Mauritius Accommodation

ONE & ONLY ST. GERAN
Affectionately known as the ‘Grande Dame of Mauritius’, the resort has earned a superb reputation for high standards of comfort and service. It is situated on the east coast of the island with the ocean on one side and a lagoon on the other. There are 162 beautifully appointed suites plus The Villa
with 2 bedrooms and a private pool. All suites have an ocean or lagoon view and guests have a personal butler. There is a choice of 3 restaurants, bars and evening entertainment. The facilities are outstanding with a wide choice of water sports, tennis, volleyball and a 9-hole Gary Player designed golf course with complimentary green fees for residents. In addition, there is the One & Only Spa with various health and beauty treatments.

MAGIC SAILS
Sail away on a 3 day / 2 night cruise onboard a catamaran. A maximum of 6 persons can be accommodated in 2 senior cabins and a smaller junior cabin. The regular south-east trade winds and the pleasant climate conditions make Mauritius an ideal venue for the cruise. Sail to the northern isles, explore hidden lagoons and beaches and swim and dive in crystal clear waters. Discover one of the best snorkelling sites of the island with numerous corals and multi-coloured fish. The rate includes all meals, welcome cocktail, locally bottled spirits, wines, beers and soft drinks, snorkelling and dinghy equipment. Each vessel is crewed by an experienced skipper and boatman and departs every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday.

THE RESIDENCE MAURITIUS
On the east coast between 25 acres of tropical gardens and a long white sand beach, the hotel has 163 luxurious rooms and suites. Rooms have full or side ocean views with balcony or terrace, air-conditioning, a living area and butler service. For dining, The Plantation has an ocean front setting; the Dining Room is the main restaurant and the Verandah serves light snacks. There is entertainment most evenings. The Sanctuary, offers a range of treatments using ‘La Praire’ products. Free leisure activities include water skiing, windsurfing, hobie cats, canoes, snorkelling, paddle boats, fishing and flood-lit tennis courts. Charges are applicable for deep sea fishing, catamaran cruising, boat rental and scuba diving. The ‘Kids Club’ is for children aged 3 to 12 and baby sitting is available.

THE OBEROI
Just north of the capital, Port Louis, the hotel is set in 20 acres of tropical gardens along a 600 metre ocean front with views of mountains, golden beaches and turquoise sea. A wide range of sports is provided; two swimming pools, tennis courts, water skiing, windsurfing, scuba diving and deep sea fishing are all available. The hotel has a fitness centre, health spa and a beauty salon. The open-air restaurant offers a wide choice of excellent cuisine and the beach bar is restored from a French 18th century ruin. Accommodation is in superb pavilion villas in the lush gardens and each has a sitting area and terrace. Larger luxury villas have their own swimming pool whilst the ‘top of the range’ Royal villas have a dining gazebo overlooking their private swimming pool.

HILTON RESORT AND SPA
The hotel stands on one of the island’s most famous beaches, Flic-en-Flac. A genuine 5-star resort hotel, it has 193 air-conditioned rooms and suites all facing out to sea and the sunset. A choice of restaurants offer varied cuisine such as Thai, Mediterranean, local and international fare. Another restaurant also provides beach service. Apart from a variety of free water sports such as water skiing, windsurfing, sailing and snorkelling guests can also take part in Deep sea fishing, diving and horse riding (charges apply). The hotel has a 9-hole golf course. The spa offers treatments for the body, face, hair and even your mind. There is a daily entertainment programme for adults and a Kids Club for children aged 4 to 12 run by a team of qualified professionals.

LE TOUESSROK
A stunning resort complex on the east coast combines superb sandy beaches with a lagoon islet reached by a bridge. The bedrooms and suites are furnished in a contemporary style and all 200 have a terrace or balcony and butler service. Facilities include a choice of restaurants, bars, swimming pools and evening entertainment. A Givenchy Spa provides a range of treatments and there is a state-of-the-art fitness centre. A variety of
complimentary water sports are available on Ile aux Cerfs which is reached by boat. Here there is a fabulous beach, bars and restaurants. For complete peace and tranquillity there is also a boat service to Ilot Mangenie. There is also an 18 hole championship golf course and guests do not pay green fees.

PARADISE COVE HOTEL & SPA
This superb hotel is at the north of the island. The 67 guest rooms are in 1 and 2 storey bungalow-style buildings set around the secluded cove with spacious deluxe rooms, beautifully appointed Pondichery rooms and suites. Each has a sitting area, television with video/cable channels, safe and a patio or balcony overlooking the cove. There are two restaurants and a beach bar with the emphasis on seafood, local and exotic cuisine. There is entertainment nightly. Free activities include: glass bottom boat, pedaloes, catamaran cruise, canoes, snorkelling, sailing (Laser), windsurfing and water skiing. Charges are applicable for deep sea fishing, submarine safari, parasailing and scuba diving. The Cinq Mondes spa offers a choice of treatments and massages

LE  TELFAIR GOLF AND SPA RESORT
Located on the southern coast, the resort captures the colonial spirit of Mauritius, offering a variety of luxury accommodation in 20 villas of 6 or 8 rooms. Each room provides a lounge area, air-conditioning, satellite TV,DVD/CD, mini bar, tea/coffee making facilities and room safe. A spacious bathroom adjoins with walk-in shower, double vanity, dressing room and bathrobes. French windows open out to private balconies with beautiful sea or river views. A wide variety of dining experiences are available at five outstanding restaurants and two bars. The Six Senses Spa provides both ancient and modern techniques whilst the ‘Kids Club’ welcomes children between 2 and 11 years. Leisure facilities include water sports, fitness gym, tennis and a magnificent 600 sqm swimming pool. Adjoining the resort the “Le Golf du Chateau” 18 hole championship course is an ideal year round venue for golfing enthusiasts.

