Anse Forbans, 248 Takamaka, Seychelles
#2 of 9 Holiday rentals in Takamaka
Guests' ChoiceBased on 92 hotel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Location
8.8
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
9.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 31 August 2025
Viktoria
HungaryCaptain's Villa is a tastefully decorated place reflecting the authentic style of the isalnd. The wonderful Anse Forbans beach is only a few steps away from the villa. We also enjoyed the surrounding lush greenery with the lovely sound of the birds. Amanda, her family and her team were all very welcoming, kind and helpful. We received lots of useful information, recommendations and nice maps to explore Seychelles. My Mum loved her beautiful flower bouquet made for her birthday. We would like to say a big thank you again for everything, we had a very enjoyable stay! We wish this great family-run business to continue flourishing.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Carlo
ItalyOur ground - level room has not that much privacy, people literally waved or come to us talking from nearby rooms while we’d like to chill.
Had just a short stay during our last 2 days in Seychelles. We found a welcoming place, with a very clean room (hotel-style, as we didn’t book self catering option). One of the most beautiful beach of Mahe literally across the street (pictured). Amanda and staff members were welcoming and helped us during our stay. Bus stop nearby, but a car would be needed for groceries and such. 25 min drive to airport. Shuttle service provided by staff for 50€
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Dawn
United KingdomThere weren’t many places to eat nearby
Room was excellent and the breakfasts were really good. I had an evening meal one night and it was very good. The beach was very close by
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 28 July 2025
Andrei
MoldovaOur stay at the villa was absolutely fantastic, exceeding all our expectations! The villa was spotlessly clean and equipped with everything we could possibly need: a fridge, freezer, microwave, toaster, coffee machine, iron, and hair dryer. The environment was incredibly quiet and peaceful, ensuring a truly relaxing getaway. We especially appreciated the regular cleaning every two days, which kept everything fresh and tidy. As a wonderful bonus, the hostess Amanda was incredibly kind, regularly bringing us fresh fruits. The location is ideal for exploring the island, with a bus station just a 1-minute walk away. For daily essentials, a small shop offering basic food items and delicious take-away meals is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from the villa. We had a truly comfortable and enjoyable stay and would highly recommend this villa to anyone looking for a perfect island retreat!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 25 July 2025
Olga
EstoniaDesigned with Good Taste and Love VILLA A lovely place with comfortable rooms — clean, stylish, and thoughtfully arranged for a relaxing stay. LOCATION Step outside, cross the road — and you’re greeted by the breathtaking Anse Forbans beach! Looking to explore more? Hop on a local bus or rent a car and discover the stunning nearby beaches of Anse Royale, Takamaka, and Baie Lazare — all just 10 to 20 minutes away. STAFF Amanda and Karlos take care of everything with genuine warmth and attention to detail. You can truly relax and enjoy your holiday — they’ve thought of everything. DINNERS These were, without a doubt, the best meals we had in Seychelles. Karlos and Amanda prepare delicious, fresh fish with love and flavor you won’t forget. Try it once, and you’ll likely want to dine here every evening of your stay!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 19 July 2025
Olga
EstoniaA lovely small hotel with a beautiful garden, just steps away from the stunning Anse Forbans beach across the road. Staying here feels more like visiting friends who truly care about your comfort and know how to cook delicious food. Amanda and her husband prepared local fish for us in different ways — each dish was absolutely tasty and full of flavor. Breakfast is thoughtfully served: guests can choose three options from the menu, and a fresh selection of local fruits is brought to your table first. Amanda was also very helpful in arranging a rental car and recommending great places to explore around the island. This place has a warm, welcoming atmosphere — a perfect choice if you want to feel at home in paradise.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 9 June 2025
Dumitru
United KingdomThat we could not stay more
Defently I recommend Captain's Villa. We had an amazing time there, the host was lovely and very helpfull. The room was very clean and confortable, the breakfast was delicious, everything fresh.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 12 May 2025
Senthil
IndiaProperty we stayed is not modern, Washroom soap dispensers are broken. Sinks are often stuck
Host, Location
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 2 May 2025
Walter
ItalyCaptain's Villa is a fantastic place to stay! The villa itself is beautiful, and the rooms were very clean and comfortable. The breakfast provided was excellent. What truly stood out was the exceptional hospitality of the owner, Christine. Our group was quite large, consisting of four families totaling 11 people, and Christine was incredibly kind and helpful in assisting us with organizing our stay. Her willingness to go the extra mile made our trip so much smoother. The beach in front of Captain’s Villa is wonderdul. Highly recommended!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 17 April 2025
Isaure
FranceThe suite was perfectly fitting for our needs, within walking distance from a private beach. The room was very comfortable. The staff was super welcoming and warm.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 10 April 2025
Benjamin
SwedenI recently had the pleasure of staying at this wonderful place. From the moment we arrived, everything was smooth and welcoming. The check-in process was quick, the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. We had a wonderful stay here! :)
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 1 April 2025
Daniel
United StatesHaving to wait 3-4 days for clean beach towels.
