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Clef des Iles is composed of 4 duplexes located literally on the beach. Each duplex (around 120 m2 each) has two large attic bedrooms facing the majestuous Silhouette and North Island. The kitchen is fully equipped and internet is freely available through a wireless system. This ideal “on the beach home” is surrounded by charming restaurants and offers easy access to water sport facilities. The discrete Clef des Iles team takes care of daily cleaning.
North Coast Road, Beau Vallon, Mahe Island Seychelles
Clef des Iles
4.7 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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This place is amazing. Period. The four suites open right onto the beach with the sand and surf on your toes when you walk out the front door. Our suite was clean and well stocked, the proprietor was kind and helpful at every turn. The location is right next to a diving center "Equinoxe Diving School" that is top notch and has great service - we did a basic dive and the owner and her staff are awesome, plus a car rental across the street ("Africar") where the owner there was very reasonable about renting cars. Food at the pizza store was mediocre, but if you walk about 100 feet to the Boat House- they have a great vibe restaurant facing the water as well. Overall awesome place to park for a vacation.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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This isn’t the cheapest place to stay in Beau Vallon but is incredibly good value compared to the larger hotels, especially given it’s absolutely unique location right on the beach and with a beach and sea view to die for. The apartment was spacious and perfect for our family of 4. The kids (10 and 13) could literally head out snorkeling, swimming or go for a walk along the beach safely and freely straight from the accommodation. We were provided with fresh fruits and juice every morning. The beach was so clean, quiet and safe and at no point during our entire stay in the Seychelles, did I feel hassled or pressured to buy anything- the people were so friendly, respectful and happy! Shops and restaurants are close by. Lindy, the property manager was very helpful and extremely accommodating. My only very small management suggestion would be to ensure that customers have access to up to date and accurate info regarding the covid tests required to return home. This place is absolute paradise and I would definitely return. It was absolutely wonderful ❤️
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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A really cute place for a family, Marquis the manager is very friendly and helpful, clean , they provide you with a free local phone and sim card which was very useful, they cook live breakfast for you if you ask for it , free drinking water, free big plate of fresh tropical fruits every morning, very good value for money, and we met the neighbors and went out with them for dinner. Many activities and restaurants near by. They gave us late checkout because our flight got delayed.
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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The apartment is perfectly located and the doors open out onto the beach, it was just as described. There was everything there you could need and the staff were brilliant Catherine was very helpful giving restaurant recommendations and advice on places to go. Every morning there was a plate of fresh fruit and jug of lime juice. It was well and truly iddyllic
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Date of stay: December 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Great location, very nice apartment. The location on Beau Vallon is great, the house is practically right on the beach. You can watch the local fishermen hauling in their nets. There are good snorkeling spots a little to the north. There are several food trucks and restaurants just a few steps away, so you are always well supplied. There is a small supermarket nearby. Breakfast is brought to the apartment and is extremely good. The staff is friendly. On the ground floor of the apartment there is a small kitchen and a living-dining area as well as a bathroom with shower and a toilet. On the 1st floor there is the master bedroom with a balcony facing the sea and a staircase to an area with TV and lounge furniture. There is also a toilet and a 2nd bedroom with 3 beds.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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We stayed in Clef de Iles for 4 nights, and are definitely going to come back. I couldn’t describe in word the beauty of the place. Starting with its location, at the edge of one of the nicest beaches we have been to. With clean white sand and crystal clear water. The place offer only 4 units each with couple of bedrooms, small kitchen and a living room that opens out straight to the beach and water. The view from both the living space on the ground floor and the bedroom balcony of the floor above, is like a dream. From the morning to the amazing sunsets it’s all unimaginable. The place is perfectly run by Lindy, whom I can not describe how amazing she is. Lindy took care of every little request we had, from booking an amazing one day private boat trip for us to every little request like towels or laundry, all with a smile and the most attentive to our comfort. We are a family of 5 (two adults and three children) and were very comfortable staying in the two bedroom unit. We enjoyed the Beau Vallon beach, and all it has to offer like water sports and activities, restaurants and of course the amazing clear white sand and clear calm water. We never stated in a place so close (few steps) from the water. It’s not a fancy place, but that’s what’s so amazing about it. It’s very comfortable and examples the perfect balance between comfort and nature. We will be back. Soon ;)
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Date of stay: March 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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A beautiful place, Beau Vallon beach house, the sound of the sea in the background. House clean, spacious, very kind Carherine, we felt at home. Every morning they bring fresh fruit and juice. Great place to relax and enjoy the sea
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Amazing. can agree with former writer Samar. Marquis was so very nice. Early check-in and late check-out. have been to Mahe earlier and this is by far the best beach in Mahe and Clef is on the by far best part of the best beach. Marquis and the staff is very kind, nice and service minded. The setting is beautiful and the evening sun is to die for. Highly recommended. There is some very cute geckos running around night time so bring your earpluggs. :)
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Date of stay: November 2021
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We stayed here for 3 nights and it was fantastic. Only four rooms in the hotel. Our children are 12 and 8 and they were the perfect age. I wouldnt recommend it to familys with small children due to the nature of the sea and the height of the rooms stairs to the sea. But for us it was great.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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The amenities are alright - not really special. But the location is one of the best we ever stayed in! The reason is obvious after staying a week at Clef des Iles, though we never thought about it before: It's not AT the beach - it's ON the beach.
You open the door, the feet in sand. The (beautiful!) beach is public, though never crowded or awkward. Fishermen get their fish in the morning, Seychellois play football at the weekends. You're in the middle of it.
Food is around everywhere. The breakfast service (very kind ladies come into your home and prepare fresh breakfast every morning!) is great.
Our kids decided: We need to come back! We can't wait!
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Date of stay: July 2019
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Good day from Clef des Iles.
Thank you for your interest in our property,
Please note that we unfortunately do not have availability for the night of the 5th November.
We hope to have the pleasure to welcoming you another time at Clef des Iles.
We wish you a pleasant stay on our beautiful Island.
Best regards,
Lindy
Good day from Clef des Iles.
We are pleased to confirm that we do provide sunbeds as well as beach towels.
We remain at your disposal should you have further query.
Sunny regards,
Lindy
Good Day from Clef des Iles.
Further to your request below, please kindly note that our Duplex have two completely private bedrooms and separated with by a door. Each duplex have two toilets, one ground floor and one upper floor.
We had welcome in the past and recently, 2 couples in one duplex and they were happy with the apartment, they found it big enough for four persons.
We remain at your disposal should you require further details, and hope to welcome you soon at Clef des Iles.
Best regards,
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PRICE RANGE
C$392 - C$468 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
clef des iles hotel mahe island, clef des iles mahe island
LOCATION
SeychellesMahe IslandBeau Vallon
NUMBER OF ROOMS
4
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