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North Island, A Luxury Collection Resort, Seychelles

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Discover one of the world's most exclusive private islands in the Seychelles. Renowned for its natural beauty, pristine beaches, tropical palm forests and azure seas offer endless opportunity for escape and exploration.
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Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
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Bicycles available
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Lle du Nord, North Island Seychelles
North Island, A Luxury Collection Resort, Seychelles
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Seychelles Intl Airport
Praslin Island Airport
31.3 mi
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Andrew Charles wrote a review Feb 2024
Seychelles1 contribution
Wonderful island with wonderful staff, they do their best to attend to Guests. But such a disgrace towards the management which has no decency towards integrity and staffs' welfare and well-being. Poorly overworked staffs which at the end of the day who are working for nothing. North Island is such a 'wonderful place' but a true nightmare for the Islanders. That hotel is not who it claims to be 'A Luxury Collection'.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled on business
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Hansienj wrote a review Feb 2024
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The staff makes you feel at home and very comfortable. The villa fits very well in nature and indoor and outdoor blend into each other. The kitchen of the two restaurants are excellent. In the morning they asked for my favourite dessert. In the evening the red velvet cake was served! The best I ever had. The people working there care for nature and make a tribute to it which gives a very good feeling.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Nicolas Louys, General Manager at North Island, A Luxury Collection Resort, Seychelles
Responded 3 weeks ago
It's wonderful to hear about your fantastic experience! The way the staff made you feel at home and comfortable, the seamless blend of indoor and outdoor spaces in the villa, and the excellent food service, all sound truly exceptional. It's delightful that the team went the extra mile by serving your favorite dessert, and that it was the best you've ever had. Our team dedication to caring for nature and their tribute to it must have added a special touch to your stay. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback! Thank you again, The Team at North Island
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conniez1217 wrote a review Oct 2023
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My husband and I spent 10 days at the North Island and had the best experience. From the moment we stepped onto the island until the time we left we were treated like royalty. Douglas was our villa host and was so accommodating. He was awesome and seemed to anticipate our needs. The villa was spacious and we loved sitting outside and hearing the waves. Even when our air conditioning was not working properly Douglas had someone there to fix it promptly and made sure they were not interfering with our schedule. The food was amazing and Kevin, the chef at the West beach, was so friendly and always smiling. He would come out to greet us and make sure we were taken care of. The island itself is amazing. The beaches were beautiful and we loved being able to feed the land turtles, which were spectacular. We were also able to witness a hatching of the sea turtles and watch them go out to sea for there first time. That will be something we will never forget. The weather was not so nice during our stay, windy and lots of rain but despite that we had a fabulous time and would definitely recommend. It was the most private place were have ever vacationed and we felt like we had the island to ourselves most days. The freedom of being able to roam the island and set your own schedule was a plus.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Response from Nicolas Louys, General Manager at North Island, A Luxury Collection Resort, Seychelles
Responded 18 Nov 2023
Dear Connie, Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience. We are thrilled to hear that you and your husband had such a fantastic time during your stay. We are glad to know that Douglas, provided excellent service and anticipated your needs throughout your stay. We will pass on your kind words to him, as well as to Kevin, the friendly and the smiling chef at the Sunset Bar. It's always a pleasure to hear that our staff members have made a positive impact on our guests' experience. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the air conditioning issue, but we are glad that it was promptly resolved without interfering with your schedule. It's fantastic to hear that you found the food amazing and that you had the opportunity to witness the hatching of the sea turtles. We strive to provide unique and unforgettable experiences for our guests. While we regret that the weather was not ideal during your stay, we are pleased to hear that it did not dampen your enjoyment of the island. Thank you once again for your kind words and for recommending North Island. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future for another memorable stay. The Team At North Island.
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Udo Boe wrote a review Jul 2023
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I recently had the most incredible experience at north island, and I cannot recommend it enough. From moment we set foot on this secluded oasis, I was transported to a world of pure bliss. What truly sets north island apart is the level of privacy, exclusivity, the staff and management. Whether i was lounging at piazza or indulge in gourmet cuisine we felt a sense of tranquility that is hard to find elsewhere. If you're looking for a once-in-a-lifetime escape, this is the ultimate destination. Prepare to be pampered, enchanted, and rejuvenated in this paradise on earth.
