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Reviews of Golden Shell Residence

Royal Road, Trou d'Eau Douce, Mauritius

#15 of 25 vacation rentals in Trou d'Eau Douce

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Review Score

Based on 102 apartment reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.0

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: April 3, 2024

    8.0
    A nice accommodation in Trou d'Eau Douce
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Terrace 2
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking in and out was quite a challenge as the gate opens directly to the well frequented street. We were staying in the third floor and carrying the luggage upstairs without elevator was a bit annoying.

    Spacious room with a terrace. Big, a bit dated closet. Parking spot. Many shops and restaurants nearby. AC in the room. The owners were nice and almost always available at the reception or in the shop next door. The owners can also organize tours and activities in the area.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 31, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Distance from beach and probably bad timing because it was hard to find some good food

    Aki is nice host

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 13, 2024

    8.0
    True Mauritian hospitality
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The facilities are very basic, but then again what ever was needed were gladly provided.

    This accommodation is made exceptional by its staff. Thank you to Aki, Ashwan, their lovely mother and Trishna in the shop, they were extremely kind, helpful and accommodating. Also a big thanks to the very kind and generous Mr Sanjay for the scooter and car hire. Our stay in Trou d'Eau Douce was made great by the wonderful Mauritian hospitality of this family.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 12, 2024

    8.0
    Good experience
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Private Room 1
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Would have appreciated a little cook-top or microwave. Not ideal if you are sensitive to traffic noise (i am not, just stating for travelers who are looking for quite)

    Convenient central location w private parking, shops and restaurants close by and friendly staff.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2024

    9.0
    Great value for this price. We will come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 20 nights

    The apartment didn´t have window in one room, and the air flew through balcony windows.

    Overall nice locatin for us for travelling. Close to the sea and otheres places we visited by car

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2023

    8.0
    Adequate
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Poor lighting in the room. The dining cum living is too stuffy, need a fan at least. The AC in bedroom was noisy

    The location, the host was helpful

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 25, 2023

    9.0
    Nice Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Terrace 1
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Suitable for a couple Access to supermarket down Close to the beach ⛱️ Close to restaurants It is suitable in the main road There is spa Close

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very noisy day and night on the main road. Note that only one picture shows the building in Booking.com. Other external pictures misrepresent the location. This is somehow unfair...

    This is a simple but conveniently located place. Well run by friendly people.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 20, 2023

    7.0
    Overall a pleasant stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Private Room 1
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No air conditioning, ants was an issue, problem with hot water.

    Good car park, close to water and restaurants. Allowed early check in.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 7, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Private Room 1
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very nice staff, everything clean and absolute fair value for money. My room had a fan and the bed was ok. Parking inside the building was available.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 6, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Private Room 1
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It would be nice to have at least a small refrigerator in the room, but I heard in the bigger rooms there's one 😉

    I had a great stay at Golden Shell Residence, first of all due to the kindness of Aki and his family. Unfortunately, my luggage didn't arrive with me, so I had to wait for 2 days until I got it, but the mother of Aki helped me to get all what I needed for these 2 days. If you stay in Golden Shell Residence, then you'll experience a warm welcome and people ready to help you or give you very useful information. It's a place where you'll feel secure and safe. Further, you'll find shops for your daily needs and restaurants just when you get out of the residence. The residence also offers you a very good breakfast for a reasonable price. If you like to travel by public bus, there's a bus station. In case you want to discover the island by yourself, Aki will help you to get a rental car, too. Thank you Aki and your dear family!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 1, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Private Room 2
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location. Car & scooter for hire., Close to bus stop. Good breakfasts thanks. Nice hosts I would stay again

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2023

    9.0
    Enjoyable experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing atmospheric with warm welcome from Host.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The owners are very friendly and helpful, also they have a market below the residence and that’s great to buy some food and beers ... If you want to stay one or 3 nights it’s a good place. Around the residence you have a lot of restaurants and markets to buy some food. You are 15 min way from the beach.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Terrace 2
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bit noisy being on the main street, bit difficult climbing the stairs

    position

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2023

    8.0
    worth staying on the roof, well located
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Private Room 2
    • Stayed 2 nights

    too many steps up,

    terrace, location,price

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2023

    9.0
    Pleasent stay in calm village
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Terrace 1
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Aki very kind and helpful.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2023

    7.0
    Good location and value for the money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights

    balcony was normal room

    very pleasant host, good location, big bedroom

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: December 12, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Private Room 1
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The owners were really kind, and always willing to help. The room was spacious and clean. Though the balcony was facing the street side, it was calm during the night. We had parking for the scooter inside the property. Possibilities to organize tours, transfers, and car/scooter rental. Truly recommend this place:)!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 9, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Private Room 2
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I had no complaints ar all. Room wasn't big but absolutely fine for me

    Location was superb. Comfy bed. Aki was super helpful. Thanks for everything

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: June 20, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Private Room 2
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great price, decent room, very helpful host

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 16, 2022

    8.0
    I recommend it to you, couples, smaller companies. The accommodation is good value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Terrace 1
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There is no such. He gave everything for the money paid.

    Central location. The building has a small mini market, greengrocer and smaller restaurants nearby. It is a good base for exploring the area and visiting the island of Ile aux Cerfs. Don't miss this island while you're there! I suggest going to the island from Jetty to Ile aux Cerfs the Golf Course and Ilot Mangénie. True, they’re not taking a speedboat, but the price is half that. On the island, however, you will find many opportunities. If you are a good host, the service is attentive. We'll be happy to come here again. The accommodation is good value for money.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 14, 2022

    9.0
    Nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio with Terrace 1
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice host, good location in the middle of the lovely town. Supermarkets, Restaurants, port (for boats to Ile aux Cerfs), all easy to reach. Busstop in front of the Residence. Bus 55 to Flacq, Palmar Beach. Nice and clean room, all good. Recommended.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2022

    9.0
    👌
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Private Room 2
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing..

    Exceptional...Safe ...Very nice family living downstairs ..Bus stop in front ..05 mins walk to Île aux Cerfs public Boat pier ...

    Stayed in May 2022

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