Papaya Guesthouse

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Scored 8.6
Rated excellent

Staff

9.5
  • Houses
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wifi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony

About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Papaya Guest house in Mahe offers a recently renovated villa with a sun terrace and a lush garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi, ensuring connectivity during their stay. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a lounge, outdoor fireplace, shared kitchen, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a picnic area, family rooms, and free on-site private parking. Convenient Location: Located 6.2 mi from Seychelles International Airport, the guest house is close to attractions such as Seychelles National Botanical Gardens (3.1 mi) and Victoria Clock Tower (3.7 mi). Highly rated for its friendly host and family-friendly environment.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

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

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

  • Hiking

  • Snorkeling

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Guest reviews

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Nataliia
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Warm and welcoming atmosphere. All the kitchen facilities, fruits and drinking water were offered. Fresh linens and towels. Beautiful garden. Helpful and willing to assist if you ask for help.”
Natalia
Poland Poland
“The host was very welcoming and offered us a fresh papaya upon arrival. The room was spacious and despite there not being an A/C unit, the fan did a relatively good job. The kitchen was adequately equipped for our needs and there was a water...”
Benjamin
United States United States
“Lovely home in the hills of Mahe. The room had everything I needed and it was great to have a kitchen to prepare some food since it’s quite expensive in the Seychelles. The owners are lovely and also there are quite a few dogs/cats which were all...”
Lauren
United States United States
“Felt super comfortable as a female solo traveler. Jimmy and his family are lovely and have several cute pups. I also recommend doing the day tour with them as you get to see the whole island and good vibes”
Raul
United States United States
“Located above the mountain. Where you can walk to Hikes easily. Center of the island so it’s easy to go visit the north and south of the island. Really enjoyed staying here. It’s a family ran affordable housing. Once you walk in you will be...”
Rafique
Qatar Qatar
“Location, It’s a bit elevated place than sea level and no crowd. I love to walk around especially with lots of greenery around. No luxurious stuffs, but a perfect studio kind of apartment i that suits my feeling of wanting to be alone, with sounds...”
Karolina
Poland Poland
“Very friendly and helpful owner:) I recommend this place!”
Mbali
South Africa South Africa
“The place is a bit tiny but we'll kept and all the facilities and utensils work well. We stayed one tight, it was well worth it. Garry was very responsive to our emails and Jimmy, what a guy!!! Nothing was too much for him. There was a delay with...”
Charlotte
China China
“Very pretty hostel in the mountain. Room are large. And clean. Even got a papaya that’s a so nice experience for me. And have some friendly cats”
Agocs
Hungary Hungary
“It was my second time at Papaya Guesthouse. First time I arrived sick and left healed. I got a magic balm from Mama. The location is up in the hills that makes it less humid than the beach. You can experience the untouched nature all around you....”

Hosted by Pelissier

9.5
Host Review Score
Pelissier
Papaya Guesthouse is a family-run Seychellois home nestled in central Mahé, just 15 minutes from Victoria and the main beaches. Set in a lush tropical garden full of papaya trees with beautiful mountain views, we offer two accommodation options: the Full Villa (3 bedrooms, up to 7 guests,) and the cosy Studio (2 guests, ). Enjoy free WiFi, free private parking, a shared kitchen, BBQ, and a peaceful garden terrace. A Seychellois family home open to the world — with top guest ratings: Staff 9.5/10, Value 9.0/10, WiFi 9.0/10.
We are a Seychellois family — born locally, with 30 years of life experience in northern France and Europe— now back home and delighted to welcome guests from around the world. We speak French and English fluently. Through our guesthouse, we offer much more than a room we offer a family environment. Come stay with us and experience the real Seychelles!
Papaya Guesthouse sits in the heart of central Mahé, perfectly positioned just 15 minutes from Victoria — the capital of the Seychelles — and within easy reach of the island's most beautiful beaches. The surrounding area offers lush tropical scenery, mountain trails ideal for trekking, and a peaceful local atmosphere away from the tourist crowds. Seychelles National Botanical Gardens and Victoria Clock Tower are both within a short drive. Whether you're after nature, culture, or simply relaxing on a white-sand beach, everything Mahé has to offer is right on your doorstep.
Languages spoken: English,French

Area info

Amenities of Papaya Guesthouse

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

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

House rules

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Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

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There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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