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Sailfish Beach Villas
9.4

Exceptional

75 Guest reviews

9.4
Exceptional
75 Verified Reviews
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Cleanliness9.6/10
Service9.6/10
Comfort9.6/10
Condition9.6/10
location9.2/10
Neighborhood9.0/10
Amenities9.4/10

Anse A La Mouche, Mahé Island, Seychelles. See map

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Beach services
Non-smoking
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Hotel Description

When you stay at Sailfish Beach Villas in Mahé Island, you'll be near the bay, within a 5-minute drive of La Mouche Beach and Anse Boileau Beach. This guesthouse is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Beau Vallon Beach and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Anse Royal Beach. Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected, and DVD players are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle.

Hotel policies

No elevators

Professional property host/manager

Pets not allowed

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Check-in from: 11:00 AM
Check-in by: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out by: 9:00 AM

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Essential workers only - NO

Important information

Property Alerts

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.53 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Special Instructions
This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. There is no front desk at this property. If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The host will greet guests on arrival.
Instructions
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Minimal age
18
Optional fees
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 40 per vehicle
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Spoken Language

English

French

Amenities

Most Popular

Free WiFi

Parking available

Airport transfers

Dining services

Concierge

Laundry

Entertainment

Beach services

Non-smoking

Transportation services

Accessible facilities

Other

Airport transportation (surcharge)

Barbecue grill(s)

Laundry facilities

Garden

Safe-deposit box at front desk

Wheelchair accessible path of travel

Wheelchair accessible parking

Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Free self parking

Terrace

Private beach nearby

Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk

Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Wheelchair-accessible fitness center

Wheelchair-accessible lounge

No elevator (single level property)

Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel reviews

9.4
Exceptional75 Verified Reviews
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Cleanliness9.6/10
Service9.6/10
Comfort9.6/10
Condition9.6/10
location9.2/10
Neighborhood9.0/10
Amenities9.4/10
10/10
Exceptional
Laurent, 30 Dec 2024
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Beautiful property in an idyllic setting with friendly and helpful staff.

10/10
Exceptional
Calvin, 30 Jun 2023
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A quiet, charming, fantastic location with an absolute stunning view. One of the best interactions you will ever have with Villa staff. And one of the best stays I’ve experienced in quite a while.

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 20 Apr 2023
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Hidden Gem

Best property to stay at on Mahe in Seychelles as a home away from home. Splendid views over the bay where we saw marine life swim past. What makes the place extra special though is the personnel. They are always available to assist when required.

10/10
Exceptional
Lori, 28 Feb 2023
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We arrived to meet our wonderful host who has gone above and beyond in so many ways, words cannot Express how thankful we are! This is a beautiful villa with an amazing view , super clean and amazingly peaceful. Highly Recommend!! Just what we needed. Thank you so much 🙏Hubert

10/10
Exceptional
Brennan, 18 Apr 2022
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The villa was amazing, especially for the price, and Hubert is an excellent host! I can’t thank him enough for helping me after I was sick with the worst hangover possible. He took me to get food and made sure I made it to my ferry on time. I highly recommend Sailfish Beach Villas. Thank you again Hubert!

10/10
Exceptional
PAUL, 03 Jan 2022
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Top Notch

Place has a beautiful view of the ocean in front. Very nice service and very clean. I’d definitely recommend this place!! 5/5

10/10
Exceptional
Maxim, 23 Nov 2021
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Gorgeous view from the living room and a terrace!

10/10
Exceptional
Monique, 25 Oct 2021
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Room with a View!

We booked last minute and we’re not disappointed. We used their airport pick up service and all went smoothly. Waited with fresh iced tea at the owners home. Went for a wade..or swim..the villa is gorgeous with great views and well equipped. The only problem is if you don’t have a car, it is quite a steep trek to the beach. Ordered in, and slept off our jet lag. Highly recommended!

