Reviews of La Reserve
(95%) From 4 travellersThey do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa.
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The perfect relaxing holiday
After a very long trip we were greeted with a smile and a welcoming drink. Upon arrival we found that we had been upgraded to a deluxe room with a fantastic view, which was a lovely surprise.
The hotel is not far from the major attractions on the island (e.g Vallee de Mai) but it feels very secluded and it is a genuine oasis of calm.
We found the staff went out of their way to help if need be - everyone was great, especially Christina, Ron and the bar staff.
There are a variety of excursions available, but as the hotel itself is so well laid out, it was very rare that we saw other guests. So if you just want to relax in the shade of a palm tree with a good book and have an occasional swim in the sea or their lovely pool, you're in the right place. There is a beautiful reef just off the hotel beach, with many fishes that make the snorkelling amazing. Lots of birds plus a group of tortoises in the garden make the place very special as well. We loved the food and the service at the meals was always fantastic. The jetty restaurant was simply amazing, having fish swimming below your feet when dining or having breakfast just added that extra touch (the fish are highly trained ;-)).
There is a small shop by the reception if you need some extra sun screen, postcards or shorts.
We booked a Swedish massage on the first day - it was so relaxing that 'one' of us fell asleep during the massage which we believe shows the excellent quality.
The only suggestion we do have for the hotel is to provide more detailed information about snorkelling and the best areas to go.
La Reserve review
We had a fantastic time at La Reserve.
The hotel beach and the day trips offered by the hotel stood out in particular. The staff were always very friendly and helpful.
The only slight problem we had was that, as B&B guests, the options for dinner within the hotel itself were very limited and expensive, meaning we went out most nights. This wasn't too much of a problem for us as we enjoyed exploring, but it would have been nice to have the option to have something light and informal at the hotel.
Beautiful setting at La Reserve
We would like to be able to comment between good and excellent; it was lovely, the setting was perfect, spacious and quiet, amazing sea life too. We felt a bit under the spotlight as two women together, sometimes the behaviour of the staff wasn't entirely discreet perhaps. Perferred the more local food to international cuisine.
The access to complimentary boat trips to other islands was great, the team was friendly and helpful and a real addition to the holiday
La Reserve review
Our accommodation was very spacious and faced directly onto the beach. There was a bath and a very large shower-room at our disposal. The room was stylishly finished and very comfortable.
Staff were very courteous and friendly. On the slightly negative side, service at Reception was often very slow. There was not a conventional check-in type desk but generally two staff at desks, so often there was quite a wait to arrange taxis/trips.
Food in the restaurant was very good overall for both breakfast and dinner.
We have always believed that acting responsibly is the only way to approach tourism and we're one of
the few companies to hold AITO's original coveted 5-star status for responsible tourism. It's a lead
that others are now following.
