Foret Noire, Port Glaud, Victoria, Seychelles
#2 of 36 Holiday rentals in Victoria
Guests' ChoiceBased on 43 apartment reviews
9.8Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.7
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.7
Free WiFi
8.8
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Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Rebecca
AustraliaNothing
It’s a really lovely place to stay and explore the area. We could have stayed here longer if our itinerary allowed. The unit is fresh, clean and uncluttered. The bathroom is modern and has a fantastic shower. Air conditioner in the bedroom is quiet and the glass sliding doors open onto the tiled veranda. There’s a washing machine too in a separate room. We thoroughly enjoyed our ocean views of Therese Island and the gorgeous sunsets. A few minutes drive to the wonderful Port Launay beach where you can enjoy a swim, book your snorkelling trip or a hire kayak. Also a a short drive to the start of the hike to Morne Blanc & Tea Factory. Ricky was very friendly, responsive and knowledgeable about what activities we could do in the area. Highly recommend.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Monika
SlovakiaNothing, it was all great.
Ricky is an awesome host, he took great care about us all the time. He is very helpful and he grows the best papayas in the world in his garden :) thank you! The place is spotlessly clean! There was nothing missing in the appartment. The terrace has an amazing view, the road is near but it is a very quit one. There is a private parking included. There are some bus stops near by, but it is better to have a car on this side of the island (as the road is very steep).
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Saad
PakistanIt was perfect!
The apartment was very clean and the views were amazing. The owner, Ricky, is very friendly and kind and helped us settle in and guided us about things to do in Seychelles.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Giulia
ItalyNothing
Ricky is such a nice host and the property is amazing. The view will leave you breathless. There’s a supermarket nearby and also a nice beach. If you’re planning to stay more than one night, my advice would be to rent a car.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 January 2024
Alan
United StatesClean, modern with a fantastic view from a wonderful covered porch!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 9 December 2023
Aleksandra
United KingdomEverything was perfect!
The accommodation was perfect! Super clean, fully equipped (even if I needed something Ricky was more than happy to provide the things I asked for), modern, and spacious. The view from the balcony was spectacular!!! Ricky was very nice and helpful He even organised a taxi from / to the airport for my parents and was updating me on their journey! Much appreciated! Shops and some take away restaurants are a short walk away. So is a bus stop!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Mikhail
United Kingdomair conditioning was only strong enough for the bed room
Great location, amazing view, the host is super
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Martin
Czech Republicall perfect
Location, terrace views, sunsets
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 12 November 2023
Barbara
HungaryActually everything was good, maybe the kitchen equipment, which is a bit short, but if you don't plan to cook, there is plenty.
The host and his family are very nice and friendly. Ricky went out of his way to answer all our questions (we are very curious so this is a big task :D) The accommodation is comfortable and much better than we imagined. Spacious, large rooms and surrounded by modern facilities and surroundings. The beautiful views and the pleasant breeze overrides the heat. We recommend it to anyone who wants to relax and come "home" to a pleasant environment.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 22 October 2023
Ricardo
QatarNothing really I disliked.
Very spacious and clean flat with all the amenities you need. Wonderful views of the ocean from the balcony.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 21 September 2023
Markus
GermanyThe oceanview out of the „Conception“ flat was quite stunning. The host was very friendly and offered us a Coconut drink at the beginning, one day later we got fresh bananas from his garden. It was very clean, modern and tidy. Two identical Bedrooms with two bathrooms. Very few Moskitos around in the evening on the balcony.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 16 September 2023
Mira
Czech RepublicAbsolutelly the best accommodation on Seychelles. The owners were the dearest people we met on the inland. They helped us a lot! Beautiful view from the appartment. Everithing was absolutelly wonderful! :)
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 5 July 2023
Alexz0625
United Arab EmiratesAmazing room, with big living room. Kitchen fully equipped. Stunning view on the island and beaches Shop and take away near by. Ricky was very nice and explained us everything as soon as we arrived, you can contact him anytime during your stay if you have any request or issue
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 24 June 2023
Patrick
SingaporeAn extra pillow or two... Otherwise I thought the apartment was fantastic value for money...
Fantastic location... Great view... Superb kitchen... Loved having a washing machine... Quiet... Friendly and very discreet hosts... Flexible hosts... especially given that I was allowed to check out much later than the stipulated checkout time... Will definitely stay again at this location...