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 24 May 2021
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Truly an amazing villa, and the location is gorgeous! What a find for the rate, it is a hell of a deal. Gorgeous views, super friendly staff, and the villa size is tremendous! HIGHLY recommended

10/10
Exceptional
Atar, 14 Dec 2020
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Great villa....very large and well equiped. The owner , Debbie is very kind and gives great info about the island. you must have a car if you stay there.

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 05 Feb 2020
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Beautiful spacious villa with wonderful ocean views.

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 14 Jan 2020
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Unbelievable view that the pictures cannot capture. Could not recommend Sailfish enough. Hubert was incredibly helpful and made the stay as enjoyable as possible. The southern end of Mahe is fantastic and Anse a la Mouche is a great place to stay if you want to visit beaches like Anse Soleil, Petite Anse, Anse Intendance, etc.

10/10
Exceptional
mis Emma R, 31 Dec 2019
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a slice of paradise

An exceptional host, the most stunning view and huge villa. If you want peace and tranquility and happy to cook this is the place. There is a local market selling veg, fish and supermarkets very close. There are restaurants but they are pricey and I was very happy to cook given the fabulous kitchen facilities and stunning view. Totally private ....book it!

10/10
Exceptional
Steve, 13 Oct 2019
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Beautiful setting overlooking the bay. Located on the south end of the island which is more laid back yet close to stores for supplies you may need. Very well managed with lovely grounds around the villas.

10/10
Exceptional
Inês, 25 Jun 2019
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Fabulous

Perfect place to stay in Mahe. Spotlessly clean, breathtaking ocean view, absolutely quiet, confortable bed, very spacious, kitchen very well equipped and the host Debbie is exceptional, very kind and helpful - she gave us very useful informations.

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 10 May 2019
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Stunning views from the balcony and main bedroom are right across the bay.

10/10
Exceptional
Maciej, 16 Aug 2018
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Awesome VILLA!

Amazing stay! Beautiful views from the villa. Car is highly recommended. We'll be back!

8/10
Excellent
Jacqs, 08 Oct 2017
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Lovely accommodation but you need to hire a car

This is a beautiful villa and Debbie is really lovely and very helpful. For 35 euro she collected us from the airport and took us to the villa which is on the other side of the island. She offered to stop at the supermarket on the way which we should have done as there are no places within easy walking distance near to the villa. Although there are some buses you really need a car unless you plan to cook for yourself as there were no bars or restaurants nearby. The beaches near the villa are small but lovely although the villa is up a very steep hill if you plan to walk. The villa has a lovely outdoor seating area and balcony off the main bedroom which also has a sea view and aircon. The villa has great facilities including cooker, washing machine, iron and tv. Thank you Debbie for a lovely stay.

10/10
Exceptional
@LRNLIFESTYLE, 11 Jan 2016
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Amazing view

Great location if you want to soak up the beauty of the Seychelles and relax away. Amazing view from both balconies, if you are in a group this location can accommodate 4-6 with ease. We enjoyed the villa to ourselves and didn't even use the extra bedroom or bathroom. The staff is friendly and helpful, I'd be looking forward to returning on my next trip to the island. Great value for the location and view.

8/10
Excellent
Gideon, 02 Jan 2016
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Great service, what a view

We stayed for 2 nights at start of our trip, very nice experience, although short. Very friendly service (Hubert picked as up at airport late at night, they arranged groceries for us as shops were closed by time we arrived, they helped with car hire at short notice, and gave us good tips on island and places to see). Villas are a bit remote maybe but really in an amazing setting with an epic view, very private and huge! Need car to get around and see beaches (nothing is walking distance from villa) Power was out on island our first night so had some alarm issues in middle of the night which was not great but owners were very quick and willing to help. Great experience and would highly recommend, especially if you are a family or 2 couples.

