Beach nearby, white sand, beach towels, fishing

Reviews of L'Hirondelle

3 out of 5
L'Hirondelle
Anse Volbert, Praslin Island

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant small guest house, amazing sea views
Lovely large apartment with great facilities. The balconies from the sea view rooms are amazing with very nice furniture. The kitchen is well equipped, although we mainly just walked 10 mins (out of the gate and left) to several lovely restaurants. The four poster bed is perfect and so pretty. Loved it! Would 100% recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice department, noise from road, sandflies
Clean and nice department with beautiful view. Helpfull and friendly staff. Unfortunately a lot of noise from the road. Beach full of sandflies.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maher

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, clean, comfortable
A short 3 night stay, hotel is right in front of a beautiful beach and walking distance to several ATMs, mini-markets and restaurants. Location was quite good, hotel arranges trips. There is only breakfast served to your room so lunch / dinner is either eat out or cook yourself as it is a self catering type apartment. Seychelles is quite expensive and I would say this hotel is quite reasonably priced, clean and comfortable. Would definitely recommend this hotel, would suit couples, families or friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Emilia Vidot on Aug 3, 2022
Thank you so much for your review. We are very pleased to read that we have met your expectations and that you have enjoyed your stay with us

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well - located accommodation near all restaurants and shops and next to the beach. The staff was very friendly and helpful ( helping with renting of car, taxi, recommendations). During the Covid 19 situation our breakfast was prepared directly in our room by staff with the facemask which was really comfortable and really tasty. Even the road in front of the guesthouse was not noisy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Emilia Vidot on Jul 21, 2021
Thank you so much for your kind review. It makes us very happy to read that you have fully enjoyed your stay with us!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spend excellent days during our honeymoon journey here. The room was very clean and romantic. We found everything we need. The fantastic sandy beach was in front of the house. Our host - Emilia took care of us, organized everything we wished as in fairytale...
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Emilia on Jul 1, 2021
Thank you so much for your kind review. It really makes us so happy to read that you have enjoyed your honeymoon and that we have helped to make it extra special!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice accommodation on Praslin with good location. Even though L'Hirondelle is self-catering, it felt more like a hotel in many ways. Breakfast (which is optional) was prepared in our own kitchen and served on our balcony - a new, but really convenient experience. The welcome drinks and amenities in the kitchen and bathroom were all things that we did not expect and have pleasantly surprised us. The staff were friendly and helpful (including organizing excursions). The room and building were nicely maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from Emilia on May 26, 2021
Thank you very much! We are super happy to read that you are enjoying your stay with us!

10/10 Excellent

Raik

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Amazing place with a perfect location! Enjoyed every moment of it. Clean, tidy and nice. Emilia and the staff were very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Response from Emilia on Dec 1, 2020
Thank you so much for your review. We are happy to hear that you have enjoyed your stay with us!

8/10 Good

Sonja

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place next to a beautiful beach. Great view from balcony! Very comfortable for family of four. Would be good to have some space at the beach that could be used by guests. All together very pleasant.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nov 19
Very central location and view of the sea is amazing. Clean apartment. Only negative is that the living space and bathroom is open with only slatted doors to the outside eg: no windows to close meaning that the mosquitos/insects get in to apartment making sitting in the lounge uncomfortable on an evening and risk been bitten whilst using the bathroom. Fortunately the bedroom has windows and solid doors which keeps out the insects.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Emilia Vidot on Jun 24, 2019
Thank you very much for giving us full points! We are happy to see that you have enjoyed your stay with us at L'Hirondelle!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
On a main road busy from 5.30 am.,louvred doors and windows meant the only place to keep cool was bedroom.Sheets not changed in 5 night stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Response from Emilia Vidot on Jun 12, 2019
Thank you for taking time in writing a review. We are sorry to read that we have not met your expectations. It is our aim to take care of our beautiful environment while keeping our clients comfort. We make in fact a great effort of keeping our guest house clean and fresh by cleaning it every day using only eco friendly products. In order to remain sustainable, we change sheets every 3 days (unless it is necessary otherwise) and towels every day. We are in fact, very surprised to read your comments and will look into this matter.

