Review of Ambrosine
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45 hotel reviews
66 helpful votes
We rented the Ambrosine apartment on Eden Island for 6 days in May. The overall experience was wonderful. The apartment was modern, clean, comfortable and very well equipped. Everything in the apartment worked as advertised. The kitchen comes equipped with everything you need: dishwasher, washing machine, dryer and an excellent cooker. Pots, pans plates and cutlery are enough for at least 6 guests and is all hotel/restaurant standard. Services like air-conditioning, hot and cold water and electricity all worked flawlessly. The view from the balcony is fantastic as you look out over the small inlet towards the “super yacht” marina. One minor drawback that may have only affected us: The (Russian) guests in the apartment above ours were very noisy and obnoxious, playing loud music, shouting drunk at each other and throwing rubbish of the balcony into the harbor. We complained to them directly and the situation improved.
You get around on the Island on foot, or by using the golf cart that is provided with each house/apartment. Ours worked flawlessly.
This really is one of the best self-catering options in the Seychelles.
Eden Island itself is a great place to stay as well. The Island is beautifully laid out in park style clustered around several marinas and beaches. The support staff from reception was helpful and remarkably more sharp and time efficient than their main Island compatriots. The supermarket in the little shopping center was adequate. It’s expensive and resupplied infrequently. Sometimes the empty shelves gave it the look of a former Eastern European State Warehouse. In any case there are enough fresh supplies available on the mainland. Rental car recommended!
There is one major draw back to Eden Island: There is no water sports center for visitors or guests. Most owners have their own kayaks, surfboards or sailboats. But renters and visitors like us can only look and dream about how nice it would be to kayak around the island in the early morning. There are no water sports rental facilities apart from the regular fishing and sailing charters.
To recap the above: this is an absolute recommendation. I would love to come back here and relax some more on Eden Island and in this apartment.
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
I stayed here with my girlfriend for about 12 days and I wanted longer! The apartment was perfect for what I wanted - relaxation, no hassles, exercise, and beach. Excellent place to explore the island from - best to have a car which is easily arranged by the reception staff (the car brought to you).
The apartment had everything we required and I cannot think of one thing negative about it. There is a wonderful terrace with a lot of space and a BBQ which we used a lot! Waking up and having breakfast on the terrace looking out at the water / yachts and birds made an excellent start to the day! It is very comfortable and spacious. Wifi however would be good to have.
The private beaches on the island are great and I found them to be very quiet. There is a supermarket in the shopping complex which is good enough. Often it struggled to keep stock but I believe it was in it's infancy when I was there. It did not detract from the stay at all. It will only have improved by now
The arrival was easy and we were shown to the apartment. You of course have the electric cart to get around the island which was ideal.
The host was very easy to deal with and all went smoothly.
Of course the island is beautiful and there is so much to see. Plenty of snorkeling spots and walking trails / nature all around you. Perfect!
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