North Island Resort offers to guests a rare slice of tropical magic and exclusive 450 square metre villas...
North Island Resort offers to guests a rare slice of tropical magic and exclusive 450 square metre villas , that are located on a pristine beach with service tailored to suit your needs and preferred lifestyle
LOCATION
North Island is located approximately 30 km northwest of the main island, Mahé and five km north of its nearest neighbour Silhouette.The island is about 2.5 km long by 1 km wide - an area of around 210 hectares.
ACCOMODATION
North Island Resort Villas that measure 450 sqm metres which is the optimum size , allowing guests an exclusive feeling and enough room to spread out and enjoy a unique , private, island style experience to the full. Each Villa has two bedrooms, a main bedroom and a second bedroom. Whilst the Villa is primarily occupied by one or two guests , they may have a requirement to use the second bedroom for children nineteen years and younger and this is available at an additional cost. Each Villa has been individually handcrafted by Seychellois and African craftsmen on the island. The principal materials used were wood , local stone , glass and thatched roofs. A Luxurious proportioned master bedroom with chane-room and writing area leads onto a large en –suite bathroom with marble bath and two showers, one indoor and one outdoor. The bedrooms are air-conditioned and all rooms have overhead “punkah punkah” fans. The fully retracting sliding doors allow for uninterrupted views onto the lawns and the turquoise seas in front of each villa.There is satellite television, a DVD/CD system and internet access. The kitchen leads off the lounge/dining area. A private plunge pool and sala are the finishing touches in this private sanctuary. In sitting the villas , villas 1 to 10 are placed in the tree-line , facing onto Anse d’est Beach.Villa 11 is completely unique in it’s sitting. Villa 11’s layout has been designed to accommodate the incline along the extern northern side of the anse d’est Beach and is secretly tucked away in the Takamaka forest. The Beach views from this Villa is truly spectacular from every angle and it is this , together with the unique manipulation of the design, which separates this remarkable villa from the rest. villa 11 is referred to as Villa North Island.
DINING
The cuisine of North Island is based on the diversity and cultural influences which , in part, make up the Seychellois Creole flavour. Culinary aspects of Seychelles , France and southern Indian spices are combined with the organic resources of North Island and the abundance on offer from the Indian Ocean. There is a “Menu” concept of dining on North Island and the Chef, speaks to each guest, explain the North Island cuisine concept , finds out personal food preferences and then develops the menus daily around this information. We promise you a memorable culinary experience , complimented by an impressive cellar with some of the world’s great wines and champagnes .
ACTIVITIES & LEISURE & FACILITIES
The activities on offer on North Island are designed to give guests the opportunity to enjoy the island and it’s magic either under guidance from of the hosts , or to give you the complete freedom to move around the island at your own pace , either on foot , on mountain, bikes or by island buggie. This activities will have minimal impact on the environment whilst providing the thrill and enjoyment of entertainment and exercise. Scuba diving :PADI open water dive courses are offered while on the island, the dive centre is fully equipped with the latest BCD’s regulators , wetsuits, fins and masks. Guests wishing to dive need not bring their own hard or soft gear. Also snorkelling , sea kayaking , Island bicycles …. North Island Gym: is air –conditioned and is situated near the main swimming pool Island Buggies:Each villa has its own dedicated Island Buggie.These specially adapted electric carts look like miniature 4 x 4s .Fly fishing is on option for any guest, boating and island hopping, trip to silhouette island. The Island Piazza Located on the beachfront , the dive and activity centre , housing both indoor and outdoor tuition areas , changing rooms and interesting displays is where many of the island’s land and marine activities are co-ordinated. Adjacent to the deck of the activity centre is the library. Built of coral blocks. The library also contains material explaining the background to the North island project and details of environmental programmes currently underway. Some twenty metres distant from the library are the lounge and dining areas, a private dining sala , with the bar that joins the dining area. Further up the mountain and hidden from the lounge and dining area is the main pool , a 45metre long pool that look deck over the horizon of the sea.
SPA
North Island Spa is a place of extreme natural beauty and timelessness & it is and experience of luxury and surrender and is unencumbered, uninhibited, in touch , in tune, at ease and at peace. Over and above the standard North Island treatments, specialise in designing personalised holistic treatments to rejuvenate the body, mind and soul. On arrival, once you have settled into your villa, the spa therapists will be available for an individual consultation aimed at personalising treatments to suit your needs.