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Responded 8 Aug 2023
Dear Udo, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time on our island and that our staff made your stay even more enjoyable. Receiving such kind words can be truly rewarding. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to our island in the future for another amazing experience! Thank you again, The Team At North Island.
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Danny F wrote a review Jul 2023
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Our stay on North Island has been amazing and made even better by our villa host who was absolutely fantastic. They surprised us with dessert and cute decorations in our room multiple times during our short stay. Sunset Bar was our best dinner and the perfect every night spot for the sunset.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 23 Jul 2023
Dear Danny, We are absolutely delighted to read your wonderful review! Thank you very much for taking the time to let us know about your experience. We are thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic time on North Island. Your positive review serves as a great motivation for all of us here at North Island. It would be our great pleasure to welcome you again in the future and to continue to give you exceptional experiences. Thank you again, The Team At North Island.
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Marc P wrote a review Jul 2023
Cape Town Central, South Africa87 contributions57 helpful votes
North Island is a paradise. Full stop. Maybe don't read further. There are roaming tortoises and turtles nesting and hatching, coconuts waiting to be picked up and eaten, lonely beaches, and short walks with beautiful views where you will find solitude and tranquility. The pathways are kept immaculate, same as the lawns between the palm trees. The local gardens provide fresh salads, but I guess the 720 Euro Wagyu steak is frozen and has traveled a long way. North Island once was a plantation, then turned into an 11-room luxury resort by Wilderness Safaris, now under (mis)management by Mariott. About 110 employees are working hard. Picture your butler preparing your sun chair at 6.30 am and still being on duty late at night. But everybody was working hard. I have been to quite a few islands like this (Mnemba Island or Quilalea for example), where there usually was a hands-on management (couple) trying to keep the employees both in line and happy. Teamwork is crucial on a small island. After all, everything is shared. North Island is run differently. We were told that under Mariott's initial management, precision and sensible rules were implemented. However, the current manager Oliver and his second-in-command, Nick, do not cope well with cultural differences, we were told repeatedly, and they were rather disengaged and lacking the expected level of hospitality towards us. Simply put, management was mostly not present, neither for the staff nor the guests. When we asked we got told multiple times „they just come here to eat“, not to solve problems. Instead of management, they had their families there though: Many „guests“ we met were no guests after all. There was the wife and son of Oliver. The wife has a reputation of mistreating staff, and the employees are terrified of her. We witnessed such an event. Then there is another woman and a baby, the wife and son of Nick. And another girl with her boyfriend, the daughter of the manager Oliver from his first marriage. So you stay on an island predominantly occupied by the management's family, keeping the staff on their toes. An awkward situation. Of course there were some, but few actual guests. We stayed in Villa #6, which was a great unit, design and layout wise, but the door of the second bedroom doesn't close from the inside. Loose nails on the deck and sawed off bolts show years of neglect. Common in many lodges in Africa, but certainly a management issue that is unacceptable at 7500 Euro a night. Clearly, we would not return under current management
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Nicolas Louys, General Manager at North Island, A Luxury Collection Resort, Seychelles
Responded 23 Jul 2023
Dear Mr Picard, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent experience at North Island. We appreciate your perspective and take all guest comments seriously. While we understand that everyone's experience can vary, we would like to address your concerns regarding our management. We pride ourselves on maintaining a professional and efficient management team that strives to provide exceptional service to our guests. Our management company regrets that you felt dissatisfied with our management on the island, but we would like to clarify that our team undergoes regular evaluations and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain the highest standards of service and guest satisfaction. We would like to assure you that we have thoroughly reviewed our records and spoken with our team regarding your stay. Our investigation did not uncover any instances of mismanagement or negligence on our part. We discovered that the wife of our manager became friends with your wife and your son. Your wife also exchanges contact and extends an invitation to meet them in South Africa. Your wife also shares your mobile number on which our GM is trying to contact you personally. We strive to create a positive and welcoming environment for all our guests, and we regret that we were unable to meet your specific expectations on this occasion. We value your feedback and will use it constructively to further enhance our services. Once again, we appreciate your comments and hope that you will give us another opportunity to serve you in the future. Our managers will reach out to you directly for any further concerns or if there is anything we can do to regain your confidence to visit North Island. Thank you for your understanding. The Team At North Island.
