Reviews of Castaway Lodge
5th June Road, Au Cap, Mahe, 0000 Pointe Au Sel , Seychelles

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Reviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewComfortable
Staff attitude and behavior
Reviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewVery nice location to explore the rest of the island with car. We could even use the outdoor shower on the last day before we departured by plane but had to already check-out from the room. The parking is also really good. Also they have big tortoises and lots of fruits to explore like bananas.
Loud noises by animals running on the roof during the night which woke us up a couple of times because it sounded like someone was in the apartment but it was outside. Also the cleaning guys woke us up without noticing us in advance about their coming.
Reviewed: 11 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewVery rude staff and owner
Reviewed: 19 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewVery nice staff, big room, beautiful garden, good localization
We were suprised by the intensywnie unpleasent smell of naphtalene in the room. We tried to air it out, which was just partially successful.
Reviewed: 18 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewSelf Check-In
Reviewed: 25 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewSpent 2 nights here and my stay was really lovely. The hotel manager, Ms Vanessa was really nice and helped schedule a taxi for my departure. The apartment was big, complete with kitchen. Facilities were really good. If you are here, say hi and give some treats to the dogs and kitties in the area. There’s a supermarket next to the hotel and bus stop in about 4 mins walk. Restaurants and rum distillery is a short distance away. Overall I liked the location and amenities.
Nothing
Reviewed: 14 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewSpacious 2 bedroom apartment at the back of the property guarded by the tortoises and the friendly dogs and cats. Has everything you need in a basic budget friendly apartment. Staff are very responsive. It’s not far from the airport or craft village or rum distillery. A supermarket is also walking distance. The pool while small was still great for the kids to play.
Could be cleaner and the doors and windows to seal better. Air conditioning is only in the bedrooms (which is quite common).
Reviewed: 8 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 12 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewBasic and comfortable with a lovely cared for garden. The staff were incredibly friendly. On a road with a great couple of roadside cafes to get a take away.
Reviewed: 11 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe location is fantastic. Beach just around the corner with a super reef to explore Shop next door, snack bar and restaurant a little further down the road Takamaka Rum a little further The view out of the drive is beautiful The room was clean, comfortable, air con, serviceable kitchen and a great area outside for evening drinks. Don’t forget to visit the security team with fresh greens Don’t forget to buy a bag or two of cheese balls from the shop for Ralph 🦮
Reviewed: 6 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified review"Great value for money. Nothing fancy, but the place was clean and comfortable.
Reviewed: 1 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewLarge and spacious apartment, proximity to the shop and bus station. Friendly owners who provided us with transportation to the ferry port.
We had lizards in the apartment, we fought them every day, but they came in from every possible hole, so our stay was not relaxing. The location is okay but there are no nice beaches nearby so you need to get there by car or bus. It is difficult to walk because the roads have no sidewalks.
Reviewed: 27 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewEverything was great , and the staff really helpful !
Reviewed: 27 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe staff upgraded our room and we got a more comfortable one with the large living room. The garden is amazing, it was a true delight to have breakfast on the terrace with the garden view and to spend evenings outdoors. There is enough kitchenware to cook something for lunch or dinner. Very comfortable. I also enjoyed watching the turtles on site🤍 Fairyland beach and Ans Royale are 5 mintes away by bus or car. The hotel and its area are even better in real life than it is shown in the pictures. We didn't want to leave
Reviewed: 18 March 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewNice facilities. Wonderful staff.
Pretty close to the road.
Reviewed: 12 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewIt was super clean, spacious room & everything you need. Lovely garden, friendly super cute dogs & cats, very friendly staff :) very fair price, can highly recommend
Reviewed: 21 February 2025 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewLocation conveniently close to the airport and easy to find. Friendly staff.
Not a lot of privacy