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.
Its carefully curated culinary offering features a variety of atmospheres and cuisines: La Perle, inspired by Mediterranean and Asian flavors; Maison des Epices, which fuses Creole and Latin American flavors with open-fire cooking; and Moulin, based on the “Soil-to-Soul” concept and surrounded by its own vegetable garden. The offerings are rounded out by venues such as Lalin, dedicated to champagne and cocktails overlooking the ocean; Torti, next to the pool; and Peacock Terrace, as well as 24-hour dining service in the villa and private dining experiences.
Activities and excursions
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.
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2027 Season Offer
5-night stay
at Hawksbill Pool Villa with a private pool, bed and breakfast.
Rate based on two people:
5,842 € per person
For travel between the following dates:
From 01/01/27 to 03/08/27
From 04/06/27 to 04/30/27
From 05/11/27 to 10/15/27
We provide the Mahé–Platte Island–Mahé flights
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.
- Includes Meet & Greet Fast Track
- Includes light aircraft flights between Mahé, Platte Island, and Mahé
- 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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