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Villa Citronella

3.5 star property
Beachfront villa for sun and fun

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Garden
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Dining
Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Sea View | Private kitchen

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Washer
  • Housekeeping
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Anse Aux Pins, Reef Estate, Mahé Island
  • Anse Aux Pins Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Seychelles Golf Club
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Anse Royal Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Victoria (SEZ-Seychelles Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Room

Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Washing machine
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
  • 22 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Room, Sea View

Comfort Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Washing machine
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 55 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Room, Mountain View

Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Washing machine
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Mahé Island

Villa Citronella places you steps from Anse Aux Pins Beach and within a 15-minute stroll of Seychelles Golf Club. .Washing machines, free WiFi and TVs are featured in all 3 villas. Nice touches to enhance your stay include jetted baths and free toiletries. Free local calls, ceiling fans and safes are also available.
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What's nearby

  • Anse Aux Pins Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Seychelles Golf Club - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • La Plaine St. Andre - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Anse Royal Beach - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Baie Lazare Beach - 19 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Victoria (SEZ-Seychelles Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Lazare - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Zez - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Kafe Kreol Café & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Muse - ‬15 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.

Villa Citronella

Beachfront villa for sun and fun
Free breakfast is served, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Villa Citronella. Self parking is free.

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

  • 1 building
  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Villa Citronella offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. This Mahé Island villa provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with in-room jetted baths and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Dining

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Free daily manager's reception

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free local calls
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk

Location highlights

  • In a regional park
  • In the mountains
  • Near the airport
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • Near the ocean
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • 3 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Villa Citronella

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 50.00
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 25.00 (from 12 to 18 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 50.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 25.00 (from 12 to 18 years old)
  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30 per vehicle (one way)

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 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 cash
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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 accepts cash.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the villa before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Boutique Villa Villa Citronella
Villa Citronella B&B
Villa Citronella B&B Mahe Island
Villa Citronella Mahe Island
Villa Citronella Mahe
Citronella Mahe
Villa Citronella Seychelles/Mahe Island
Citronella Mahe Island
Villa Citronella Villa
Villa Citronella Mahé Island
Villa Citronella Villa Mahé Island

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Villa Citronella?

Yep, Villa Citronella has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Villa Citronella?

Yep, Villa Citronella is on Anse Aux Pins Beach.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Villa Citronella?

No, but there are Jetted bath in the guestrooms.

Does Villa Citronella serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental brekkie is on offer at Villa Citronella.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Villa Citronella?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Villa Citronella?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Villa Citronella?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Villa Citronella?

There is a golf course next to Villa Citronella.

Villa Citronella Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
3 hours delay for check in, no any facility such as fridge, tv, dryer, drinking water etc in the room. Staff never gave me permission to use fridge and washing machine in lobby for using so rude and awful. I booked and paid for 3 nights but I stayed just for two nights because was so scary and nightmare. I booked this hotel because the review ratings was good but unfortunately was awful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Lee

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hillside location with great sunrise view (albeit difficult to access on foot), property itself was alright but a bit old and jaded. Rooms were huge but needed maintenance....e.g. towel racks were falling off their fixtures, bed end was separating from the frame, ceiling fans were layered with dust, a/c was not working well, there were dead bugs in the bathroom and household lizard droppings along the window frames, light bulbs were blown....it felt like the property owner did not bother about upkeep and cleanliness....otherwise it would have been a fantastic place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Farhad

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

A beautiful place with nice views

A geat place with good service fifteen minutes away from the airport and thirty minutes away from Victoria or the closest beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room and great views. The wifi isn't the best but this is an issue throughout the island. The host was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was impossible to locate down a maze of jungle mountain trails. Had to have locals take me to the property.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jill

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

Perfect for my one night layover

I read all of the reviews and I couldn't get a sense of how close Villa Citronella was to the airport, as I had a quick overnight stay before catching the morning ferry to La Digue Island. Adrian was a star in welcoming me and has the CLEANEST room ready for me, along with my welcome juice (always a part of a welcome on Africa and Asia, it seems...). My driver was a no-show the following morning and Adrian arranged super quickly a cab to get me to my ferry. This was after an AMAZING breakfast with world class bacon, eggs, toast... and wow the chirping of the birds int he al fresco dining spot was unforgettable. The place was UTTERLY silent and pitch black dark after hours. I don't think I have ever had such a type of quiet in my life. It was extraordinary. I didn't rent a car and was glad I had not... even though my driver had never been there before (he had no difficulty finding it because he asked around before driving me there.). It was remote. The morning views were lovely. There are only four rooms at Vila Citronella. I loved being in a large old house. The bed was SUPERB, the shower was good. I was quite comfortable for my short stay. I recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

msrianne, ashtead

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
travis who picked me up from the airport was very knowledgeable and tooke me to a great beach t sepnd a few hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Lovely villa

We only stayed there one one night, before flying back, but Adrian was really helpful and we had a lovely home cooked creol meal. The room was decorated in a Marrocan style, which we liked. The internet didn’t work great in the room, but it was fine downstairs on the terrace. It is rather remote from the beach, so you really need a car, but the views from the balcony are stunning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

Very friendly and clean

I stayed here for one night when I had a flight cancelation and needed something relatively near the airport and with airport pickup service. It was comfortable, very clean, and very friendly. The atmosphere was very peaceful, but there is not much that is easy to walk to.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shiv