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Bill R wrote a review May 2023
Newport Beach, California756 contributions1855 helpful votes
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Our anniversary week at North Island in the Seychelles was absolutely amazing — even as it wasn’t perfect. But our 2.7 million Bonvoy points were very well spent, indeed. And that’s much better than the US$74.5K it otherwise would have cost! #northisland #seychelles #luxurycollection #diving #scuba #turtles #tortoises #privateisland #privatebeach North Island is spectacularly beautiful. Having been fortunate enough to have stayed at many private island resorts over the years, we certainly think North may be the most beautiful and serene. The Seychellois certainly make it easy to love. The arrival by helicopter certainly is one to remember, too. The beaches have incredibly soft white sand, crystal clear blue/green waters, and few if any other people on any of them at any time. It all feels so worlds away from everything — even as it’s just a 20 min helicopter ride or 1 hr 15 min boat ride to the main island of Mahé. The North Island facilities and villas are all “rustic elegant” in style and generally very comfortable — and with a tremendous sense of place that makes you know you’re on a private tropical island and not the usual luxury resort. North Island isn’t the usual modern 5* luxury resort. North Island is a private tropical island luxury getaway with a completely traditional Seychellois ambience and sensibility. With the Seychellois islander service touch to match. About 65% of staff are Seychellois. Our villa was enormous and definitely rustic chic. The online videos and photos speak for themselves. It’s important to note that the Villa’s main suite bedroom and studio suite room (which I had requested before arrival to be converted into a second bedroom as a back up for air con) are enclosed and air conditioned; but the Villa’s main bathroom and studio bathrooms both are outside and not air conditioned. Not everyone will appreciate going out to the bathroom or to shower in the heat and humidity. But if I could handle it, it’s hard to imagine that most others couldn’t. My husband absolutely loved it. The GM Oliver had indicated plans to enclose the bathrooms with air con for a few villas in the coming year. I’d definitely love to stay in one of those on a return visit, indeed. One of the 10 regular villas was closed during our stay as it was getting a new roof installed, but we never heard anything of it. There are 10 “regular” villas (we had villa 😎, all around 450 square meters (4900 square feet), plus the larger Villa North Island (villa 11) at 750 square meters (over 8000 square feet) that also includes a cinema and study in multiple stories. All 11 villas are found on the East beach, along with the main Piazza restaurant and bar, boutique, activity center, library, spa, gym, and office/reception. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner can be had at the Piazza or in your villa. But you can have any meal anywhere on the island. Some special locations incur extra charges, but in-villa dining and even on the beach dining are complimentary. Every villa also has its own electric buggy that you could take anywhere on the island. A great perk that really lets you explore as much as you want. Check in officially is 3 pm. But after the reservations team wouldn’t budge on the terrible helicopter arrival and departure times (originally 3:30 pm and 11:05 am respectively, I asked the Ambassador team to try and adjust for us. The front office manager Jessy was much more helpful and allowed us to book an earlier helicopter at 10:35 am (after our flight arrived at 8:30 am) and got us into our villa by 1 pm or so. They also allowed us to depart by helicopter after lunch at 2:15 pm so we weren’t waiting needlessly at the Mahé airport for our 7:30 pm departing flight. Jessy really took care of us for all of that (and was lovely whenever we saw her on the island). That made a huge difference in our arrival and departure experiences. #earlycheckin #latecheckout #ambassadorstatusmatters The west side of the island includes Honeymoon Beach, which is private and can be reserved for the day, and Sunset Bar and beach, which is where many have dinner and enjoy the sunset. We had a full afternoon on Honeymoon Beach and absolutely loved it. We never did the Honeymoon Beach picnic that so many love because I was too concerned with how hot it might get. Only 4 villas were occupied on our arrival. But all 10 were occupied by our departure. Lots of Russians and Europeans. Americans make up less than 20% of their guests. The