Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa {SYC}
Oct 18, 2018, 2:19 pm
#196
Join Date: Aug 2016
Programs: SLH Indulged, M&M, SPG, IHG Elite, Hyatt Member
Posts: 130
Hello,
For people with experience taking the boat transfers, if I have a flight out of SEZ at 2:50PM, will the 11:15AM boat transfer (Labriz-Mahe) give me enough time to get to the airport and clear immigration etc?
Only other option is the 5:00AM departure which I imagine would be brutal for a 2:50PM flight.
TIA!
For people with experience taking the boat transfers, if I have a flight out of SEZ at 2:50PM, will the 11:15AM boat transfer (Labriz-Mahe) give me enough time to get to the airport and clear immigration etc?
Only other option is the 5:00AM departure which I imagine would be brutal for a 2:50PM flight.
TIA!
Nov 9, 2018, 11:57 am
#197
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 877
My QR flight from DOH arrives at 9:10am.
Sadly, I learned the ferries to the resort are at 9:30a, 3:45p and 6p.
What could I possibly do between 9:10a and 3:45p?
I am flying business class, so I assume I'll be one of the first one to get through immigration.
Based on what I have read, the drive between the airport and the resort is only 30 mins.
6 hours seem like an awfully long layover :/
Sadly, I learned the ferries to the resort are at 9:30a, 3:45p and 6p.
What could I possibly do between 9:10a and 3:45p?
I am flying business class, so I assume I'll be one of the first one to get through immigration.
Based on what I have read, the drive between the airport and the resort is only 30 mins.
6 hours seem like an awfully long layover :/
Nov 9, 2018, 12:53 pm
#198
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: New Jersey
Programs: Marriott Platinum Premier, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Discoverist, MileagePlus Gold
Posts: 24
My QR flight from DOH arrives at 9:10am.
Sadly, I learned the ferries to the resort are at 9:30a, 3:45p and 6p.
What could I possibly do between 9:10a and 3:45p?
I am flying business class, so I assume I'll be one of the first one to get through immigration.
Based on what I have read, the drive between the airport and the resort is only 30 mins.
6 hours seem like an awfully long layover :/
Sadly, I learned the ferries to the resort are at 9:30a, 3:45p and 6p.
What could I possibly do between 9:10a and 3:45p?
I am flying business class, so I assume I'll be one of the first one to get through immigration.
Based on what I have read, the drive between the airport and the resort is only 30 mins.
6 hours seem like an awfully long layover :/
Nov 11, 2018, 2:56 am
#199
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: LAX-HNL-TYO
Programs: ANA PLATINUM,HYATT GLOBALIST, AA PLATINUM FOR LIFE, UNITED SILVER, HILTON DIAMOND, MARRIOTT TITANIUM
Posts: 606
My QR flight from DOH arrives at 9:10am.
Sadly, I learned the ferries to the resort are at 9:30a, 3:45p and 6p.
What could I possibly do between 9:10a and 3:45p?
I am flying business class, so I assume I'll be one of the first one to get through immigration.
Based on what I have read, the drive between the airport and the resort is only 30 mins.
6 hours seem like an awfully long layover :/
Sadly, I learned the ferries to the resort are at 9:30a, 3:45p and 6p.
What could I possibly do between 9:10a and 3:45p?
I am flying business class, so I assume I'll be one of the first one to get through immigration.
Based on what I have read, the drive between the airport and the resort is only 30 mins.
6 hours seem like an awfully long layover :/
Nov 20, 2018, 10:23 pm
#200
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 877
That is a perfect amount of time to visit the town and its sights including the local market. Go to the Hilton reception center and drop off your bags and see if there is a late ferry to catch, if not, take a local bus into town and enjoy walking around for a few hours. There is nothing local to do at the resort.
thank u
Nov 29, 2018, 12:02 am
#201
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Goa, India
Programs: Marriott Titanium, IHG Plat Ambassador, Hyatt Explorist, Qatar Gold, Vistara Gold
Posts: 1,294
Are there any decent local restaurants around the resort or are you limited to eating at the hotel only? Also does the hotel have an executive lounge for evening drinks/hors d'oeuvre? Thank you!
Nov 29, 2018, 6:57 am
#202
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Charlotte
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, IHG Platinum Ambassador, SPG Platinum, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 59
no and no. There is a restaurant on the island by the jetty that was open for dinner 2 years ago when I was there but not sure if it still is. Other than that you are subject to the resort’s restaurants. Can pack your own snacks and alcohol you can buy in Mahe if you have space in your luggage. They had a happy hour in the evening with bogo drinks and had a diamond cocktail once a week.
