Starwood Properties in Seychelles [Master Thread]
Mar 16, 2018, 8:37 am
#46
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Just completed a 5 night stay at LM Fisherman's Cove. Overall a middling stay. The positives were the staff - very proactive, engaging, friendly, customer-oriented. They definitely tried their best!
The property itself is in dire need of an update. Who knows if that's in the cards, gauging by how things happen in the Seychelles, I'm guessing it'll be awhile, if ever. The worst part for us was probably the food. Overpriced and completely tasteless for the most part, although looking at reviews of other places in the Seychelles, this seems to be a common theme. Thankfully we found a pretty good Indian restaurant at a nearby hotel that we went to a few times.
Some good redemptions to be had here though - certainly not going to balk at a deluxe oceanview suite for 58K points for 5 nights!
Also for anyone staying here - you can book your r/t airport transfer through the hotel - but one of the drivers they use is incredibly obnoxious and very pushy about trying to get you to do an extended tour of Mahe with him. Not my cup of tea at all.
The property itself is in dire need of an update. Who knows if that's in the cards, gauging by how things happen in the Seychelles, I'm guessing it'll be awhile, if ever. The worst part for us was probably the food. Overpriced and completely tasteless for the most part, although looking at reviews of other places in the Seychelles, this seems to be a common theme. Thankfully we found a pretty good Indian restaurant at a nearby hotel that we went to a few times.
Some good redemptions to be had here though - certainly not going to balk at a deluxe oceanview suite for 58K points for 5 nights!
Also for anyone staying here - you can book your r/t airport transfer through the hotel - but one of the drivers they use is incredibly obnoxious and very pushy about trying to get you to do an extended tour of Mahe with him. Not my cup of tea at all.
Mar 20, 2018, 8:18 am
#47
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Just completed a 5 night stay at LM Fisherman's Cove. Overall a middling stay. The positives were the staff - very proactive, engaging, friendly, customer-oriented. They definitely tried their best!
The property itself is in dire need of an update. Who knows if that's in the cards, gauging by how things happen in the Seychelles, I'm guessing it'll be awhile, if ever. The worst part for us was probably the food. Overpriced and completely tasteless for the most part, although looking at reviews of other places in the Seychelles, this seems to be a common theme. Thankfully we found a pretty good Indian restaurant at a nearby hotel that we went to a few times.
Some good redemptions to be had here though - certainly not going to balk at a deluxe oceanview suite for 58K points for 5 nights!
Also for anyone staying here - you can book your r/t airport transfer through the hotel - but one of the drivers they use is incredibly obnoxious and very pushy about trying to get you to do an extended tour of Mahe with him. Not my cup of tea at all.
The property itself is in dire need of an update. Who knows if that's in the cards, gauging by how things happen in the Seychelles, I'm guessing it'll be awhile, if ever. The worst part for us was probably the food. Overpriced and completely tasteless for the most part, although looking at reviews of other places in the Seychelles, this seems to be a common theme. Thankfully we found a pretty good Indian restaurant at a nearby hotel that we went to a few times.
Some good redemptions to be had here though - certainly not going to balk at a deluxe oceanview suite for 58K points for 5 nights!
Also for anyone staying here - you can book your r/t airport transfer through the hotel - but one of the drivers they use is incredibly obnoxious and very pushy about trying to get you to do an extended tour of Mahe with him. Not my cup of tea at all.
Also, what is the name of the Indian restaurant you found...we're going to want to hit that place up! :-)
Mar 20, 2018, 6:02 pm
#49
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Good to know. We are headed there in November, and I'm currently negotiating an upgraded room for my family (wife and two kids). How did you get the 58K for the deluxe oceanview suite?
Also, what is the name of the Indian restaurant you found...we're going to want to hit that place up! :-)
Also, what is the name of the Indian restaurant you found...we're going to want to hit that place up! :-)
Yup! Certainly not the best Indian food ever, but far better than really anything else available in the area.
Mar 21, 2018, 5:22 am
#50
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Good to know. We are headed there in November, and I'm currently negotiating an upgraded room for my family (wife and two kids). How did you get the 58K for the deluxe oceanview suite?
Also, what is the name of the Indian restaurant you found...we're going to want to hit that place up! :-)
Also, what is the name of the Indian restaurant you found...we're going to want to hit that place up! :-)
i cant understand why anyone would want to stay on the main island! Hope you are only using the spg option as a short stopover as there are so many amazing hotels on the other islands like Constance just look at options on trip advisor. If you are coming all the way from NA for a stunning beach experience you will be disappointed, you need to find other hotel options. Also bear in mind November is rainy season (I believe but not sure)
Mar 21, 2018, 3:29 pm
#51
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i cant understand why anyone would want to stay on the main island! Hope you are only using the spg option as a short stopover as there are so many amazing hotels on the other islands like Constance just look at options on trip advisor. If you are coming all the way from NA for a stunning beach experience you will be disappointed, you need to find other hotel options. Also bear in mind November is rainy season (I believe but not sure)
Mar 22, 2018, 5:34 am
#52
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We're using the LM as our home base and will day trip to the other islands. Having 6 people with us, the other resorts aren't in the budget...not sure why people "can't understand" that.