SEYCHELLES – Hilton Hotels & Resort has announced the signing of management agreements to bring its iconic luxury brand, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, as well as lifestyle brand, Canopy by Hilton, to the Seychelles.
The properties are scheduled to open in 2023 and will build upon an already impressive Hilton portfolio on the Indian Ocean archipelago, in addition to the soon-to-be-opened Mango House Seychelles, LXR Hotels & Resorts.
“The Seychelles remains unquestionably one of the world’s most desirable destinations for the discerning traveller. We are proud of the role our teams have played in the sustainable development of the Seychelles, and these new additions, coupled with Mango House Seychelles, LXR Hotels & Resorts, will give our guests an unprecedented range of world-class experiential options to choose from when planning what is sure to be an unforgettable visit,” Carlos Khneisser, vice president, development, Middle East & Africa, Hilton said.
Waldorf Astoria Platte Island is a truly exclusive luxury experience, which will offer a collection of 59 seafront villas all equipped with private pools and guests will have access to six restaurants and bars, a spa, kids’ club, outdoor observatory, tennis courts and a marine conservation discovery centre, all within the sanctuary of Platte Island.
“These new additions, coupled with Mango House Seychelles, LXR Hotels & Resorts, will give our guests an unprecedented range of world-class experiential options to choose from when planning what is sure to be an unforgettable visit”
Carlos Khneisser – vice president for development, Hilton MEA
The island itself lies just over 130 km south of Mahé and is renowned as a nature lover’s paradise, covered with palm forest and surrounded by a coral reef and lagoon.
A small airstrip allows for access to the island from the main airport of Mahé and in an effort to create and use renewable energy as part of the resort’s operation, many buildings throughout the grounds will be equipped with solar-panelled roofing.
Similarly, canopy by Hilton Mahé is located on Mahé’s Anse à la Mouche beach, famed for its calm and shallow waters and this resort is set to bring a new sense of vibrancy to the oceanfront community.
Significant investment is going into developing the facilities of the surrounding beach, including a boutique shopping village.
The resort will offer 120 locally inspired guestrooms and space to accommodate more intimate meetings and events.
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