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 07 Oct 2015
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Beautiful villa stay in Mahe

Beautiful villas that are spacious, clean and stocked with all latest amenities. The villas are far away from the main city and restaurants and it would be advisable to rent a car while staying here The owners are very helpful and welcoming. They contacted me after I booked through hotels.com and provided me with useful tips and advice. They picked me from the airport and also took me shopping for essential items Wifi is provided at additional costs and you repay for amount of data used which can get expensive

10/10
Exceptional
Alf, 27 Sep 2015
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Wonderful Villa with a beautiful view over the sea

We hade an amazing time staying at this very spacious villa. The view from the huge balcony was glorious. It had a fully equipped kitchen and large lounge area. The two double bedrooms each had ensuite with bath and shower and a further toilet was there if needed. Debbie Was extremely helpful and nothing was to much trouble. A car is recommended but useful anyway to explore the rest of the beautiful island. Would definitely recommend a stay at Sailfish Villas!!!

8/10
Excellent
Volcanolizzy, 13 Sep 2015
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More than three star!

This villa was more than we expected for the price we paid. It offered a service individually tailored for you so in fact you could spend more for a personal chef, or massage moving it from a 3 star to 5 star experience if you wished. My friend and I only stayed for a long weekend before she returned to the UK but we would have been happy to stay longer. There was somewhere to wash your clothes as well. All the villas were a good distance apart so it was quiet and felt private. The owners were lovely and checked on us to make sure everything was ok. Debbie provided a map of the local area and talked us through what was available locally in terms of beaches, shops etc.

6/10
Fair
Verified traveler, 08 Jun 2015
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Good hotel

Was pleasant overall. However, I was surprised by the fact that only two 500ml water bottles are provided for free per day for a double occupancy. This part felt really cheap.

10/10
Exceptional
Bernadette, 04 Dec 2014
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Luxury self catering accommodation

Self catering villa, very modern, spacious. It is located on the south end of Mahe which is quieter than Beauvallon. The Villa is on the hillside with great views of the bay, there are 6 properties, some are semidetached. This was the best accommodation we had during our stay. The owners are very helpful and the service is good with daily cleaning. The owners speak excellent English and communicate with you in advance of the holiday The beaches are easy to access by car only a short drive, you could walk but if you are staying here you probably do need a car. Can recommend Dive resort Seychelles for scuba/snorkelling and there is a good takeaway. Spice Garden and Chez Plume are good for meals, again need a car

10/10
Exceptional
wil, 07 Oct 2014
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Next time I bring my whole family

What a stunning place with a wonderful view. The host Debbie made me feel right at home from the start. Next time I want to bring my family here!

10/10
Exceptional
Melissa, 21 Apr 2014
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Stunning apartment in paradise

The apartment was breathtakingly beautiful. We had a view over the bay and the ocean from our spacious balcony, and each of our bedrooms had its own balcony. The place is extremely spacious and comfortable and we enjoyed being able to cook a few meals and eat them on the balcony. Debbie and her brother Hubert were also very helpful and friendly, answering all our questions and solving the couple of minor requests we had immediately. Washing machine was a bonus. I wouldn't try renting this place without getting a car, though, as it's on a bit of a hill and your only other option for the island is the local bus. Only minor complaint is that beach towels weren't provided, but not a big deal. An amazing place and I'll stay again if I'm ever back in the Seychelles.

10/10
Exceptional
Alex, 13 May 2013
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Excellent place for rest

We stayed in this apartment after sailing in catamaran. All was excellent - staff, conditions and our manager Debbie. She did everything to make our rest better - she drived us to restorant , select the place for our friends and many others

10/10
Exceptional
Casey, 19 Apr 2013
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Breathtaking views, amazing villas

I cannot recommend the Sailfish Villas enough! Our host was welcoming and more than happy to help with anything we needed. She arranged our care hire, internet, port transfers, even stopping off at the supermarket so we could get supplies. The villas are huge. There was only 2 of us but 4 people could fit comfortably. The view is breathtaking straight out to the sea. Without a car it is a bit far from anywhere - as the beach is quite a long way down a steep hillside and the climb back is a challenge in the heat! Otherwise I cant recommend these villas enough!

10/10
Exceptional
Casey, 05 Nov 2012
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Perfect honeymoon spot!

