wasnt a good experience we both ordered steak both arrived medium when one was “no blood” and yet it was swimming in blood. 10 minutes later it came back and was beyond well done sadly. All the staff make you feel welcome and seem genuinely interested in you enjoying the island and resort. Everyone greeted you and smiled which is lovely. The resort is small really so be prepared to not do many steps. Everyday we walked down to eat but on a full tummy the climb back would not have been enjoyable. Mostly the buggies came quickly we just waited a couple of times but not an issue. The villas are well appointed with lots of free water. Lots of towels and our lady kept our villa immaculate. The reception staff are helpful and chatty. We hired a car for 2 days which was good to get out of the resort and see some of the island. The hotel organised car hire trip to tortoise island sunset cruise and helicopter transfer all was very efficient, there was no issue with rearranging the sunset cruise twice due to clouds. Drinks are very expensive Little things to improve the experience for me would have been sun bed pads on villa beds (I have a bad back) However the covered sofa area was a great back up. Free water with evening meals. Better service in main restaurant of an evening. Would we go back? Yes but would make use of the gym next time to get the steps going!

Beautiful location, great service, excellent food!

Of course what else could I expect from Raffles brand besides a perfect stay, impeccable customer service, lovely grounds, and a fabulous hotel room. I have no complaints about my stay at Raffles. It was pure peace and relaxation. Highly recommend this hotel!