Set on the private North Island in the Seychelles, this exclusive hotel offers 11 villas dotted along the islands untouched beaches. The Spa on North Island features the use of natural herbal ingredients found on the island, while the various dining options invite you to enjoy the islands harvest. Providing privacy, each villa was handcrafted by Seychellois and African craftsmen from wood, local stone and glass. Boasting two bedrooms, the villas offer a main bedroom and a second bedroom-cum-lounge and study for those traveling with children. The second bedroom is presented as a well-appointed, air-conditioned lounge with sofa beds, complemented by coffee tables, where you can enjoy a drink or snack. This lounge area can be changed into a private cinema, complete with projector, screen and surround sound. The lavishly large main bedroom features a dressing room with dressing table that leads onto a large, private bathroom fitted with a bath and both indoor and outdoor showers. The bedrooms are air-conditioned and all rooms have overhead ceiling fans. The retracting sliding doors allow uninterrupted views onto the lawns and the sea in front of each villa. Satellite TV and WiFi access is available. The kitchenette is set off the lounge and dining area. Facing onto Anse d’est Beach, each villa has a private plunge pool and a covered veranda. North Island offers an array of dining options. As the focal point of the island, guests are invited to enjoy a candlelit meal among the ocean sounds at The Piazza. The Sunset Beach Bar offers a relaxed dining experience where guests can enjoy tapas-style BBQ snacks, pizzas and cocktails, while taking in the sunset. In-villa dining is also offered as guests can choose from the home-style menu and snacks from the stocked pantry. Romantic moments can be created on the white sands of Honeymoon Beach as North Island offers the option of a private beach picnic or couples can be hosted by the sommelier for a private wine tasting in the cellar. La Vie by Golden Hands, the Spa on North Island offers a full menu of treatments. These treatments can be relished in the spa while taking in the views of the granite boulders and ocean or enjoyed in the privacy of your villa. The property has a Techno-gym located just below the spa. Guest also have the opportunity to shop for accessories and gifts from the North Island boutique. Located close to the Piazza, North Island also offers a library and dove center. In addition to the 30-minute complimentary welcome treatment at the spa, guests of North Island benefit from various activities and services included with their stay. These include scuba diving courses and activities, snorkeling in and around North Island, sunset cruises, guided walks and the use of standup paddle boards, sea kayaks and bicycles. Guests can join in on the group morning yoga class and set out on a shore based or half-day fishing trip. The use of one island buggy is available per villa.