W Coast Rd, Victoria, East of the Beach Baie Lazare, Mahe Island, Seychelles | (618) 248-8274
On a hill overlooking Baie Lazare
Studios and villas with full kitchens, many with great views
Large, two-level, lagoon-style pool with beautiful ocean views
Free breakfast buffet plus limited room service
On-site restaurant and bar
Children's playground
Library with comfy couches and flat-screen TV
Free on-site parking
Construction in progress through the end of 2015
Studio units get some street noise; villas can get noise from neighboring units
Wi-Fi, while free, is only available in common areas
No fitness center
Restaurant food gets mediocre reviews
Mandatory fee for gala dinners at Christmas and New Year's Eve
The family-run Valmer Resort is a
cozy three-pearl property on a steep hill above Mahe’s Baie
Lazare coast. The spectacular mountain and ocean views from the rooms' balconies and the stunning lagoon-style pool could be the Valmer's best feature. Its 21 rooms, both villas and studios, are clean and updated, with luxurious bathrooms, but their thin walls can erode privacy. And according to guests, the restaurant and bar are not exactly a
foodie’s dream, but villas do have full kitchens. Note: A car (or public bus) is
necessary for grocery runs or exploring. For another three-pearl property in Seychelles, the La Digue Island Lodge presents a good alternative.
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Scene
Intimate resort with stunning views and pretty common areas
The Valmer is small and intimate with contemporary villas dotting the grounds. The resorts most alluring feature is its stunning views, with the mountains and jungle on one side, and the Indian Ocean
on the other. Exotic birds add to the picturesque setting. Throughout, the decor is elegant and
upscale, with plenty of natural elements including driftwood, stone, and open-air spaces to let in the sunlight, fresh air, and surroundings. A variety of comfortable couches and armchairs give plenty of spots for relaxing with a book or a cool drink. The restaurant continues the breezy vibe, with lots of bleached wood, stone, and rattan furniture in an open thatch-roofed room.
Location
On Mahe's south coast, above Baie Lazare beach
The Valmer Resort is located on the south
coast of Mahe, on a hill looking out over Baie Lazare. There aren't a lot of restaurants
or shops in the immediate area, and a rental car is advisable here, although
the public bus stops very close to the front gate. The capital, Victoria, is an
hour away by public bus. Local beaches such as Takamaka and
Petite Anse are within a 10-minute drive, while the airport takes around half an hour or so to reach.
Rooms
Studios and villas with full kitchens and furnished balconies with great views
Rooms at the Valmer Resort come in studio and villa configurations, all with full kitchens, living rooms, and furnished
balconies with lush garden views. Studios are located near the main road and
get some early morning traffic noise. But villas also have noise issues: Each villa holds two units, and the walls between them are thin, so neighbors can sometimes overhear each other. Rooms are bright, with tile floors, comfortable
couches, arched wooden doors, and big picture windows. Kitchens are equipped with large refrigerators, cooktops, and ample dishes, cookware, and utensils. However, there are no coffee or espresso machines. Other amenities include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, free toiletries, and safes (although they are not large enough for most laptops). Wi-Fi is only available in common spaces. Bathrooms are modern,
with attractive, stone-tiled shower stalls; some rooms have freestanding
soaking tubs in the bedrooms, which adds to their romance. The Pool Villa is the most
romantic choice, with an open-air shower, a large private plunge pool set into
a sizable wooden deck, and an outdoor dining area.
Features
Large lagoon-style pool, elegant poolside bar, playground, and buffet dining
The Valmer Resort features a beautiful
lagoon-style infinity pool on two levels, surrounded by palm trees and a pretty
deck lined with elegant sun beds. The poolside bar, La Gaulette, is elegant but not uptight and serves intriguing signature cocktails as well as standard
drinks and juices. There's also a playground with a slide and a small
treehouse. Breakfast is included in the room rate, served at the restaurant, Le Palmier, which
offers international and Creole cuisine for lunch and dinner including a la carte, prix-fixe, and buffet options. The dining room is set in a large, open-sided pavilion with a thatched
roof, giving it a luxury island vibe. But the food itself gets mixed reviews from guests. There's also a library area with books and a
flat-screen TV as well as clusters of couches and chairs for reading,
socializing, playing cards, or using the free Wi-Fi (not available in rooms). The resort also has its own art
gallery and gift shop.
