Review: What It's Like to Stay at the Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island

"Opened in January 2024 with 50 private villas, this ultra‑remote islet resort pairs large, beach‑inspired villas (from one‑bedroom Hawksbill units to five‑bedroom Eagle Ray Pool Villas) with highly personalized service—concierges check in via WhatsApp and staff provide small surprises like creative bath art. The property’s shallow lagoon and surrounding coral reefs are the main draw for wildlife lovers and snorkelers, with frequent sightings of migratory birds, nesting tortoises, baby reef sharks, eagle rays and ghost crabs; guided reef walks, scuba diving, catamaran trips and a tortoise sanctuary make it easy to engage with the ecosystem. Dining is a major highlight across six on‑site restaurants and bars, from casual pool and beach offerings to a Creole‑Latin menu (including an octopus salad) and a standout “soil‑to‑soul” restaurant and daytime cooking school that uses island‑grown produce—creative dishes cited include grilled monkfish with coconut broccoli dressing, beef with sweet potatoes, and artistic plates like a beetroot rose and mirepoix crumple. Wellness and recreation are comprehensive: a five‑room spa offers treatments such as Immune Healing Recovery Massage and Ayur‑Abhyanga using Seychellois and Voya products, and the resort provides tennis, paddle ball, a gym, sunset yoga/pilates, bikes for every guest, a kids club with a pirate ship and indoor games, plus spa and infinity pools. Sustainability efforts are substantial: a large on‑island solar farm supplies up to 95% of operations, complemented by energy‑efficient lighting, water recycling and an on‑site Island Conservation Society base. The location is deliberately secluded—about 80 miles south of Mahé—with access via a 25‑minute flight from Seychelles International Airport (two scheduled flights daily, paid charter options available), and booking perks include Hilton Honors benefits, advance‑purchase discounts, and select partner offers." - Jason Chau