Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island

For the past few years, I’ve been averaging a few dozen nights in high-end, luxury hotels across more than two dozen countries. The service, staff, and experience at the Waldorf Astoria Seychelles is the best I’ve ever had, anywhere in the world. First off, it’s a private island and the plane pulls up to the hotel, which is one of the coolest experiences in itself. The moment you get off the plane, you’re greeted by about half a dozen or so people, all of whom know you by name already. You’re checked in at your villa with drinks in your hand. We were here for a week and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. The food is fresh and delicious. The best part is they can cater to any diet. My partner is vegan and she typically has issues getting decent vegan food. However, here she was well taken care of thanks to Chef Amber, Chef Seb, and Chef Kitty. Amber was especially helpful with customizing delicious and spicy vegan meals per my partner’s taste. Amber and her team truly went above and beyond. Angelle, our concierge was absolutely incredible and so thoughtful and accommodating. When she found out oat milk was our preference, she provided oat milk in our fridge so we could have it with our coffee in the villa in the morning. When she found out we were celebrating a special occasion, she arranged a special surprise for us. Upendra and Muborick kept our villa immaculate. Abdul/Adu, Bimon, and Sahoo did a phenomenal job with the drinks. We also appreciated Stan at Moutya, who made sure our hands always had a drink in them so we could enjoy the show (which was amazing and we loved the local culture being shared). Dennis and Andy consistently made excellent coffee. The service while dining was consistently amazing, thanks to Gino, Nithish, Sylvie, Nancy, Ayden, Viney, Anjuli, and Angelle. We also had a great experience doing the activities, like yoga with Hemant and water aerobics with Shadrack. Karan - was a fantastic, kind and quick communicator with all pre-arrival requests and inquiries Anmol - helped with flight booking and we appreciated their solution to a potential concern we had Elamparithy - was friendly and helpful with pre-arrival requests and needs during our stay It’s the little things that make the service stand out and the staff here delivers in every department. On top of that, they’re genuine people with a great sense of humor, which elevates the entire experience. We had many great and long conversations naturally with so many of the staff members, ranging from all levels and departments. They kept the energy light and fun. We also had the best sendoff. A bunch of the staff we’ve gotten to know over the week we were there, we were well taken care of with snacks, coffee, tea, gifts, and a very warm goodbye. This is my new bar for top-tier service.

We spent several unforgettable days at Waldorf Astoria Platte Island as a group of 6 adults and 2 children, and without hesitation I can say it was one of the most extraordinary family trips we have ever taken. From the moment we arrived, we felt as though we had stepped into a private paradise where luxury, nature, and exceptional service blend together in perfect harmony. A special mention must go to Simone, the Director of Operations, whose professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail set an entirely new standard for hospitality. His personal involvement throughout our stay made us feel not just like guests, but truly valued members of the Waldorf Astoria family. Thanks to his proactive care, every aspect of our visit was seamless and unforgettable. We are equally grateful to our concierge, Svetlana, who was simply outstanding. She anticipated our needs before we even voiced them, managed every request with absolute precision, and coordinated all activities for our group flawlessly. Her dedication, kindness, and impeccable service elevated our experience to an entirely different level. Thanks to her, our stay felt like a perfectly curated private adventure. The culinary experience was another highlight of our stay. Each morning, we enjoyed delicious breakfasts prepared and served by the Head Chef himself. The dishes were not only exquisite in taste but crafted with a level of care and creativity that made every morning feel special. The island itself is a hidden gem pristine beaches, crystal-clear lagoons, untouched nature, and absolute tranquility. It is the kind of place where you can disconnect from the world and reconnect with what matters most: family, peace, and unforgettable moments. The children loved the activities and the natural surroundings, while the adults fully embraced the privacy, comfort, and world-class luxury that exceeded all expectations. Every day felt like a new chapter in a dream vacation: shared meals, walks around the island, relaxing by our private pool, discovering secluded coves, and witnessing postcard-perfect sunsets. It was the ideal combination of adventure, relaxation, and togetherness. This was not just a holiday it was a magical family experience that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. Waldorf Astoria Platte Island has set a new benchmark for luxury travel. Simone and Svetlana truly made our stay exceptional, and we are deeply grateful for their dedication. We cannot wait to return!!!

My stay at the Waldorf Astoria hotel was absolutely wonderful — we enjoyed every bit of it. Everything was beautiful, and the staff were incredibly helpful and went above and beyond. I had previously stayed at the Four Seasons, which was nice too, but when I arrived at the Waldorf Astoria I realized it was, by far, the best in every aspect. Their attention to guests was outstanding; they treated me like royalty. and special. Thanks for Soukaina

Just AMAZING! So much to say here, but if you're looking for a full service, five-star resort in paradise, this your place. The villas are just outstanding, massive, super private, gorgeous, beautiful landscaping and the private pool is gigantic. They're all "on the beach," but they are set back a little ways intentionally to preserve the beachside ecosystem. I heard some people commenting on how the beaches are not the prettiest, etc.. I think if you're looking for those iconic Seychelles beaches with the giant boulders, this isn't for you, but otherwise I don't quite understand the complaints here. It's a gorgeous island with a very natural environment. Many species of birds, nesting turtles, fish, rays, etc. The resort blends beautifully into nature. We loved it. The resort has three full service restaurants. We enjoyed them all, but Moulin was a special treat. I think some are put off by the plant-based menu, but those who skip this are missing out. Such an outstanding restaurant with amazing, beautiful dishes prepared by highly talented chefs. You can also opt for a protein inclusive menu add-on to include a fillet of beef and fish, which was so good! With three restaurants we found our 6-night stay to be the perfect length, two nights at each restaurant was ideal. We also really enjoyed nightly sunset drinks at Lalin. The in villa dining was also excellent. We ate most of our lunches on our private terrace overlooking our private pool each day. The service was very good. We REALLY loved the bicycles that are provided by the resorted. Cycling around the island was a real highlight of our stay. Such an enjoyable way to get around and really added so much to our experience. We even enjoyed cycling up and down the runway each day. You need to coordinate your inter-island flights with the hotel, which was pretty straightforward. On arrival off our international flight into Mahe we were greeted warmly and escorted to the small private lounge for the Waldorf. It was really nice to have a place to rest while we waited for the small inter-island flight. I particularly appreciated the shower facility they have, very clean and luxurious for an airport lounge and it was very nice to get showered up before arriving into the resort. The lounge is quite small and those who arrived off later flights were a little out of luck to find seating, so it's a bit too small. And they do not offer much in the way of food. Only sodas, tea, water and crisps and apples. A bit more snacks would really go a long way as we were there for hours. The highlight of our stay, was definitely the concierge service. It's very personal and the concierge communicates regularly throughout the day to coordinate anything and everything via WhatsApp, which works so well. We felt so well taken care of. We had such a gorgeous stay from top to bottom. Thank you, WAPI!

A true gem in the Indian Ocean. The service is impeccable and the facilities are top notch!! The Waldorf Astoria Platte Island has left its mark on us and we are thankful to have experienced such luxury!!