L Habitation Cerf Hotel

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Independent
8.6 (16 reviews)
Cerf Island, Cerf Island , Cerf Island , SC
00-248-2781311

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Facilities

Boat tours on site
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible
Picnic area
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Secluded island location and beach access
Friendly, attentive staff
Clean rooms and comfortable accommodations
Good on-site restaurant and snorkeling/kayak opportunities
Cons:
Extra/unexpected charges (water, transfers) and pricing transparency issues
Limited breakfast options and occasional small portions
Rooms not well soundproofed in some units
At least one report of organizational/check-out problems

Categories

Cleanliness
9.2
Multiple reviews explicitly mention very clean rooms and tidy accommodations; housekeeping praised.
Service
9.4
Staff repeatedly described as attentive, friendly and helpful; one review notes management/organizational issues (pricing and late checkout) but front-line service is consistently praised.
Location
9.7
Location widely praised — secluded island setting, close to Mahé, beach access and good snorkeling; excellent for a quiet getaway.
Room Quality
8.2
Rooms described as comfortable and appropriate, but some comments call the property a bit austere and note poor soundproofing in places.
Amenities
8
Kayaks and beach access cited positively and the restaurant is good, but some guests complained about limited breakfast options and paying for water/transfer issues.
Value for Money
7.2
Several guests reported unexpected charges (water, transfers), pricing changes and limited portions/options which reduced perceived value.
Food and Beverage
7.8
Food is often described as tasty and restaurant well-regarded, but breakfast options were limited for some and portions/charges caused dissatisfaction.
Overall Experience
9.3
Generally very positive overall — peaceful, secluded and enjoyable stays are commonly reported, though a minority experienced management/price transparency issues that detracted from their visit.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-06-03 14:47

Property Description

Outdoor Pool and Terrace with Garden View
Enjoy a relaxing swim in the outdoor pool or soak up the stunning views from the terrace and garden at L Habitation Cerf Hotel.

Dining and Socializing Options
Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant, grab a snack at the snack bar, or mingle with other guests at the daily complimentary reception. Don't forget to try your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Comfortable Accommodations with Modern Amenities
Retreat to one of the 14 air-conditioned rooms with private balconies, minibars, and complimentary wireless internet. The hotel also offers buffet breakfasts and features amenities like dry cleaning services and multilingual staff.

With a prime location near the beach and top attractions, let L Habitation Cerf Hotel be your ideal choice for a memorable stay.

Important information:

  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: SEZ

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 16 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.2
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.7
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 7.2
Food and Beverage: 7.8
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Espatarax • solo_traveller • fr
10
Établissements a recommander...
Pros:

L'emplacement : une île à 10 mn de Mahé.
Le confort et l'extrême gentillesse de tout le personnel.

Cons:

Le 3ème souper sur les 4.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Karsten S. • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Die Lage ist hervorragend. Die Leute sind freundlich.

Cons:

Kleinere Sachen müssten mal gemacht werden.

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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buonpane • extended_group • it
7
Buono ma un po’ austero
Pros:

Il cibo era delizioso, lo staff disponibile, e la camera adatta ad un soggiorno ed anche molto pulita .

Cons:

I servizi dell’hotel erano ottimi e il personale sempre gentile e disponibile. Purtroppo, la mia esperienza con la gestione è stata molto negativa. Ho avuto l’impressione che i prezzi venissero cambiati deliberatamente più volte: inizialmente mi era stato comunicato un importo di 1000 SCR per il trasferimento poi diventato 1050 e poi tornato 1000.

Inoltre, ci era stato detto che potevamo rimanere fino alle 16:30, ma alle 15:00 abbiamo dovuto abbandonare la stanza m via per un loro errore organizzativo. Anche il transfer è stato fatto pagare a un prezzo più alto del previsto considerando che via messaggio era stato detto che l’importo da pagare era di 700scr , nonostante fosse condiviso con altre persone. E per errore di conto stavamo per pagare 2 volte una cena.

Peccato, perché la struttura e il personale meritano, ma la proprietà ha reso l’esperienza poco piacevole e poco trasparente.