8/10 Good

samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location , large room
A lovely apartment, great location across the road from the beach and a short walk from the "village". Having come from sleepy La Digue the road was very busy and noisy at times especially on Saturday night into the small hours ,handy though that the local bus stop was outside the front door . In comparison to the other two properties we stayed in we felt that it was a little overpriced for self catering accommodation and that breakfast should be included in the price paid. The biggest disappointment was that the management decided to change our air conditioning unit on our last evening . Why any property would choose to do this at 5pm when guests are returning from days out is very puzzling . We were offered another room but since we were leaving the next day it would have been too much upheaval to move . The most alarming point however was the fact that despite having been lectured on security and to make sure everything was in the safe and doors were locked ....the door was left unlocked by the staff after they had finished their work and we were out for dinner . Very disappointed and irritated at the lack of respect for our security . It was a shame as otherwise the positives outweigh the negatives.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely wonderful,we had room 4 which is one the first floor furthest left on the photograph and the view to the beach is amazing. There is a small supermarket nearby and several beach restaurants but best of all the beach just across the road is the best we have ever seen!!! We will return
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from Emilia Vidot on Jun 23, 2018
Thank you so much for your review. It makes us happy to read that you have enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you soon back at L'Hirondelle!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent choice for staying in Cote D'or. When booking I had a concern that it was close to the road but very little traffic after 10 pm and good sound insulation - slept well. Right across from the beach and all anenities nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Response from Emilia Vidot on Mar 11, 2018
Thank you so much for taking time in writing a review. It makes us happy to hear that you have enjoyed your stay with us and have enjoyed as well our central location!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Right in Cote D'Or if that's what you want!
With a beach and bus stop outside, ATM 30 m away and restaurants very close by it has great accessibility. However, you do need to be aware that there is a very busy/active small road just outside your room. If you are a people watcher (take a top floor, room 7 was ours, and fill your boots) this is amazing; if you seek solitude then not. Fotunately the double glazed extremely well air conditioned bedroom is in the back and sleep is excellent on a very comfortable bed.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent value property in Praslin
Great value, property and rooms are in excellent condition. Good value in-room breakfast for 12€/person. We stayed theee nights but could have easily stayed 7.

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolle moderne Unterkunft. Sehr nettes Personal. Bei Fragen ist stets jemand da und hilft. Das Geschirr hätte vielleicht etwas sauberer sein können, aber wir haben es einfach nochmal abgewaschen und gut war. Herausragend war auch der Zimmerservice. Wir würden definitiv wieder kommen.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

emilie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Je recommande
Chambres agréables, spacieuses, propres et personnel adorable, très bonne localisation face à la plage
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iris Angelika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super charmante Unterkunft. Ich wurde mit einem Willkommensdrink begrüsst und durfte schon etwas früher einchecken. Ein Regenschirm und Strandtuch wird zur Verfügung gestellt. Das Frühstück (gegen Aufpreis) wird liebevoll zubereitet und auf dem Balkon serviert. Die Einrichtung hat mir sehr gut gefallen. Das Zimmer ist sehr grosszügig und man fühlt sich sofort wohl. Es wird täglich blitzblank geputzt, das Bett liebevoll gemacht und die Räume mit Blumen dekoriert. Bushaltestelle ist direkt vor der Haustür. Supermarkt 2min zu Fuss entfernt. Dort gibt es auch einen Takeaway mit leckeren Currys. Nach dem Checkout stehen einem noch eine Dusch mit frischen Handtüchern und eine Toilette zur Verfügung. So kann man nochmals einen entspannten Strandtag geniessen. Für den Strand muss man nur die Strasse überqueren und ist schon da.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Christoph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location, 10m from entrance to beach. Beautiful garden and terasse/balcony to relax in. Well functioning air conditioning. Some mosquitos due to close creek. Furniture a little worn down, not very clean.

