Rock Pool
Rock Pool, North Coast Road, Glacis, Seychelles- Attraction
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Luxurious Retreat with Stunning Views
Nestled in Mahe, just a short stroll from Carana Beach, Carana Hilltop Villa offers a luxurious escape with breathtaking views of Carana Bay and Mamelles Island.
Exquisite Amenities
Indulge in the outdoor swimming pool, unwind at the beauty shop, and explore the lush tropical garden. The rooms are elegantly furnished with modern amenities including air conditioning, a minibar, and a private bathroom with a bath and shower.
Convenience at Your Fingertips
Enjoy the convenience of a shared kitchen, car rental services, and daily breakfast. With Beau Vallon Bay Beach and Victoria city centre nearby, this is the perfect retreat for your Seychelles getaway.
Book now for an unforgettable stay at Carana Hilltop Villa!
Check-in from
12:00 PM
Check-out by
10:30 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
28 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
40 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
25 sqm
Mountain View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
25 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
25 sqm
Street View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
38 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
38 sqm
In-room amenities
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All was good and comfortable. Nice location - beautiful beach is in 10 walk min down. Nice view from the kitchen/ nice simple breakfast. They let me stay 4 hours more at the last day Friendly staff
Everyday i need to search some one to change beach towels. The way to the beach is closed from the hotel - you need to climb thru the rocks. There must be a deal to all who live there to go thru the hotel to the beach
Velmi pěkný bazén, přátelský personál, vše čisté.
Mathew was extremely helpful. He helped me plan a trip to Ladigue and Praslin. The rooms are very clean . The pool was nice
L’environnement de l’hôtel est calme. Le personnel est aux petits soins. La piscine est un plus après une journée de visite. Agréable séjour !
L’accès en voiture est très pentu mais on y arrive !
Die Lage ist wirklich toll. Man sieht in ein schönes tal hinein und aufs Meer.
Es sind keine Wünsche offen geblieben.
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Отличные апартаменты с удобной кроватью. Общий бассейн с приятной прохладной водой глубиной до 2 метров. Красивые пляжи в пешей доступности
Комната на самом верху с очень низким потолком, человеку ростом выше 170 см будет сложно прожить там больше пары дней
Preis-Leistungsverhältnis ist gut. Poolanlage sehr schön und Personal sehr freundlich. Frühstück klasse
Durch die Auswirkung des Irankonfliktes hatten wir nur die Möglichkeit das letzte Zimmer als Dachwohnung zu erhalten. War etwas beengt.
Wir haben einige Tage im Carana Hilltop Villa auf den Seychellen verbracht und dort auch im Rahmen unserer Hochzeit übernachtet. Grundsätzlich möchten wir hervorheben, dass die Mitarbeiter durchweg sehr freundlich, hilfsbereit und zuvorkommend waren. Der Service war wirklich angenehm und herzlich. Die Anlage selbst ist schön gelegen, mitten in der Natur, und der Pool ist groß und sehr schön gestaltet. Allerdings ist das Hotel insgesamt deutlich in die Jahre gekommen. Unser Zimmer wurde als „Luxury“ angeboten, hat sich jedoch nicht wie ein solches angefühlt. Zwar war es sehr geräumig, aber man merkt an vielen Stellen, dass Renovierungsbedarf besteht. Ein weiterer Punkt ist die Lage: Rund um das Hotel gibt es nichts – weder Restaurants noch Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Ein Auto ist zwingend notwendig, um überhaupt essen gehen zu können. Leider gab es auch einen sehr negativen Vorfall, der unseren Aufenthalt stark überschattet hat. In der Nacht unserer Abreise kam es gegen 4 Uhr zu einem Einbruchsversuch. Ein Täter hat ein Fenster geöffnet und einen Rucksack samt Laptop aus dem Zimmer entwendet. Das bedeutet auch, dass sich jemand direkt vor dem Fenster aufgehalten und uns beobachtet haben muss, was sehr beunruhigend ist. Die Fenster wirkten insgesamt nicht besonders sicher, und die vorhandenen Sicherheitsmaßnahmen konnten den Vorfall nicht verhindern. Laut Management war die Kamera in diesem Moment nicht hilfreich, was zusätzlich Fragen aufwirft. Das Frühstück ist in Ordnung, wird jedoch schnell eintönig, da es täglich nahezu identisch ist. Positiv ist, dass die Früchte aus dem eigenen Garten stammen. Insgesamt war der Aufenthalt in Ordnung, jedoch würden wir nicht erneut dort buchen. Aufgrund unserer Erfahrungen können wir die vielen sehr positiven Bewertungen leider nicht vollständig nachvollziehen.
