AVANI Hotels & Resorts, Mahé Island hotels

"The room was immaculate with the nice little touches of sunhats and a beach bag. The shower was amazing! The layout of the resort was easy to get around and really appreciated the well set up fitness studio. Was particularly impressed that on a day when it was raining I could organise a 4 hour tour of the island and was ready to leave in 15 minutes."

"The entire staff at Crown Beach were nothing short of amazing. We enjoyed our 3 night stay here very much. The rooms and facilities were clean. Quiet and somewhat secluded beach, a haven for those looking to minimize interaction."

"Exceeded expectations. Fabulous staff excellent food and the best snorkelling on the island was on the private beach. Gym has latest equipment, infinity pool lovely and amazing sunsets from TLD bar. The lounge is a bonus if you have a late flight. Would definitely return. Highly recommended. "

"Lovely room with a good view of the Marina."

"Everything from the staff , food and room was wonderful "

"Beautiful property with excellent staff. The only drawback is that is in the more remote part of the island with not a lot of other things around, but as long as you're looking to stay put in a beautiful quiet place, it is perfect!"

"I want to start by saying that the hotel itself is absolutely beautiful — the property, the location, and especially the housekeeping staff, maintenance team, and waiters were truly wonderful. They were kind, attentive, and made many parts of our stay enjoyable. My feedback is meant to highlight areas for improvement, not to discourage anyone from choosing this hotel.However, there were several experiences that left me feeling frustrated, particularly because I was traveling with kids after a 36-hour trip and really hoped for a smoother arrival. Almost every hotel has a check-in time of 2–3 PM, and I completely understand that. I arrived around noon, and after answering several questions during the check-in process, it was already past 1 PM. I was told the room would be ready “shortly,” but we ended up having to wait until after 2 PM. What made it frustrating is that many hotels allow guests to enter the room a few minutes early if it’s already available — especially when they can clearly see the family is exhausted after long travel. Even a small gesture like that would have made a big difference.Throughout the stay, I felt like certain front-desk or bar staff were looking for a reaction instead of trying to be helpful. For example, I was at the pool enjoying a peaceful moment with my kids, but when the sun became too strong, I tried to move them to the shade quickly. Instead of allowing me to get them settle, the bar staff member sprinted over to stop me from leaving before"

"Everything from the welcome, the facilities, the amazing staff, the location, was genuine 5*"

"Beautiful hotel and rooms. Walkable to the only “town” on Mahe. Great beach and perfect pool. Yummy breakfast. Great relaxing spa. 35 min to airport!"