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

If you know nothing about Seychelles go here

If it is your first time to Seychelles definitely go here. Adrian, the host at at the Villa, is the nicest, most helpful person in all of Mahe. He along with his strong network will ensure a smooth stay right from the time you land in mahe. From airport pick ups to local transport to food and activities to do on the island - he can take care of all those things. In fact he also helped arrange local transport on Praslin! Lets not forget the delicious breakfast and on request dinner he cooked both of which were amazing. The Family room was spacious and well kept with an excellent ocean view. Im probably missing out a bunch of other great stuff but seriously if one is going to Mahe, stay here and you're guaranteed a great trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Highly recommended

Nice place in the mountains, but just a short bus trip from many of the sights. And the manager Adrian and his cousin were both very kind and helpful, going out of their way to help me plan trips.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Friendly staff and stunning location

- Villa is in fantastic and quiet location with stunning ocean and mountain view - but it's hard to find it. You must rent a car or get a taxi to reach this location which is on the top of a high hill and about 1200m from the east cost. - Staff is very kind, friendly and helpful. - Breakfast could contains more variety of food. - Dinner is simply perfect, I didn't eat better food on the island anywhere. - Cleanliness in the bathroom and bedroom wasn't the best but still acceptable. - Free parking place for 3-4 cars included. - Free Wi-Fi ( a bit slow) included. - AirCon included. - Interior lighting was week in our bedroom and bathroom. - Cloth/towel dryer wasn't included in our room.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Martha

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

Amazing Seychelles

Beautiful villa on top of the hill with great views. You'd need to hire a car. Adrian was the perfect host and an amazing cook. Beautiful place beautiful island. Will definitely be back!

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

Comfortable stay

Nice place to stay and Adrian was very welcoming and helpful. Nice views and healthy breakfasts. Option to eat dinner also available.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Ian Huntly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Not set up as a Bit&B

Great place physically, not good as a B&B and very expensive for what you get. Only cold water in the shower, no breakfast...it is room only with some coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Romain, Angers

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Chambre très spacieuse avec de jolies attentions sur le lit et une belle vue. Propriétaire très à l'écoute et n'a pas hésité à nous aider. Difficile d'accès sans voiture
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Très moyen.

5 personnes, en vacances. Grande maison, en hauteur, avec une très belle vue. Il faut une voiture, c'est loin de la route principale, mais en voiture pas trop loin de l'aéroport, et pas loin d'Anse Royale. L'état général de la maison a besoin d'être rénové. Accueil très moyen, petit déjeuner très, très "limite" (le beurre périmé le premier jour). Pendant notre séjour pas de connexion wifi du tout, apparemment à cause du mauvais temps un jour avant. Pas de TV non plus. Impossible de parler au propietaire, en voyage peut-être. On était isolés le premier jour, aucun moyen de communication. Le lendemain la personne qui a fait le petit déjeuner nous a donné une carte SIM pour exactement 2 petits appels locale à la personne qui nous avait accueilli. On a été dans d'autres hôtels aux Seychelles....., rien à voir avec cet endroit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Philippe

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

Bonne escale, jolie vue sur la mer

Escale d'une nuit a Mahe avant de reprendre l'avion le lendemain matin. Voiture indispensable si vous voulez bouger, ne serait ce que pour aller à la plage. Jolie maison bien entretenue, literie moyenne.pas de wifi dans la chambre. Tres bon accueil, le petit dejeuner nous a été servi a 5h30 avant notre depart.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super Gastgeber (Adrian) -tolle Kommunikation und Service. Der Ausblick ist fantastisch. Der Zustand des Hotels ist teilweise mittelmäßig.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Ina Tvedt

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel that is far away from everything. Need a car to live here. We stayed one night at the beginning of our stay in Seychelles. The room was good and clean. The staff was a little indifferent to us and we didnt feel welcome. Probably is better places with easier access
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Monika

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Accommodation is suitable for travelers with car. The bathroom is faint. The room is not very clean. The kitchen is not allowed to used. Positive is a beautiful view, lots of possibilities for relaxation (more chairs). The host to shakes hand as a queen :D. Breakfast was included in the price, but when we left for the airport early in the morning, we could get coffee and juice for the trip only.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
+ J'ai aimé la nourriture servie au petit déjeuner et au dîner. - Je n'ai pas aimé d'être logé dans une chambre avec vue sur la montagne alors que j'avais réservé et payé pour une chambre avec vue sur mer! - Je n'ai pas aimé devoir payer cash les repas du soir, après chaque repas, alors que les cartes de crédit sont acceptées pour d'autres clients!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accueil au top, je n'ai pas eu le mail à temps pour me dire qu'andrea nous envoyait le transfert, bien meilleur marché que le taxi. Curtis nous attendait à l'aéroport. De très bons conseils quant à la vie locale. Bref adorable
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice room and friendly people

The hotel is located on a hill with a nice view of the ocean. It is a villa containing a few different "hotel rooms" and a common area that can be shared. We had a huge room with four beds and a balcony. You want to go there by car and use Google Maps to find the hotel. The people working at the hotel are very friendly. The Wifi is good compared to other places at the Seychelles, but don't expect it to work as at home.