Hilton Northolme Resort, Seychelles

The Hilton Northolme Resort & Spa is a secluded hideaway on the hillside of Beau Vallon Bay, offering 40 villas that combine the charm of traditional Seychellois architecture with modern amenities. There are two restaurants, the Hilltop Restaurant offering international buffets, and the a la carte Les Cocotiers which specialises in Creole cuisine. For those after an active stay theres a fresh water infinity pool as well as a watersports centre offering a range of activities such as canoeing, windsurfing and parasailing. The Duniye Spa offers a complete menu of health, beauty and wellness treatments including body wraps, facials, massages, steam rooms and a yoga pavilion.

The Hilton Northolme Resort & Spa is a secluded hideaway on the hillside of Beau Vallon Bay, offering 40 villas that combine the charm of traditional Seychellois architecture with modern amenities. There are two restaurants, the Hilltop Restaurant offering international buffets, and the a la carte Les Cocotiers which specialises in Creole cuisine.

For those after an active stay there’s a fresh water infinity pool as well as a watersports centre offering a range of activities such as canoeing, windsurfing and parasailing. The Duniye Spa offers a complete menu of health, beauty and wellness treatments including body wraps, facials, massages, steam rooms and a yoga pavilion.

We like: The resort’s private villas were the inspiration behind Ian Fleming’s For Your Eyes Only.

Best for: Private white sand beaches and clear waters.