Nov 29, 2018, 9:04 am
#203
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Goa, India
Programs: Marriott Titanium, IHG Plat Ambassador, Hyatt Explorist, Qatar Gold, Vistara Gold
Posts: 1,294
no and no. There is a restaurant on the island by the jetty that was open for dinner 2 years ago when I was there but not sure if it still is. Other than that you are subject to the resort’s restaurants. Can pack your own snacks and alcohol you can buy in Mahe if you have space in your luggage. They had a happy hour in the evening with bogo drinks and had a diamond cocktail once a week.
Dec 13, 2018, 4:38 pm
#204
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: PDX
Programs: AA,DL,BA,UA,SPG, and any other free trip!
Posts: 1,803
My QR flight from DOH arrives at 9:10am.
Sadly, I learned the ferries to the resort are at 9:30a, 3:45p and 6p.
What could I possibly do between 9:10a and 3:45p?
I am flying business class, so I assume I'll be one of the first one to get through immigration.
Based on what I have read, the drive between the airport and the resort is only 30 mins.
6 hours seem like an awfully long layover :/
Sadly, I learned the ferries to the resort are at 9:30a, 3:45p and 6p.
What could I possibly do between 9:10a and 3:45p?
I am flying business class, so I assume I'll be one of the first one to get through immigration.
Based on what I have read, the drive between the airport and the resort is only 30 mins.
6 hours seem like an awfully long layover :/
Dec 13, 2018, 4:41 pm
#205
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: New Jersey
Programs: Marriott Platinum Premier, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Discoverist, MileagePlus Gold
Posts: 24
The ferry is not free, and neither is the shuttle to get to the ferry. I believe it's 145 Euro per adult for the boat (round trip). More information is available in the following link:
https://www.hiltonseychelleslabriz.c...edule_2018.pdf
https://www.hiltonseychelleslabriz.c...edule_2018.pdf
Dec 13, 2018, 4:47 pm
#206
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: PDX
Programs: AA,DL,BA,UA,SPG, and any other free trip!
Posts: 1,803
The ferry is not free, and neither is the shuttle to get to the ferry. I believe it's 145 Euro per adult for the boat (round trip). More information is available in the following link:
https://www.hiltonseychelleslabriz.c...edule_2018.pdf
https://www.hiltonseychelleslabriz.c...edule_2018.pdf
Apr 1, 2019, 5:47 pm
#207
Join Date: Nov 2002
Programs: UA Plat; AS MVP Gold; BA Silver; LATAM Black; Hilton Diamond; Marriott Plat; GHA Plat
Posts: 289
Update on Diamond benefits
Just completed a 6-night award stay in a King Garden villa. Truly a gem: set inside a national park, with absolutely empty beaches just a short walk north or south of the resort.
Diamond benefits:
* I was upgraded for the last 2 nights to a Beachfront villa w/ plunge pool. Resort was sold out the previous 4 nights. Next time, I will try to arrange a cash upgrade in advance.
* Complimentary bike (normally $7 / hour). Very useful, since the resort is spread out over 3/4 mile.
* Complimentary kayak & paddle board (normally $28 / hour).
Snorkeling gear is about $10 / day; may wish to bring your own.
Diamond benefits:
* I was upgraded for the last 2 nights to a Beachfront villa w/ plunge pool. Resort was sold out the previous 4 nights. Next time, I will try to arrange a cash upgrade in advance.
* Complimentary bike (normally $7 / hour). Very useful, since the resort is spread out over 3/4 mile.
* Complimentary kayak & paddle board (normally $28 / hour).
Snorkeling gear is about $10 / day; may wish to bring your own.
May 11, 2019, 4:50 am
#209
Join Date: May 2019
Location: US
Posts: 6
Just completed a 6-night award stay in a King Garden villa. Truly a gem: set inside a national park, with absolutely empty beaches just a short walk north or south of the resort.
Diamond benefits:
* I was upgraded for the last 2 nights to a Beachfront villa w/ plunge pool. Resort was sold out the previous 4 nights. Next time, I will try to arrange a cash upgrade in advance.
* Complimentary bike (normally $7 / hour). Very useful, since the resort is spread out over 3/4 mile.
* Complimentary kayak & paddle board (normally $28 / hour).
Snorkeling gear is about $10 / day; may wish to bring your own.
Diamond benefits:
* I was upgraded for the last 2 nights to a Beachfront villa w/ plunge pool. Resort was sold out the previous 4 nights. Next time, I will try to arrange a cash upgrade in advance.
* Complimentary bike (normally $7 / hour). Very useful, since the resort is spread out over 3/4 mile.
* Complimentary kayak & paddle board (normally $28 / hour).
Snorkeling gear is about $10 / day; may wish to bring your own.