Villa air con largely held its own and cooled as low as 69 F in the Villa’s main bedroom and 65 F in the smaller studio bedroom in the evenings — but both didn’t go lower than 73-74 F during the most intense 90 F heat of the days, especially in the later morning. (All 11 villas are on the East beach and have sunrise views.) April also turns out to be the hottest month of the year (but also one of the best for diving visibility), so I suppose that’s pretty impressive. Dining and service both were very good, but with a few confounding disappointments that never quite surprise us whenever we’re in the islands. Island time is always slow. And island service often can be curious. Service generally was excellent. Most service is accomplished through your private villa host (formerly known as butlers). Each villa has their own host. Our host was a lovely man who always meant well and often did well, but who sometimes could be tone deaf and do what he assumed we wanted or just go through the regular motions rather than doing what we asked. We certainly would request a different host on a future visit. We asked for so many things from him that never came to fruition that it became almost funny to us. We asked for breakfast orders at the Piazza to be prepared for our arrival so we didn’t wait in the heat; he kept putting the orders in only after we’d arrived. We asked a couple times for more bananas and kiwi for our fruit plates, but we always got the same fruit plates. We asked a few times for a ladle for our villa water jug to clean our feet before entry but never got one. He took our villa buggy one morning without letting us know, effectively stranding us at the Piazza; we had to wait in the heat until the staff messaged him and he returned. He wasn’t there at the Piazza or main areas or anywhere to be found whenever we returned from our diving excursions. He put our fine wines in the bar refrigerator rather than the wine vault to be stored properly — despite our having been clear. He always meant well, but he too often heard what he assumed we wanted rather than what we actually wanted. Ultimately, we just learned to ask around him or to follow up with Simon or the restaurant or bar team or others to get what we needed. The funnest service miss involved a bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne that the F&B Director graciously brought us our second day after minor mishap with a fan on our first night. For our anniversary night, the team arranged a lovely romantic bath and champagne for us when we returned from our Chef’s Table dinner — only to realize that they had re-gifted the same bottle of Veuve. Oops. The F&B Director winced after we mentioned it; the GM looked pained when he heard about it. We all agreed it was so bad that it actually was hilarious. The GM very generously sent us a bottle of 2012 Dom Perignon the next day to make it up to us. Talk about amazing service recovery. Service otherwise was actually great. The dive team guys were absolutely fantastic, and we spent quite a lot of time with them as we did 4 dives. The island team did screw up telling us they had nitrox (enriched air) in advance — even as they didn’t have working nitrox equipment, after all. Minor, but very annoying. Otherwise, the dive team were absolute gems. They easily and graciously accommodated changes in schedule, and they always tried to find the dive sites that would please us as best they could. Service also was impressive in that they did everything possible to keep me cool. They did screw up the first night by not bringing a fan as promised at the Sunset Bar, but after that they were amazing at setting up fans wherever I might eat. At the villa, at the Piazza, at the Sunset Bar. They even installed power at the Chef’s Table so they could set up a fan for me. I’d never have survived that night outside without the fan, so I was extremely grateful. Pool service was very slow but friendly. We often chilled out after our afternoon scuba dives at the main pool with a cocktail (that’s how we discovered the barman’s excellent Pina Coladas). We also often had lunch by the pool before our afternoon dives. It’s a really beautiful and large free form pool. Just a short walk from the Piazza and beach. The spa and gym are just above the pool. The gym was enclosed and air conditioned — but could get to 73-74 F during the day. Too hot for me. The spa was open air. My husband loved his massage and didn’t mind. Scuba diving was good — but perhaps not quite as good as we’d hoped. We saw lots of angelfish, parrotfish, snapper, moray eels, rays, a huge stingray, turtles, lionfish, a few octopi, tons of wrasses, huge