Ratings based on 53 Verified Reviews
4.2 Room cleanliness
3.8 Service & staff
4.2 Room comfort
4.0 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Posted 28 Jun 2024
No shopping near by, beach is very small and requires walking, front desk service is horrible and forced 10am checkout. Much better resorts near by. The only plus of the resort is some amazing views.
by A verified traveler
Posted 18 Mar 2019
by A verified traveler
Posted 10 Jun 2018
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from san antonio, tx
Beautiful views and comfy stay
Posted 31 Dec 2017
Pros: Customer service, amenities, location, views, beach access
Cons: My only recommendation is a small commissary on the grounds for small purchases like toiletries, etc.
Location: There is a beautiful beach and restaurant walking distance away. An art gallery on the grounds. Several sight-seeing opportunities a short drive away
The hotel is remote from Victoria but offers everything you need for a great vacation; restaurant, beach access, spa, gym, and bar/lounge. The room was well maintained and had a beautiful view of the ocean. The staff is extremely friendly and accommodating; Ravish is an excellent representative of the Valmer and completely focused on customer service. It was an amazing vacation made possible by the resort and its staff. My only recommendation is to get a rental car if there are plans for sight-seeing (Seychelles observes British driving rules). I would highly recommend the Valmer for anyone heading to the Seychelles.
by Alexander
Posted 24 Sep 2017 on Hotels
Unfriendly stuff at the restaurant, not much choice of food, restaurant closes very early. Pool villa was very nice but not clean.
Bad value for money
by A verified traveler
Wouldn't recommend given the price and services
Posted 29 Mar 2017Very much overpriced for what is given.
Cons:
Only provided bottled water on first day, otherwise needed to buy from restaurant. Price at grocery down the street was 14, price in restaurant was 50. Half board does not include soft drinks (60 rupee)
Does not actually have proper room service. No menus in room. When I called to ask for one, they said I would have to go to the restaurant to get one. I told them that defeats the purpose, they then offered to connect me to the restaurant for them to read the menu to me. When we ordered, there was a 100 rupee fee.
Private pool was not actually private as it was visible on the main path to the main restaurant. We requested a privacy contraption of some kind and were told it would be taken care of by 10am the next day; which never happened even after multiple follow ups.
When I called to cancel my airport drop off for end of trip because we found a cheaper driver (half price the hotel was offering); they had no record of the airport drop off being requested
Very little information about excursions or any kind of information about what to do. We were offered 2 different excursions which were canceled at 8pm the night before.
Very far from the north area of mahe, where most activities are.
The grounds are very dark at night and the hotel is on a hill.
On our last day we lost power at 9am. When we called the front desk we were told there was scheduled maint. On the island and the power would be out 9-3, but we were not informed pri
by A verified traveler
Would not recommend this hotel
Posted 1 Mar 2017 on OrbitzMust have a car to stay here. Too remote. Bad traffic and no sidewalk made it dangerous to walk to the beach. Room was dark. Could not get any food except expensive buffet after 5pm. Staff was fine.
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler
Posted 12 Feb 2016
It's on a hillside so it takes a bit of walking, the brace is 10 minutes walk and is beautiful, no water in fridge when you get there , car rental available and good staff and facilities.
by A verified traveler
Valmer is average and low value for money
Posted 1 Nov 2015 on HotelsAverage hotel which needs to improve quality of its services to compete in the expanding Seychelles hotel sector. Three things need improvement:
1. unfriendly/disrespectful staff attitude (receptionist Sylvie very offensive and discourteous; doesn't even say "thank you" or "good morning"; restaurant staff dismissive, rude and non-responsive despite small number of guests and simple requests).
2. internet only in reception and lounge behind it ! what does it cost to buy routers for the rooms/restaurant/gym uphill and rooms downhill and behind the reception.
3. poor quality food in restaurant: for an isolated hotel with no nearby hotels trying to attract guests seeking a relaxed stay, the food is of very poor quality with average choice on menu). plastic chicken, stale bread, etc.
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler
Posted 20 Oct 2015
Rooms are big and clean, with a huge balcony. Climbing up to the restaurant area is a good daily exercise, however believe buggies are available to transport those who do not wish to take the stairs.
only negative part really is the dinner, there was no a la carte option available at the hotel, only an overly expensive buffet dinner every day.
