Welcome to the “Smallest” Hilton property in the world with 56 rooms. The Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa is not very big however it was perfect for a romantic getaway. The Hilton Seychelles Northolme is well located on a hillside (west cost of Mahé) and in 30 mins walking distance to the beautiful Beau Vallon Beach. The resort is known and popular as the place that was an inspiration to the James Bond creator Ian Fleming ” For Your Eyes Only”.
Upon arrival at the resort, you can enjoy champagne, wine or soft drinks at the reception. After a couple of hours, our room was ready and we were taken to our room (we arrived too early). The surrounding small gardens around the hotel impressed us with wonderful blooming flowers and a cannonball tree.
HILTON OCEAN FRONT VILLA
We had an Ocean Front Villa and the view was fantastic, an amazing view over the Indian Ocean, a terrace with a comfortable day bed and several sun beds. A massive bathtub to relax and enjoy the sunset everyday is in the room as well.
HILLTOP RESTAURANT
The hilltop restaurant is the place for breakfast and dinner. Breakfast is served as buffet in the restaurant each morning and goes until 11am where we enjoyed our late breakfast (no pressure to get up early). The breakfast buffet was amazing: you can make your own smoothie, you could have eggs cooked any way you like them and they even served with sparkling wine.
The dinner buffet was fantastic as well, which had different themes each night. During the ‘Surf & Turf’ theme, you can try many of Seychelles’s traditional local food. We never felt the restaurant was crowded and were always able to get a window seat table to enjoy the Indian Ocean.
OCEAN VIEW BAR AND RESTAURANT
Happy hour from 5-6pm (around sunset time), get your cocktail and enjoy the beautiful sunset.
We were invited to a Management Cocktail at 5.30pm and they offered some soft drinks, cocktails and a chance to meet the Resort Manager and PR Manager to give your comment or feedback to the management. Such a well organized event and so nice to talk with them. We had no complaints, only compliments (non paid comment, it’s the truth about how we felt).
The hotel has a small beach for snorkeling and the Hilton provides free equipment, kayaks and standing up paddle boards. The snorkelling area close to the beach was very good and corals were in good condition with various types of marine life.
TRAVEL TIPS:
- Hilton hotel offer half board and full board. We had half board during our stay. My husband and I decided to go out for lunch to explore the nearby area.
- It takes 30 mins to walk down to the Beau Vallon area. There you can find lots of restaurants, shops and bars.
- Taxis in Mahe are expensive, take care and prepare well about your destination.
- Parking is free at the hotel
- 15 mins drive away to Victoria the capital city
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Cynthia Starich says
October 3, 2018 at 1:05 amAwesome photography! Great job.
jeferson says
October 3, 2018 at 11:59 amexotic place…..it’s a dream destination…..that tree is so special…..
nancy_ycnan says
October 3, 2018 at 3:26 pmThank you very much for such useful information! what a beautiful place! would love to visit there.
nancy_ycnan says
October 3, 2018 at 3:27 pmThank you very much for such useful information! I feel like want to visit there as well!
Evelyn Hernandez says
October 3, 2018 at 8:56 pmSo jealous of your vacation. Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa looks like the perfect getaway. Hope you had a great time!
Krish says
October 6, 2018 at 12:28 pmThank you for such detailed information..the place looks beautiful…lovely write up and the pics..
Blushblushtomato says
October 6, 2018 at 2:01 pmLooks like a dream vacation! What a stunning view! And that bath tub is love!
Robert Forster says
October 6, 2018 at 3:36 pmwow looks incredible I am very envious thanks for sharing
This is Brii says
October 7, 2018 at 12:35 amThis place looks amazing! I def have to go!
ann says
October 7, 2018 at 1:17 amLuxurious! A place to explore and enjoy. Awesome photos
Sheena Moncatar says
October 7, 2018 at 8:09 amYour photos are so stunning. The balcony view is so epic! I would love to lounge whole day and wait for the sun to set while sipping my drink of choice. Great post!
Katherine says
October 7, 2018 at 8:23 amIt looks beautiful there! 😍
Neil Alvin Nicerio says
October 7, 2018 at 10:22 amNice. It’s a good to know info. Would love to check in there.
Ai | The Wise Budget says
October 7, 2018 at 11:50 amThis place is gorgeous! I would definitely love to visit someday! Love the photos, by the way!
anshul says
October 7, 2018 at 12:05 pmWow, this Hilton looks so beautiful. And with that Bathtub, one may not step out of the shower during the vacation.
Hackytips says
October 7, 2018 at 1:13 pmThat sunset picture is beautiful! In fact every picture that you have captured. Great post.
Ramy says
October 8, 2018 at 5:34 amI would love to go! Great piece.
Bobbie Yvette Welch says
October 8, 2018 at 5:51 amSmall but very beautiful. That view of the water from the hotel bathroom is spectacular
Sachin dhir says
October 8, 2018 at 7:32 amGreat article 👌🏼 Loved it, keep writing ✔️
Meygan says
October 9, 2018 at 7:45 pmLooks like you had some BIG TIMES at the smallest Hilton! That bathtub is to die for!
Meygan says
October 9, 2018 at 7:45 pmLooks like you had some BIG TIMES at the smallest Hilton! That bathtub is to die for! 🙂
Nina Nichols says
October 9, 2018 at 11:27 pmThat place looks sooo fab! I love staying at Hilton hotel coz of their modern contemporary design. 🙂
Jennifer Dagi says
October 10, 2018 at 9:34 amOh wow! This is my dream honeymoon destination. Seychelles is such a beautiful place to rest and release all negative stress! I can’t wait for my honeymoon!
blair villanueva says
October 11, 2018 at 10:22 amOMG your vacation is so fabulous! Now I want to soak too in a bubble bath 😀
Katy says
October 11, 2018 at 1:28 pmLooks beautiful! What an amazing place to vacation!