lobsters, crabs, and even a few sharks. But as very experienced advanced open divers who’ve dived around much of the world, we had hoped for a bit more. The water was very warm (87 F or so), so neither of us used a wetsuit or even a shortie. Visibility was pretty good, maybe 50-70 feet in many spots. We did dives around North, as well as out in the open ocean and around nearby Silhouette Island. We never went deeper than 75 feet. Still, we enjoyed our dives. And the dive team guys were awesome and very fun. Simon, the F&B Director, is a real gem. We absolutely loved him. We interacted with him more than anyone else in management. Dining had many incredible highs and a few disappointing lows. The food largely was quite good, but the special meals had issues with portion size — with way too much food so we couldn’t even get to the end. We had an Asian night dinner our second night that was just way too much food — but oh was it delicious. Except for the overcooked whole fish. But the Indonesian spicy noodles and beef dish were to die for. For our anniversary dinner at the Chef’s Table, the portions again were way too large, so we only ate half of what was on offer and still it was too much — but it was delicious. Except for the Kobe beef, which was the worst we’d ever tried. They made it up to us by giving us a free filet mignon dinner another night, and that was so good that we did it again (with twice as much filets for me) on our final night. The seafood grill at the Sunset Bar was just not that good. It was all overcooked. They tried so hard and were so proud, however, that we couldn’t bring ourselves to tell them. But we enjoyed the complimentary bottle of Dom Perignon with it so all was not lost. Breakfasts were spectacularly good. I absolutely loved their French Toast with figs, but they also added caramelized bananas for me when I asked. We loved their very fluffy omelettes, their fried eggs, and especially their mixed Seychellois scramble with amazing spices on the side and their incredible Eggs Florentine. Their açaí bowl was delicious. We enjoyed their pancakes and waffles, too, but I kept returning to the French Toast. The Piazza restaurant and bar team were really great. The bartender whose name now eludes me made such a mean Pina Colada that we kept ordering them throughout our stay. They even sent him to the Sunset Bar on our penultimate night so he could make us Pina Coladas while we had our seafood grill. Impressive service. Service recovery was also impressive. When things went awry and we mentioned it to someone, they always tried to fix it or make up for it. The managers really went out of their way to accommodate us and make us happy. I asked if they might reduce the exorbitant 150 euro corkage charge for champagne to the 75 euros they charge for wine, and the F&Ah director was happy to do so. (We’d brought 6 bottles of wine with us, including two bottles of great Champagne.) The GM comp’d a few of our dives. They comp’d a few of our lunches and dinners. They even comp’d my husband’s massage to our surprise. Even our villa host made sure without us asking that we could stay in our villa past checkout time at 11 am so I could stay cool before our 2:15 pm helicopter departure. Last but not least: the tortoises! They’re really everywhere. And they’re huge — and almost universally friendly and wanting to get rubbed down! We spent quite a few afternoons with some apples from our villa host feeding and rubbing down the tortoises. It was a blast. (FYI the oldest tortoise with a hole in his shell, Brutus, is estimated to be at least 180 years old.) Overall, we loved it. It wasn’t perfect, but it was so incredibly special. We are most grateful for the beauty of the island, the amazing beaches, the warm hospitality and generosity of the staff and managers, the largely good weather, pretty good diving, the amazing tourtoises — and of course the villa studio suite air con that saved me. Not to mention this being perhaps the ultimate escape and most privacy we’ve ever enjoyed while on holiday. We definitely will be back. And we still can’t believe we enjoyed this all on Marriott points.
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Response from Nicolas Louys, General Manager at North Island, A Luxury Collection Resort, Seychelles
Responded 19 Jul 2023
Thank you for your detailed review and your choice of North Island for your anniverasy. It's really nice to see that you have a love and passion for true luxury service. We'll certainly share your comments with the team and also take the work on the constructive points. We look forward to welcoming you again. Thank you again, The Team At North Island.
