Room Types
Our Comments on the Villas:
There are 11 handcrafted guest villas on the entire island, each constructed with a touch of understated elegance on the eastern beach - never more than a few steps from the pristine, powder-soft sand.
The Villas each measure 450 square metres (4,890 square feet) and have 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. Alternatively, the second bedroom can be converted into a study for guests staying in the master bedroom.
Each Villa has been individually handcrafted by Seychellois and African craftsmen on the Island. The principle materials used were wood, local stone, glass and thatched roofs. All this combines to form a warm and inviting space that offers guests that rare opportunity to relax completely. Each Villa is completely self-contained and is raised over a metre off the ground to catch the cooling island breezes.
A luxuriously proportioned master bedroom with change-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.
Your own private buggy means that you can choose from one of four stunning, pristine white beaches. An acclaimed chief is on hand to provide you with mouth-watering culinary delights, which you may enjoy in the restaurant, on the beach, in your villa or at the swimming pool.
Restaurants & Bars
Service at North Island is tailored to suit your needs and preferred lifestyle. This extends to your dining options. The kitchen staff tend the vegetable and herb gardens prior to harvesting to provide only the freshest food combinations to reach your table in the dining environment of your choice - whether on the beach, restaurant or Sunset Bar.
The wine cellar will enable you to select a vintage to suit your palate under the guidance of experts, if so required.
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 “no menu” concept of dining on North Island and the chef, Troy Smith, speaks to each guest, explains the North Island cuisine concept, finds out personal food preferences and then develops the menus daily around this information.
The meal basis at North Island is Fully Inclusive including all meals and all alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and cocktails (with the exception of high end premium wines and champagnes on the reserve list)
Spa & Treatments
The Spa at North Island specialises in designing personalised holistic treatments to rejuvenate the body, mind and soul. On arrival at North Island, once you have settled into your villa, the spa therapists will be available for individual consultation aimed at personalising treatments to suit your needs. They design treatments that relieve stress, that are suited to after-exercise, that detoxify, cleanse and purify, that refresh and rejuvenate and those that provide finishing touches before leaving North Island.
North Island for Families
North Island does accommodate families. Whilst the Villa is primarily occupied by one or two guests, the second bedroom can be converted to accommodate children nineteen years and younger and this is available at an additional cost.
Hotel Facilities
The activities on offer at North Island are designed to give guests the opportunity to enjoy the Island and its magic, either under guidance from one of the staff, or alone. This gives guests the freedom to move around the Island at their own pace, either on foot, on North Island mountain bikes or by Island Buggies. These activities will have a minimal impact on the environment whilst providing the enjoyment of entertainment and exercise. Activities include:
- Scuba Diving
- Snorkelling
- Sea Kayaking
- The Gym is Air Conditioned & is situated behind the dive centre
- Island bicycles are available for guest use
- Miniature 4x4s that give guests the freedom to move around the Island
- Fly-fishing
- Boating & Island Hopping
- Slide Shows & Talks
- Walking
- Birding
INCLUDED IN THE NIGHTLY RATES:
- All Scuba Diving courses, scuba diving activities and snorkeling in and around the North Island & Silhouette dive sites;
- All activities including sea kayaking, mountain bikes, sunset cruises, guided walks and fully equipped gymnasium on and around North Island;
- Shore based fishing on North Island and half day fishing charters;
- The use of ONE “North Island Buggy” per villa for the duration of your stay;
- In-villa wireless Internet connection and business centre Internet connection in the library.
Honeymoons, Anniversaries & Romantic Getaways
North Island is the ULTIMATE honeymoon destination and that is not a cliché. The photos speak for themselves!
When planning your trip do consider the 'Extra Night on Us' Special which is a saving of 15%.
For every 6 full-paying nights (per guest) on North Island, they offer an additional night free of charge.
For travel before 15 December 2010 as well as for travel from 15 January to 31 March 2011, and again from 16 September to 15 December 2011