The Sailfish was a fantastic stay! We were welcomed to a beautiful villa by Debbie, and the entire stay was perfect. The villa was clean and spacious with all of the amenities of home. The location is in an area of the island that is away from the main city which is nice and quiet. We still had access to stores and restaurants, great beaches, and the local fish market. We went with the previous reviewers suggestions and rented a car, which I too suggest. The villa also had a security system which gave peace of mind in leaving our valuables there. Overall it was a relaxing and hassle-free experience and we look forward to going back.

10/10
Exceptional
Christina Larissa, 22 Nov 2024
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Wir wurden sehr herzlich von Debbi empfangen sie hat uns sehr liebevoll alles erklärt und sich viel Zeit genommen. Die Kommunikation mit ihrem Bruder Hubert im Vorraus war ebenfalls problemlos und super. Er hat uns ein auto organisiert , auch der late check out hat hervorragend geklappt. Wir würden sicher wieder kommen. Die Villa ist nicht modern aber man hat alles was man benötigt und die Räume sind groß mit viel Stauraum

10/10
Exceptional
virginie fabricia, 30 Oct 2024
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Une superbe villa bien entretenue, une vue incroyable et la.gentillesse Debbie la propriétaire avec ces bons.conseils et sa gentillesse. Je recommande

10/10
Exceptional
Marcus, 10 Sep 2023
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Wunderschöne Villa mit Blick auf Meer. Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt.

10/10
Exceptional
Francesca, 31 May 2023
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Struttura e location meravigliose. Il padrone di casa è stato gentilissimo e super disponibile. Consiglio solo di aggiungere qualche utensile e alcune stoviglie in più in cucina.

10/10
Exceptional
Bastian, 15 May 2023
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Perfekte Lage mit Ausblick. Super Raumaufteilung im Haus. Super freundlicher Gastgeber, der auch bei größeren Problemen immer zur Stelle war und sofort eine Lösung fand.

10/10
Exceptional
Valerio, 17 Oct 2022
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Casa grande e ampia, vista dalla terrazza superiore pazzesca sull'oceano. Il proprietario Hubert è fantastico, il primo giorno ci ha fatto fare un giro veloce per farci vedere le spiagge vicine e ci ha accompagnato a prendere l'acqua.. super!

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 20 Aug 2022
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Really good !

We had a really great stay in one of the Sail Fish Beach villa. The villa is well furnished and have an amazing view in Anse à la mouche. Beach, shops and Good restaurants around the villa. The villa is located in one of the nicest places of Mahé. It’s perfect for for holidays ! Futhermore, Hubert is a really nice host with good advices. It made our stay even more confortable. We recommend +++ !

10/10
Exceptional
M S M F C, 27 Nov 2021
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Preciosas villas con vistas.

Las villas están en el sur de la isla en una zona tranquila , algo por arriba. Tienen unas vistas increibles sobre Anse la Mouche. Las habitaciones son grandes y todo estaba increiblemente limpio y habia limpieza diaria. Los dueños eran muy amables , atentos y dieron mucha informacion sobre la zona. El mejor sitio donde he estado en las Seychelles

10/10
Exceptional
NicolasN, 14 Mar 2020
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La vue est magnifique, l'appartement est spacieux, il est nettoyé tous les jours, le personnel est sympathique et Debbie est très accueillante et serviable. Il est indispensable de louer une voiture pour découvrir tous les charme de l'île.

10/10
Exceptional
Bernard, 16 Aug 2018
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Bonne qualité mais pas d'accès direct à la plage

Logement de très bonne qualité, avec une belle vue Ance Lamouche. Nous avions la villa n°3 toute équipée avec 2 chambres, un grand séjour salon et une terrasse. Seul reproche le mot Beach dans le nom pourrait faire penser que nous sommes au bord de la plage, en fait les villa sont à flanc de colline et de l'autre coté de la route, avec une bonne pente pour y accéder, une voiture semble nécessaire pour séjourner à cet endroit

8/10
Excellent
Detlev, 09 Aug 2018
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Villa mit Aussicht

