Effie Mountain View villa – Gecko is an apartment on Mahé, in the Victoria and Eden Island area. Facilities on the listing include airport shuttle, family rooms and free WiFi. It lists 1 room type.
Best for
A good fit for independent travellers and families who prefer to self-cater, visitors who want the capital, its market and the ferry quay close by and arrivals and departures, given the short distance to the airport. It is a less natural fit for some trips: neither a pool nor beachfront access is among the listed facilities.
Location
The listing gives the address as Old East Coast Road, Le Rocher, Mahe. Its map pin puts it about 4.3 km in a straight line from Victoria and about 5.4 km in a straight line from Seychelles International Airport.
Victoria is the small capital of Seychelles, on Mahé’s north-east coast, with the market, government offices, banks and the inter-island ferry quay. Eden Island is a man-made marina development just south of the town, and the hills behind Victoria are residential.
Rooms and style at Effie Mountain View villa – Gecko
Room types on the listing are Two-Bedroom Villa. With a single category, what matters most is the unit’s position and outlook, so ask about them. For self-catering, confirm the kitchen equipment and where the nearest shop is.
Facilities at Effie Mountain View villa – Gecko
Facilities shown on the listing include airport shuttle, family rooms, free WiFi, free parking and non-smoking rooms. In practice, an airport shuttle is listed, though it is usually arranged and charged separately and parking is listed, which helps if you hire a car.
Trade-offs and what to know
Victoria and its hills are practical rather than scenic, and the nearest good beaches need a short drive. Self-catering means shopping for groceries, which in Seychelles can be limited outside the larger villages. Seychelles has two broad monsoon seasons, and wind and sea conditions on any given beach change with them.
Getting there and getting around
International flights arrive at Seychelles International Airport on the east coast of Mahé. Buses cover most of the island, and hire cars (driving on the left) or taxis give more freedom.
Explore the area
- Victoria and Eden Island: what the area is like
- Mahé island guide
- Where to stay on Mahé: choosing the right area
- Ste Anne Marine Park: the islands off Victoria
Before you book
Before booking Effie Mountain View villa – Gecko, confirm what the kitchen includes, the meal basis of your rate and the cancellation terms for your dates.
Current rates and availability
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