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LongingForTheFaraway wrote a review Jan 2023
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There is something mystical about North Island. The many celebrity visits, spectacular photos, the most expensive Seychelles island and supposedly one of the most remote and beautiful locations in the world. As Six Senses Seychelles and Four Seasons Seychelles fans, we wanted to see what lies behind this magic and spent a week there as a family of four in June. Highlights _ Absolutely spectacular island full of beautiful nature. _ Solitude and privacy like no other hotel. _ Great and personal service (thank you Elija for the great care, that was first league!). What a warm, interested and great personality to learn a lot from. _ Culinary Heaven. Whatever you desire: whenever and wherever and whatever. Simply great food around the clock. _ Great beaches, especially for those who love waves (in June). Perhaps the most beautiful beaches in the world... _ Own buggi _ The Mediaroom is a super high quality bedroom with its own bathroom: Happy Kids. _ Direct access to a wonderful sandy beach. _ Giant free-ranging turtles everywhere. _ The owners care a lot about the island with nature and wildlife. _ Great hikes to breathtaking viewpoints. _ Large grounds per villa. _ All in all, very good and very nice service. _ Immersive dinner location on West Beach. _ Honeymoon Beach: what a dream beach. What an adventure to get there. What a dream to then be provided with picnic food and have a shower on site! What you need to know to understand North Island 1. North Island is a barfoot-nature and not a classic luxury experience. You don't need high heels and lots of shoes here. Don't be fooled by the celebrity stories, you might get a wrong impression and be disappointed on the spot. North Island is not a classic luxury, there is no marble, no seeing and being seen. North Island is a truly African version of the Seychelles. North Island was barefoot for us. Casual. Nature. Sand. Tranquillity. Beaches. Green. Relaxed. Recreation. Silence, except for the waves and the wind. 2. The villas are great and yet difficult. Great because they are huge. Because right on the beach. Great beds. Great covered outdoor area. Great because a lot is open air. Because the Mediaroom works great as a second room. Great because it is completely integrated into nature. But also difficult: Difficult because it is somewhat over-designed in an African way. The curtain to the open-air toilet folds up when you use it. The great big inviting bathtub is not usable because of many small creatures outside. The shower has no water pressure. The pool is not in the price range. And the outdoor kitchen is animated by a lot of geckos. And all of this, with all its beauty and generosity, does not fit in with 7k per night. 3. You have to like privacy and solitude to like North Island North Island is for those who like to be alone. Who likes solitude, as we like it. Those who like a lot of company will have a hard time. Everything gets lost on the big island with only 11 villas. However: We loved North Island. Mainly thanks to the great nature, the great food and also thanks to the personal "Everything is possible service" from Elija. Rating 8 of 10 (because of the high prices, which are not even full board, for these prices better villas must be possible). 1 = no way 2 = rather not 3 = if it's absolutely necessary 4 = you can do it, but you don't have to do it 5 = is fine, but no highlight 6 = one you can make 7 = is good 8 = beautiful hotel 9 = wonderful, do it! 10 = top, definitely do it!
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Response from Nicolas Louys, General Manager at North Island, A Luxury Collection Resort, Seychelles
Responded 11 Jan 2023
Thank you for your detailed review and for sharing your memories with us. It is indeed a pleasure to see that you have love of true barefoot luxury. We will certainly share your comments with Eliya and our entire staff on the island. We look forward to welcoming you again. Thank you again, The Team At North Island.