10/10 Excellent

abderrahim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place with lovely owners and staff
L’Hirondelle was our first stay on the Seychelles and really raised the bar. Both the owners and staff were always friendly, accommodating and helpful with tips. We got the feeling that they genuinely cared about just us having an amazing stay. The hotel itself was very clean and the room was lovely with a postcard view of the ocean and palm trees. I can recommend getting the generous breakfast, which is prepared in your kitchen and served on the balcony.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a very good stay. Free parking and very good wifi. They helped us with information where to go on the island and arranged tours for us. Everyone was very nice and helpful! Good breakfast that is served in the room. Very close to the beach and in a few minutes walk there are many resturants and supermarkets. Would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from Emilia Vidot on Jan 3, 2023
Thank you for taking time to write a review. We are happy to read that you have enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming soon back at L'Hirondelle!

10/10 Excellent

SINBI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Emilia Vidot on Jun 17, 2022
We are delighted to read that you have enjoyed your stay wit us! Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful views
Very good, beautiful views, professional greeting, right across from the beach, garden and parking outside the gate
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from Emilia Vidot on Feb 22, 2022
Thank you, it makes us super happy to read that you have enjoyed your stay with us!

10/10 Excellent

Yulia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was super nice, definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Emilia Vidot on Nov 6, 2021
We are very pleased to read that you have enjoyed your stay at L'Hirondelle! We look forward to welcome you soon back!

10/10 Excellent

Iuliia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Emilia on Jun 27, 2021
Thank you Iuliia for your great rating. It makes us super happy and proud to read that we have met your expectations and that you have enjoyed your stay with us!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr geräumige Zimmer, sehr hilfsbereite Managerin und Personal
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021
Response from Emilia on Jun 1, 2021
Vielen dank! Es freut uns sehr zu hoeren das ihr eine schoene zeit mit uns verbracht habt!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Are

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I will recommend this place.
Great stay. Spacious, clean appartment. Good location almost on the beach ( a road in between - didnt disturb us ) Friendly and helpful staff. Whish for just a little bit bigger beach towels and not signing them in and out and a small drier for clothes in the balcony, just these small things. Nice atmosphere. Small supermarket nearby and some good restaurants. All you need ! Will recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ligger precis vid stranden som är 2,5km lång. Här finns lite restauranger och affärer att handla mat i.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yavuz

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Underbart boende
Fantastiskt boende. Rent å fräscht. Trevlig personal. Nära restauranger, affärer. Strand mittemot. Men under december månad som vi var där så var det höga vågor så för de med små barn inte så lämpligt under denna period. Vi hyrde bil å tog oss till mycket finare stränder med lugnt hav.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Filippa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had such a great time at the L'Hirondelle,
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Magnus

