Dreaming of the Seychelles? Hilton has 2 new resorts you can book from 86K points

22.03.2024 - 16:33 / thepointsguy.com

Sure, the Maldives and French Polynesia are beautiful places for a tropical vacation, but this year Hilton has turned its focus to the Seychelles, a country made of 115 islands off the east coast of Africa.

Now, Hilton has two all-new resorts there that are sure to inspire beach lovers — and Hilton Honors loyalists — to start planning a vacation to this far-flung destination. Even better, the two resorts include an affordable new lifestyle resort, Canopy by Hilton Seychelles, and a tried-and-true luxury brand, Waldorf Astoria.

Found along Anse a la Mouche bay, south of Mahe, the Canopy by Hilton Seychelles is a 120-room resort that's bringing a local sense of cool to the area — and one of TPG's most exciting hotel openings of 2024.

At the resort, guests will find modern and chic rooms with a bohemian style, natural woods, neutral tones and beautiful views of the resort's pool, gardens or the crystalline waters surrounding the property. For families or bigger groups looking to visit the Seychelles, connecting rooms are available, as are larger suites with more space to spread out.

For fun, guests can lounge by one of three pools, bask in the sun at the beach or turn up adrenaline levels with various watersports, then hit the water for some world-class snorkeling. For something more tame, book a treatment at the Afloya spa or speak to the concierge about booking a round of golf at the nearby Seychelles Golf Club.

Three dining options are available at this enchanting Canopy resort, including Avocet, a French-Creole fusion restaurant with a breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner; Sega Bar, the poolside bar with a swim-up area serving beachy favorites like tiki drinks, poke bowls and pizzas; and Palem, an Asian restaurant set to open later this year.

The best part of this exciting new Seychelles property is that, compared to many luxury resorts on faraway islands, this one is actually pretty affordable — and can be booked with points. Nightly rates start at $348 or 86,000 Hilton Honors points.

Earlier this year, the Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island opened with 50 seafront villas, including one- to three-bedroom options and a five-bedroom villa fit for a family or larger group. The villas are bright and airy with canopy beds, pitched ceilings, huge walls of windows that open, outdoor showers and personal concierge service waiting to assist with any and every need.

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Don't forget bathrooms that open to the outdoors with huge soaking tubs to wash away the stress of life (or at least to decompress after the long journey to the beautiful country).

Around the resort, guests will find plenty to do — and plenty of places to sit back and do