DoubleTree by Hilton Seychelles - Allamanda Resort & Spa Reviews

A very disappointing experience. Checking in was a protracted and arduous ordeal, not great after a 16-hour flight from the UK. The hotel looked great from the approach, but, on closer inspection, it was as tired as our weary selves. Our room smelt strange throughout our reservation. It was not as clean as it first appeared. Aged blood dried on the wall adjacent to th the sink from a previous occupant, I guess? As soon as I noted the extremely cheap toilet roll, I knew we were in trouble for the next 14 days. Our first use of the shower exposed a blocked drain. AC was very noisy. Furniture and fittings throughout the hotel are desperate for an update. The food was very disappointing, particularly for the price. The chicken we ordered was tough. My partner returned hers, but it came back just as inedible! Breakfast was an odd selection of what looked like steamed wedges, pizza made with filo pastry, and glazed carrots. Each time we gave the restaurant another shot, we were very dissatisfied. The fruit juice was, thankfully, okay. I kept getting accosted by staff to pay an additional £273 to attend the "mandatory" Gala Christmas dinner. I had already explained in great length that we had no intention or desire to attend any such event. I was not told about this whilst booking, and I come on holiday to do what I want to do, not what somebody else has decided for me! My partner suffers from anxiety and would not be happy being made to socialise amongst strangers. When I was initially approached, I was told it was a formal, black tie occasion. Due to the lack of transparency, I had not packed a suit and/or tie. However, in a bid to get us to attend (Pay), the invite I received the day before had been changed to smart casual. Due to the pressure I was getting from staff, each time I passed reception, it became embarrassing and untenable. In the end, my partner and I decided that, on ballance, the best thing we could do was check out some four days early. My partner had contracted impetigo from unclean towels and/or bedding. Having observed the cleaner, clean our toilet and move on to bed-making without washing his hands... also, he'd quite happily wash our coffee cups in our bathroom sinks using nothing else but his dirty hands. It was an awfully bad and expensive experience. There is no refund policy, and an early flight home has put me way out of pocket. Thanks for nothing, DoubleTree. Never again.

Everything was very nice.

The hotel is very good and the staff are very friendly

The hotel is located on the ocean shore with a view of the sunrise. Small but very cozy and beautiful territory surrounded by greenery. Guests can enjoy an infinity pool with warm water. Luxurious beach with quite pronounced tides. The beach has soft sand and creeping palm trees. It is surrounded by beautiful stones on all sides. Sun loungers and beach towels are included in the price. Towels are freely available. I really liked that there are no strangers on the beach! We took accommodation with breakfast and dinner. The food here is incredibly delicious. Something new every day. A family of cats lives in the hotel, during meals they always sit under the table. During my stay I had a birthday. During dinner they brought me a cake and sang a song. It was so pleasant that it brought tears. The room was beautifully decorated upon check-in. I chose a room with a jacuzzi on the balcony and a gold bathtub in the bathroom. The room is huge. Everything is new and clean! I will definitely return to this hotel! I recommend it to everyone! I give it 10 points out of 5! Thank you for making our holiday unforgettable!

The hotel is in a quiet place. There is only one small cafe, a shop and a bus stop near the hotel. The rooms are large and comfortable, the renovation is quite old, but this does not affect. All rooms have a view of the sea. The sea was quiet in June before lunch, a lot of fish, we saw a stingray and a sea snake. Good swimming pool. We took breakfast and dinner. Dinners were themed every day and varied, we really liked them. In general, the staff was very responsive, we got more than we expected, a compliment upon check-in, welcome drinks, at the last dinner the table and cocktails were specially set, upon check-out they gave us a certificate for drinks at the airport.

Great view from the balcony! The beach is just a stone's throw away) Nice staff. Clean! Not crowded. Cons: The floors in the rooms are tiled. Because of this, it always feels dirty or wet. And the water is in glass bottles, we were with children - not very safe. Only an overhead shower, no shower head - not very convenient. The ventilation doesn't work well and it's very humid because of that.  But overall, we really liked it.

There is some seaweed floating in the sea water, I wonder if it is seasonal. Everything else is fine. The service staff were very friendly. According to the regulations, check-in can only be done at 2 o'clock. We were first given a rest room, and then we were able to check in after it was cleaned after 1 o'clock. Beautiful environment, suitable for vacation.

In a backward country like Seychelles, international brands are more secure. It's far away from the bustling places. The sea is quite beautiful. There are no restaurants nearby. You have to drive by yourself.

Noise problem due to air conditioning but fixed the following night. Can do better for breakfast.

DoubleTree by Hilton is simply outstanding! The food was delicious, the service was excellent, everything was spotlessly clean, and the location couldn’t be better. The view was absolutely breathtaking – highly recommended!”

Mixed Experience at Allamanda Hilton Day Pass We spent the day at the Allamanda Hilton for a day pass, and overall it was a nice experience, but there were a few hiccups along the way. The service was a bit slow — we had to wait quite a while for both drinks and food. At first, the staff also refused to give us towels, which was disappointing, especially since I had three kids with me. Thankfully, the supervisor stepped in and managed to sort out two towels for us, which I really appreciated. On a brighter note, my daughter was celebrating her birthday, and Nyle, our waitress, was absolutely wonderful. She went out of her way to make the day special — organizing plates, tissues, and even arranging a birthday song. Her kindness and effort really made the experience memorable. Thank you, Nyle — you were a star and truly saved the day!

Having travelled fairly widely across this beautiful planet and stayed at various hotels, I have yet to find a place that matches this location in terms of friendly, polite, and welcoming staff. At all times we were made to feel like family and by all staff. Alongside the fabulous staff and the incredible scenery, we were entranced with the simple yet elegant rooms, the incredibly comfortable beds, and the gloriously sumptuous food. If I were to be bold enough to make a recommendation, I would suggest a fresh coat of paint in a couple of places and to name the type of fish that is on offer during the meals. Thank you for a truly memorable holiday and hopefully we will see you again xxx

I had a very pleasant stay at this hotel. The accommodation was comfortable, and the staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. I would especially like to mention Joy from the restaurant – she is truly exceptional. Very caring, professional, and always with a warm smile. The food she prepares is delicious, especially the breakfast, which was a real highlight of my stay. Thank you for such great service and hospitality!

We stayed in Premium room with jacuzzi on the terrace in the corner of 2nd floor. What a lovely room. Enjoying the hot tub with the sound of waves in the background truly a lovely experience. Staffs are all friendly. We had a nice chicken shawarma and the server Jordan was very lovely to serve us during the dinner.