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Avani Barbarons Seychelles Resort and Spa
Seychelles, Indian Ocean
Mahe
Refreshing European heritage with a contemporary vibe, tropical island holidays at this outstanding complex can be totally relaxing or bursting with energy. An ideal choice amongst Seychelles resorts, this property lets visitors to experience the very best the island has to offer. They can sunbathe on a quiet sandy beach, cool off in the ocean or pool or take advantage of the action packed days of culture and nature trips, ocean adventures or spa down time. The property consists of a large choice of rooms including 4 suites and 2 disability-friendly rooms. As for the onsite dining options, guests will find 2 restaurants and Shisha Bars where to spend a nice evening talking with friends. There is also an on-site car park and a magnificent outdoor pool surrounded by swaying palm trees, ideal to enjoy a moment of relaxation.
Facilities
- Tennis
- Beauty salon
- Spa treatments*
- Massage
- Steam bath*
- Sun loungers
- Outdoor freshwater pool
- Poolside snack bar
- Luggage room
- Concierge
- Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.0 Very Good2,310 reviews
Excellent
47%
Very Good
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Average
12%
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The Buffet Changed. The Advertising Didn’t.
5-STAR RESORT, 1-STAR EXPERIENCE — ABSOLUTELY DISAPPOINTED
We booked this resort for two nights to celebrate a very important family milestone. We are foodies, we absolutely adore seafood, and our entire trip was planned around the seafood buffet that was advertised and sold to us for Wednesday night.
The reservation staff member we spoke to on the phone was genuinely wonderful — friendly, helpful and honestly one of the best reservation experiences we’ve ever had.
Unfortunately, that was where the good experience ended.
We arrived on Wednesday evening expecting the seafood buffet we had specifically planned our celebration around, only to discover that it had been replaced by an Indian buffet — something our family does not enjoy at all.
Needless to say, this was a complete mood killer. What should have been a special family celebration turned into an extremely uncomfortable evening, with us spending much of the night apologising to the family member we were supposed to be celebrating with.
We immediately complained to a manager, who was very quick to blame the reservation staff.
But here is where this gets even worse.
The manager himself told us that the buffet change had been made at least two weeks before our reservation.
So apparently, the reservation staff were somehow expected to know about a change that the resort had already made weeks earlier — while the resort was STILL advertising the seafood buffet in the room.
Let that sink in.
This wasn't simply a reservation agent making an innocent mistake. According to the manager, the change had already happened weeks before we arrived. Yet guests were still being presented with information in their rooms advertising the seafood buffet for Wednesday.
That is not just poor communication. That is false and misleading advertising.
When we pointed this out, the manager offered to have a seafood meal specially cooked for us.
Unfortunately, that offer came far too late. We had already finished dinner, the evening was ruined, and the damage to what was supposed to be a very meaningful family celebration had already been done.
And honestly, what were we supposed to do at that point? Pretend the evening hadn't happened and celebrate with a consolation seafood plate because the resort finally realised that its guests had been misled?
No thank you.
We checked out the following day as planned, but left feeling completely deflated and traumatised by what should have been a happy and memorable occasion.
For a 5-star resort, this was an astonishing failure — not only in communication, but in basic accountability.
The most disappointing part wasn't even that the buffet had changed. Restaurants change menus. Circumstances change. Mistakes happen.
What is unacceptable is that:
We were sold and planned our trip around a seafood buffet that wasn't actually available. The change had apparently been made at least two weeks before our reservation. The resort was still advertising the seafood buffet in our room. When we complained, the first response was to blame the reservation staff rather than acknowledge the resort's responsibility. A replacement meal was only offered after the evening had already been ruined. If this is what a 5-star resort considers acceptable handling of a special occasion, then the stars clearly don't mean what we thought they meant. ABSOLUTELY DISAPPOINTED.
If you are booking this resort because of a specific dining experience, especially for a birthday, anniversary, milestone or other special occasion, DO NOT TRUST THE ONLINE OR IN-ROOM DINING INFORMATION WITHOUT CONFIRMING IT DIRECTLY WITH THE RESTAURANT.
We came expecting a memorable seafood dinner.
We got an Indian buffet, a ruined celebration, a manager blaming his own reservation team, and the rather extraordinary discovery that the resort had apparently known about the change for weeks while continuing to advertise the old offering.
Not exactly the 5-star experience we paid for.
amazing experience
Exceptional luxury, impeccable service, and pure elegance. Avani Barbarons exceeded expectations!
thanks
The first visit to the Seychelles.
My spouse and I stayed at this hotel in August 2026. We really liked the hotel. We were met at the airport and taken there by a private transfer. Although we didn’t pay for it separately. The staff at the reception were very polite: they gave us welcome ice cream and cool towels. Everything was explained in detail, and more than once, due to my not‑very‑good language skills. There is a Russian‑speaking staff member at the reception. Unfortunately, I didn’t remember their name. We also had to deal with arranging a late checkout because our flight was rescheduled. Ahmed, the staff member, resolved all our questions with a smile and without any extra charge:) they always ask how the vacation is going, if everything is to your liking. The hotel is new and modern. The rooms are very good. Everything has been thought out to the smallest detail. There’s good cosmetics in the bathroom, bathrobes, huge towels, and excellent bed linen. The breakfasts are very tasty. The selection might not be very extensive, but everything is very delicious. You won’t go hungry. There are restaurants and bars on the premises. You can order food on the beach. Everything is also very tasty. The beach may not be one of the best in the Seychelles, but you can swim there. It might be a bit difficult for small children, as there’s no gradual entry and there are sharp stones. There are comfortable sun loungers and beds near the pool and on the beach. We travelled all over the island, so we found better beaches. Overall, it’s a very good hotel — I can recommend it.
Family time
As a local in Seychelles, I recently stayed at AVANI Hotel for two nights, and overall, we had a very enjoyable experience.
One of the highlights of our stay was the food. The Creole food was amazing, with delicious and authentic Seychellois flavours. We really enjoyed trying the local dishes.
However, I would like to mention one concern regarding hygiene at the sushi bar. I noticed that the lady chef preparing the sushi was using the same spoon to taste different sauces. I found this quite disappointing, particularly from a hygiene and food-safety perspective. I believe a clean spoon should be used each time when tasting different sauces to prevent cross-contamination.
I am sharing this feedback respectfully because I enjoyed my stay overall, and I hope the hotel can take this observation seriously and improve the hygiene practices at the sushi bar.
Apart from this concern, we had a pleasant two-night stay and appreciated the hotel's hospitality and atmosphere.
Okay
I had a good overall stay, and the hotel’s location is excellent and very convenient. The staff and overall experience were satisfactory.
My only concern was the restaurant food. The food was okay overall, but the Japanese cuisine could be improved. In particular, the sushi rice did not taste fresh, which affected the quality of the sushi. Service people not focus.
