Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas

The atmosphere in this hotel even from the entrance and staff attendance in all places was unforgettable and unbelievable! Moreover, our butler Wasim provided in our villa extraordinary services with passionate contribution and welcome 🤗

We had a fabulous time at Anantara Maia and despite all the staff being friendly and attentive to our every need, our butler Ningsih went out of her way to ensure we had a really special time in the Seychelles. She catered to all our requirements (which were a lot) and more. Wish we could take her home to London with us! We loved the small boutique feel of the hotel (only 30 villas) and everyone seemed to know us and everything we needed. The one slight downside was the villas were slightly dated and there was only one restaurant (although they would try and accommodate all food requests)

Stunning ocean view, friendly staff, clean villa, great food, best butler service, everything is perfect. We’d like to thank Theo, our butler, who arranged a one day trip to La Digue and Praslin island, making our vacation even more wonderful.

We stayed in a Premier Ocean View Villa for a week. Very peaceful. Great view. A 10 min steep walk to the beach and restaurant or call for a golf cart. Pack binoculars to watch the fruit bats. Our butler, Sisca, was efficient without being intrusive - exactly what we like. A big shout out to the restaurant and pool staff who were always smiling. The extensive menu covered many cuisines with something for everyone. The ‘butter chicken’ cooked by their Indian chef is a must - I even persuaded the chef to give me the recipe. Choose half board, if it is an option, due to ‘island prices ‘. Long sandy beach. Kayaking and wave boards too. Resident coral conservation lady offering snorkeling trips. Pool area was quiet as most people use their own pool in the villa. Hire a car for 2 days if you have time - you will receive a warm welcome everywhere. The staff make this hotel a success. Thank you also to Gabriel who contacted his colleague in Anantara Qasr al Sarab hotel for the second part of our trip. (They also looked after us well !) We had a wonderful relaxing holiday. Mr and Mrs Forest.

We have been to beautiful Maia already for the 4th time. It’s truly a special resort, only 30 villas, tranquil and intimate paired with a warm and familiar atmosphere. We stayed in premium beach villa # 107. Each unit comes with a personal butler. Raphela is always ours, a lovely and highly dedicated person, already working at Maia for a long time. Those category is nestled along the sandy beach of Anse Louis. All categories offer utmost privacy. The hill villas come with spectacular views over one of the two bays. The crescent-shaped Anse Louis is mainly occupied by hotel guests, thus relatively serene and provides good swimming options. At least during our visits (2x March, 1x December, 1x June) the conditions were always decent, not too waivy and little seagrass. The villas are luxurious and cosy in one. I love the walk-in shower with floor-to-ceiling windows and nice view into the vegetation, along with a very good water pressure and easy to handle fitting. Great bath amenities from Hèrmes in regular sizes, no mini editions. Diverse lounging and chilling options are scattered on the outside area of the sun deck and in the private garden. As well during rainy days you can spend time on the large sofa under the big protective roof. All villas feature an oversized sunken outdoor bath tub and a large pool. Just missing this time was a fruit basket. Well, I forgot to ask why it was no more placed in the villa yet assume it would not have been an issue to deliver one on request. Nice gestures are the small gifts which are put in the villa upon arrival and/or departure. Always appreciated, I am very into scented candles 😊. The resort spreads over 30 acres of lush tropical scenery, housing many birds. Always a pleasure to hear them chirping during sunset when they gather on the specific trees. It was the first time we visited Maia after the change from the former extraordinaire Beyond AI package to BB/HB meal plan. That package was superb, also including dining by design on the helipad or beach for example. In my opinion it was a real USP for a luxury resort on the main island of Mahé, a pity that it ceased. Main outlet Tec-Tec is located next to the pool, during the night torches illuminate the location creating a special ambiance. The wine cellar on the upper level has been modified since our stay in June 2023. It now features an intimate and private dining option with one proper table and an exquisite menu along with a sophisticated wine list. We enjoyed a fantastic dinner with pairing wines under the helm of the kind and talented sommelier Adhi. A perfect spot for some romantic pre and post dinner drinks is always the rustic sunset bar next to the ocean. Food is on a very high level, we enjoyed all of our meals. Surely not to miss is the famous coconut ceviche. Even if there are “only” 2 outlets (well, it’s also only 30 villas), there is a wide selection of different options to choose from and the menu will not get boring even on a longer stay. Anyway, I would appreciate adding some wines in a more affordable price range of plus/minus 1000 SCR. The wine menu is classy, yet a bit too focussing on premium ones. All team members are warm-hearted and cordial and it was nice to see again the one or other from our former visits. The wonderful Anantara spa is nestled within the jungle and houses 3 open-air-pavilions. A comprehensive range of treatments and rituals is on offer, the therapists are highly skilled. We enjoyed a deeply relaxing time within the tropical surroundings. An ultimate de-stressing experience amidst a serene ambiance - it is definitely one of my favourite spas in the Indian Ocean. A new add is the coral cabana from OceanWise, a marine conservation organisation. The guests can join in guided snorkelling trips, learn about the fragile ocean life and in future also coral planting/coral restoration activities will be conducted. I assume allrounder “beach boy” Mike will also take part in the offered actions along with Kathleen as he is the person on site for every need 😊. It’s also good to raise the kids’ awareness of all those environmental and sustainable things. There is no kids club on site, but different activities will be provided for the toddlers like pizza cooking class, beach treasure hunt or stand-up paddling in the pool. As well new are daily yoga classes in the morning. For families, one or two multiple bedroom hill villas are in the planning. Also, the wine cellar shall be enlarged and moved to the other side so that the resort boutique can be relocated to its former location, offering a more enhanced shopping experience. Maia is a genuinely romantic resort and a pretty unique place, definitely one of my very favourite hotels in the Indian Ocean. We are strongly planning another comeback by next March.