Avani+ Barbarons Seychelles

Massively Overpriced, Poor Service, and a Terrible Beach: Not Worth the $500/Night I recently stayed at this hotel in Seychelles for 4 nights as a solo traveler, paying between $450 and $500 USD per night. Given the steep price tag, you naturally expect high-end service, pristine amenities, and an experience reflective of a luxury resort. Unfortunately, almost every aspect of my stay fell drastically short, making it one of the most disappointing hotel experiences I've ever had. After a grueling 17-hour long-haul flight, I arrived exhausted, checked in, and headed up to my room. My bags were left behind at the concierge. After waiting 30 minutes with no sign of them, I went back downstairs only to find my luggage still setting there. When I complained, a staff member rushed out from an office to finally bring them up. For $500 a night, basic luggage delivery post-arrival shouldn't require tracking down your own bags. Also, Upon check-in, I was informed I needed to leave a €500 deposit for incidental expenses at the restaurant just for a 4-night stay as a solo traveler. Demanding €500 upfront for a single person's dining footprint over a few days is completely unreasonable and shows a lack of guest-centric hospitality. The beach situation is a major letdown. Swimming is restricted to a tiny, boxed-in area of roughly 30x30 meters marked by red warning signs. Anything beyond that is deemed unsafe, meaning you essentially do not have a functional or enjoyable beach to swim in. If you are coming to Seychelles for the pristine, open Indian Ocean swimming experience, this hotel completely misses the mark. For the price paid, the food options are extremely limited, repetitive, and poor in quality. The value proposition simply does not exist here. When you pay high-end luxury prices, you expect VIP treatment and smooth operations. Instead, this hotel offers subpar service, restrictive safety hazards masquerading as a beach, and high cash-hold policies. Save your money and book elsewhere in Seychelles, there are far better properties that actually respect their guests and their wallets.

we chose avani for our honeymoon, and we didn't regret it at all. the location is quiet, although it is close to the main road, its location makes you think you are isolated from everything, you only hear the ocean and see only the mountain, it is so quiet. the staff is very friendly from the entrance, we were welcomed properly. all areas are well set up, it is very clean, the rooms are spacious. there are several restaurants inside the hotel, which are varied, so you can eat local or international food. we appreciated the fact that the hotel is spacious and has several relaxation options, such as the pool area, bar, beach area, fitness room, spa, even a games area. so, you won't get bored if you prefer to spend the day only at the hotel. we appreciated the fact that our room was cleaned daily, we were supplied with water and coffee. also, upon arrival, the staff prepared a surprise in the honeymoon room for us, and we received containers as a gift to supply ourselves with water from the hotel premises. we would like to thank Steve, who helped us with any questions and made us feel at home. in conclusion, if we have the opportunity, we will choose Avani again.

The location is extremely convenient and beautiful — very close to the airport, with a lovely beach, lush gardens, and lots of birds around. We really enjoyed the spa. The restaurant Pti Bazar was also excellent, and the breakfasts were fantastic. Our only small suggestion would be to offer more fresh fruit at dinner. The staff were the friendliest and most caring we could have asked for, and we are especially grateful to Divine, Omer, and Kasun for their warmth and attention.

Beautiful hotel with an amazing experience from arrival to checkout. Everything was perfect, and the entire team was wonderful, welcoming, and attentive. A special thank you to Divine for such a warm welcome and excellent hospitality. The hotel is absolutely stunning, and every detail made our stay truly memorable. Thank you so much to the whole team for making our experience so special!

It was perfect vacation and perfect place to stay from all aspects, it is paradise place with all the facilities. Thank you for your warm hospitality, qualified services when needed. Special thanks for Kasun and Omer, who supported us in making sure we get the attention to and helped us with different questions we had. Special thanks to Kanon and Gishan for his warm hospitality every evening.