TAMASSA
The 4-star Tamassa, opening December 2007, on the island’s south-west coast, offers a truly Mauritian experience with traditional architecture and contemporary décor. All 214 rooms have terrace or balcony with sea view, air-conditioning, spacious bathroom with separate shower and toilet, dressing rooms, satellite TV, mini bar, safe and tea/coffee making facilities. There are two restaurants and two bars. The main restaurant overlooking the pool is based on three open kitchens offering a range of international cuisine, whilst the more relaxing beach bar provides light lunches with evening themed buffets and a la carte dining. Leisure facilities include 4 swimming pools (including the pool in the spa), complimentary windsurfing, sailing, snorkelling, glass bottom boat rides and water skiing, Spa with 16 treatment rooms, gym and Kids Club for 3 to 12 year olds.

BEAU RIVAGE
The hotel stands on a spectacular white sandy beach at Belle Mare on the east coast of the island and is protected by a coral reef. The thatched villa-style rooms are set beside the beach and comprise of 162 superior rooms (upper floor) and deluxe rooms (ground floor) plus 11 suites. Each has a sitting area, balcony or terrace with sea view. There is a choice of restaurants and to round off the day there is evening entertainment with local musicians plus regular cabarets and sega shows. Activities are included free of charge – gym, sauna, tennis, windsurfing, pedaloes, canoes, mini sails, snorkelling and water skiing. A charge is payable for scuba diving and game fishing. The ‘Little Mermaid’ club entertains youngsters from 3 to 11 years old from 10.30 to 21.00 hrs daily

LEGENDS
The hotel is set on a lovely bay in the north east corner of the island and has 126 Superior and 46 deluxe rooms, each having a terrace or balcony with sea view. Junior & Senior Suites are also available. The hotel is designed on Feng Shui principles with rooms designed to achieve a harmonious balance between one of the five elements and their corresponding colours. There is a choice of 4 restaurants, Spa and Health Club, games room, floodlit tennis courts and many free water sports activities. Scuba diving and jet skiing are also available (charges applicable). The mini-club cares for children between the ages of 3 to 11 and there is a club for teenagers. The resort of Grand Baie with its marina, shops and cafes is within easy reach.

LE MERIDIEN  ILE MAURICE
Situated in a sheltered bay on the North West coast this cosmopolitan resort offers 265 superbly furnished rooms and suites, all sea facing with private terrace. Facilities include private bath/shower, air-conditioning, satellite TV, mini bar and tea/coffee maker. Away from the main building the 67 nirvana rooms are set in beautifully landscaped gardens. Guests are pampered in unparalleled luxury and enjoy complimentary in-room breakfast plus a dedicated lounge with non alcoholic drinks and canapés all day. The hotel offers a Health Spa and gym, sauna and Jacuzzi, as well as the Penguin Children’s Club. There is a choice of four bars and restaurants serving a fusion of European, Asian and Mauritian cuisine. Activities include tennis, windsurfing, water skiing and other water sports.

MERVILLE BEACH
The hotel is on a sandy beach on the north west coast and is just 10 minutes walk from the lively resort of Grand Baie. The hotel has 169 rooms in 3 categories – standard rooms in the main building overlooking the gardens or pool; superior rooms either in the 2 storey cottages in the gardens or in the newer Garden Court, both with garden views; and deluxe rooms in the Garden Court with sea views. There is a restaurant, shop and regular evening entertainment. The swimming pool overlooks the beach and free water sports include water skiing, windsurfing, snorkelling, mini sails and glass bottom boats. Scuba diving can be arranged (charge applicable). There is also a fitness centre, games room and floodlit tennis courts

MARITIM HOTEL
Close to the capital of Port Louis, the hotel is set in a 62 acre estate overlooking Turtle Bay. The 221 bedrooms, situated either side of the main central area, offer a high degree of comfort. There are restaurants, bars and evening entertainment. For relaxation there is a swimming pool, tennis courts and a 9-hole golf course (green fees included). There is also a health & beauty centre and shopping arcade. The hotel operates on an all inclusive basis which includes house wine, locally bottled alcoholic drinks and cocktails plus water skiing, windsurfing and sailing. For children between the ages of 3 and 12 there is the Turtle Club. Other activities can be arranged with charges payable locally — big game fishing, scuba diving, horse riding and cycle hire