Hotel L'Archipel

We just completed a lovely 2-night/3-day stay at this beautiful boutique property, and it felt ideal for a romantic getaway. Set on the slopes of a hillside, every room offers breathtaking views of a pristine private beach, creating a very intimate and serene atmosphere. The service was excellent throughout our stay, with the entire property impeccably maintained and spotlessly clean. Our checkout happened to fall on a weekend when ferry services to Mahé are limited, and the team graciously offered us a complimentary late checkout, which made our departure completely stress-free. The onsite restaurant and bar are fantastic—perfect for relaxed, candle-lit dinners with great food and a peaceful ambience. Overall, this is an understated yet luxurious property that’s ideal for couples and honeymooners looking for privacy, comfort, and memorable views.

This is a loveley small private hotel at the end of o road. The rooms are banked up the side of a natural bowl, so steps are inevitable for the higher rooms but the views are woth it. The beach and bay are lovelry with th sea shallow. If sea grass bothers you, proceed out of the hotel and 300yds along the road is a lovely beach with no see grass (unfortunately no beds) The staff are wonderful and very helpful and the food is marvellous. Having a drink in the bar in the evening is magical as thr fruit bats fly from the trees behind the hotel. The cocktails are marvellous. We were in room 802 (there are not that many rooms) which has spectacular sunsets and a great view across the wider bay. A trip to Curieuse is a wonderful experience, but if you walk across to the next bay be sure you are fit enouch as it can be hard going! a visit to the Vallee de Mai is also a must. We would return to this lovely hotel if we are able. We reccommend it to anyone.

Excellent hotel, nice location, good breakfast and dinner, alternately buffet and à la carte, very nice garden villas with a lot of space and own terraces. We really enjoyed our time at L’Archipel. Keep the good service and familiar atmosphere!!

Absolutely beautiful hotel in an idyllic location. The rambling grounds are full of flowers. Knowing that some rooms are quite a way (and uphill) from the main area we had requested one lower down and we were given a lovely one just above the beach and close to the main area. Spacious, comfortable room, bathroom with bath and separate shower, large veranda with view through palm trees to the beach - very relaxing and tranquil. Pleasant swimming off the beach. The staff were friendly and helpful. Unfortunately we found the food very poor, both at the casual beach restaurant and the more formal dinner one, which lets the hotel down somewhat.

Sea turtles? Live local music over dinner? Peace and tranquility in nature? Huge rooms that are spotlessly clean and with mesmerising views? Long romantic walks along the spotless beach. The friendliest service ever? Just book, you won't regret it.