Reviews of Dovass Self Catering Apartments
Anse Forbans, Takamaka, Seychelles
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Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWe had an amazing stay at Dovas Self Catering! The apartment was very clean, spacious and well equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable holiday. The kitchen had all the essentials, the bed was super comfortable and the air conditioning worked perfectly. The location is fantastic, quiet and peaceful, but still close to the beach, shops and bus stop. We especially enjoyed the beautiful garden and the relaxing atmosphere around the house. The hosts were incredibly kind and helpful, aways ready to give us tips about the island, recommend places to visit and even helped us with transport. Their warm hospitality really made us feel at home. Overall, it was the perfect base for exploring Mahé, and we would definitely come back again. Highly recommended! 🌴✨
Honestly, everything was great.
Reviewed: 4 July 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewthe appartment was really big, really convenient.
It's a pitty I coudn't pay with my mastercard, and had to go to an ATM to fetch some cash, as it was advertised on booking that mastercard was accepted. But this is an issue e actually encountered in a lot of places (in takeaways) in Seychelles, that mastercard was not working.
Reviewed: 28 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewVery nice friendly and helpful owner. Property is big and clean. Close to the beach - good location. We have enjoyed our stay. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for your nice review.
Reviewed: 30 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewOur lovely Host Valina was exceptional, very friendly and accommodating. The apartment exceeted our expectation, very very spacious and comfortable. The beach was around the corner from the apartment too, bonus!
I loved everything
Hello dear, thank you for your wonderful review. it's very much appreciated.
Reviewed: 16 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewAccessible location
No supermarket nearby. The place is isolated
Thank you
Reviewed: 18 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe host is a beautiful person and she made us our stay. Also, it is close to the beach - just 5mins walk and you can find many beautiful fish. Also, there is a small supermarket and cafe. It was really comfortable and big enough with three kids. We would love to come back!
Hello Mayumi, Thank you for your great review. It was a pleasure having you and your beautiful family staying with us.
Reviewed: 25 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewEverything was great for us (family with 2 small kids). It’s quiet, clean, green, safe, close to a beautiful beach by foot (great for children). The host was very caring, friendly and lovely. She cooks the best fish on the island 😀
Nothing to dislike. We would gladly stay there again.
Thank you, my dear Madalina, for your great review. It was a pleasure to have you and your beautiful family stay with us. hope to see you again in the future.
Reviewed: 16 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewWe enjoyed our stay in Dovass apartment. It is clean, well equipped and very close to the beach (2-3 minutes).
Thank you so much for the review. we apriciate.
Reviewed: 13 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewThe location (near the beach)
Thank you Daniel, it was nice having you guys staying with us.
Reviewed: 11 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewExcellent support from Valina and her husband.
hello Jiri, thank you for the review
Reviewed: 5 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewNice, roomy apartment, fully equipped, with balcony and private parking. Very kind owner. 200meters to beautyful beach, shop and restaurant. Thank You!
Thank you so much for your wonderful Review. It was a real pleasure having you stay at our Establishments.
Reviewed: 24 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewthe apartment was close to the beach Anse Forbans, approx. 3 minutes on foot. Not far from the famous Takamaka and Indendance beaches (10-15 min by car) spacious living room where our children could run and play :)
weak wifi, it only worked well in the living room, not in the bedroom air conditioning directly opposite the bed, I would recommend moving the bed to a different place, because we turned it off and on again all night
We were happy to have you staying at our establishment.Your review was well appreciated!
Reviewed: 17 February 2024 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewValina is a super friendly, helpful and welcoming host and the dinner she cooked for us was delicious!
Thank you so much for your beautiful review.
Reviewed: 17 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewWe did Fishing-Holidays and it was perfect, because Valina love to clean and cook fish! Quit and no other Tourists around there.
hello Ben, thank you for your great review
Reviewed: 23 October 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 September 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified revieweverything was perfect. we couldn’t ask for a more comfort stay. if you like be near beaches, if you like to have a peaceful , calm and pleasant stay then this is perfect. Valina (property owner) ensures that we have a wonderful stay. it feels more like a home in this property to be honest. we enjoyed every it. recommend to have your own car to travel around. it’s makes super easy. since the taxi rates are bonkers..
nothing I can think off.
Thank you for your wonderful review. It was a great pleasure to have you and your friends stay with us. hope to see you again in the near future.
Reviewed: 29 August 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewThe accommodation is very clean, believe me, super clean to compare with other apartments I stayed, the owners Valina and her husband Donald are super friendly and helping with everything u need, we felt like we are not guests, we felt like we are family. Valina made us very tasty curry and was bringing my daughter always bananas which she loves a lot. Donald showed us around, dropped us to the shop to buy the groceries and a lot more, believe me, anything you need. There is kitchen with all utilities, AC, TV, fridge and very beautiful balcony where u can make BBQ. The beach is just 3 min walk( nice one, not crowded at all, u feel it private))Hilton Double tree and small shop around 3 min walk also. We had a very nice stay and a nice short vacation just because of the hosts. Wanna say big thanks and recommend to everyone if u wanna clean quiet place to relax and enjoy the nature. Very peaceful place to relax. We will come back for sure and recommend to all our friends
Nothing
Thank you so much for your beautiful review, dear. it was a pleasure to have you.
Reviewed: 31 July 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
Verified reviewLocation, friendly hosts, good WI-FI, close to the beach, mini-market and the bus station
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, dear.
Reviewed: 27 July 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
Verified reviewI arrived at the apartment before my preferred time and guess what. The room was ready just waiting for me. I met Valina who was so accommodative and friendly. I felt in love with the cleanliness standards of the place and the spaciousness.
Everything was excellent
Thank you, Patrick, for your beautiful review. It was a great pleasure to have you staying with us.
Reviewed: 4 July 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
Verified reviewTH host was waiting for us to hand the keys personal
the bathroom did not have a faucet tap , but it was clean
Thank you, Dan, for the wonderful review. I hope to see you again in the future,
Reviewed: 30 June 2023 · Stayed in June 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 May 2023 · Stayed in May 2023
Verified reviewHi Karin, Thank you for you great review, hope to see you again some day, regards to your beautiful family.
Reviewed: 9 April 2023 · Stayed in March 2023
Verified reviewFar From the ocean, very quiet place.
Every thing is OK
Hello Ivan, thank you for your great review its very much appreciated. hope to see you again in the future.