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Óptima relação qualidade preço
Condições bastante agradáveis, ambiente acolhedor, os serviços de limpeza foram fantásticos em termos de arrumação e limpeza todos os dias, staff muito prestável e simpático, internet funciona muito bem, localização fantástica, vista para a praia, zona envolvente com bons restaurantes e supermercados. Como ponto de melhoria, apesar da cama ser bastante confortável, o colchão poderia ser melhor e podiam colocar rede mosquiteira na janela da casa de banho.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr charmente Unterkunft
Wir hatten diese Unterkunft sehr kurzfristig gebucht, lief aber alles reibungslos ab. Bei Ankunft hat uns Emelia sehr freundlich begrüßt und alles erklärt sowie Empfehlungen für Aktivitäten, Restaurants, etc gegeben. Das Zimmer an sich war liebevoll eingerichtet, perfekt für eine romantische Zeit mit dem Partner (hier hat sich jemand viel Mühe gegeben und einiges durchdacht) Sehr komfortable Betten und eine sehr gut funktionnierende AC (ein muss auf den Seychellen) Die Unterkunft war insgesamt sehr gepflegt und sehr sehr sauber, jedoch hatten wir an 2 der 3 Nächten unerwünschte Krabbeltiere in dem Apartment (ist halt so auf einer Insel) Das free wifi war super und schnell, das beste das wir bis jetzt auf unserer Reise auf den Seychellen hatten. Der Strand ist super, kaum Algen oder Menschen vorhanden, sauber, in unseren Top 3 auf Praslin. Super Lage des Hotels da viele gute Restaurants, Shops, Supermärkte und Aktivitäten in der Nähe die alle gut per Fuß erreichbar sind. Bushaltestelle direkt vor der Tür erlaubt für sehr gute Transportmöglichkeiten. Man kann auch über das Hotel problemlos ein Auto mieten (ca 40 euro pro Tag, auch für 1 Tag mietbar) hierbei hilft das sehr freundliche und sehr zuvorkommende Personal. Das einzige Manko: am Wochenende sammeln sich die Lokals mit ihren Autos und dessen Soundanlagen am Strand direkt gegenüber- hier kann es vielleicht auch mal lauter werden bis spät in den Abend. R würdden definitv wiederkommen.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Logement très bien situé en bord de plage avec une vue magnifique. A noté sur un bâtiment, pas de fenêtre vitrée dans la salle donc pas de clim, moustiques et bruit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr gute Unterkunft. Wir waren sehr zufrieden. Direkt am strand. Kostenloser Parkplatz. Sehr geräumig und gut ausgestattete Küche. Können diese Unterkuft bei besten gewissen weiter empfehlen.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bra hotell
Bra hotell med rymliga rum. Bra service av receptionen och nära till centrum.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Emilia Vidot on Jun 24, 2019
Thank you very much for your review. It makes us very happy to read that we have met your expectations!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Die Unterkunft ist geräumig und sauber. Auch das Bett war bequem.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Response from Emilia Vidot on May 24, 2019
Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, eine Bewertung zu schreiben. Wir freuen uns zu lesen, dass wir Ihre Erwartungen erfüllt haben!

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Position idéale au milieu de Praslin.
Emplacement parfait, juste la route a traverser pour une plage de sable blanc immense, et vide.. Arrêts de Bus devant la maison. Personnel adorable, petit déjeuner fait dans votre logement. Clim que dans la chambre, mais ce n'est pas gênant, volets ouverts sur le balcon.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from Emilia Vidot on May 22, 2019
e vous remercie! Nous sommes heureux de lire que vous avez apprécié votre séjour à L'Hirondelle!

10/10 Excellent

Françoise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Belle guest house
Séjour très agréable, bon accueil. La chambre est fonctionnelle, très propre (ménage fait tous les jours), avec possibilité de cuisiner. Elle est très bien située par rapport aux commerces, restaurants, belle plage. Seul point négatif : le petit déjeuner qui pourrait être amélioré ( identique sur les 3 jours passés) et mauvais rapport qualité-prix.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from Emilia Vidot on May 22, 2019
Je vous remercie! Nous prenons vos commentaires au sérieux. Notre petit-déjeuner est servi directement dans votre véranda entre 7 h 30 et 12 h, et comprend du pain blanc et du pain brun, chaque jour quelque chose de différent, qui peut être des croissants, un gâteau à la banane, etc., un plateau de fruits généreux, du café, du thé , des œufs préparés à votre guise, du fromage, deux confitures différentes et du beurre. Avec une cuisine dans l'appartement, on peut facilement préparer son propre petit-déjeuner. Nous sommes heureux cependant de lire que vous avez passé de bonnes vacances dans nos appartements et que vous avez apprécié notre emplacement central et bien sûr notre belle plage.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr gute Lage. Schöner Ausblick vom Bslkon auf das Meer. Bushaltestelle vor der Unterkunft.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Emilia Vidot on May 24, 2019
Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, eine Bewertung zu schreiben. Wir freuen uns zu lesen, dass Sie Ihren Aufenthalt bei uns genossen haben! Wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder bei L'Hirondelle begrüßen zu könne