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Chateau Elysium

Property class: 4

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A long dining table set for a meal with a decorative garland, surrounded by chairs, in a room with a view of tropical plants and a white column structure.
A white building with a balcony, a swimming pool, and tropical plants.
A room with two wooden lounge chairs with white cushions, a small wooden table with a bottle of champagne and glasses, and a bed in the background.
A white house with a balcony, surrounded by dense greenery and a stone wall.
A grand lobby with a central staircase, two sofas, and a piano.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Bel Ombre Road, Beau Vallon, Mahé Island, Beau Vallon
  • Place, Beau Vallon Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bazar Labrin Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Anse Soleil Beach
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Victoria (SEZ-Seychelles Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View, Beachside

A bedroom with a wooden floor, a bed with white bedding, a bedside table with lamps, a chair, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View, Beachside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Beachfront

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a sofa with cushions, a small bedside table with a lamp, and a view of greenery through the window.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Beachfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Beachside

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a balcony with curtains.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Beachside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Ocean View, Beachfront

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a table, and a chair.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Ocean View, Beachfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Comfort Villa, Courtyard View

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window, and a view of greenery outside.

Comfort Villa, Courtyard View

  • 2153 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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A two-story house with a swimming pool, a covered patio, and a garden with tropical plants.

Comfort Villa, Courtyard View

  • 2153 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Luxury Villa, Garden View

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with a view of greenery.

Luxury Villa, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 2691 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Bed

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A two-story house with a covered patio, a swimming pool, and lush greenery.

Luxury Villa, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 2691 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Luxury Villa, Garden View

A covered patio with a pool, outdoor furniture, and sliding glass doors.

Luxury Villa, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 2691 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Luxury Villa, Ocean View

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a window with a view of greenery, and a wall-mounted shelf.

Luxury Villa, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Mahé Island

With a stay at Chateau Elysium in Mahé Island, you'll be 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Beau Vallon Beach and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Ste. Anne Marine National Park. .This beach guesthouse is 20.6 mi (33.2 km) from Anse Soleil Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Beau Vallon Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bazar Labrin Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Anse Royal Beach - 31 min drive - 18.7 miles
  • Anse Soleil Beach - 39 min drive - 21.8 miles
  • Petite Anse Beach - 39 min drive - 21.8 miles

Getting around

  • Seychelles Intl. Airport (SEZ) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marine Charter - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Beach Shak - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cyann - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Chili restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Oceanview Bar And Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Chateau Elysium

Chateau Elysium offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private pools and espresso makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps).

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and safes. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring private pools. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This Colonial guesthouse also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Satisfy your appetite with local and international cuisine at Beach Front, a beachfront restaurant which features a garden view. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily (reservations required).
Beach Front - This beachfront restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of EUR 65; reservation required
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Beach Front

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 2008
  • Colonial architecture
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Fenced private pool

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 65
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 32.50 (from 1 to 10 years old)
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 65
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 32.50 (from 1 to 10 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 65
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 32.50 (from 1 to 10 years old)
  • Valentine's Day (February 14) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 65
  • Valentine's Day (14 February) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 32.50 (from 1 to 10 years old)

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 45 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Hosted evening meal: EUR 65

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

You need to know

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on January 1
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Criollo House
Chateau Elysium Guesthouse
Chateau Elysium Mahé Island
Chateau Elysium Guesthouse Mahé Island

