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Evening sun @ Clef des Iles in Beau Vallon, Mahé, Seychelles

Clef des Iles: perfectly located on the beach

Clef des Iles was our first accommodation on Mahe. After a long night fligt we were picked up by a Mason’s Travel agent at the airport. He guided us to our driver who drove us from the airport to Clef des Iles in Beau Vallon.

When we arrived it turned out the self catering duplex accommodation was located right on the Beau Vallon beach! We knew it would be very close to the beach, but not this close. A great surprise. We received a very warm and friendly welcome by the owners Marquise and Stephane, a Seychellois/Swiss couple. They were truly interested in us and made us feel at home immediately.

The apartment was superb: a nice bathroom with shower, kitchen with everything we needed, living room and the dining table (which we only used as breakfast table) with a magnificent view on the Beau Vallon beach, the turquoise ocean and Silhouette island in the distance. On the 1st floor (or 2nd floor for all American readers ) 2 bedrooms and a separate toilet. The main bedroom had a balcony and again that wonderful view on the Indian ocean.

Attached to Clef des Iles are an open air pizzeria called Baobab, owned by grand mother, and on the other side a diving school.

Although it’s a self catering duplex, we found our fridge completely stacked with enough food for all breakfasts during our stay! Another pleasant surprise after a tiring journey. With tropical flowers all over our ‘new home’  it was clear we made the right choice picking out this place. After 30 minutes or so the owner came to us with 2 opened coconuts to welcome us. With our exotic drinks we sat outside on our doorstep enjoying the view.

Of all accommodations we stayed at in the Seychelles, this was our favorite by far. The warm white sand is just one step away and sitting on your chair watching the gold sun set into the ocean is simply breathtaking. Every morning local fishermen go out and catch fresh fish right before your nose. If you want you can buy it later at one of the stands nearby.

I really recommend this property. Although not as luxurious as a big resort, it beats it hands down. Staying at this wonderful place will give you the real and authentic Seychelles experience.

Clef des Iles, Beau Vallon, Mahé island

Bedroom with flowers @ Clef des Iles

View from our living room @ Clef des Iles

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