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Maia Resort

Our rating

8/10

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Highlights

- Exclusive, private peninsula
- 30 spacious, well-equipped private villas
- Round-the-clock butler service
- Luxurious, all inclusive choice

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Overview

Located on its own private peninsula between two gorgeous natural bays, Maia Resort is an exclusive and high-end resort. It occupies a serene setting and offers a dedicated butler service, high-quality fine dining and an exciting range of activities and experiences. The resort is located midway along the west coast of Mahe, the Seychelles’ largest and most populated island. The property is set apart from the busier, more touristy parts of the island, while still offering convenient access to them.

There are thirty villas in total, all with stunning views and each one carefully positioned so as to afford as much privacy as possible. There are two categories of accommodation to choose from; the thirteen Ocean Panoramic Villas are spacious and well equipped, with views taking in the beach and ocean; the seventeen Signature Villas offer extra perks, with some offering stunning ocean views and others tucked away in the gardens. Villas of both categories are handsomely furnished and tastefully decorated. All come with an infinity pool and sunken outdoor bathtub, as well as a personalised minibar, a selection of complimentary luxury toiletries, a state-of-the-art entertainment system and a glass-walled shower. There’s also a round-the-clock butler service for assistance with packing and unpacking, preparing meals, booking spa appointments, organising excursions, helping out with children and generally taking care of the villa.

Maia Resort actively promotes its all-inclusive concept. All guests are welcomed with champagne on arrival and can make use of unlimited non-motorised water sports, unlimited Wi-Fi and unlimited scuba diving throughout their stay. As well as these, there are complimentary daily yoga and qi gong sessions. Another key concept at the resort is No-Limits Dining. This does away with set meal times and menus, allowing guests great flexibility when it comes to dining. Not only can you eat whenever and wherever you want, it’s also possible to choose from an extensive menu with five cuisine types and special requests can also be made.

Mahe Island is characterised by its rugged mountains, fine beaches and unspoiled jungle landscapes, not to mention its abundance of water sports and rich heritage. One of the best ways to take this all in is by going on a helicopter tour - the resort has its own private helipad just for that purpose!

The resort is very family friendly. Those travelling with youngsters are advised to book one of the roomier Signature Villas. The VIK (Very Important Kids) program has lots of exciting, age-appropriate activities lined up for children, while teens will find plenty of suitable activities as well. A complimentary childminding service is also available. Parents are reminded to ensure that children of all ages are supervised by an adult at all times.

What customers are saying after travelling with Tourdust

Average Rating

based on 534 reviews

(5.00/5)

  • I was also just about to email you to thank you and the team for arranging yet again, another wonderful experience.

    Mount Kenya was spectacular and wild - I think I prefer it to Kili in many ways. The entire support team was professional, friendly and all round fantastic in making sure that we were safe, well fed and well looked after. In particular, we would commend Peter the guide as well as Paul one of the porters who doubled-up as his deputy on summit day. Our route was often shrouded in mist and rain that rapidly gathered in the valleys and moorlands, and we were very impressed at how Peter managed to navigate us safely through all of that notwithstanding. In addition, we loved learning about the history of Mount Kenya from him in the evenings. And ofcourse, I was blown away by the lovely birthday surprise at the end complete with balloons and a delicious cake that had journeyed with us from day 1. One thing we might recommend because of the sudden change in weather (it would sometimes get extremely cold and wet) is for the equipment list to be a little bit more detailed in terms of its recommendations e.g. layers to be moisture-wicking, walking boots be waterproof, doubling up on socks to avoid blisters etc.

    El Karama is a beautiful conservancy and the lodge a true labour of love. Great hospitality in a relaxed environment. Delicious, fresh food. We enjoyed the drives, even if we didn't see much wildlife as the heavens opened on us for the last two outings. However, since it was very much geared towards families, I am not sure if I would stay again without kids. That said, I think it was perfect for a 3d/2n stay post mountain, and a much better choice than flying to the masai mara given the limited time we had.

    Our transits were smooth. Samuel the driver was always on time, drove safely and kept the vehicle clean.

    So it was a brilliant experience and one which I certainly will cherish for some time to come. It was great to work with you for a third time, and I certainly hope it won't be the last

    MissingJuhae C reviewing Mount Kenya Sirimon Naro Moru Trek on 01 March 2024

  • Thank you, we had an absolute wonderful time, and everything was well-planned and as described. Carla was crying on the day of our departure from Ants Nest, she didn’t want to go home and for it all to end, and when I asked how much longer she would want to stay, she responded “four weeks”

    MissingLars B reviewing Best of South Africa for Families on 01 March 2024

  • We had the most amazing time. It exceeded all my hopes of what the trip would be. The guides, the hotels - everything was of such a wonderful quality. Thank you for organizing everything. I will absolutely recommend Tourdust and use you again.

    MissingClaudia L reviewing Luxury Desert Holiday on 11 January 2024

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