Reviews of Julie's Holiday Home
Point Au Sel Mahe Seychelles, Pointe Au Sel , Seychelles
#6 of 13 hotels in Pointe Au Sel
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 103 hotel reviews
9.4Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.6
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Comfort
9.6
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Location
9.2
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Facilities
9.3
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Staff
9.8
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Value for money
9.6
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Free WiFi
9.8
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Reviewed: 25 August 2025
Florence
Kenya4 reviews10“My holiday with my daughter was excellent. Thanks to you Julie!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing. All was ok.
Breakfast was excellent. Location was excellent next to variouse beaches , well stoked supermarket and shoping centre. Next to the road.. Bus transport stage. Near churches. The unique of its cleaning standard is of high level...world class standards! Keep it up Julie and Barry. The couple are extremely friendly supportive ,and kind.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Łukasz
Poland22 reviews6 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was great!!! The hosts are fantastic, kind, and helpful people. Mama, Papa send warm greetings from Poland. Magda i Łukasz
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 15 August 2025
Francesco
Belgium6 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location close to some of the best beaches, friendly and helpful staff, clean room, beautiful home. They even gave me a brush to clean my car from the sand before giving it back to the rental service and avoid incurring in fees.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 23 July 2025
Jana
Czech Republic2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 9 nights
nothing, all was perfect!
Excellent dinner by offer, the Best food what we eat from all the world, very kind and friendly couple, we was feeling as in our home
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 21 July 2025
Rebekah
Nigeria2 reviews10“Very lovely and would definitely use them”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The apartment was so nice and clean. The hosts were so nice and welcoming. Officially the best hosts and place.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 16 July 2025
Rosemary
France1 review8.0“It was amazing staying there. The hosts, Mama and Papa, were also amazing. The breakfast was yummy.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 4 nights
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The hosts and the ambience.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 9 July 2025
Towela
South Africa13 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Mama Julie and Papa Barry went out of their way to make us feel at home. We enjoyed Mama Julie’s breakfasts and chats wi”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Clean, spacious, good location, excellent hosts
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 19 June 2025
Kevin
Austria6 reviews10“Perfect !”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We loved staying at Julies Holiday Home. The hosts were really nice and the breakfast was great. Everything was clean and comfy. We‘d definitely stay here again.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 25 May 2025
Marek
Slovakia9 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 6 nights
This was our 5th stay with Barry and Julie. If we ever come back to Mahé, we will definitely want to come here again. This says it all :-). Thank you Julie nad Barry for everything. With love, Marek and Andrea
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 15 May 2025
Denisa
Germany5 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
My mom and I stayed here for a week and felt completely at home! You meet people like this only a few times in your life! They were incredibly helpful, we had lots of lovely conversations, and thanks to them, we learned so much about the Seychelles and its culture. Mama even organized a trip for us to the nearby islands. The rooms were clean, breakfasts plentiful, and we even got to taste Mama’s homemade jam – it was amazing! The nearby beach was quiet, not the most beautiful, but we took the bus to visit other beaches around the island. There’s also a supermarket close by. If I ever come back to the Seychelles, it will definitely be here! Thanks to them, this holiday has become truly unforgettable!
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 10 May 2025
Viktorie
Czech Republic47 reviews3 helpful votes10“Mamá:-) Julie and Papá have done more than maximum for us during our stay: helped us with everythin”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 6 nights
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Everything.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 13 April 2025
David
Hungary1 review10“Nice, big, clean room with balcony and garden. Safe parking. Shop 100m.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Mama and Papa are amazing :)
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 2 March 2025
Raduz
Slovakia41 reviews13 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Mama and Papa were very nice, attentive and helpful.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 17 February 2025
Kuruvilla
India4 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location was little far from tour pickup points. So tour operators do not come there. We have to spend extra for taxis to reach to tour operating point. Or else Julie's holiday home should insist tour operators to pick up the guest from their place. One more request if possible Julie has to arrange an electric kettle and tea/coffee powder in the guest room itself.
Everything .They organized all tours for us.Very helpful people. They even shared their bus cards to us .Break fast was excellent. Even two days early morning 5.30 Madam organised some small breakfast for us .
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 21 January 2025
Andreas
Switzerland28 reviews3 helpful votes10“We'd go there again any time.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 7 nights
Nothing
Julie and Barry are very kind and helpful hosts. Their home is nice and spacious, the breakfast is fantastic as well and you really feel at home. Thanks again for the great time we could spend there.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 6 January 2025
Blessing
Nigeria5 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 4 nights
The breakfast was monotonous. It was toat bread and egg (sometimes fried egg, omelet or scrambled) all through. My husband who wasn't comfortable with it, had to eat something else. Julie thinks that's the ideal breakfast but the repetition made it boring. Apart from that, I enjoyed my stay.
I had a good time with Julie and her husband who preferred to be referred to as 'Mama' and 'Papa'. They were quite welcoming and ensured all occupants interacted. They helped me to adjust my itinerary which I eventually loved. I had a good time staying there.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 3 January 2025
Michael
Australia1 review10“It was a wonderful stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 6 nights
It felt like coming home. The warm conversations, the genuine friendliness, and Barry and Julie's (Papa & Mama) authenticity turned it into a cherished memory. Every interaction was like a thread weaving together a tapestry of heartfelt connections and unforgettable moments. The experience was not just memorable, but profoundly enriching and deeply comforting, leaving an indelible mark on my heart.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 9 December 2024
Alicia
South Africa9 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 4 nights
Everything was amazing. Special thanks to Barry and Julie (Papa and Mama) for their warmth and hospitality.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 18 November 2024
Jurgita
Lithuania40 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The hosts were super friendly. Great breakfast, good location. We felt like friends from the first momet we have met. Recommendations!!! Thank you Julie and Barry.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 1 November 2024
Vanessa
Switzerland16 reviews2 helpful votes10“Wonderful relaxing stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was perfect for us
We had an amazing time at Julie’s. She’s a wonderful and caring host. Her husband cut us a fresh coconut from the tree in the garden, and everyday breakfast was delicious. Our room was comfortable, we were able to relax and explore the island easily. The bus stop is a few minutes away, and a mini market too.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 11 October 2024
Denis
Mauritius50 reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 7 nights
The owners are extremely nice persons and always there to help you and try to their best to make you feel comfortable.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 12 September 2024
Isabela
Romania4 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A perfect start for our Honeymoon in Seychelles! Mama Julie and Papa Barry are amazing hosts. They are kind, generous and eager to offer the best local experience to their guests. We felt like home! Our mornings were full of enriching conversations and, of course, delicious food cooked by mama Julie. We definitely had a taste of the Seychellois culture by staying at their place. And they have great humour, not to forget this important aspect :)) Overall, the house is so beautiful - simple and special! The room was very clean and we slept very good the entire time. We will definitely miss Julie, Barry and Nunush (adorable dog)!
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 30 August 2024
Olga
Poland13 reviews1 helpful vote10“Would highly recommend!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The house and the yard are beautiful, room was very spacious with a nice balcony. Breakfast was fantastic (and huge! But that was exactly what we needed before hiking all day). The hosts are very nice friendly, we really enjoyed talking to them, they gave some good tips about travelling Mahe. The grocery store is a 1min walk and a nice little beach just across the street.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 28 August 2024
Natalia
Italy18 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Julie and Barry are perfect guests very friendly. Home is beautiful , comfortable and very clean. Mahe' is a big island so you are near by Victoria's port and airport , good position to visit beaches with car . Very good breakfast fresh fruits , jam , bread and eggs .
Stayed in August 2024
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