Waldorf Astoria is set to debut in the Seychelles later this autumn with the opening of Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island.

The island of Platte is located 80 miles south of Mahé, surrounded by palm forests and boasting an eight-mile-long lagoon and coral reef. The island is home to native Hawksbill turtles, eagle rays, manta rays, whale sharks and migratory seabirds and much of the island scenery remains untouched.

Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island will feature 50 seafront villas, ranging in size from one-bedroom to five-bedroom residences. Each will feature its own private pool and personal concierge. 

The property will offer six restaurants and bars and a Waldorf Spa, offering six treatment rooms, a beauty salon, hammam, spa suite and outdoor spaces.

The resort’s Travel with Purpose commitment will see the property use a solar field to create renewable energy across most of its operations. The island’s garden will provide a large portion of its fruits and vegetables and deliver farm-to-table culinary experience for guests. 

The hotel’s general manager Elias Pertoft said: “In the two decades I have called remote tropical islands a home, I have never witnessed an island as pristine as Platte Island, nor one so teaming with wildlife, where it is possible to glimpse endangered Hawksbill turtles laying eggs, eagle rays and reef sharks ribboning along the lagoon. 

“This combined with the elegant Waldorf Astoria service and personalised guest experiences is a winning combination that will redefine luxury in the Seychelles. I look forward to welcoming guests to this landmark destination.”

The opening of Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island will take parent company Hilton’s portfolio in the destination to five hotels, joining Mango House Seychelles, LXR Hotels & Resorts; Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa; Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa; and DoubleTree by Hilton Seychelles – Allamanda Resort and Spa. Hilton also has plans to soon open Canopy by Hilton Mahé.