MAIA Seychelles
Oct 18, 2017, 7:15 am
#1
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: UK
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MAIA Seychelles
Has anyone got any recent experience of the MAIA hotel in Mahe, Seychelles... There are a few reviews on here from a few years ago, just want to check what its like these days.
I have paid a deposit to go there next October on Honeymoon, but this can easily be changed without any cost implication...
I'd especially like to here about the food and wine offerings, and also the diving, which is included in the rates...
Thanks ^
I have paid a deposit to go there next October on Honeymoon, but this can easily be changed without any cost implication...
I'd especially like to here about the food and wine offerings, and also the diving, which is included in the rates...
Thanks ^
Oct 18, 2017, 1:54 pm
#2
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Europe
Posts: 2,600
I remember MAIA when François Richli was GM... so a long time ago! Back then and under his influence it was quite special. Or should I say unique -- as in: didn't work for everybody but very accomplished. Frankly these days I would discourage everyone to book anything other than Four Seasons in the Seychelles. Not only because it is the best product, but you also have a lot of security and standards, which is important in this part of the world. I won't comment on the ongoing Six Senses issue but MAIA also had a severe incident, in which two young ladies lost their lives. Unexplained to this day, if I'm not mistaken. I am not saying it's a bad resort by any means! I just wouldn't hurry to go back.
Oct 18, 2017, 2:11 pm
#3
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: UK
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 122
I remember MAIA when François Richli was GM... so a long time ago! Back then and under his influence it was quite special. Or should I say unique -- as in: didn't work for everybody but very accomplished. Frankly these days I would discourage everyone to book anything other than Four Seasons in the Seychelles. Not only because it is the best product, but you also have a lot of security and standards, which is important in this part of the world. I won't comment on the ongoing Six Senses issue but MAIA also had a severe incident, in which two young ladies lost their lives. Unexplained to this day, if I'm not mistaken. I am not saying it's a bad resort by any means! I just wouldn't hurry to go back.
We are aware of what happened at the MAIA, but are looking for up to date reviews and experiences.
Oct 18, 2017, 2:37 pm
#6
formerly declinespecificinformatiom
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: USA
Posts: 1,140
I have not been to Maia, but that was where we almost went. Their wine that is included is far superior to Fregate, and the pre-arrival communication was professional despite us cancelling.
I was personally under the impression that it was of a higher caliber than the other chain hotels: hilton, four seasons, starwood, that were there.
Congrats on the honeymoon--you'll have a great time wherever you end up!
I was personally under the impression that it was of a higher caliber than the other chain hotels: hilton, four seasons, starwood, that were there.
Congrats on the honeymoon--you'll have a great time wherever you end up!