North Island offers guests a slice of tropical island magic and exclusive 450 square metre (Villas, that are located on a pristine beach with service tailored to suit your needs and preferred lifestyle.

The kitchen staff tend the vegetable and herb gardens prior to harvesting to provide only the freshest food
combinations to reach the 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 dive school and fishermen are experienced professionals who inspire confidence in both uninitiated and seasoned guests alike.

In-Villa spa treatments are carried out by an enthusiastic and talented team, allowing guests to relax in their own private space. The treatments are specially derived from island ingredients and, in keeping with the North Island concept of tailor-made service, three different treatment concepts can be chosen from. This ensures that guests receive exactly what they need when they need it. Each guest receives a complimentary 20 minute massage on arrival to arrival to ease them into their North Island experience.

Whether on the specially designed Island buggies, kayaks or mountain bikes, touring around North Island is a great adventure.

Hotel Accommodation
Each Villa has measure 450 sq metres 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. 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.

Each Villa offers:
• Elements of design and style in the Villas that epitomise the concept of barefoot luxury.
• Each Villa has two bedrooms, a main bedroom and a second bedroom/study.
• The bedrooms and dressing rooms are air-conditioned and are equipped with extra large beds, as well as lounge areas with TV and DVD/CD.
• Spacious main bathroom with marble bath, inside and outside showers and twin vanities. A separate toilet and bidet leads off the main bathroom.
• Lounge and dining area with adjoining kitchenette.
• Use of a second en-suite room as a guest room or office/study complete with Internet connection (also in the main bedroom), as determined by guests personal requirements.
• 200 square metres of outside decking, a private 17,000 litre pool and covered "sala".

North Villa
This Villa is completely unique in its setting. The layout has been designed to accommodate the incline along the extreme northern side of the Anse d'est Beach and is secretly tucked away in the Takamaka forest. The beach views from this Villa are truly spectacular from every angle and it is this, together with the unique manipulation of the design, which separates this Villa from the rest.

Hotel Restaurants and Bars
The cuisine is based on the very finest natural products lovingly prepared in a sumptuous array of exotic dishes. together with 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. Balanced together with simplicity.

There is a no menu concept of dining on North Island and the chef, speaks to each guest, explains the North Island cuisine concept, finds out personal food preferences and then develops the menus daily around this information.

Complimented by an impressive cellar with some of the worlds great wines and champagnes. Guests are recommended to advise of any dietery requirements prior to travel.

All Inclusive Package
All Inclusive Includes
• Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinners and all alcoholic and non
alcoholic drinks and cocktails (with the exception of drinks on
the reserve list).
• All Scuba Diving courses, Scubca Diving activities and
snorkling in and around the North Island and Silhouette dive sites.
• All activities including sea kayaking, mountain bikes, sunset
cruises, guided walks on and around the 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.

Hotel Activities and Entertainment
The activities on offer on North Island are designed to give guests the opportunity to enjoy the Island and its magic either under guidance from one 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. These activities have a minimal impact on the environment whilst providing the thrill and enjoyment of entertainment and exercise.

• Scuba diving:
Seychelles forms part of the world's longest coral reef system and has some of the world's best scuba diving sites. Numerous dive sites have been identified around North Island and its nearest neighbour Silhouette Island. A "guided" scuba experience is on offer from the dive masters and instructors. PADI Open Water dive courses are offered while on the island. The Dive Centre is fully equipped with the latest BCD's, regulators, wetsuits, fin s and masks. Guests wishing to dive neednot bring their own hard or soft gear.

• Snorkelling: there are good snorkelling sites around North Island and Silhouette Island. Masks and fins are available at the dive centre if you wish to explore these sites, either on your own or in the company of a staff member (depending on your snorkelling skills).

• Sea kayaking: those wishing to explore the Island from the water are able to do so using sea kayaks with all necessary tuition and guidance provided.

• North Island Gym: is air-conditioned and is situated near the main swimming pool.

• Island bicycles: are available for guest use and are suitable for getting from one side of the Island to the other with ease.

• Island Buggies: each Villa has its own dedicated Island Buggie. These specially adapted electric carts look like miniature 4 X 4s that give guests the freedom to move around the Island with ease.

• North Island Sunset Bar: a walk along Grande Anse Beach as the sun sets is an enlivening experience not to be missed - especially as the Sunset Bar lies at the end of the walk. This simple, rustic bar is located just above the high water mark on the northern end of Grande Anse. Drinks and light snacks can be served for those wanting to enjoy this beach.

• Fly-fishing: is an option for any guest. North Island has fishing rods, tackle and flies in stock for guest use. However, we recommend that serious fly-fishermen bring their own rods and tackle.

• Trips to Silhouette Island: located some five kilometres to the south, Silhouette Island is a soaring granite island, whose peaks are constantly enveloped in clouds. The granite cliffs drop sharply into the sea. Silhouette Island has few beaches, though there are some wonderful tiny coves with remote beaches that are worth exploring. Silhouette Island's attractions include an excellent example of a Seychelles plantation house (built in 1850), now a museum, and the remains of its once thriving copra processing plant.

• Boating and island hopping: Boating around North Island or other trips could include visits to Mahé and the outer islands, including the spectacular bird islands, Arid and Cousin, and can be arranged at an extra cost.

Hotel Additional Guest Services
THE SPA
The North Island spa, is located in inspiring surroundings, overlooking turquoise waters and
dramatic cliffs. North Island's spa will provide a unique treatment menu specially derived from island ingredients.
• In keeping with North Island's concept of tailor-made service, guests can receive certain treatments in the privacy of their own Villa.

Transfer to Hotel
The island is reached by helicoptor approximately 20 minutes from Mahe.

Hotel Local Attractions
• Trips to Silhouette Island: located some five kilometres to the south, Silhouette Island is a soaring granite island, whose peaks are constantly enveloped in clouds. The granite cliffs drop sharply into the sea. Silhouette Island has few beaches, though there are some wonderful tiny coves with remote beaches that are worth exploring. Silhouette Island's attractions include an excellent example of a Seychelles plantation house (built in 1850), now a museum, and the remains of its once thriving copra processing plant.

• Boating and island hopping: Boating around North Island or other trips could include visits to Mahé and the outer islands, including the spectacular bird islands, Arid and Cousin, and can be arranged at an extra cost.