We spent 3 nights here. What we liked:

The rooms are lovely and the large terrace with the sun loungers and love seat provides a private alternative to the pool.
The pool was refreshing and I loved the view over beau vallon.
The two little coves are stunning and the view over the turquoise water from the bar was my absolute favourite thing.
The food at the beach bar was good, although I did feel that pizza was a big miss from the menu, this is often something we like to order for lunch or for room service.
The restaurant les cocotiers food was delicious the one time we went there although my risotto was lacking somewhat (rocket was meant to be added as stated on the menu, they had obviously ran out so chucked some iceberg on instead....not the same thing at all).
Service was always excellent, we had stayed elsewhere and eaten at lots of local restaurants and found the service in the Seychelles to be very sullen, and at times down right rude wherever we went but the staff here had obviously had the Hilton training!
The fact that there were no children! It was the first time we had been in a resort with this rule and it ally made for a peaceful and relaxing time, and the resort is so small it was a sensible rule.
Breakfast was very good. Loved the bubbles! My husbsand had the local speciality twice, fish one day and chicken the other and he loved them.

What we didn't like:
NO FREE INTERNET ACCESS!!! This is really remarkable. We have stayed in hotels all over the world and there is always some provision, be it free wifi is only accessable in the lobby, or a pc in the lobby that you can access Internet on, or a card for a free 15 mins a day and Hilton really needs to catch up and provide this. Cable Internet in room...chargeable, wifi in lobby...chargeable, pc in lobby...chargeable. This is ridiculous considering how much room rates are!

Although we loved our stay and the resort I found it to be very expensive for what it is. It is almost like a banyan tree or six senses resort but not quite as the villas do not have private pools but at over 400 euro a night for the cheapest room (rate we paid) I feel it is charging as one of these elite resorts. Whereas when we have stayed in these other resorts before the name 'hill top villa' was used more appropriately. Our hilltop villa was only second row behind the beach villa, I would class this more a garden villa. Hilltop villas in my mind are high up in the hills with amazing views. We could just about glimpse the sea. Also the name 'villa' did not really describe what our room was either as there are two floors with another guest in the room above. The rooms are not soundproof at all we could hear footsteps, talking, hangers in the wardrobe etc etc which when you are paying a premium you don't expect to get the experience of being in a noisy apartment block. If I had realised this I would have booked the beach villa as they are single story. There are also two single story hill villas right at the end so maybe request these if peace and quiet are of importance to you. Although as the villas are not very soundproof the sound of the groundsmen sweeping etc will still penetrate.

All in all, despite the few niggles mentioned above we loved the resort and will recommend it to friends.

Something to bear in mind:
One night we attempted to walk to beau vallon but the road was so dark we turned back. Security called a cab (ask for frank, he was great) who took us and picked us up for 100 rupees each way.

As someone has recommended previously I would not pay for dinner or breakfast when booking, we paid 40 euro each at time of booking and I am sure we could have bought a voucher for less at the hotel. Vouchers are also available for evening dinner at the buffet restaurant for less than rack rate although we did not try this restaurant apart from for breakfast.

Very nice and friendly staff. The rooms are unbelievable. Smallest Hilton in the world (40 Rooms). Perfect hotel for a romantic vacation. Access to a small quiet and beautiful beach. The bar is a bit pricy and closes early. Not much happening after 8pm.

On arrival you recieve a refreshing drink whilst filling in forms for your stay. After this is done you hop on a golf buggy and they take you down to the reception and to the main restaurant.
We had booked a hillview villa but got an upgrade to the oceanview villa which was well sized.
The staff couldn't do enough for you and were always very polite.
The main restaurant served buffet breakfast where you could get your american style buffet, pastries, cereals, homemade yoghurts, fresh fruit juices, a wide range a fresh fruit, coffee, latte, teas, sparkling wine and the list goes on. On an evening they had different themed nights. All had a wide range of food and cooked fresh.
One night it was seafood which we don't like so went to the Oceanview Bar for something to eat. The food here is not as good and it is not included in your half board basis. It is also far too overpriced and this includes the drinks and icecreams. If they lowered their drink prices they would find that more people would come to the bar on an evening instead of going straight back to their villas after their evening meal. The only time you saw people was at happy hour or the management meeting evening.
The hotel is only a 10 minute walk away from Beau Vallon beach which we walked to every afternoon for an icecream. There is also a bus stop right outside the hotel which takes you to Victoria and only costs 5 rupees.
Overall a lovely hotel and excellent staff but just a shame about the overpriced bar!!!
I would definately recommend this hotel to everyone.

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL , LOCATION , PARADISE LOST !!!! I WAS MARRIED ON THE BEACH HERE ,THE WATER WAS LIKE A BATH , THE DIVEING OUT OF THIS WORLD , this is a dream holiday lush is all i can say !!! , the out of this world restaurant a TRUE 5 STAR VENUE X awsome , would not hesitate to recommend this hotel it was sheer bliss ,ppl really helpfull ,friendly and funny ,and the beach beau vallon is a must