Our apartment was beautiful and we loved our quiet but also convenient location. It was walking distance from Anse Forbans beach and Double Tree Hilton hotel. The hotel restaurant is open late until 10 pm and our daughter was able to use their gym for a small fee. WiFi was excellent and we especially liked our big bathroom with an excellent shower!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 11 March 2025
Hans
BelgiumI couldn't have expected more in that category.
I liked that it was clean, comfortable, friendly staff and friendly atmosphere. It was 2 min flat walk to a lovely beach, safe for swimming as it is inside of a reef. It's off from the more busy parts of Mahe so the road didn't have much traffic. Good price.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 17 February 2025
Diyan
BulgariaWe were greeted very friendly. They gave us a refreshing drink. They immediately settled us comfortably in the rooms. The beach is right in front of the house. Incredible beauty, crystal clear water, millions of fish at the first step into the water. Soft and clean sand, green coconut palms, it is difficult to describe in words. You have to see it for real. I highly recommend staying there for at least a week. Within short distances by car you can find many beautiful bays, like this one. It is incredible. you fall into another world.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 20 January 2025
Sara
United KingdomThere was nothing we didn’t like. A suggestion would be to have a more comfortable seats on the balcony but that is because we were out there morning and night.
We stayed in “Swan” which is the 2 bedroom villa. It was a beautiful 2 floor apartment. Aircon in both bedrooms 2 bathrooms and a small but functional kitchen with electric stove. Convenient location we had a car and drove all round the island but there is also a bus stop about 100m from gate. You could watch sunrise on the beach with is approx 50mins from apartment. Wonderful staff and hosts extremely helpful and full if local knowledge
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 7 January 2025
Dennis
United KingdomGreat location, beautiful property. Amazing host! We had a great time at the captain’s villa! Will definitely come again.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 28 November 2024
Tembers
NorwayAl was good.
Nice and open space hotel, clean, good service from Jeanette as she organized a rental car for us even though we didn't stay there the first part of the Holiday. Nice breakfast. beach just across the road, and it was nearly empty, close too the shop.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 5 November 2024
Cecellia
New ZealandI had a wonderful stay at Captain’s Villa in Seychelles! Christina, the host, was incredibly helpful, kind, and considerate, even accommodating a late check-in at the last minute. She went above and beyond to help with organizing car hire, which made exploring the island so much easier. The villa itself is lovely – affordable, clean, and of excellent quality. It truly felt like a home away from home. I would highly recommend Captain’s Villa to anyone looking for a comfortable and convenient place to stay in Seychelles. I’ll definitely be coming back
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 20 October 2024
Maier
United StatesBeach is rather shallow for swimming, before rocks/coral. A small pool on the property would be exceptional 😊
Lovely, comfortable accommodation. Good food. Host was extremely accommodating. Beach is lovely.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 19 July 2024
Irina
RussiaIn the late evening we faced abscence of hot water from time to time, but I suppose that it actually not a problem or some kind of an issue. Just "seychelles water heating feature" :-) cuase we actually faced it almost in all apartments where we have lived on Mahe
Good location for those who prefer calm relaxing vacation (the car is absolutely needed, there is nothing exept one take-away and small shop accessable by foot) Very beautifull territory - the yard with lot's of flowers, very tiny and fresh The apartments itself are equipped with everything you will need within your stay Beautiful Anse Forbans beach just in front of the building, where you will be almost lonely most of the time :-)
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Eva
BelgiumIt is really nothing not to like about as all was fine.
Everything was just great: Christine is a very good and kind host, the room was great and very clean, airco worked perfect, the terrace just lovely, breakfast delicious, not too much, but definetely enough. Beach just across the street and it felt like a private beach as nobody was there. The transfer to the airport also great and cheaper than what we paid when getting to our (previous) hotel.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Cornelia
SwitzerlandExcellent location, car rental and quality of food, Very friendly owner.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Amvogel
United KingdomNot applicable.
This was our second stay at Captain's Villa, this time as a group of 4 in one of the self-catering apartments. Everything was lovely and clean, the beds comfortable and we enjoyed the privacy of the apartment. The manager Christine was so kind, personable and helpful. The restaurant is not open every evening but on one of the evenings we had a great fish supper there. Captain's Villa is an excellent place to stay and is really good value. The beach opposite was great for swimming and snorkelling whilst we were there. Highly recommend!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Adam
HungaryNothing not to like. Keep in mind it’s a bit further away from the city and restaurants and shops close by close around 5-6.
Great location next to the beach, close to nature and a few great restaurants. Christine was very kind and we got incredible local fresh juices and fruit everyday.
Stayed in May 2024
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