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Located within 5.4 km of Seychelles National Botanical Gardens and 5.7 km of Victoria Clock Tower in Mahe, Papaya Guesthouse provides accommodation with seating area. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Guests can make use of the outdoor fireplace or the picnic area, or enjoy views of the mountain and garden. At the villa complex, every unit has a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. An oven, a microwave and toaster are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Guests can enjoy a meal at an outdoor dining area at the villa. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. A car rental service is available at the villa. Seychelles National Museum is 5.6 km from Papaya Guesthouse, while Morne Seychellois is 11 km from the property. Seychelles International Airport is 10 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

Hiking

Snorkelling


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 single bed
and
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.6
Value for money
8.5
Location
7.4
Free WiFi
8.4
Low score for Mahe

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Anna
    Russia Russia
    Administrator. One side windows in the room has natural view. Inside the room is clean. Tasty papaya. Many bats (flying foxes) in the evening.
  • Leonard
    Nigeria Nigeria
    Jimmy the manager is the kind of host u want. Out to please and make one s stay comfortable
  • Yukio
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Jimmy is a colleague like host and very helpful about travel advices on Mahé island, thanks a lot for a great stay in a wonderful forest environment!
  • Derek
    Australia Australia
    Excellent location in the hills above Victoria. Easy to get to all places on Mahe. Well kept and comfortable villa. Family atmosphere. Friendly people - home away from home. Close to reliable and regular bus. Papaya and coffee!
  • Annelies
    Belgium Belgium
    Very peaceful accommodation, 10’ from Victoria and the hosts are amazing! Jimmy arrange a tour around Mahé with a lot of hidden gems at a good price. Also Mary offered us to wash our clothes if nessecery. We had a blast!😁
  • Baron
    Poland Poland
    very nice owner who cares about customer satisfaction. A typical house gesture, but also probably the cheapest on the island. You can use the kitchen, access to fresh water. Coconut as a welcome treat. Very nice view from the room
  • Ruben
    Peru Peru
    Comfortable and big room, with everything you need! Beautiful natural surroundings, and near the bus stop! Very helpful and friendly host!
  • Amira
    Italy Italy
    We loved that the place was surrounded by nature and there were some lovely little dogs and cats around. It’s up the mountain but it’s still easy to get around as there’s a bus stop next to it. The owner was nice and helpful and he offered us some...
  • Jiménez
    Spain Spain
    Polite people. Well situated, Next to the Road that I used
  • Ute
    Denmark Denmark
    Very friendly and welcoming staff, room/‚villa‘ with own washing machine, the bus stop is at 200m distance from the place.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.4
9.4
Host review score
Host review score
Property just built 10 years ago with a very big garden ideal for calm retreat.
We are seychellois born but lived in france (North Pas-de calais) for 30 years before coming back to seychelles
located in the heart of the seychelles at the right distances of each coastal side.
Languages spoken: English,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of Papaya Guesthouse

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Common areas

  • Shared lounge/TV area

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Activities

  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site

Outdoor & View

  • Mountain view
  • Garden view

Building characteristics

  • Detached

Transport

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Car hire
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out

Miscellaneous

  • Pet bowls
  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French

House rules
Papaya Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 12:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 17:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardJCBCash
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Papaya Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Papaya Guesthouse

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Papaya Guesthouse on this page.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Papaya Guesthouse (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 2 guests
    • 8 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Papaya Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, Papaya Guesthouse is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Papaya Guesthouse (subject to availability). These have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Papaya Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling

  • Check-in at Papaya Guesthouse is from 12:00, and check-out is until 17:00.

  • Papaya Guesthouse is 2 miles from the centre of Mahe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Papaya Guesthouse on this page.