Photos: alfred petovar on Google Maps
- Rooms
- 4 rooms, 8 beds
- Where
- Au Cap, Mahé
- Beach
- 7 min on foot
- Airport
- 6 min by car
La Vida is an upstairs self-catering apartment in Au Cap on the south-east coast of Mahé. It is not directly on the beach, but the terrace opens onto a fine view over the sea that guests say looks better in person than in the photos. The area is quiet, with birdsong through the day.
- Licence
- Self Catering
- Status
- Operational
- Register number
- No. 418
- Manager
- Mrs Marthe Petovar Didon
- Rooms
- 4
- Beds
- 8
- Address
- Au Cap, Mahé
- Telephone
- Show number +2 more
- Show email
Contacts open when you tap, to keep them safe from spam bots. Last checked 25 October 2026.
About La Vida
The rooms are spacious and the bathroom is generously sized. What sets the apartment apart is the local art on the walls, hung alongside the practical amenities rather than in place of them. Everything is kept very clean. The big terrace is the heart of the stay, a comfortable spot to sit out with the sea in front of you and the birds for company.
For self-catering the kitchen is properly equipped, with a washing machine, coffee machine, microwave, toaster and the everyday things a longer stay needs. Wi-Fi works reliably, there is air conditioning, a hairdryer and an electrical adapter on hand. Private parking sits inside the property, so a rental car has a secure place off the road.
They keep in touch after booking and again just before arrival, they can arrange a rental car, and they point guests toward the best spots to see around the island. The welcome is warm and the help is genuine without ever crowding the stay.
What Guests Say
Better than expected! Went 4 of us and we all loved it! Not directly on the beach, but a nice view over the sea. We were upstairs. Quiet area, and birds singing all the time, which was so lovely! The host is incredibly friendly. Kept contact after booking and just before arriving. Also arranged a rented car for us, s
A five stars apt and full optional! Wi-Fi worked perfectly, hairdryer, electrical adapter, air conditioning ,microwave, coffee machine, toaster and Amazon Alexa with music Rooms are very spacious and bathroom really big Ocean view is much better than in photo! Private parking is inside the property For any necessities
We had an amazing stay at La Vida Apartments in Mahe, Au Cap thanks to our hosts. Marthe and Alfred were very friendly and helpful and recommended us the best places to see on the island. The apartment is very well equipped for self catering with all you might need for the accommodation( kitchen needs, washing machine,
The apartment had a very comfortable, big terrace with a stunning view, looks much better than on the pictures. A lot of local art on the walls combined with technical amenities, and obviously everything was super clean. What was the most important is that we travel a lot and we have never before met such helpful host,
Where It Is
| Airport | Seychelles International Airport | 6 min by car5.5 km |
|---|---|---|
| Ferry jetty | Victoria inter-island ferry jetty | 17 min by car16.2 km |
| Victoria | Victoria town centre | 18 min by car16.5 km |
| Beach | 1Turtle Bay | 7 min on foot0.5 km |
| Beach | 2Anse Aux Pins | 25 min on foot1.9 km |
| Beach | 3Anse Aux Courbes Beach | 3 min by car2.3 km |
| Restaurant | 4Maison Marengo | 10 min on foot0.8 km |
| Restaurant | 5Green House Restaurant | 11 min on foot0.8 km |
| Restaurant | 6Lo Brizan | 12 min on foot0.9 km |
Times are for a normal day on the local roads and paths, worked out from OpenStreetMap.
The Area
Au Cap sits on the quieter south-east side of Mahé, and La Vida makes a calm self-catering base there with Marthe and Alfred close at hand. The apartment is upstairs rather than on the sand, so the beach is a short walk rather than a step from the door, but the sea-view terrace and the constant birdsong more than settle that. Marthe and Alfred can sort a rental car and share where to go, which makes exploring the island straightforward from a home that leans into art on the walls and quiet over anything showy.
Questions People Ask
How many rooms does La Vida have?
4 rooms and 8 beds, as listed on the Seychelles Tourism Department register.
Is La Vida licensed?
Yes. It is licensed as a self-catering establishment by the Seychelles Tourism Department, register number 418, with the status operational. The registered manager is Mrs Marthe Petovar Didon.
Where is La Vida?
In Au Cap, on Mahé, Seychelles.
How is La Vida rated?
5 out of 5 from over 33 Google reviews.
Can I book La Vida online?
Yes. The listing links to its live booking page with rates and availability.
How far is La Vida from the airport?
Seychelles International Airport is 5.5 km away, about 6 minutes by car.
How far is La Vida from the ferry jetty?
The Victoria inter-island ferry jetty is 16.2 km away, about 17 min by car.
What is the nearest beach to La Vida?
Turtle Bay, 0.5 km away, about 7 min on foot.
Are there restaurants near La Vida?
Yes. Maison Marengo (10 min on foot), Green House Restaurant (11 min on foot), Lo Brizan (12 min on foot).
Where this information comes fromEvery fact on this page has a source
Licence, category and location: Seychelles Tourism Department, Directory of Tourism Products (June 2026).
Photos, rating and guest reviews: the property's Google Maps listing.
Map and distances: OpenStreetMap contributors (coastline, roads, beaches, jetties), road and walking routes from routing.openstreetmap.de.
