Mauritius
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Mauritius is an island of contrasts adrift in the Indian Ocean. Striking volcanic rocks form steep gorges and jagged hills that give way to beautiful, reef protected beaches lapped by warm lagoons. The island is a diverse one, bringing together Indian, French, Creole and Chinese cultural influences. Mauritius is a haven for deep-sea fishing. Species include the blue and black marlin, many types of shark and yellow tuna. You can also enjoy its colonial architecture and ruins, visit bustling markets with traditional goods and trek through tropical forests. Alternatively you can immerse yourself in a variety of watersports or simply enjoy a drink in the privacy of your resort at sunrise.
Royal Palm situated just outside Grand Baie, this intimate hotel is widely regarded as the best in the Indian Ocean, and attracts a high number of repeat guests, celebrities and European Royalty. At the Royal Palm, staff outnumber guests three to one so every guest enjoys impeccable levels of service. The hotel has an enviable reputation as one of the island’s most desirable place to dine experience exquisite cuisine prepared by internationally-renowned chefs. Facilities include the recently improved Royal Palm Spa, excellent water sports such as sailing, wind surfing and water skiing, complimentary Royal Palm Kid's Club for 3 12 year olds and nightly live music and weekly traditional Indian fashion show.
The Royal Palm consists of 84 rooms Junior Suites, Tropical Suites, Palm Suites, Garden Suites, Senior Suites, 1 Penthouse Suite, 1 Presidential Suite and 1 Royal Suite
Garden Suite, 140 sq.m
Dinarobin Hotel Golf & Spa - situated on the exclusive Le Morne Peninsula, with a dramatic mountain backdrop. The all-suite Dinarobin is the perfect hideaway for those in search of peace and tranquillity. Suites are spacious and luxurious and surrounded by lush tropical gardens, framed by a 2 km stretch of beach.
The Spa by Clarins is reputed to be the best on the island, its attentive staff and extensive range of treatments will leave you with a sense of total well-being. Land and water sports on the peninsula are popular choose from sailing, water-skiing and windsurfing, or spend an afternoon on the par 72, 18 hole Paradis Championship Golf Course. Whilst staying at the Dinarobin, you are invited to use the facilities and dining at its sister hotel, Paradis, offering you a choice of seven restaurants. Dinarobin boasts a new bar, Le Cabanon, which is right on the beach the perfect place to watch the sunset on the Indian Ocean while sipping a chilled drink or two. For families, the Bob Marlin Miniclub is complimentary for 3 -12 year olds.
The Club at Dinarobin gives you access to the peaceful surroundings of the Martello Lounge. Here you can enjoy complimentary lunchtime snacks, morning coffee, afternoon tea, pre-dinner cocktails and canapιs, free internet access and international newspapers. Membership to the The Club is free when choosing a Beachfront Club Junior, Club Junior or Club Family Suite.
Paradis Hotel & Golf Club set on Le Morne Peninsula, the Paradis is renowned for its extensive range of luxurious and spacious accommodation, and is the sister hotel to the Dinarobin. 286 rooms, suites, family suites and private villas are spread out along an endless strip of golden beach, facing a crystal clear lagoon.
Paradis secluded private villas offer effortless luxury where the ocean meets the white sand. The villas give your family flexibility and informality, with the convenience of first-class hotel service and an open invitation to enjoy the livelier ambience of the hotel and its facilities as you wish. The 12 Executive Villas, each with a private beachfront garden,as well as safe access to shallow bathing, have three bedrooms and private outdoor showers. Villas have kitchen, utlity room and a large living and dining room area, wooden-decked terrace, and gazebo. Valet service is included between 7.30am and 3.30 pm your valet will happily organise everything for you, and a complimentary golf buggy makes getting around the resort easy.
Shandrani Resort & Spa Shandrani is Hindi for ‘goddess of the moon’, and this resort is a truly heavenly experience and one of our most popular hotels in Mauritius. Shandrani Serenity Plus is an outstanding all-inlcusive concept that offers you fine dining, drinks, including French Champagne by the glass, snacks, complimentary 45 minute massage at La Source Wellness Centre, land sports including tennis and pitch and putt golf, numerous water sports and free scuba diving (for qualified divers) throughout your stay.
327 Superior Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, Family Apartments, Senior Suites and Family Suites.
Family Suite
One&Only Le Saint Geran a charming luxury resort bounded between the azure waters of the Indian Ocean and a sheltered lagoon. Set in 60 acres of tropical gardens along a white-sand beach, it offers world-class facilities with a personalised butler service 24-hours a day.
There are 162 luxurious suites with terraces or balconies showcasing ocean, cove or garden views, which capture the true beauty of the Island. You will find relaxing aromas, tranquil lighting, mesmerising music and the finest bed and bath linens to delight the senses, as well as sleekly appointed bathrooms with cascading showers. Luxurious comforts include daily delivered fresh fruit, a bath menu of sumptuous essences, a pillow menu, exotic bath salts and state-of-the-art multi media facilities including satellite television, film and music systems and internet access. Restaurants include the acclaimed Spoon des lles, run by Michelin star chef Alain Ducasse, specialises in world-class gourmet fare and Paul Virginie serves seafood specialities. The Givenchy Spa, with lap pool and eight treatment rooms, offers a wide range of heath and beauty treatments to choose from.