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 23 June 2023
Africa
South AfricaThe hospitality and friendliness of both Sara and Ricky. The neatness of the apartment. The fact that you are prepared to walk the extra mile for your visitors. You will be blessed 🙌
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 14 May 2023
Aida
AustriaThe apartment is situated on a lovely hill where you can witness some superb sunsets and a panoramic view of the ocean. It is a lovely feeling to wake up to that view in the morning. Everything was super clean and comfy and Ricky is very welcoming and ready to help. He arranged our transfers from the airport, gave us important info regarding the island and the bus schedule as we didn't rent a car. The bus stop is only a few minutes walk from the apartment. The bus is going from Port Launay to Victoria, the capital city so you can get to the best beach in the area and also to the main hiking trails (Morne Blanc and Copolia).
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 10 April 2023
Sabrina
SwitzerlandThe apartment is very spacious and super clean. It is equipped with everything you need, to enjoy your vacation. It’s in the perfect location, close to shops, beaches and attractions with beautiful views and the most spectacular sunsets. The hosts are super friendly and always there if you need anything. This will definitely be our go to place to stay when we are in Seychelles.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 1 April 2023
Oliver
United KingdomN/A
cleanliness, free parking on site! the view of the islands in the distance was also breathtaking. We even had fresh coconuts and bottles of water on arrival which was a nice touch after the journey! The hosts were great and attentive to our every request.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 3 March 2023
Hp
Germany4th trip SEY: we enjoyed 6 sunsets from this wonderful balcony ( including yacht NORD ). Ricky‘s place is - as said - TOP! Thanks to Ricky and his family!!!
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 13 January 2023
Corinna
GermanyDirectly at the street, which is quite noisy
Very big and clean apartment. Everything you need. Very big terrace with amazing view! Ricky was very nice, helpful and responds fast
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 11 January 2023
Joris
NetherlandsThere is no direct access to a beach (the nearest is a 15 minute walk or 2 minute drive) still everything else makes up for it! I would recommend to stay here a few nights to discover the south and west coast on Mahé and also to stay a few nights in the north to discover that part of Mahé and Victoria.
Ricky is the friendliest and most flexible host you can imagine. Our stay was (unfortunately) cut one day short and we arrived very late, still Ricky made us feel very welcome in our the spacious accommodation. The rooms are large and spotless clean, there were two bathrooms, and the large balcony has a "million dollar view" over the magnificent Anse l'Islette, reefs and nearby Therese Island. It is only a short drive from beaches, shops, restaurants, snorkeling spots, trails and two waterfalls. It is also a great location to discover Mahés west and south coast for a couple of days.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 4 January 2023
Katerina
United KingdomAbsolutely nothing!!
Our flight landed in the very early hours and Ricky was extremely accommodating and allowed us to check in early so this was a big plus which made a difference right from the beginning. He also welcomed us with some fresh coconuts! The apartment was spotless and very comfortable with absolutely breathtaking views over L'Islette and Therese islands. We made sure to be back in the apartment for sunset every night. The kitchen has everything you need for self catering stay. The nearby Sekaar Port Glaud shop is also surprisingly well stocked up. The apartment was clean to a great standard through out our stay and towels (as well as beach towels) refreshed when needed. The location on the west coast is great! Ricky gave us some great tips on what to see and he also organised some activities for us which we all really enjoyed. Thank you!! The service through out our stay was truly exceptional. Ricky and his family went over and beyond to help make our stay enjoyable. We'd highly recommend this apartment for anyone visiting Seychelles!! We hope to come back one day.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 30 December 2022
Lāsma
LatviaThe only thing we didnt like was the road nearby, but from the other side it was convenient, when we wanted to go hiking to the forest.
The flat was nice, clean, the owner and his girlfriend was very kind and helpful.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 17 December 2022
Daniel
BelgiumWestern Ocean Breeze is a real gem offering amazing views on Therese and Conception islands and its amazing surroundings from its generous balcony. The apartment is brand new, sparkly clean, very spacious with a well equipped kitchen, a nice Smart TV and a fast internet connection, offering plenty of speed for all you streaming needs (Netflix, Prime, Youtube etc). And the only thing matching the lovely apartment and its amenities is the owner Ricky, always ready to help and advise. The bus station (for bus 14) is just across the street to take you to the lovely Port Launey beach (that we cannot recommend enough) or to Victoria. We will definitely return to Western Ocean Breeze, its amazing views and its owner Ricky, which we already consider as a friend.
Stayed in December 2022
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