Location
The resort is located on the southwest coast of Mahe and is easily accessible by car, helicopter and by boat. Victoria City centre is around a 30-minute drive away, and the resort is situated right by the beach.
Rooms
All rooms feature air conditioning, a fan, a kitchen and a bathroom. Most accommodation units additionally feature a terrace. Many of the rooms also offer a sea view, adding to the ambience. The accommodation units each feature a king-size bed. A safe and a minibar also feature. Features include a fridge and tea and coffee making equipment. Each accommodation unit offers internet access, a telephone, a TV, a DVD player and wireless internet access. Each of the bathrooms features a shower, a hairdryer and bathrobes.
Restaurant
Gastronomic options offered by the hotel include a restaurant, a dining area and a bar.
The hotel offers a wide range of bookable meals and board options, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, B & B and All-inclusive. The hotel additionally offers snacks. The establishment serves alcohol-free drinks.
Amenities
Amenities include a safe and currency exchange facilities. Internet access and wireless internet access are available in the public areas. Shopping facilities are available. A garden is among the features contributing to a pleasant stay. A newspaper stand is also among the amenities at the hotel. Guests travelling in their own vehicles can make use of parking spaces.
The hotel offers an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Sun loungers and parasols await guests on the sun terrace. The poolside bar serves a selection of refreshing drinks. Those wishing to enjoy sports whilst on holiday can have fun on-site with golf. In addition, fishing is offered for a fee. With canoeing, catamaraning, kayaking, snorkeling and diving, fans of watersports will have plenty to choose from. A gym and yoga are some of the sports and leisure options available at the hotel. The hotel offers a range of wellness options, including a spa, massage treatments and a solarium, or for an additional fee, a beauty salon.
Additional services include a babysitting service, room service and a laundry.
Enhanced protocols and operation procedures in place to ensure the well-being of guests at the resort. It is important to note that 100% of staff members has received a comprehensive health and safety training, including correct procedures in wearing personal protective equipment and physical distancing awareness.
· Maintaining check-in/check-out procedures in the comfort of the villa.
· Luggage sanitization to ensure safe and seamless arrival and departure of guests
· A designated team member (Health & Safety Officer) is on hand to ensure that the highest level of safety is being followed. Also available as a support to butler should the guests has any query.
· Temperature check of all guests for the first 7 days from their arrival will be conducted in the comfort and privacy of their villa by their designated butler
· The latest disinfection, sterilization and cleaning technology is being used to ensure the highest possibility of cleanliness.
· Reinforced cleaning program in public areas with frequent disinfection of all frequently touched areas, ensuring a safe environment for guests. Hand sanitization station can be found throughout the common areas.
· Strengthened room cleaning protocols including extra disinfection of all frequently touched room and bathroom areas.
· All villas are thoroughly cleaned and sterilized after every stay and equipped with a hygiene kit containing face masks and hand sanitizer.
· Tec-Tec Restaurant will remain an A-la-Carte dining restaurant and all menus will be shared on the guest’s private devices upon check-in. More than 1.5 meters between tables as our guests’ privacy and comfort is our priority.
· Gym usage is restricted to 2 guests at a time, to ensure physical distancing. Thorough cleaning will be done after each guests has used the facility. The daily complimentary group yoga will be restricted to 4 guests at a time. It is highly recommended that bookings through butlers are made.
· In resort buggy transfers are restricted to one villa at a time and the vehicle will be sanitized after each trip
All travelers entering Seychelles need to apply via https://seychelles.govtas.com from their mobile phone via Android or iOS apps or on the web. A US$50 fee (approximately 45€) will be charged per application. It is important to note that the traveler needs to be in possession of a negative PCR test result, realized no more than 72 hours prior to arrival, before submitting an application. All necessary information is available on the below website: http://tourism.gov.sc/covid-19-guidelines/
NOTICE: With immediate effect, Seychelles will be welcoming vaccinated visitors from any part of the world. Visitors need to submit an authentic certificate from their national health authority as proof of COVID-19 vaccination alongside a negative COVID-19 PCR certificate, obtained less than 72 hours prior to travel. These guests will not have any restrictions during their stay and will enjoy their stay freely (i:e island hoping experience, excursions, spa treatments etc…)
With that being said, the hotel is still welcoming all visitors currently permitted entry (Category 1 and 2, private jet passengers). They will need to show a negative PCR test obtained less than 72 hours prior to travel. Prior to the 14th of January 2021, Category 2 had required a test less than 48 hours and attached are the special conditions for these 2 categories.
From Mid- March, Seychelles will open up to all visitors, vaccinated or not. At that point, visitors will only need a negative PCR obtained less than 72 hours prior to travel and can enjoy their holiday without any restrictions.
Irrespective of the above, visitors are to abide to the existing health measures (e.g. wearing of face masks, social distancing, etc…) which remain applicable as per the travel advisory published on the Department of Tourism Website- http://tourism.gov.sc/ Similarly, all tourism operators and hotels will still be required to follow their existing COVID-19 standard operating procedure and protocol.The Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas is a Beach Resort, Boutique, Child Friendly, Honeymoon, Leisure, Spa Resort, Tourist, Villa Resort hotel. The nightlife/restaurants are easily accessible by taxi or bus from the hotel.