Hotel la Roussette

Three years ago my husband and I discovered this wonderful little Mahe Gem! It's only a few minutes drive from the airport and yet it's blissfully quiet. Thank you Linda for being the perfect hostess to two weary elderly South Africans aged 95 and 80, whose departure day in Cape Town commenced at 4am! After two flights, a wait in Johannesburg, a late arrival and a 10pm exit from Mahe airport, what a joy it was to find your delicious late night snack, tea and coffee, a spotless room, a lovely hot shower and a most comfortable bed just waiting for us to crash! There was Lea, your delightful Filipino helper staying up late to welcome us back so warmly. Hotel La Roussette is fast becoming like a second home to us after 3 perfect stays.Thank you Lin for arranging for your faithful and punctual taxi driver, Anthony to meet us again.It is always such a comfort seeing his friendly face in the Arrivals hall. He has become such a cheerful welcoming new friend to us that he no longer needs to wave his Welcome placard in our direction! He happily shouldered all our luggage and allowed us time to withdraw Seychelles rupees at an airport ATM. After a wonderfully refreshing sleep and a relaxing start to Monday morning, we enjoyed a delicious full English breakfast served by your two charming helpers from the Philippines before being transported by Anthony back to the airport for our 20 minute flight to Praslin in the little Twin Otter de Havilland just after lunch. We highly recommend this charming little Haven for all late night arrivals who need to recharge their batteries before embarking on the Seychelles holiday of a life time. Hotel La Roussette is a real Winner!

This hotel was an exquisite find about 10 years ago near the airport. It is impeccably clean, comfortable and was always our final relaxing location before flying out of the Seychelles. It's inexpensive and is value-added for the rates charged. The rooms are spacious with wonderful showers that is just what is needed after arriving from the islands before the departure flight. New staff member at reception, Mr Rajesh from India was incredible. His attentive service, welcome, and action responses were much appreciated. It is suffice to express a degree of sadness after about 10 years of memories as the stopover before flying out. New management has excluded a day rate that is understandable as it's their prerogative to determine the schedule of stays and charges. It does not make economic sense to pay for 2 nights, that is the night before and next day in order to secure a day room. Furthermore, a revised itinerary with a few days on the island of Mahe at other hotels is the way forward as farewell with appreciation is expressed.