Seychelles resort North Island returns to family ownership

Seychelles resort North Island has returned to independent ownership and operations.

The 11-villa private island property joined Marriott International’s The Luxury Collection in December 2019 following 16 years of independent management. 

The move saw the property change its name to North Island, a Luxury Collection Resort, marking The Luxury Collection’s first property in the Indian Ocean. 

In a statement, North Island said its transition back to family ownership signified “the beginning of a new chapter”, adding it remained “committed to exclusivity and privacy while prioritising environmental stewardship”.

The property has introduced “numerous innovations”, including the development of a signature ‘Your Menu, Your Venue, Your Time’ service concept, which sees guests given freedom to decide how and where they spend their day. North Island has also unveiled a new website.

General manager Mark Sterner said: “At North Island, we transcend the typical island resort or hotel experience. Every one of our 120 dedicated employees is committed to delivering deeply memorable experiences to our guests, ensuring a lasting positive impact.

“Our guests experience a lifetime of personalised moments with our ’Your Menu, Your Venue, Your Time’ approach. From tailored destination dining to wilderness activities, every experience can be enjoyed in any setting across the island, all curated for your exclusive pleasure by your dedicated private Host.”

Anna Luttsau, director of sales and marketing, added: “North Island is truly a one-of-a-kind private sanctuary with a fascinating history and a rich natural environment. Its remarkable conservation efforts and dedicated team create countless compelling stories.”

North Island is located a 15-minute helicopter ride from Mahé. 

The island is home to 170 aldabra tortoises and also features the highest density of nesting green turtles. The monitoring and recording of sea turtle nesting activity has been in place since 1998. 

Activities on the island include hiking, yoga, kayaking, paddleboarding, snorkelling, diving, fishing, boat trips and environmental conservation activities.