About 130 km south of Mahé, in the middle of the Indian Ocean, Platte Island is a tiny coral island covering just 58 hectares, surrounded by pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and an extraordinary marine ecosystem. Getting to this remote retreat is part of the experience: a scenic 25-minute flight from Mahé lands directly on the island’s private runway.
In this idyllic setting lies
Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island, an exclusive resort with just 50 private villas, each featuring a pool, designed to blend into the natural surroundings and preserve the sense of seclusion that defines the island. A sanctuary where you can discover the Seychelles from a different perspective, among giant tortoises, coral reefs, and tailor-made experiences, with the Indian Ocean always serving as the backdrop.
What Makes Waldorf Astoria and Platte Island Unique
- Only 50 private villas, all with a pool, spacious terraces, and direct access to the beach from their own gardens.
- An extraordinary natural sanctuary, home to Aldabra giant tortoises, rich marine life, and conservation experiences at its Discovery Center.
- Customized private experiences: floating breakfasts, beach picnics, stargazing, private BBQs, or movies under the stars.
- An excellent dining experience, featuring six restaurants and bars, private dining at the villa, and exclusive culinary experiences.
- Waldorf Astoria Spa, featuring six treatment suites, a hammam, a sauna, hydrotherapy and infinity pools, and personalized wellness programs.
- A paradise for exploring the ocean, with snorkeling, fishing, catamaran sailing, and other water activities in the waters off Platte Island.
The Hotel
Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island is an exclusive resort consisting of just 50 private villas, all designed as true stand-alone retreats, with spacious terraces, private pools, gardens, and direct access to the beach.
Dining Experiences
The culinary offerings at the Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island are centered around
six restaurants and bars, in addition to 24-hour private dining service in the villas and custom-designed experiences. The philosophy combines local ingredients, international influences, and a close connection to the island’s natural environment.
- La Perle · Main restaurant by the pool, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Cuisine inspired by the northern Mediterranean with Asian and international influences, featuring local fish and seafood and fresh catches of the day.
- Maison des Épices · One of the resort’s most distinctive dining options. It blends Creole and Latin American traditions, featuring wood-fired cooking using sustainable wood, artisanal spices, and a carefully curated selection of rums, tequilas, and mezcals. Its bar also features a limited-edition Takamaka Rum from Platte Island.
- Moulin – Soil to Soul · A dining experience centered on well-being and sustainability. The restaurant is located within its own vegetable and herb garden, and its seasonal produce is incorporated directly into the dishes.
- Torti · A daytime poolside bar serving light lunches and Asian-inspired dishes.
- Peacock Terrace · An island-inspired reinterpretation of the historic Peacock Alley at the Waldorf Astoria. A space dedicated to roasted coffee on Platte Island, as well as exclusive blends of tea and herbal infusions.
- Lalin · An oceanfront champagne bar, designed especially for sunset and evening hours, featuring champagne, spirits, and creative cocktails.
- Private Dining & Masterclasses · Floating breakfasts in the private pool, beach picnics, private barbecues at the villa with a chef, dinners under the stars, and fully customized dining experiences. The resort also organizes private classes on Creole cuisine, fermentation, and pickling at Moulin, as well as mixology masterclasses and wine tastings. Among the most unique offerings is even a wine tasting in the ocean, accompanied by the sommelier.
Experiences You Can't Miss
The Waldorf Astoria Spa features six treatment suites, a sauna, a steam room, a hammam, hydrotherapy pools, and an infinity pool, as well as wellness programs and activities such as yoga. The resort also features a swimming pool, a fitness center, a Kids Club, and a Discovery Center dedicated to the extraordinary ecosystem of Platte Island.
The experience is rounded out by a wide selection of land- and water-based activities: snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, fishing, guided wildlife tours, encounters with giant tortoises, masterclasses, and numerous custom-designed private experiences.
- Ocean & Adventure · Snorkeling, scuba diving, catamaran cruises, fishing expeditions, and a variety of marine experiences led by expert skippers. The waters surrounding Platte Island are home to a particularly rich marine ecosystem.
- Nature & Conservation · The Discovery Center offers visitors the chance to explore the island’s ecosystems and biodiversity. Activities include wildlife-watching walks at dawn, tours along the 3.5 km of coastline, and encounters with the Aldabra giant tortoises, including feeding sessions. Platte is also home to endangered marine species and birds, making nature interpretation an important part of the experience.
- Wellness & Fitness · Waldorf Astoria Spa, featuring six treatment suites, contemporary and traditional therapies, facials and body treatments, and personalized rituals. The spa also offers a fitness center, personal training, yoga, and Pilates; the resort also hosts sunset yoga sessions.
- Sports · Tennis and padel courts, introductory group sessions and private lessons with a coach, as well as aqua aerobics, beach games, and a variety of scheduled sports activities.
- Making Moments · Waldorf Astoria offers a collection of private experiences that can be customized: a private beach picnic, a floating breakfast, a private pop-up bar on the beach or in the villa’s garden, a private movie screening under the stars, a nighttime bath prepared in the villa, and private stargazing from the airstrip, which can be combined with a private dinner.
- Nights on Platte Island · Live music, traditional Moutya dance, DJ sets at Lalin, weekly outdoor movies, and stargazing.
- The Turtle Bay Kids Club offers supervised activities for different age groups, arts and crafts, lessons on marine life, and small adventures related to the island's natural environment.
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2027 Season Offer
A
5-night stay at Hawksbill Pool Villa with a private pool, on a bed-and-breakfast basis.
Rate based on two people:
5,842 € per person - Includes Meet & Greet Fast Track
- Includes light aircraft flights between Mahé, Platte Island, and Mahé
For trips taken between the following dates:
From 01/01/27 to 08/03/27
From 06/04/27 to 30/04/27
From 11/05/27 to 15/10/27
We offer flights from Mahé to Platte Island and back to Mahé
at no charge.
Conditions
- Exclusive rates for reservations made and paid for before January 30, 2027.
- This offer is valid for stays of at least 5 nights during the dates listed above.
- DOES NOT INCLUDE the Tourism Environmental Sustainability Levy: SCR 100 per person per night, to be paid directly at the hotel.
- DOES NOT INCLUDE international flights.
For more information: booking@indigobe.com AN ISLAND WITH A HISTORY
Discovered in the 18th century and named for its unique, virtually flat terrain, Platte Island was for decades a remote coconut plantation and even served as a quarantine station for ships arriving in the Seychelles. Today, this tiny coral island is home to a single resort, the Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island, which opened in 2024.
A DIFFERENT SIDE OF THE SEYCHELLES
Staying on Platte Island means discovering the Seychelles from a completely different perspective. Its remote location, about 130 km south of Mahé, means that the usual excursions to Praslin, La Digue, or other islands in the archipelago do not depart from here. But it is precisely this isolation that accounts for much of its uniqueness.
Platte Island is a small coral sanctuary surrounded by an extraordinary marine ecosystem, where the experience consists of exploring what happens on and around the island itself: sailing its waters, snorkeling and diving among its reefs, spotting sea turtles and giant tortoises, discovering its birdlife, or strolling along its virtually untouched beaches. More than just a starting point for exploring other parts of the Seychelles,
Platte Island is a destination in its own right—a place to pause and discover one of the most remote and well-preserved environments in the archipelago.
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