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dezzieB wrote a review Apr 2022
Bolton, United Kingdom45 contributions37 helpful votes
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From the minute you step foot on this paradise island it’s made to feel like you discovered it and your the only family on it. The attention to detail and can do will do attitude of the whole team is superior to any service I have received in some of the finest resorts in the world. Our butlers Paul and Eliam are simply outstanding and made our stay impeccable in every detail. They are top level operators and felt like part of our family and we will miss them greatly. Everything is included here and we made the most of the recreation team who are amazing. Daniel meticulously ensured that two of the children who are 12 passed their open water diving course and Sammy (give that man a seybrew) led myself and my friend through our advanced diving whilst Jude took great care of the boat and the fishing trips not to mention them all making sure we kept topped up with Seybrew! The chefs led by Simon and Ricky serve up the most amazing meals tailored to your needs always served perfectly by Paul and Eliam whilst Julio Kenneth Mervyn Aury and Sandra always ensured we received quality cocktails and wine. Service with elegance and a beautiful smile! The west beach sunset bar is the most amazing place I have ever enjoyed a sundowner it’s worth coming here just for that experience alone! Our rooms were always immaculate without us ever seeing Lisa and Sophia who looked after them. The spa service is included and top quality treatments in a beautiful setting from Marlene Rima Racheal and Mohan who also kept everyone in top condition with morning yoga I don’t think the ladies will ever forget the downward dog :-) you will find some of the best beaches in the world here that pictures cannot do justice to and honeymoon beach is sublime especially when Paul and Eliam have set it up exclusively for you! Simply wow. We celebrated a birthday whilst here and Jean Paul organised the most amazing party for us which would take some beating. There are some great hikes to do here and Elliot is so steeped in knowledge guiding you and giving you the history of the island. The tortoises are gigantic and an amazing experience and Dominic also managed to invite us to observe turtles hatching on the beach which was amazing. In a nutshell this place is paradise it’s rustic it’s got the island feel it’s traditional but even if it wasn’t the amazing beautiful place that it is the team are that good that it would still be amazing! I have never been as relaxed anywhere else in the world. Thank you each and every one of you and in particular Paul and Eliam for creating the most amazing time for our families that have given us memories that will last a lifetime. Best wishes Derek laura Gary claire rocky Chloe and Jack we will certainly be back to see you all ❤️🇸🇨🏝🍻 seybrew all again soon 😂
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 16 Apr 2022
Thank you for your great review, We are thrilled that you loved your experience; I will make sure to pass on your comments to Eliam, Paul, and all the associate you have mentioned. I can assure you that they will be more than happy to read what you have written. The islanders ensure that the guest experience and satisfaction are a priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Thank you again for those kind words, and we look forward to welcome you back. Thank you, The Team at North Island
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GroteAppel wrote a review Apr 2021
Lausanne, Switzerland337 contributions154 helpful votes
What else can I say? North Island deserves 10 stars. Especially during COVID. After more than a year of COVID living, this place was a much needed respite. First off, the staff couldn’t be nicer - making you feel so special and cared for. Your wish is their command. Goodwick, Eliam, Marvin, Julio, Vinkatesh, Jackeline, Ami, Marlene, Lisa, Natalia, Vijaykumar (you must try his cocktails!), Hans, Pierre Yves, CJ, and Marius are just a few of the staff who made our stay so magic and memorable. The food by Hans, Pierre Yves, and Marius is outstanding: a wide variety of meats, seafoods, fruits, vegetables, and grains. And the place is super safe in terms of COVID measures and sanitation. We couldn’t have felt more secure. Yes - North Island is a pricey holiday spot. But you won’t be disappointed. A special thanks to the property manager, Nicolas, for such a delightful stay in his paradise.
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Date of stay: March 2021
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Responded 18 Jun 2021
Dear GroteAppel Thank you for your beautiful 10-Star review and for sharing your wonderful memories with us. It's wonderful to hear our team go out of their way to spoil and personalize your stay. Will be sure to pass along your comments to all the islanders. North Island offer each guest an unparalleled sense of exclusivity and luxury. Our villas have all been created from local materials harvested during the island rehabilitation process, balancing luxury and simplicity to form a signature architectural style we call “barefoot luxury”. Thank you once again for your kind words and we look forward to seeing you again. The Team at North Island
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Frequently Asked Questions about North Island, A Luxury Collection Resort, Seychelles
What are some of the property amenities at North Island, A Luxury Collection Resort, Seychelles?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at North Island, A Luxury Collection Resort, Seychelles?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a flat screen TV, and blackout curtains.
What food & drink options are available at North Island, A Luxury Collection Resort, Seychelles?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, a lounge, and complimentary tea during their stay.
Are there opportunities to exercise at North Island, A Luxury Collection Resort, Seychelles?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness centre, and yoga classes during their stay.
Is North Island, A Luxury Collection Resort, Seychelles located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.3 miles away from the centre of North Island.
Are any cleaning services offered at North Island, A Luxury Collection Resort, Seychelles?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at North Island, A Luxury Collection Resort, Seychelles?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, and Afrikaans.
Does North Island, A Luxury Collection Resort, Seychelles have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.