Le Prince Maurice Le Prince Maurice evokes old-world splendour on an isolated peninsula surrounded by white-sand beaches and an azure lagoon. This luxurious hotel resort is set within 148 tropical acres and is named after Prince Maurice of Orange, a pioneer of the Spice trade. The 89 luxuriously appointed thatched-roof suites overlook the beach or sit on stilts above the lagoon. All have been simply designed to emit a tranquil ambience and refined elegance, blending wood, stone and thatch to reflect the earthy tones of the spice route theme. Luxury suites have Jacuzzi tubs and walled courtyards with sunken marble baths.
L’Archipel restaurant overlooks the pool and the beach and offers alfresco gourmet food in a sophisticated ambience. Le Barachois is a stunning floating restaurant accessed by a wooden walkway through the mangrove trees and offers grills, seafood and Mauritian specialities. The Guerlain spa offers cutting edge treatments, while fitness specialist to the stars David Marshall otherwise known as The Bodydoctor provides an innovative programme to get you into your best shape yet.
Facilities include a swimming pool, Le Petits Princes children’s club, a library, shops, watersports, tennis, cycling, squash and scuba diving.
The Oberoi The award-winning Oberoi eloquently captures the spirit of Mauritius by twinning abundant natural beauty with refined luxury. Located in 20 acres of sub-tropical gardens with an ample 600-metre oceanfront, the deluxe resort overlooks the azure waters of Turtle Bay. The ‘Small Luxury Hotel of the World’ member offers relaxes grandeur with a selection of 72 thatched pavilions and villas, complete with private gardens, private swimming pools, dining gazebos and panoramic ocean views. Authentically furnished with wooden slatted ceilings and neutral soft tones, all are geared to the utmost comfort with a four-poster bed, a sunken marble bath, satellite television and internet access.
The rustic feel extends to the dining. The Oberoi restaurant serves French, Indian and Creole dishes beneath a soaring roof of palm-thatched timbers and looking out to panoramic views across the Indian Ocean. You can feast inside or alfresco under the stars by candlelight to the scent of exotic flowers and the sight of spectacular sunsets.
The Oberoi Spa by Banyan Tree, offering ayuverda treatments and traditional treatments using natural local oils, such as freshly ground coconut, and fruits, completes your relaxing Mauritian experience.
The Residence inspired by the Colonial elegance and traditional personal service of a bygone era, The Residence Mauritius is a plantation-style resort nestling in 24 acres of lush tropical gardens along a 1km breathtaking beach. Its 163 luxury rooms and suites are designed to reflect a nostalgic splendour and are furnished to the highest standards in cooling colours of cream, beige and natural hues and are equipped with modern comforts such as satellite televisions, mini-bars, marble bathrooms, terrace or balconies.
A butler is assigned to each room to cater for your every need, from unpacking your bag, running a bath, even replacing aromatic drops of Ylang Ylang on your pillow to help you sleep. There are three restaurants each offering its own distinctive atmosphere. The Dining Room provides an international menu. The Verandah serves light dishes, fresh salads and delectable lunches, whilst The Plantation combines the spices of Mauritius with fresh seafood and sits so close to the ocean you can almost catch dinner yourself.
Head to The Sanctuary, one of the world’s top spas, offering custom made treatments with La Prairie skin products.
Le Touessrok Le Touessrok spans two enchanting tropical islands encircled by a coral reef and offering six stunning beaches. Its world-class Mauritian hospitality is legendary with private butlers on call 24-hours, graciously taking care of your every whim. Graceful palms, fragrant frangipani and colourful bougainvillea frame the sleek 203 terraced rooms, suites and villas. Furnished in minimalist neutrals with splashes of Creole dιcor, some are secluded on Frangipani Island accessible by a rustic wooden bridge.
Restaurants include the thatched-roof Barlen’s is a fusion restaurant; it features under-lighting and a water-filled moat sealed with glass, and serves Asian cuisine with a twist. Gastronomic Safran is framed by chic wooden shutters and unfolds around an open kitchen. Its tandoori ovens fill the air with exotic scents and fresh aromas serving a sophisticated menu of classical Indian cuisine. In-suite dining is also available 24-hours a day.
Activities include golf, watersports, scuba diving, horse riding, The Givenchy Spa, a beauty and hair salon, a fitness centre and the KidsOnly club.
Le Telfair Golf & Spa Resort this gorgeous hotel is surrounded by a 3,500-acre nature reserve, down on the south coast. Formerly a sugar plantation, it evokes the grace of bygone colonial living. Rooms have dark wood floors and crisp white linen.
There are 158 rooms and suites, all with a lounge area, satellite television, tea/coffee maker, mini-bar and hairdryer.
In the Six Senses Spa luxuriate in the luscious treatments amid a tropical backdrop. All your meals will be memorable here, but nowhere more so than in the 100-year-old Chateau de Bel Ombre at the foot of the mountain, a place for elegant evening wears and haute cuisine. Facilities include a huge swimming pool, gym, mini-golf, table tennis, beach volleyball, aqua gym, yoga, 3 floodlit tennis courts, an array of watersports, 18-hole championship golf course and a children’s club.
Fact File
Flying time: 11 hours 40 minutes (Direct)
Time difference: 4 hours ahead of GMT
Currency: Mauritian Rupee, although the US Dollar is widely accepted
Recommended for:
- Beach loving
- Honeymooners
- Families
- Golf lovers
- Connoisseurs of fine food and wine
Weather
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| Rainfall (inches) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
