8.3
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167 USD
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Mango Lodge in Anse Volbert Village

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Anse Volbert Village, Cap Samy, Seychelles
● Center: 790 m
🌞 Beach - 6 min

Multiple reviewers highlight the stunning panoramic views from rooms and balconies, described as 'million dollar views' and 'absolutely stunning'. Guests consistently praise the owner Lesley for her warm hospitality, helpfulness with tips and transport, and going 'above & beyond' to ensure a great stay. Rooms and accommodations are noted to be very clean and spacious, with well-equipped kitchens allowing for self-catering. The peaceful, natural setting surrounded by mango trees and wildlife contributes to a tranquil experience. Car rental arranged via the hotel is recommended due to the hilltop location and to explore the island more conveniently. The uphill walk to the lodge from the beach and village is steep and may be challenging without a car. The hotel is not equipped with air conditioning; some guests noted the use of fans instead. Being a 2-star property, guests should expect modest facilities without luxury amenities.
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Rooms and prices

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Description

Mango Lodge is a modest 2-star hotel built in 2003, offering 14 rooms on the island of Praslin in the Seychelles. It is set on a hillside with panoramic views of the bay and surrounding nature, providing a peaceful environment favored by travelers seeking quiet and connection with nature. The property features various room types including studios, apartments, cottages, and chalets, many with sea views. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchens in apartments and bungalows, allowing for self-catering. The hotel provides amenities such as a restaurant, garden, terrace, barbecue facilities, and car rental services. Daily housekeeping maintains cleanliness rated highly by guests. Pets are not allowed here, and check-in begins at 11:00, with check-out at 10:00. The lodge is known for its friendly and helpful owner Lesley, who actively supports guests with local tips and logistics.

Location

Mango Lodge is located in Anse Volbert Village on Praslin Island, around 3 kilometers from the popular Anse Lazio beach and five kilometers from the Praslin Jetty. The nearest beach, Anse Volbert Beach, is approximately 390 meters away, reachable by an 8-15 minute walk downhill; the return uphill walk can be steep. The lodge sits about 16 kilometers from Praslin Island Airport (PRI). Nearby, guests can access local supermarkets and eateries, including a recommended food truck called Leo’s. The setting on a hill means having a rental car is practical for exploring local beaches and attractions such as water sports and bicycle rentals.

Tips

  • Reserve a rental car through the hotel to easily handle the steep uphill access and explore Praslin Island.
  • Pack light for the uphill walk if you plan to visit the beach on foot.
  • Take advantage of the well-equipped kitchens in apartments for self-catering, especially if you prefer flexible dining.
  • Arrive with some local currency or credit cards as payment options include MasterCard and Visa.

Policies and conditions

  • Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
  • Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
  • Breakfast: Continental [Mon - Sun] 07:00-10:00 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
  • Pets: Pets are not allowed
  • Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
  • Paying at the hotel: MasterCard, Visa
  • Check in time: 11:00-21:00. Check out time: 10:00-10:30.
2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
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Services and facilities

General
  • Smoking areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • No elevators
  • Reception desk
Rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Fridge
  • Family room
  • TV
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Services and amenities
  • Ironing
  • Laundry
  • Safe-deposit box
  • Dry-cleaning
  • Luggage storage
Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave oven
Internet
  • Internet
  • Wi-Fi in the hotel
Transfer
  • Area shuttle
  • Car rental
  • Transfer services
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Italian
  • French
  • Multi-language staff
Tourist services
  • Tour assistance
Recreation
  • Library
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Fishing
  • Barbeque
  • Sun Deck
Parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking nearby
Pool and beach
  • Next to the beach
Business
  • Fax and copy machine
Sports
  • Diving
Beauty and wellness
  • Massage
  • Spa
Kids
  • Family/Kid Friendly
Pets
  • Pets Not Allowed

The hotel is located on third line from the shore.

The nearest beach is located on the distance of 390 m. It takes 6 minutes To the beach!

