Such a lovely spot we drove in and asked if there were any free rooms. Nobody seemed to know or care or be able to find a key to show us one. Having wasted half an hour, we left and went to the Anse Soleil Resort. Lucky us, it was far less expensive, very much nicer and the people there... More

I booked into Chez Batista with a slightly worried look on my face, greeted at the reception by someone holding a young baby, the place itself quite 'rustic' I did wonder what the experience would be like.... The room I was gievn sat back from the main reception, but was large, clean and beautifully laid out, if a little disjointed... More

Got married here in 2008 after visiting in 2006 and 2007 (and then again in 2009 and 2010). Great restaurant (but a bit pricey) and Judith and the team are really friendly and with a well stocked bar (unusual for Seychelles) you can wind your afternoon and evening away with ease. Perfect sunsets and with great rooms at a reasonable... More

Perfect ocean view villa right on the beach with a jacuzzi on your tarrace. More

My first officer and I had dinner at Chez Batista last night (24 Feb '09). We ordered a bottle of mineral water, a bottle of South African Merlot (maybe - it was served uncorked), avocado salad (OK), grilled lobster (over-cooked and dry), grilled octopus (over-cooked, very tough), contorno buffet (OK), creme brullee (86), coconut sorbee (nice), and espresso (OK). The... More

Chez Batista's is what any discerning traveler would want to keep a well hidden and deep secret but that would not be fait to the owners, Mr. Batista and Judith and their wonderful team of local people. The location is absolutely fabulous. Their restaurant, run by head chef Agnes is the best creole restaurant in the Seychelles. A fantastic place... More

Lovely location, nice room, nice food, decent value (for the Seychelles!). We stayed here for 3 nights at the beginning of our honeymoon. The room was very nicely decorated, and you could hear the waves from the balcony. The food was nice, the breakfasts fullsome (mini bananas, fruit, toast with jams, and a choice of eggs (pancakes, omelettes scrambled). The... More

Chez Batista Villas, Anse Takamaka, Mahe, Seychelles. Monika and Nick de Nooyer, Basel, Switzerland. We just returned from 9 days at this hotel with 3 standard rooms, 7 superior rooms and 2 mini/suites in a wonderful location directly on a beautiful bay in southwestern Mahe. We had lunch here 10 years ago and we decided then that one day we... More