Chateau Elysium Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 35 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. Feels more like a «home» than a hotel. Very family style. Nice pool, nice rooms, nice location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Positives: Beautiful old colonial house right on the beach. The room was large and the balcony overlooked the pool and beach beyond. Honour bar for drinks was handy and breakfast was good. Beach swim-able and many restaurants close by. Good A/C Negative - low water pressure in shower which was quite small. Lovely freestanding tub was not usable - taps didn’t work properly and base leaked. Bad quite hard. Overall a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The venue was lovely. Right on the beach. Breakfast was incredible. Freshiest of fruits!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
absolutely wonderful views from the balcony, pool and sea. The staff was friendly and really nice, Javier (I don't know how to spell it) was a lovely guy. The only downside was the pool, it wasn't cleaned the whole time we were here.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the beach but a poorly maintained nice looking old “mansion”. I was fooled by other higher ratings.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting, right on the best beach of the island and with amazing mountain views. Impeccable service and super friendly staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a delightful property with pleasant and attentive staff. The location is perfect, being directly on the beach in the middle of the beach and close to all restaurants. The room was large and clean with a wonderful veranda and view of the ocean. Breakfast was tasty. I would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is really a B&B . Plus it is not well maintained. The property itself is elegant looking but sorely neglected. However, we overlooked all of the obvious faults because the location is superb. Also the newer pool is quite nice, but the pool man added too much chlorine which spoiled that experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic old arty furnishings
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely breathtaking, staff was amazing in every aspect. Visually, you cannot find a more beautiful location in Seychelles. The staff could not be nicer and more attentive to your every need.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chateau Elysium is an amazing place in the middle of Beau Vallon beach. We ordered dinner and it was excellent - variety of food, fresh fish, creole salads, vegetable with sauce etc. It was delicious. Rooms has beautiful view to the ocean and Beau Vallon Beach. Swimming pool in front of the villa is also great and get a huge advantage for guests. Definitely, we will return again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Likes- location, staff were excellent, breakfast was good. Communication by email before the stay was very good. Nice exterior of building. Dislikes- room 7 definitely needs a bit of upgrading. Was slightly disappointed with the room. Everything else was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nothing
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Chateau Elysium. If you are looking for a traditional hotel experience which can be very impersonal, this may not be for you, but if you are looking for a guest house, more personal experience...then this is a perfect spot. The property is set back so it feels very private. The building and grounds are very well maintained. I stayed in room 2 and had a glorious view of Beau Vallon Beach and the Indian Ocean. I loved having coffee on the balcony overlooking the property and beach. The room was not fancy (not a complaint at all) but was very clean. (I would go down for breakfast and the room was cleaned before I returned). There is a wonderful woman who prepares breakfast every morning. Sumptuous fresh tropical fruits, yogurt, juice, coffee, eggs & bacon with toast, etc. (All delicious). On some nights you can pre-order dinner which is all home cooked. The property has 24 hour security and I always felt very safe. It took me 2 minutes to get onto the beach from my room! Lots of restaurants, shops, convenience stores, and more all within walking distance. I thoroughly enjoyed my time here and I am grateful for the entire staff!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Das Hotel ist sehr ruhig und wunderbar direkt am Strand gelegen. Es ist klein aber fein. Det Pool ist genug gross und das Meer mit dem wunderbaren Sandstand gleich um die Ecke.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrível o pior lugar que já fiquei, uma casa velha c quartos, o nosso quarto era no meio da recepção e da sala da casa, sem privacidade alguma, sem tv, lotado de lagartixas. Chegamos a noite e não tinha comida, tivemos que caminhar por uma praia escura e esperar a maré baixar para atravessar. Um pesadelo, me sentí num filme de terror. Ainda bem q foi por poucas horas e uma breve dormida para ir para o aeroporto.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotellet ligger rett ved stranda, bare adskilt med en port. En kan ligge på solsengene ved bassenget (under parasoll), og likevel ta badene i sjøen. Hele hotellets uteområde, inkludert frokostområdet har nydelig utsikt mot strand, sjø og solnedgang. Rommene har utsikt mot sjøen, de i 2. etg har selvfølgelig mer, men rommene på 1. etg har direkte utgang til uteområdene. Rene og pent, og store herskapelige rom. Veldig hyggelig personale og en avslappet og behagelig atmosfære. Kort vei til restauranter og spisesteder. Veldig godt utvalg av takeaway-boder like bortenfor. Anbefales på det varmeste!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Allt var perfekt! Läge,personal, rum, pool, omgivningen, bekvämligheter så det är bara att boka.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Parfait !

Très grande chambre avec une belle vue sur la mer. Grande piscine. Emplacement idéal.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super service

Alle på hotellet gjorde dette til en magisk ferie for oss. Vi følte oss utrolig velkomne og ivaretatt fra det øyeblikket vi ankom.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charme, tranquilité et sympathie

Accueillis avant l'heure prévue. L'endroit est charmant, calme, la piscine grande et bien entretenue, avec vue sur l'océan, parfaite. La plage est accessible depuis l'hotel. Le personnel est très sympatique. Compte tenu des prestations, le prix est juste.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sehr repräsentative Unterkunft mit tollem Ambiente

Tolles Haus, nein eher eine Villa oder ein Herrenhaus im Kolonialstil früherer Zeiten, ein echter Hingucker, direkt am Strand. Im EG sind nur ein oder zwei Zimmer, aber ein sehr großer Aufenthaltsbereich, Küche, Bar und der Zugang zur spektakulären Terrasse mit dem großen Pool, direkt dahinter das Meer. Im OG sind die meisten Zimmer, alles sehr gediegen und repräsentativ, mit tollem Balkon. Insgesamt fühlt man sich weniger wie im Hotel als vielmehr wie zu Hause. Personal ist sehr aufmerksam, freundlich und hilfsbereit, es gibt eigene Security. Frühstück wird am Tisch serviert, sehr lecker und umfangreich. Abendessen muß man vorab bestellen, ist recht teuer, aber qualitativ extrem gut und somit seinen Preis wert. Einkaufsmöglichkeiten, Geldautomat, Apotheke u. Bushaltestelle sind wenige Minuten zu Fuß entfernt. Nicht schön fanden wir, dass in unserem Zimmer die Klimaanlage recht laut war und direkt über dem Bett an der Decke hing, d. h. der kalte Luftzug fällt direkt auf die Schläfer. Die Klimaanlage auszuschalten war aber auch keine gute Idee, weil auch nachts die Temperaturen hoch sind. Ein Flughafenshuttle wird angeboten, aber muß separat bezahlt werden, was man uns vorher nicht gesagt hatte.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

L’escroquerie du siècle

Une honte, un scandale absolu, “5 étoiles” qui ne se voient pas sous le soleil : - La clim ne fonctionnait pas malgré 3 interventions : j’avais la piscine dans la chambre avec la fuite. - Le four et le lave-vaisselle ne fonctionnaient pas. - Les toilettes se sont bouchées et on m’a demandé de les déboucher moi-même. - La pompe de la piscine ne fonctionnait pas. - Une amie est passée et le patron s’est permis de l’appeler “belle pièce”. - Je n’ai pas eu droit au massage offert. - Malgré tout ça, aucun geste commercial et on a refusé de m’offrir le late departure facturé 250€. À fuir, une arnaque, du vol.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026