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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iLLya Vayner • couple • de
10
Pros:

Прекрасное уединенное место
- прекрасный вид и природа
- есть все необходимое
- внимательный и дружественный персонал

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
J
jenny • solo_traveller • es
8
Pros:

Tout

Cons:

Rien

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Emilie • couple • fr
9
Nous reviendrons !
Pros:

La localisation sur Cerf Island, la mise à disposition de kayak pour faire le tour de l’île, le calme

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Nikita • couple • ie
9
It was a wonderful experience we enjoyed the time here. Very peaceful atmosphere the staff is good food was also great.
Pros:

The location and the stay was wonderful

Cons:

Little more options in breakfast

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
S
Sahil • solo_traveller • ae
9
Pros:

good

Cons:

nothing

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
D
Dagmara • family_with_children • pl
9
2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
S
Stefan • family_with_children • de
10
Pros:

Nette schöne Unterkunft, perfekt für Ruhesuchende

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Albeta • family_with_children • ke
5
It was good
Pros:

The breakfast was fair.
It did not have lots of options as I expected, especially being a frequent traveller, I had to make a comparison, apologies.
The location was great, as it was quiet and clean and also the staffs were kind.

Cons:

I did not like the fact that I was charged for a buffet yet still had limited options to choose from.
The food was very tasty and clean but the portion was not fair, especially the fact that lunch was not provided(this I was aware of when booking) Hence just relied on breakfast and dinner.
I was not happy when I found out about paying for drinking water, that I assume could have been provided free of charge.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Bertrand • couple • it
9
Great escape from Victoria
Pros:

Amazing property directly on a beautiful beach, great restaurant and nice little house

Cons:

The rooms aren’t very well soundproofed

2026-01-13 • via Nuitee
H
Heiki • family_with_children • ee
10
2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Razia • family_with_children • za
9
Secluded getaway
Pros:

The resort was extremely comfortable, it is a secluded island that gives you a chance to unwind and relax without any crowds. It's close to smaller main attractions. The beach is good for snorkeling and relaxing. The staff were friendly and personal.

Cons:

We had to pay for water but since I stayed elsewhere in Seychelles it seems like you have to pay for water everywhere.

2026-01-01 • via Nuitee
B
Bernhard • couple • de
5
Schönes authentisches Anwesen auf einer (theoretisch) sehr ruhigen Insel.
Pros:

Lage ist eigentlich toll, am Strand gelegen und ein Korallenriff beschert einem tollen Begegnungen mit schönen Fischen, lebenden Korallen, Seesternen und mit etwas Glück auch Meeresschildkröten, Baby-Haien und Stachelrochen!

Cons:

Zimmer sind extrem hellhörig und auch in die Jahre gekommen, was auch eigentlich nicht schlimm wäre! Wären da nicht (während unseres Aufenthalts) unglaublich rücksichtslose kinderreiche Familien gewesen, denen das Wohl der anderen Gästen derart egal war, dass 18 Stunden am Tag nur Schreien, Heulen, laut Streitende Familienangehörige einen erholsamen Urlaub unmöglich gemacht haben.
Schade hierbei war, dass die Inhaber hier leider nicht einmal etwas regulierend eingegriffen haben, lediglich mal die Frage gestellt haben, ob was passiert sei....

2026-01-01 • via Nuitee
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Rajneesh • extended_group • ae
8
2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
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Alexandra • couple • fr
9
Beauté et sérénité
Pros:

L'emplacement au coeur du parc St Anne avec la possibilité de s'y balader en canoë a été pour nous une très belle expérience. Un vrai sentiment de paix dans cet hôtel et un style créole joyeux et coloré. Le personnel était vraiment très attentionné.

Cons:

Les fruits au petit déjeuné n'étaient pas au niveau de nos espérances.

2025-12-09 • via Nuitee
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Tony • couple • gb
8
As our first trip to the Seychelles we were lucky to have picked a great location.
Pros:

Breakfast was great. The location was particularly good. It was a lovely boutique style hotel and quite quiet and isolated slightly as there's not many people on Cerf Island. It's location very close to the St Anne Marine National Park was particularly good. It was only a short boat trip to Maahe the main island of the Seychelles.

Cons:

There wasn't really anything we didn't like.

2025-11-28 • via Nuitee
B
Birgit • couple • de
9
2025-11-27 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
8
A very warm welcome from all the staff - owner to housekeeper.
Pros:

Great location near the beach & jetty. Good, regular boat travel to the main island. Generally good, varied dinners. Buffet nights were excellent!

Cons:

Breakfast was the same offer every day which would have improved with a little variety.

2025-11-18 • via Nuitee