Luxury Hotel · Seychelles
Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa
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At a glance
Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa is an adults-only five-star resort of stilted villas at Glacis, on the north coast of Mahé.
The Northolme is one of the oldest hotels in the Seychelles, on a rocky, palm-covered coast at Glacis, a short drive from Beau Vallon. Ian Fleming stayed here and drew on it for his writing. The villas stand on stilts down the hillside and over the rocks, each with a balcony or deck and ocean view, some with a private pool.
It is an adults-only resort, small and romantic, with around 56 villas built around couples. There is an infinity pool over the water, an eforea spa, and a yoga studio, plus experiences like floating breakfasts and candlelit dinners on the rocks.
Dining covers two restaurants and bars, and a small beach lies below, with a free shuttle to Beau Vallon. It suits couples, gay or straight, on a honeymoon or quiet escape. The airport is about 45 minutes away.
Highlights
- Adults-only resort of stilted villas at Glacis, Mahé
- Over-water infinity pool, eforea spa, and ocean-view villas
- A short drive from Beau Vallon’s beach and restaurants
Accommodation
KING HILLSIDE VILLA
Ocean view, tropical forest location, semi-private balcony, whirlpool bathtub on the hillside.
KING OCEANFRONT VILLA
Ocean view, tropical forest location, semi-private balcony, whirlpool bathtub on the oceanfront.
GRAND OCEAN VIEW POOL VILLA WITH INFINITY POOL
Enjoy panoramic ocean views, a semi-private balcony, a ocean-side plunge pool, and a Nespresso machine. Take a dip in your own private pool or unwind in the whirlpool bathtub.
TWO BEDROOM NORTHOLME POOL VILLA
Take in magnificent views of the Indian Ocean from the large balcony of this spacious 350 sq. m/3,767 sq. ft. suite, which features two bedrooms. Swim laps in your private pool, unwind in the whirlpool or relax on the sofa and watch the 42-inch TV.
Further information
Dining
There are two restaurants and a couple of bars. Les Cocotiers is the main dinner restaurant, with a European and international menu, and a second oceanfront restaurant and bar take care of daytime meals and drinks above the water. Beyond the regular menus, the resort leans into set-piece dining: floating breakfasts in your pool, candlelit dinners on the rocks, and sunset aperitivo. It is intimate rather than large-scale.
Wellness
The eforea spa is the wellness centerpiece, with couples’ treatment rooms, body treatments, and aromatherapy, plus a steam room and Jacuzzi. The infinity pool runs along the edge of the rocks above the ocean, and there are weekly yoga classes and a fitness center on-site. Down at the water, snorkeling and diving are easy off the resort’s beach, with calmer swimming a short shuttle ride away at Beau Vallon.
Location
The Northolme is at Glacis, on the rocky northwest tip of Mahé, where the coast breaks into granite headlands and small coves rather than long beaches. The resort’s own beach is small, but the wide sweep of Beau Vallon, with its restaurants, bars, and dive centers, is a few minutes away by car or the resort shuttle. Victoria, the capital, is close, and Seychelles International Airport is about 45 minutes south.
Seychelles
Located off the east coast of Africa, Seychelles is home to some of the world’s most luxurious and secluded resorts. This unique archipelago is made up of 115 islands, meaning wherever you stay you’ll feel like you have escaped to a tropical paradise of shimmering seas and sprawling jungles. Prepare for gorgeous African sunshine, clear turquoise seas, and beautiful untouched beaches because in the Seychelles you’ll have all three.
Included
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Not included
- International Flights
- Travel insurance
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