• Houses
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
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Located within 5.4 km of Seychelles National Botanical Gardens and 5.7 km of Victoria Clock Tower in Mahe, Papaya Guesthouse provides accommodation with seating area. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Guests can make use of the outdoor fireplace or the picnic area, or enjoy views of the mountain and garden. At the villa complex, every unit has a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. An oven, a microwave and toaster are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Guests can enjoy a meal at an outdoor dining area at the villa. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. A car rental service is available at the villa. Seychelles National Museum is 5.6 km from Papaya Guesthouse, while Morne Seychellois is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Seychelles International, 10 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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Property highlights

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

Hiking

Snorkelling

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 single bed
and
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.5
Value for money
8.3
Location
7.2
Free WiFi
8.0
Low score for Mahe
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Annelies
    Belgium Belgium
    Very peaceful accommodation, 10’ from Victoria and the hosts are amazing! Jimmy arrange a tour around Mahé with a lot of hidden gems at a good price. Also Mary offered us to wash our clothes if nessecery. We had a blast!😁
  • Baron
    Poland Poland
    very nice owner who cares about customer satisfaction. A typical house gesture, but also probably the cheapest on the island. You can use the kitchen, access to fresh water. Coconut as a welcome treat. Very nice view from the room
  • Ruben
    Peru Peru
    Comfortable and big room, with everything you need! Beautiful natural surroundings, and near the bus stop! Very helpful and friendly host!
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.4
9.4
Host review score
Host review score

Property just built 10 years ago with a very big garden ideal for calm retreat.
We are seychellois born but lived in france (North Pas-de calais) for 30 years before coming back to seychelles
located in the heart of the seychelles at the right distances of each coastal side.
Languages spoken: English,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of Papaya Guesthouse

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Common areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Transport
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Car hire
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
Miscellaneous
  • Pet bowls
  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French

House rules

Papaya Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 12:00 to 23:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 17:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

The maximum number of extra beds allowed depends on the room you choose. Please check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Papaya Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Papaya Guesthouse

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Papaya Guesthouse on this page.

  • Check-in at Papaya Guesthouse is from 12:00, and check-out is until 17:00.

  • Yes, Papaya Guesthouse is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Papaya Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Papaya Guesthouse (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 2 guests
    • 8 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Papaya Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Papaya Guesthouse is 2 miles from the centre of Mahe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Papaya Guesthouse (subject to availability). These have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.