Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort and Spa

Restful, relaxing holidays in beautiful, intact nature. In a hotel complex that is very well adapted to the area. The staff is very friendly and helpful.There are also many opportunities for interesting walks and snorkeling, combined with observing the fauna and flora.

This was our second visit to Hilton Labriz and we enjoyed it even more, it is now our favourite Indian Ocean destination. The resort is on Silhouette Island, a short boat trip from the main island and the bungalows are spread out along a fantastic white sand beach. The rest of the island(92%) is National Park with gorgeous jungle providing a back drop to the lakes and bridges which connect the various areas of the resort - not our image of a typical Hilton Hotel except for the high level of service. We had a beach bungalow(212) which had a small private garden(equipped with loungers and a deck) and direct access and views to the beach and sea. It was huge, the raised wooden ceiling making it seem even bigger. The equally large bathroom extends along the back of the bungalow, overlooking a little private courtyard garden and an outside shower. The plate glass back to the bathroom provided a magnificent view of the jungle and mountains behind. You could sit in your bath and watch the tropic birds and fruit bats flying past. 212 was well situated because the garden was a good size and private and there is a excellent swimming area nearby. We spent our days walking up and down the beach to the rocky area(classic Seychelles granite boulders) at one end, and river at the other; a distance of about 2 K. There were very few people visible so it was almost like having your own private beach. The sea is tidal and there is an extensive coral reef. We liked low tide because we could paddle amongst the coral reef and most of the day you could swim in the wider swimming areas. Snorkelling was OK, not the best compared with Maldives but easy to do off the beach. We borrowed bicycles and explored some of the local village/harbour and easy jungle paths. For the more active visitors there are hikes through the park to see giant tortoises and fabulous diving and snorkelling trips. Buggies were available for those who find walking more difficult. I also loved swimming in the pretty pool,(good for laps) watching the birds in the trees nearby. There are seven excellent restaurants/bars spread throughout the resort. These include Gran Kas(in an original colonial house near the village), Portobello( alongside the lake, delicious Italian dishes), Sakura(also by the lake, a good range of Asian specialities) and Cafe Dauban which served an incredible breakfast by the sea and interesting buffets at night. Live entertainment was available at the bars. We chose Breakfast only as we have small appetites, for us the most economic option. The visitors are multinational, families and honeymooners with a wide range of age groups. The resort was so extensive,. everyone has their own bungalow, some with pools so it never felt crowded or noisy. Last but not least, the icing on the cake was the warmth and kindness of all the staff. I have a medical condition which requires all my food to be specially prepared and my husband is a fussy eater. All the catering team, including the Manager John and Chef Robin, were amazing in the care and trouble they took to make sure we enjoyed our stay. Our room attendant Harrison also looked after all our needs. The service was impeccable, delivered with a smile at all times. We travelled with Trailfinders as we always do for their good value, reliable service and Emirates(comfortable and high quality). The return Emirates flight leaves at midnight so we had a long day to fill. We had a late check out, caught the 3.00pm boat and transferred to the Hilton Northolme for the rest of the day and supper. We definitely recommend spending time at this hotel - it was extraordinary for the warmth of the staff and fabulous rooms and location(see review). We will include a few days there on our next Seychelles trip which we hope will be soon.