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Reviews

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04.05.2026 Arianna
Staying here was truly a dream. Surrounded by lush nature, the property allows you to fully connect with the island and its peaceful atmosphere. The panoramic view is absolutely stunning and unforgettable. We couldn’t recommend it more! A very special thank you to Lesley for her warm hospitality and exceptional kindness – she made us feel at home and gave us the best tips to enjoy our stay to the fullest. We are so grateful ❤️
19.02.2026 Jakub
Apartments with amazing views, owner Lesley is great and always supportive host, helping with multiple tips and pick ups. Car rental recommended here as whole venue is located on a hill with not direct access to the sea. Car is handy anyway, Praslin could be a bit tough in terms of logistics if you want to reach most of local beaches 🙂
02.01.2026 Alex
I loved our stay at the Mango Lodge. Lovely views from lovely rooms. Upon arrival the owner gave us a fair amount of information and tips of what to do. Everyone of her tips turned out to be very valuable and made our stay even more special. We traveled all over the Seychelles but I will never forget our stay with Les at the Mango Lodge.
21.12.2025 shivang
I highly recommend Mango Lodge for your stay. We stayed there for three nights, and overall everything was perfect. All the rooms have a magnificent view of the coastline. They also have an indoor kitchen, so you can cook your own meals.
The property is slightly up the hill—you can either trek or drive up—but the view and the peaceful isolation make it totally worth it. The owner is very friendly and informative, she treats her guests with the utmost care and warmth.
Go ahead and book this property without any second thoughts.
08.10.2025 Laura
The most beautiful view!
This view is even more stunning than any picture can show. We loved to just sit at the balcony and watch the birds, the flying fox's, the seagulls in front of the small island and the beautiful green trees. Everyday it looked a bit different.
We had one of those wooden houses and it was perfect to us. It was very clean. We had no spiders or mosquitoes inside. Just some very cute geckos, which make funny sounds at night. It was very peaceful up on this hill. We also didn't miss an airconditioner.
Lesley is very friendly and helpful.
Animals are loved here and it made me very happy :)
29.04.2025 j23white
In 20+ years of travelling we have never returned to the same accommodation twice, so it says something that this was our second stay at Mango Lodge. For us this is a perfect stay; privacy in one of the wonderful cabins on stilts, amazing views across the bay, great support from Lesley and her team when you want it and everything you could want within the cabin including a great kitchen area. As others have said, we would recommend hiring a car (Lesley can help) not just to get up the hill to Mango Lodge but because Praslin deserves exploring and a car gives you so much more flexibility. Overall the perfect accommodation for an amazing trip. Thanks Lesley.
03.03.2025 Guest
A Magical Experience at Mango Lodge Staying at Mango Lodge was an unforgettable experience! The view is simply breathtaking – waking up among the treetops and watching the sun rise over the forest felt like a dream. The open bedroom design brought us closer to nature, and falling asleep to the sounds of the jungle was something truly special. The lodge has a charming and bohemian style, with comfortable beds and a spacious layout that offers all the amenities you could need. It’s perfect for families or anyone looking for a peaceful retreat. Nature is quite literally at your doorstep, creating a sense of tranquility like no other. Leslie, Sofia, and all the animals made our stay even more memorable – they were welcoming, helpful, and full of warmth. We will definitely be back! Thank You for having us! Note: A car is necessary to get here, but it’s absolutely worth the trip!
23.10.2024 Guest
My husband and I recently stayed here for a week. I cannot sing its praises enough. We stayed in one of the bungalows on stilts with the amazing bay view. I’m not going to pretend this is 5 star luxury but having done that multiple times I can honestly say I preferred Mango lodge. You can safely sleep with the doors to the balcony wide open and fall asleep to the sound of the sea. Well equipped little kitchen and spacious private accommodation. I would definitely recommend renting a car- this was seamlessly organised by the amazing Les. Would go back in a heartbeat.
30.09.2024 Guest
The property was amazing, and we felt confused how it was only 2 star. Firstly, the views are absolutely incredible as you can see on the photos attached. We were often waking up around 5am to see the sunrise which was really nice. The rooms are cleaned by the housekeepers every day, to a great standard. They are large rooms with so much space as you can see in the photo, we stayed in the chalet and were more than impressed with the room. They had beach towels, kitchen is fully equipped with all amenities, you can easily cook there if you wanted to. The balcony space is huge, and comes with unbelievable views. The owner Leslie is an incredible person and host, nothing is too much for her and she will go out of her way to help you and suggest things, I would suggest to anyone thinking of stopping here to reach out to her with any questions about excursions, rental cars as she will find things far cheaper than you see online, all very reputable. She helped us when we had trouble one morning and gave us a ride to the ferry terminal and refused to take cash, without her we would have missed our ferry to La Digue and we couldn’t thank her enough for this. Rental car is a must, again contact Leslie she found a car for us which was brilliant and so cheap when you’re used to European prices. Overall we loved our stay here, it’s a fabulous place to see amazing views first and last thing in the day. Close by to supermarkets and amazing takeaway spots, Leo’s food truck is a must! Should we ever return to the Seychelles we wouldn’t hesitate a second to stop here again. Thank you so much Leslie and the team!
05.03.2024 Guest
As you may have read in other comments, the view is exceptional and for that alone, it is worth going there! Large apartment opening onto the sea, it was magical! Yes, it's a climb to get there, especially if like us you don't have a car, but the reward is great! Spacious apartment with a nice colonial decor. And for those who love animals like us, they have several dogs and cats, each one nicer than the other 😍Little icing on the cake: my son forgot his wallet when leaving and when we returned from La Digue, Lesley brought it back to the port during our 15 min stopover in Praslin! Really, I recommend this accommodation with my eyes closed!!!
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POIs near hotel

monument
Pierre de Lunite Monument (1.7 km)
Historic monument commemorating Praslin Island's colonial heritage.
attraction
Waterfall (2.1 km)
Cascading waterfall on Praslin Island surrounded by tropical forest vegetation.
attraction
Green Villas Self Catering (53 min)
Self-catering accommodation offering independent lodging in Grand Anse.
ruins
Heritage Cinnamon Distillery (54 min)
Abandoned cinnamon processing facility preserving Seychelles' colonial spice production heritage.
attraction
Ferdinand Nature Reserve (5 km)
Protected reserve on Praslin Island featuring endemic flora and hiking trails through native forest.

Frequently asked questions about Mango Lodge

What types of rooms are available at Mango Lodge?

Room types include Run of House; Standard rooms in single and double configurations; various apartments such as Standard, Superior, and with sea view; studios; cottages including those with water views; bungalows; and chalets with sea views.

Is there a restaurant on site at Mango Lodge?

Yes, the hotel has a restaurant where breakfast is served from 7:00 to 10:00 daily, though additional breakfast fees apply.

Are pets allowed at Mango Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How far is Mango Lodge from the nearest beach?

The nearest beach, Anse Volbert Beach, is approximately 390 meters away, about an 8 to 15 minute walk downhill.

Is car rental recommended during a stay here?

Yes, many guests recommend renting a car to manage the hilltop location and to explore local beaches and attractions more easily. The hotel can assist with car rental arrangements.

Hotel prices for: May - June 2026 calendar

The average hotel price this month is 171 USD The best time to book is May 11, with rates starting from 169 USD

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