Mauritius on a Spoil!

How fortunate to have visited Mauritius for the 6th time and it never ceases to amaze me with its beauty and friendly atmosphere! On this particular trip I was able to visit and stay at a range of hotels from 3 Star to 5 Star Plus! The 3 Star Hotels that really stood out for me would be the Recif Attitude, an intimate boutique style hotel located right on the beach in the North West of the Island, close enough to the little village of Grand Baie. This hotel boasts a restaurant & bar with uninterrupted views of the sea. It also has a stunning rim flow pool which gives you the impression that you are floating in the ocean. The rooms are comfortable and decorated in a modern / contemporary style. The second 3 Star Hotel that I loved was the Emeraude Beach, located on the East Coast of the island. This is also a small intimate hotel with a real personal touch. The rooms are tastefully decorated, and the hotel is located across a quiet road to the most beautiful stretch of white sandy beach. Be sure to grab a cocktail from Coco, the resident beach barman serving up all sorts of delightful drinks from his beach cart. I would definitely recommend these two hotels to first time travellers to Mauritius who are looking for top value for their money.

In the 4 Star category would be the Heritage Awali Resort, located on the South Coast of the island. This hotel has a real island/African feel to it with a wonderful orange and cinnamon aroma floating through the air as you arrive. This is definitely a family hotel with a great kids club and beach club offering all the water sports for those active family members or the Seven Colours Spa to unwind. The hotel has a stunning stretch of beach in front and is actually located right next door to the 5 Star Heritage Le Telfair (one of the “Small Luxury Hotels of the World”) which means that they share their amenities such as the restaurants and the 18 hole championship Golf Club. Heritage Le Telfair has a Colonial feel to it which is represented in the décor and architecture. Their rooms are exceptionally spacious, golf is free and a breakfast or dinner at the 100 year old Chateau de Bel Ombre should be at the top of anyone’s list. Also part of the Heritage Resorts is the Heritage Villas, a home away from home as they say. These are privately owned villas that are located around the golf course. There are two, three & four bed roomed villas, stylishly decorated with their own kitchen, dining room, patio, splash pool and their very own golf cart to get around. To top them off, they each have their own private chef to cool for you!

Lastly, was the most amazing Resort that I have had the pleasure to stay at, the exclusive 5 Star St Regis Resort. It is located on the South West of the island, along a pristine stretch of fine white sand with an overwhelming sense of tranquillity. Each unit has their own private butler service, attention to detail is impeccable, from the luxurious rooms, through to the 6 gourmet restaurants & spa. A truly gracious resort, perfect for Honeymoon Couples, romantic getaways or a luxury family adventure!