Die Villas liegen im Ort Port Glaud an der Westküste. Die Rezeption liegt auf dem Niveau der Straße. Die Villas liegen am Hang. Man erreicht sie über eine steilen Weg. Also viel Gas geben und Klimaanlage ausschalten. Die kleinen Mietwagen auf den Inseln sind nicht so leistungsstark. der Emfang durch Theresa war ungewohnt geschäftsmäßig und kühl. Ungewohnt bei den sonst sehr freundlichen Seychellois. Die Villas stellen Strandtücher zur Verfügung, die man an der Rezeption mitnehmen und tauschen kann. Unsere Villa war geräumig, hatte eine große Terrasse mit einem tollen Blick auf die Bucht. Großes Bett mit gutem Liegkomfort. Walk-In-Dusche im Bad. Die Einrichtung ist ansprechend, aber die Sitzmöbel empfanden wir persönlich als unbequem. Traumhaft der gemeinschaftliche Pool. Leider gab es nur auf einer Liege eine Polsterauflage. Der Sonnenschirm war defekt und konnte nicht aufgespannt werden. Der Garten und die Anlage ist sehr gepflegt. Für diese Unterkunft ist ein Fahrzeug sehr zu empfehlen. der nächste schöne Strand ist ca. 3 km entfernt.

4/10
Poor
Giuseppe, 08 Jan 2018
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Non è sul mare ma in collina!

Gestore disponibilissimo e gentilissimo. Credo che ci sia un problema di fondo. Le foto traggono in inganno perché sembra che le proprietà siano sul mare invece sono vista mare ed anche abbastanza in alto. Se non hai un auto non puoi neanche comprare una bottiglia d’acqua visto che non ce n’é neanche una in frigo e non ne vendono. Gentile è disponibile il gestore ripeto ma le foto ingannano.

10/10
Exceptional
PAUL, 31 Aug 2017
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Villa incroyable (et entièrement équipée) sur les hauteurs de l'anse de la mouche. Louer une voiture est préférable car l'endroit est un peu reculé (ce qui en fait bien entendu son charme). Debbie est vraiment une personne charmante, réactive et très pro ! Merci

10/10
Exceptional
Wischi, 16 Dec 2016
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Traumhaus im Paradies

Traumhafter Ausblick von dem großzügigem Haus mit Terrasse.

10/10
Exceptional
TAEKYU, 02 Oct 2016
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석양을 보고싶거든 가보세요

굉장히 친절한 호스트, 멋진 뷰가 인상적인 빌라

10/10
Exceptional
DANIELA, 10 Feb 2016
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Un angolo di paradiso

La proprietarie Debbie è gentilissima efficiente la sua gestione è perfetta

10/10
Exceptional
Gael, 20 Jan 2016
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Definitely a very good choice!

We had a very pleasant stay (12 days) at Sailfish Villas. The view and scenery is outstanding. The Villa is spacious and it is very quiet at night, unless you leave the windows open (the road is not close by but you can still hear a bit of traffic). There is no AC on the ground floor but it was never a problem, if you keep windows close and put the AC on in the first floor. We then used to shut it down and night. There is a big fridge and a freezer, but the kitchen could be better equipped. There are very few restaurants near by, but those we tried were really good. Anchors Caffé was our favourite. Service was excellent, there is lady cleaning every day! And Hubert was doing his outmost to make sure that we would spend a good time, thanks again! What was missing though was a pair of sunbeds, should there had been some we certainly would have spent more time outside the villa (on the balcony or the garden).

8/10
Excellent
CHEOL HYO, 11 Jan 2016
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가격대비 최고의 호텔

경관이 좋고 직원들이 친절하고 서비스가 뛰어난 가격대비 최고의 호텔

10/10
Exceptional
Jens, 26 Nov 2015
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super

tip top wir kommen gerne wieder, aber eins muss man berücksichtigen, ohne auto ist man fasst aufgeschmissen. sonst wirklich eine super unterkunft

10/10
Exceptional
Dominique , 10 May 2015
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Parfait

Vue sublime debbie charmante et attentionnée Bravo

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