Beautiful landscapes, view from the back yard, view from the rooms, the fact that it is on a hill made the sunrise watching even more magical. The range of sitting areas, to chill, read a book or just rest in the shade. The beautiful garden with many beautiful trees. Amazing pool, with clean water! And the staff, was the loveliest most helpful staff I ever encountered. They helped us with every little step in our stay. Anything we needed, they helped us and even more. We are so grateful, thank you!
It was really more than perfect
The staff was very helpful and location was very nice, recommend renting a car.
The staff very helpfull
Die Unterkunft liegt in einer ruhigen Lage und bietet einen aufmerksamen Service.
Staff
Pictures on the walls Location
Le calme, la piscine, la gentillesse du personnel. Nous avions initialement réservé la petite chambre « cabane » or avec nos gros bagages, l’accès par l escalier en colimaçon s avérait un peu compliqué. Le responsable très arrangeant, nous a proposé une autre chambre sans supplément de prix. Soirées près de la piscine au TOP. Beaucoup de petits endroits pour se reposer
Le calme implique que le logement est excentré. La voiture est obligatoire ! Pension de famille un peu « dans son jus » mais très propre.
Sehr ruhig freundlicher Chef und der Koch und Mann für alles einfach fantastisch.
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Mad a Rash jsou velmi přívětiví a ve všem nám pomohli. Po dvou nocích nám upbgradovali pokoj za luxusní s koupelnou stejně velikou, jako byl náš předešlý pokoj. Snídaně a večeře vyhovující.
V této destinaci, jako všude na ostrově, se vyskytuje veliké množství Rusů, kteří jsou nepříjemní a neumějí žádný jazyk.
Super villa.
Hea privaatne koht, sõbralik ja viisakas teenindus.
Sehr schön gelegene Unterkunft. Wir hatten den Balkon zu Nordseite mit wunderschönen Ausblick auf Berge und Meer. Für uns ein idealer Ausgangspunkt in Mahe. Die Zimmer sind sauber und ordentlich. Die Angestellten absolut nett und man schafft es, alle Wünsche irgendwie zu erfüllen. Toller Pool und man kann sich gut auf die große Veranda setzen. Wir konnten aber mit unserer italienischen Kaffeemaschine Kaffee kochen und hätten auch später an unserem letzten Tag noch Duschen können. Also sehr sehr nett.
Wir hatten ein Zimmer, über dem ein anderes lag und wir hatten das Pech, dass die Leute schon um 5:30h aufstanden und abends spät ins Bett gingen. Das war recht laut.
Nice and cool looking clean
Food
I had a great stay. Mathew and his staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was good, the room spacious and the view fantastic.
The Manager and the staff were one of the best I have ever met in my travelling life, I have been to many places and the staff here is exceptional. The breakfast was great and delicious. As well as dinner. The room was comfortable and tidy the same with the whole villa. The staff can drive you to the nearest shop and the beach also picks you up if you need. The location is up a hill which is a great exercise for us to go up. Carana beach is nearby which is a wonderful place. The bus station is also nearby.
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Gyönyörű hely, barátságos, segítőkész személyzet. A fiúk mindenben segítettek.
Le calme de la résidence.
Le petit déjeuner était toujours le même, et ça manquait de variété.
