Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island
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Luxury eco-conscious island with turtle encounters & fine dining
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Platte Island, Outer Islands, Seychelles Get directions
Luxury eco-conscious island with turtle encounters & fine dining
Platte Island, Outer Islands, Seychelles Get directions
"Set on a former coconut grove, this private‑island escape spreads 50 villas amid lush vegetation and adds multiple restaurants, a spa, and inviting beachfront to explore." - Shelby Wax
"On a quarter‑of‑a‑square‑mile sand cay transformed into a solar‑powered Eden, I watched baby hawksbill turtles emerge from the sand and waddle to the sea; the island, reachable by a 14‑seater aircraft, is home to 50 villas set back from the shoreline to protect nesting turtles. The naturally protected reef teems with marine life (including the largest hawksbill population in the Seychelles), and snorkeling with the on‑site marine biologist brings close encounters with turtles, baby reef sharks, and stingrays. Personal 24‑hour concierges can organize whale watching, scuba diving, or in‑villa treatments, and the restaurants—including Maison des Epices and Moulin’s plant‑focused plates sourced from the resort garden—deliver on food in a far‑flung setting where the Milky Way feels brilliantly close on clear nights. " - Paris Wilson
"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
"Platte Island (meaning ‘flat’ in French) lies 80 miles south of Mahé, the Seychelles' biggest island, and is surrounded by animal-rich sea reefs and lagoons. This sand cay was originally an uninhabited coconut plantation until Waldorf Astoria’s parent company, Hilton Worldwide, replaced some of the trees with gardenias, octopus bushes, and numerous other plants, before building 50 villas while respecting the natural surroundings as much as possible. The result is the new Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island, a secluded marine Eden that is drawing honeymooners and families wanting magical, immersive nature experiences while still never straying too far from modern comforts. Villas here line the western and southern sides of the island and range from one to three bedrooms to the King Deluxe Villa, which has five bedrooms and extensive gardens. The fan-shaped interiors exude modern, understated elegance, with wooden floors, palm-tree pattern cushions, and earth-toned bathrooms with white standalone bathtubs and speckled floor tiles. Some villas, such as No. 29, have turtle nests directly behind them (they are marked), so expect some thrilling sightings when the turtle returns to lay more eggs. The villas on the northwest corner are close to Sand Bank Beach where clear, shallow waters make for fun reef walks and sightings of baby reef sharks and juvenile sting rays. Shark Point Beach at the southern end has deeper water that’s more suitable for swimming. —Noo Saro-Wiwa"
"A newly opened property that is part of Hilton's double points promotion for summer stays."