Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island

I don’t even know where to begin. This was our second stay at the Waldorf Astoria Seychelles on Platte Island within the past year, and somehow it was even more incredible than the first. We originally came for our honeymoon and this time returned to celebrate our one-year anniversary. We stayed for nine days and still wished it was longer. The resort is set on a remote island surrounded by the Indian Ocean—true, untouched paradise. Let’s start with the property itself. It is absolutely world-class. From the stunning private villas, to the state-of-the-art spa, three outstanding restaurants, endless water activities, and one of the best cocktail bars I’ve ever experienced, every detail is thoughtfully curated. And the night skies are surreal. We’ve never seen so many stars or shooting stars in our lives. What truly sets this place apart, though, is the people. The level of service here is unmatched. It feels genuine, personalized, and incredibly thoughtful. I wish I could name everyone, but a few individuals truly made our stay unforgettable. Donia, our personal concierge, was exceptional. She was attentive, proactive, and always went above and beyond to make sure every detail of our stay was perfect. We had Dominik last year, who was fantastic as well, and while we missed him this time, Donia made our experience just as special. Uzeyir, Head of Food & Beverage, was constantly present and engaged, checking in with guests and making sure everything was flawless. His passion for hospitality is clear and it shows throughout the entire resort. Sebastian, the Executive Chef, is a complete game changer. If you visited before and weren’t blown away by the dining, it’s time to come back. The transformation is incredible. The menus, the execution, the creativity—everything has been elevated. We were especially impressed by Maison des Epices (Creole-Latin cuisine). Every dish was exceptional. The ceviche was outstanding, and with my wife being Peruvian, we don’t say that lightly—Chef Lucio absolutely nailed it. The octopus curry was so good we ordered it four separate times. Chef Mora’s recipe is unforgettable. The pork belly was also phenomenal. The entire team, including Sam, Chalton, and Dwayne, were amazing. Dwayne’s homemade hot sauce had us hooked, and on our last night he even sent us home with some, along with ingredients from Chef Mora to recreate the octopus curry. And then there’s Ben, the bar mixologist at Lalin, who is truly the best in the business. He crafted some of the best cocktails we’ve ever had. What makes him special is his ability to take classic drinks we already love and elevate them with his own creative twist. Every cocktail felt like a piece of craftsmanship. After each one, we were genuinely left speechless. Breakfast at Perle was just as impressive. Every morning, the team greeted us warmly and remembered every small detail of our preferences from day one. That level of attentiveness is rare and something we truly appreciate. A special thank you to Angelie, who took such great care of us and made each morning even more enjoyable. A special thank you to Gary, the Watersports Director. This was our second time working with him and he continues to impress. His leadership and energy show through his entire team. Liz, our scuba instructor, made our first open ocean dive an unforgettable experience. She made us feel completely safe and confident, and now we’re excited to get certified back home. We also had an incredible time snorkeling with Fabian and Monroe, who always knew exactly where to take us to experience the best marine life. I also want to recognize the transportation team. Every evening they made sure we got around the island comfortably and even took us to the runway to experience the night sky. It’s something you truly have to see to believe. And finally, housekeeping. Simply the best. Our villa was always spotless and perfectly maintained, and they somehow anticipated exactly how we liked everything arranged. I could go on and on, but I’ll end with this. It’s rare to find a place that not only lives up to expectations, but exceeds them every single time. This resort, and its people, have created memories we will never forget. We can’t wait to return again soon. .

