The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Victoria

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Victoria

Visiting Victoria, Seychelles for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Victoria, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Victoria based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Victoria for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Victoria before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Victoria for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Victoria for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Ridge Residence

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $168 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

Located at La Louise, Mahe, Victoria, The Ridge Residence has great rooms from $168 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 4.7 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love hiking, child care, laundry services, city views, and a spa at this relaxing hotel. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool


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Cerf Island Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $237 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Victoria
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Cerf Island Resort which has nice rooms starting at $237. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Cerf Island Seychelles. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, hiking, laundry services, a spa, and a pool table which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 5.1 km from the city center. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


L'Escale Resort Marina & Spa - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

5-star Resort with prices starting at $347 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found L'Escale Resort Marina & Spa - Small Luxury Hotels of the World to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $347. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Providence Highway. You'll also find a fitness center, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and rooms with kitchens which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 4.4 km from the center of town. We always love having a pool, and the one here is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


L'Habitation Cerf Island

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $167 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Victoria
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

With terrific rooms from $167, L'Habitation Cerf Island, at South-West Coast, Cerf Island provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers hiking, laundry services, laundry facilities, family rooms, and air-conditioning. It's located just 5.1 km from the city center, too. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Mango House, Seychelles, LXR Hotels and Resorts

5-star Resort with prices starting at $430 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Mango House, Seychelles, LXR Hotels and Resorts has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $430 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Anse Aux Poules Bleues, Baie Lazare PO Box 4114. Furthermore, it also offers snorkeling, a bar, parking, hiking, and laundry services, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 14.4 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


Hilltop Boutique Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $150 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of Hilltop Boutique Hotel is 8.50 out of 10. This place has room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and hiking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $150, and it's located at Serret Road, St Louis, Mahe. We also love the rooms with kitchenettes, city views, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.7 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Voilà Beau Vallon

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $128 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Victoria
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A cool place is Voilà Beau Vallon because it has great rooms that start at $128. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, a bar, and rooms with kitchens, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Beau Vallon, Mahe. Only 2.5 km from the city center, travelers will especially love free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a microwave at this convenient hotel. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: La Digue Island, Grand'Anse Praslin, Baie Sainte Anne, Victoria, and Baie Lazare.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Victoria, make sure you also see Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Victoria, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Victoria, Best Hotels for One Week in Victoria, Best Hotels for One Night in Victoria, or Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Victoria.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Victoria?

Victoria Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$232

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Victoria, Seychelles. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Victoria, Seychelles based on data from 7 hotels is an affordable $232. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Victoria.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $389
  • 4-star hotels: $237
  • 3-star hotels: $153


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