Die familiäre Atmosphäre bei nur 10 Zimmern und die persönliche Betreuung durch Manager Mathew und seinem Assistenten „Radch“. Der 1,60m bis 2m tiefe Pool war zu jeder Tages- und Abendzeit eine Erfrischung. Die Betten/Matratzen waren klasse.
Aufgrund des steilen Anfahrtswegs zur Unterkunft und der Temperaturen um die 30 Grad war es fußläufig schwierig etwas zu unternehmen. Man benötigt hier einen Mietwagen
Obsługa hotelu
Nic
La gentillesse du personnel, sa disponibilité et sa rapidité de réponses aux demandes L’hôtel et sa piscine La propreté de la chambre et son nettoyage tout les deux jours.
Il faudrait ajouter des formules petits déjeuners et ou dîner.
Chambre et salle de bain spacieuse et propre. Terrasse et espace jardin propre et bien fleuri. Petit déjeuner normal un peu toujours pareil aux Seychelles. Piscine assez grande et propre.
Персонал , расположение , удобства
Los trabajadores son un encanto y super amables
Todo bien!
Le personnel est super accueillant, advenant et très disponible ! Ils contribuent à rendre l'expérience du séjour à Mahé encore plus intéressante, avec de nombreux conseils sur des endroits à visiter. Très bon petit déjeuner.
Juste la baignoire un peu vétuste et ne permet pas de couler un bain.
I only stayed one night, but I had a great experience! The room and bathroom were clean, they picked me up at the port and took me to the airport. Everyone was super friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!
I liked the scenery and the location of the villa. The stuff, especially Mathew, was helpful and nice showing me around and made the stay very enjoyable recommending fun things to do. All the other stuff working there were also friendly and helpful, making it an amazing stay.
The property is located next to some of the most prettiest beaches of the island. The views are amazing and the pool is a perfect way to cool off on a hot day. The friendly staff took such a great care of me and helped with any issues/concerns I had. Will be back.
Nothing I didn't like. The stay was 5/5.
Bed was uncomfortable. Pictures on the site were misleading. Place needs a spruce up
From the moment we arrived late ish we we greeted with nothing but kindness and helpfulness. Nothing was too much trouble from Matthew welcoming and settling us in to Raj’s delicious breakfasts to Ramesh always being around to help us in after a day on the beach or just offering a friendly helping hand with pretty much anything and all this overseen by the watchful eye of Eileen, owner and grand dame. Comfortable spacious accommodation typical of what would be expected from a 4 star establishment, great locally sourced food, magnificent position with spectacular views, beautiful pool. Peaceful quiet and restful atmosphere combined with good service and great food and efficient and friendly staff, made it a very pleasant snd stress free stay. Highly recommended.
The team is amazing People really made our stay exceptional, super hostile and friendly, gave us a drive to the beaches/shops nearby, nice location The cook (Raj) is very good, try his fish for dinner You can use the pool till 9pm which is quite nice For breakfast they may also give you fruits from the garden, fresh and sweet Very nice view from the dining
Room is a bit worn down but serves its purpose well
You really feel like home there. Aileen was Most charmant Lady and Raj was always helping in every situation. The chicken Curry was delicious. Car rental was easy managed by the hotel too and they have a shutter service to take you and pick you up from the main road.
I wouldn’t recommend to write WhatsApp messages to the guests before they arrive at the location. Maybe is not that bad for others but I prefer, that the communication is only via Booking App.
Our stay at Carana was great. The staff is the most friendly and helpful that we have ever met. Very welcoming and helpful. Fresh fruit from the garden for breakfast and the avocado from the tree at the balcony was amazing. Beautiful beach right below the hotel at a walking distance of 5 minutes. Loved it!
It was a lovely stay the staff were great and the additional transport being a Sunday was a bonus . We went to solely relax and that's what we got .
The bed was a little hard for me but the bath was nice but no plug . That would've helped my back but I do suffer with it so that's not down to the hotel .
