I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Forest Lodge. Stephen was able to accommodate my request for an early check in and also helped arrange a pick up from the airport. Both him and Alam were friendly and welcoming. The property is located a short (but generally uphill) walk away from the main road and a bus stop, but for me, even though I didn't drive, it was very manageable, and I enjoyed the relative peace and quiet, as well as the opportunity to observe nature (e.g bulbuls and flying foxes) from my balcony, while also enjoying the convenience of easy access to the bus to town / Beau Vallon (you can walk there as well in maybe 15-20 min). The room itself is very spacious for a solo traveller, and the balcony was very roomy as well.

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Booking online is always a bit of a gamble, but the Forest Lodge is exactly as promised. All the photos are legit and it is indeed a very cozy guest house a bit away from all the noise, except for the many animal sounds from the surrounding beautiful forest. What we valued most while staying there for 12 nights was first of all the outstanding kindness and helpfulness of the manager and his staff. We were even lucky enough to have been offered a dinner, which was absolutely fantastic. As mentioned, we were very happy with the ambient and the abundance of space in the room/studio. Siting on the balcony and drinking your favorite morning/evening drink while watching birds and fruit bats flying all around is as good as it gets. We were surprised how well the staff maintain clean and tidy rooms as well as the surroundings of the house. We were also a big fan of the in-house drinks fridge, which is self-service. The only thing that could see some improvement in my opinion is the kitchenette. It is useful, but very basic. The stove is painfully slow. A gas stove or induction plate would be a superb upgrade. For some people, it should be noted, that there is quite a walk to the beach. There is a small local beach, but it is not as nice as the main one in Beau Vallon and it is not extremely close either. That said, we had no problem walking every day and using the bus. There is plenty of bus stops all around and it is a good way to explore the island. From the lodge to the main road is about 8-10 minutes walk, and a further 1 minute to the bus stop and another 2 minutes to the closest shop. The local beach is around 10-15 minutes of walking and the Beau Vallon beach is around 30 minutes of walking. If this is a problem for you, rent a car. There is free parking at the lodge.

Stephen the owner is a great host. The staff were exceptional. A huge thank you to Alum and Suzon. They would have cleaned my room everyday if I allowed it. They were always friendly, helpful and generous. The photos do not do any justice, the rooms are better and cleaner than they look. WiFi was very good and location 20min walk to the beach. The area felt safe. As a woman this was important as I walked around a lot by myself.

Not sure how this can be prevented but I had a few lizards in my room which I did not like but after my first week I started to get used to them.

The boutique hotel and location were excellent. The hotel is at the top of a narrow road on the hillside surrounded by jungle. There is a tropical waterfall and small pool just a few minutes walk down the road. Vallon beach is a few minutes car ride away and there several restaurants and cafes that serve till 10:00pm. Rent a car at the airport and deive the entire circumference of the island. It’s gorgeous. The owner and manager is a kind and good man. I recommend this wonderful boutique lodging.

Our host was very helpful. He arranged collection from the airport and took us to our next venue. He gave us a lift to a local restaurant where we had a buffet and ate plenty of delicious food at a very reasonable cost. The beaches nearby were dreamlike with white sand and tropical fish swimming around the rocks. We did a couple of local treks which were challenging for a 68 yo, but so good we did one of them twice . All staff were friendly and welcoming

Didn't feel very comfortable walking along the roads as there were few walk ways, but the drivers were considerate.

the housekeeper and his colleague were very very friendly and helpful at all times. even drove us to the port at our last day for a cheaper price. the nature around the hotel was very beautiful, felt like in the jungle itself.

only thing was the way home. had to walk a very steep mountain to get to the hotel (sweating is inevitable). you just have to know, it’s not that of a big deal. for a few days perfect, for longer we would‘ve prefer something more near the beach.

Nice balcony, amazing service, friendly staff, comfortable bed, very clean. They went above and beyond for our honeymoon (decorated bed and bottle of Proseco).

A bit far from the Beau Vallon beach (2.8 km) but ok since we like a walk in the morning.

The lodge is located in the middle of a forest, which was very peaceful and beautiful. The host was very welcoming and kind.

The location is a bit of a walk from shops and the beach (15 mins approx) but it can get tiring if you are carrying a lot of stuff.

Mr.Stephen is a great host. He helped to find car on hire. All rooms are clean. Alam and Sujan very very helpful staff. Peaceful stay. Best wishes to host.

Location is good. But if you want to walk to apartment then 500 meter steep uphill walk is necessary. If you have car then no problem.

Staff and owner are extremly helpful, they did there outmost to make our stay as enjoyable and easy as possible.

Consider renting a car (inquire with the owner Stephen). Walking up the hill gets a bit strenuous.