We arrived in Mahe a day early, so we showed ourselves to the Waldorf Lounge at the airport. It is pre security and up the escalator to the right of the check in counter. (Next to it is a much larger lounge that is ala cart, prices are high but not astronomical. They recently joined Priority Pass but because were in the process of switching over to it in the system they said we could not use it.) The Waldorf lounge is small, clean, has showers available with amenities. Offered was; fruit, 3 types of sandwiches, 3 flavors of potato crisps, water, juice and soft drinks. If you would like an alcoholic drink you must go next door to the other club to retrieve it. You can watch the planes land from the lounge. When the time comes the attentive staff will then help you downstairs with your bags to check in for the flight. Check in was easy and then a quick 10 minute wait in the lobby before they usher you to the plane. The lobby has a very small shop that does sell clothes, trinkets, beer, wine and soft drinks. They had a Cabernet that I liked from the states, and I picked up 2 mini bottles, wish I had bought another 4, it was nice having a glass of that while waiting for our golf carts to head to dinner on the island. The boarding passes handed to you are not assigned seats and you pick you seat as you enter the plane. The 1st two passenger seats on the plane do not have windows. The left side of the aircraft will have the better views and the welcoming view of everyone waving you into the island. Once on the island our personal concierge the beautiful Soukaina met us and helped take pictures of our arrival. We were brought a refreshing towel and homemade craft tea. These teas made in all different flavors will magically appear in your room with housekeeping through your stay. Soukaina then took us on a tour of the island and finally to our fantastic Villa (Villa 9). Where she made us a welcome cocktail and had a fruit platter waiting for us. The Villa was stunning, they catered to my 5 year old son, and even placed a tiny tent for him to play in the room. Our housekeeper Sonu paid attention to every detail. We had a chance to speak to her later in the trip and she was charming. I would definitely recommend bringing a really good bug spray with you, the mosquitos are no joke on this island. Extra sunscreen, and swim coverups. We live in a tropical environment and we still received sun burns. While the restaurants are expensive, the food, service and ambience were spectacular. Expect to pay around $70- $100 USD per entree and then having to add $15 sides as well. The kids menu was for the entire island and was $26 USD. My son was partial to the kids fish filets and burgers. They do let the kids pick their side: (mashed potato, rice, fried, vegetables) There are 3 restaurants; La Pearle, MDE, and Moulin. While a lot of the other guests loved Moulin, we preferred MDE and La Pearle. During the day La Pearle is open for lunch and they also have food service at the pool. We did order a pizza on our last day that had chunks of tuna on it and we loved it. Wish we had tried the pizza earlier. Pizza was very filling for 2 people and was around $60 USD. Drinks were priced more reasonably than expected, around $10-18 a drink. If you are a diamond member they hold a Happy hour 2 for 1 special at the Lalin Bar near the pool. The mixologist introduced himself and offered to make us a signature drink to try. The resort pride themselves on have a very very large assortment of Gin, but I asked for a tequila drink instead, he produced a Tequila Paloma drink that was spectacular. Breakfast is served at La Pearle daily and is phenomenal. They rotate 3 different menus, the left side is traditional and the Same, but the right side is international and changes daily. Our servers Dylan, Angeli, and Sylvie were so great to us. Please be sure to add a little extra gratuity for these amazing people. In addition to the à la cart breakfast menu there is also a continental assortment inside along with immunity boosting drink shots. The prosecco is also included with the breakfast. Chef Sebastian would greet us every morning and take feedback about different dishes and make sure we were enjoying ourselves. Chef Sebastian is also an excellent Tennis player from what the other guests were saying. If you do want to play Tennis or Padel the resort team will find partners for you if needed. The pools were maintained and I never saw a bug or a leaf near them or floating in them. Staff supplies you with ice cold water while lounging and even sometimes a surprise popsicle for the kids. I went to participate in a discover scuba lesson while my son was playing and one of the activities directors, Gary, was nice enough to play with my son and his friends while I was gone for 20 minutes. The staff for the children and Kids club is what made this resort perfect. They had a bike with training wheels ready for my son, the kids club was air conditioned and they were never told no to activities or games they wanted to play. My son painted so many things with the other kids and had the best time. It was truly a bespoke experience when it comes to the kids. Waldorf Astoria is hands down the best when catering for my son. While usually the Waldorf supplies my son with a teddy bear (sometime you have to request it), Gary made sure my son received a stuffed turtle to remember his trip. Other posts all report that when arriving to you Villa you are greeted by sun hats and a tote bag. This was not true in our case. I did enquire about it and was met by a team member to explain the situation almost immediately. We arrived to Platte Island during the unrest in the Middle East with Iran, Dubai, Doha etc.. their supplies had been affected and they were working on resolving the issue. We completely understood as our flight had been cancelled many times trying to get to the island. As an apology we were presented with customized Water Bottles by the staff. Eventually on our 5th night we did arrive back to the Villa to the hat and bag assortment. They were beautiful and we were so happy. I am sad to report that they do not offer a sunset cruise anymore for Diamond members, apparently they stopped doing in last summer due to staffing and yacht availability issues. There are many daytime activities that are included in your stay and keep you busy. Such as discovery dives, guided kayak tours, guided paddle boards, and guided snorkel tours. Yoga classes and turtle feedings as well. The whole island is there to constantly make you feel welcomed. We went for a bike ride down the runway and it started to rain, our concierge knew and chased us down with umbrellas to rescue us. At the Spa we had a great Yoga instructor named Puja, who was pleasant and funny. The spa pool is available for anyone to use and has massaging jets perfect for aching shoulders. Additionally they have a hot sauna with Himalayan Salt walls, and a steam room for use. Uze another team member checked on us every morning to make sure our stay was going well. There are about 200 employees on the island that live there year round. Their facilities are past the Moulin restaurant. Once again I do suggest you bring snacks with you for late night munchies or if you have a sweet tooth. You’re limited to the in villa dining menu or the restaurants on the island. Bring bug spray, and sunscreen. Bring a couple mini bottles of wine or alcohol with you, so you do not have to deplete your mini bar completely. There are no fridges available, so try to stick to a red wine. The villa fridge is more of a drawer. This is a once in a lifetime vacation for most people, however I have a feeling that I will be returning. The staff are truly what make the Waldorf Astoria Brand so special.