This hotel is a little far from the city that why very calm and quiet. The staffs were so kind and taked care of us. And the manager also told us many good sightseeing places. They clean well and it was fun to play in the pool even night time. Thank you!
You need a car for sure. Because this place is very high on the hill. And this hotel was good, but we stayed another place too on this time and that had more things in it and it was cheaper.
Beautiful rooms. Lovely swimming pool and great view of the mountain
Location and the friendliness of the staff and how helpful they were, even when asking something extra late, they were able to provide it or found a solution for the needs.
Wish WiFi would have been faster, but can't hope it to be much, since the Internet on the island is not that good overall. warm water died one time late night.
Pool was nice. Nice quiet location.
Everything was amazing. Beautiful, clean, the manager and the staffs are AMAZING NICE. A lot of commun area Amazing view The beach is very near by and beautiful.
We really enjoyed staying at Carana Hilltop Villa😍 bedroom was clean and spacious. Staff is excellent always ready to help u and to give you advices of what to do day by day. They helped us to rent a car and the boat trip as well Breakfast is simple but nice and it makes u full Overall a great experience
I booked a room with double bed but the bed was actually 2 single beds together which it turn to be a uncomfortable
The friendly service from the staff and the manager Matthew was amazing, he gave us awesome tips on how to navigate around Seychelles.
the pool was lovely
the uphill climb
We loved the peaceful location of the property (but it was just as well that we had a hire car). The staff were very helpful, and the breakfast was very good. Great views from the breakfast terrace. Our flight away from Seychelles was late at night, and we were kindly given use of a room to shower and change that evening.
We asked for a double bed, but were given a room with twin beds pushed together.
It had a pool a nice sea view Everything was clean and they even had the options of cooking
Without car there is nothing you can do up on the hill Spotty internet
The polite Staff, very helpful and super kind. I would like to thank Raj and Matthew to all their efforts. They made my stay more comfortable and enjoyable. The location as the name mentions is on a hill going down very easy going up will make you get stronger legs. The Food was okay. The pizza was definitely not italian like not even some close to the taste of a pizza. I think the dough is what makes it taste like something I don't know. I can't even describe. The staff deserve 10 stars. But for the comfort 5 so in total 6. Raj the man for everything has prepared anytime we wanted and what we wanted to have for breakfast and for dinner. The chicken was tasty and the portion was huge.
The furniture and the beds are really old and very hard. Felt like sleeping on marble. The price of the food. I have never seen such expensive country for such tasteless kitchen than Seychelles. The hotel food is rather standard than averagely low standard for Seychelles
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Cleanliness
8.6/10Multiple reviews explicitly state rooms and apartments are very clean; overall cleanliness is a clear positive though some areas show age and need light renovation.
Service
9/10Staff repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and attentive (Mathew singled out for assistance); only notable service-related issue was management/camera response during a theft, but day-to-day service is strong.
Location
8/10Beautiful setting with valley/sea views and beaches within walking distance for many, but access issues (hotel path closed requiring rock climb), steep driveway and remote location (no nearby restaurants) temper the score.
Room Quality
7.3/10Beds and cleanliness are praised, but some rooms (attic/top floor) are cramped with low ceilings; overall the property shows wear and several guests noted renovation is needed and some 'luxury' rooms feel underwhelming.
Amenities
8.8/10The pool is a repeatedly mentioned highlight (large, nicely designed, cool water up to ~2m); basic breakfast available. Some operational issues noted (towel changes), but amenities are generally very positive.
Value for Money
8/10One review explicitly notes good price-performance; others felt the property did not fully match 'luxury' expectations given age and a serious security incident—overall fair value.
Food and Beverage
8/10Breakfast described as simple but good, with fruits from the on-site garden; however it can be repetitive day-to-day.
Overall Experience
7.9/10Many guests enjoyed the calm environment, friendly staff, pool and proximity to beaches, but significant negatives (break-in/security concerns, access difficulties, aging rooms) leave the overall impression mixed-to-positive.