Definitely one of the best hotels in the Seychelles. Beautiful green island. Gorgeous villas. Attentive service. Special thanks to our concierge Slava. He did a fabulous job. We are already planning our trip back to Waldorf Astoria Seychelles.

We had a truly fabulous time at the Waldorf Astoria. We stayed from February 28th until March 12th in Villa 11, and honestly, there are almost no words to describe how amazing the experience was. From the moment we arrived, every single staff member was smiling, welcoming, and incredibly kind. They made us feel completely at home. The warmth and genuine hospitality of the team is something very special and rare. During our stay we celebrated both of our birthdays, and the way the resort team made the moments special was simply incredible. We were amazed that everywhere on the island, staff members knew it was either my birthday or my wife’s birthday and congratulated us — it felt so personal and thoughtful. One evening, when we returned to our villa after dinner, we discovered that the team had prepared a beautiful bath filled with rose petals for my wife. It was such a touching surprise and showed the extraordinary attention to detail and care the hotel puts into guest experiences. A very special thank you goes to our personal assistant Victoria, who was fantastic. She was attentive, proactive, incredibly helpful, and always so kind. She made everything seamless for us. We would also like to thank the amazing team members who made our stay even more memorable: Dylan, Sylvie, Angie, Nancy, Nitish, Andy, Kabeen, Goutham, and Anjali. Their smiles, kindness, and professionalism truly made a difference. The beach staff were also wonderful — at one point they even picked a fresh coconut directly from the tree and opened it for us! Another magical highlight was seeing 124 turtles and even witnessing newborn turtles, where the staff organized a special experience for guests when they hatched. It was unforgettable. In a nutshell, this trip was absolutely incredible. We are deeply grateful to everyone who made our stay so special. We cannot recommend this hotel highly enough.

We had a really lovely time at this resort on our honeymoon and really enjoyed our stay. The villa was amazing, we had a private villa with our own pool and the room was just gorgeous. Although I do think I was expecting a bit more privacy between us and neighbouring villas which was a bit disappointing as the gardens don’t quite provide enough of a privacy screen. Our housekeeper Bilal did such an amazing job each day of our stay and he has such amazing attention to detail. Our butler Donia was also amazing and was so responsive on WhatsApp and always checking in on us. We found the resort to be incredibly peaceful and quiet and the main pool was mostly empty which was such a treat. The poolside staff were amazing and very attentive. The other big advantage of being on a private island is there were no mosquitoes due to it being fumigated. I am always someone who is eaten alive by them and I only had one bite during my stay which was a miracle! The staff are really what make the resort so amazing and they all seem to love their jobs. The food and drinks, although on the expensive side, were delicious and we enjoyed the variety even eating at the same places multiple times we were never bored but then again there was only 2 of us so we couldn’t try too much per meal! We also really enjoyed the sunset bar and really enjoyed the fun cocktails Ben would come up with, he is such a host! There were few issues we encountered though. During our stay we were invited to watch a sea turtle hatchling release. While it was special to see the hatchlings, the way the activity was managed felt uncomfortable. Staff dug the hatchlings out of the nest and placed them in a basket, then encouraged around 20 guests to hold and touch them before release. Guests were not asked to stand back during the release, so many people were standing directly in their path to the ocean trying to take pictures and were even in the water while the hatchlings were trying to swim. At one point a staff member ran through the area and nearly stepped on them. Having experienced wildlife tourism elsewhere like safari where the emphasis is on observing animals from a distance with minimal interference, this approach felt surprising and not particularly respectful of the animals. We left the area quickly after seeing that. The tennis court, although complimentary, was in desperate need of resurfacing and felt like a trip hazard. Although we did enjoy the food and drinks at MDE and La Pearle restaurants over our 6 nights, the dinner we had at Moulin, which is apparently the premium fine dining option, was extremely expensive, probably our most expensive yet most disappointing meal and was the only one we didn’t go back to, it was saved only by the dessert and the wine. The restaurant also needs more selection of wine glasses as we opted to drink our white wine from red wine glasses… We found the list of tours and activities to be prohibitively expensive and not worth it so we stuck to the complimentary ones. Although we had a nice time snorkelling and we were lucky to see a lot of sea life, we found the staff at the dive centre to be unfriendly and unhelpful. Our snorkelling instructor also never pointed anything out to us while we were in the water. I’ve never experienced that after many snorkelling tours on other trips. The island also has a tortoise enclosure for the giant tortoises, which was a fenced enclosure. While it was interesting to see them up close, the setup felt more like a small zoo than a sanctuary. It just had a few small ponds, some sun shelters and a few shrubs. Guests were encouraged to pat the tortoises on the neck like they were pets and the area was unsupervised by any staff so visitors could enter at any time. There were multiple signs asking guests not to sit on, stand on, feed, or otherwise harass the tortoises, which made it feel like this may have been an issue previously? As someone who generally prefers wildlife experiences that focus on observing animals in as natural an environment as possible, this aspect of the resort felt a bit off for us. Overall we did enjoy our stay and would come back again if we have the chance.