Hotel Overview

The Accomodation

The decoration of the oversized rooms and suites (from 54 to 164 square metres) is an inspired blend of sobriety and elegance. The sun's dance on the shutters sifts into the interior to create a melody of light and dark, its mottled shadows wavering over a muted colour-scheme of white and delicate shades of beige, picking out harmonies of honey-coloured woods and wrought iron, highlighting nuances in the sandy tiles. The same sophistication is present in the hotel staff's attire: the women wear long, sand-toned layered dresses or silk saris in natural colours while the men wear trousers and raw linen waistcoats.

Room

The 135 luxuriously appointed rooms and 28 suites, each with a spacious private balcony, patio or terrace are divided into 7 categories:

All rooms and suites have a king size or twin beds, air-conditioning, overhead fan, desk, living area (separate living room in the Colonial Garden view Senior Suites as well as in the Colonial suites), satellite TV, music channels, a fully stocked personal bar, tea and coffee facilities, DVD and CD player and a direct dial telephone with voice mail system. The large marble bathroom is equipped with a separate bathtub and shower cabin, a hairdryer and a walk-in wardrobe with an electronic safe.

Each suite has been upgraded with La Prairie amenities; the living room hosts a computer with free internet access, tea and coffee facilities, DVD and CD player and direct dial telephone with voice mail system. The terrace is elegantly furnished with wooden chairs, table and sunbeds. (except for Garden View Junior Suites, that do not have sun beds).

The Restaurants & Bars

The hotel also prides itself on its cuisine, whose symphony of subtle aromas, tastes and colours can be savoured in its three restaurants. The Dining Room restaurant, made entirely of wood and delicately positioned overlooking the pool, is an open invitation to discover the thousand and one savours of a sophisticated cuisine. The Verandah serves light lunches around the pool. The Plantation, a planter's house by the beach, offers a wide range of seafood and a selection of dishes cooked with local herbs and spices. The bar spacious yet intimate, whose walls are hung with a fine collection of engravings of scenes from Mauritius's history, awaits you for late breakfast, traditional tea or an exotic cocktail.

The Dining Room

(Open from 7:30 am to 10:30 am and from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm)

As the main restaurant of the hotel, all the native produce of the island is displayed through its creative and authentic selections. In the morning, a sumptuous breakfast is offered featuring both Western and local specialities, as well as a selection of freshly squeezed fruit juices. The atmosphere and cuisine moves to à la Carte in the evening, possessing the pungent spices of Mauritius, which are blended with a diversity of fine recipes from around the world, producing a fusion of enticing flavours.

The Verandah

(Open from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm)

The lunch menu features a choice of exciting light dishes served around the pool overlooking the Indian Ocean. An impressive selection of toasted sandwiches, oven cooked pizzas, generous salads and homemade ice creams are offered.

The Plantation

(Open from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm)

The marriage of a spectacular oceanfront setting with an original approach to the freshest seafood and Creole cuisine will make this restaurant a destination for both Mauritian and hotel guests. A sumptuous array of fish and shellfish are served for lunch and dinner in this restaurant where guests may also enjoy live Sega performances and original local entertainment several times a week.

The Gourmet Kiosque

(Open from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm)

Located close to the swimming pool, the Gourmet Kiosque serves delicious sweet snacks such as waffles, pancakes and an assortment of ice creams.

The Bar

(Open from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm)

This 500m² lounge features sumptuous sofas, comfortable armchairs and discreet lighting. It is the central area of the hotel, open all day long. Certainly the ideal place to enjoy a late breakfast, traditional ice tea or an evening cocktail. Live musical entertainment is provided until midnight.

The Facilities

The Residence Mauritius has even thought about its youngest clients by creating The Planters Kids Club. Inspired by a sugar-cane plantation house, this superb 400 square metre space is dedicated to the entertainment of children.... and the relaxation of their parents.

The Residence Mauritius and the Kids

To make its youngest clients‘ vacation a time of endless fun and adventure, The Residence Mauritius has created a special Kids Club.

Picture a mansion on a sugar-cane plantation nestled in a wondrous tropical park set just steps from the beach, and you have The Planters Kids Club. Children from 3 to 12 can romp around the Club’s 400 square meters, free of charge, enjoying the warmth of the house or the fun of the playgrounds in the surrounding gardens. For their delight, a creative and experienced team of professionals is on hand to supervise a wide choice of activities. The programme includes treasure hunts, snorkelling classes, sports competitions, body painting, the Internet, hikes and picnics, glass-bottom boat tours, theme days, pony rides, and much more. Open from 9 am to 10 pm The Planters Kids Club is also offering evening entertainment, fashion shows, plays and films, or activities dedicated to the magic world of fairy tales and stories.

Delicious buffet lunches and dinners can be enjoyed outdoors under a tropical canopy in the gardens or indoors (16 Euros per child and per meal). The meals have been designed to satisfy even the pickiest eaters, offering a wide assortment of dishes and eating fun, such as making and cooking your own pizza in small baking ovens.

The Residence Mauritius will enchant both children… and their parents at bedtime with its dedicated cartoon TV channel and Children movies.

A day nursery as well as baby-sitting service (at a nominal fee starting at 425 Rupees per 2 hours) is also available to watch over the little darlings.

Located close to the swimming pool, the Gourmet Kiosque serves delicious sweet snacks such as waffles, pancakes and an assortment of ice creams.

The Residence: For Business

The Residence is the perfect place to host small prestige groups. Air-conditioned meeting rooms are available and allow guests to combine business and leisure.

The audio-visual equipment available includes the following :

Overhead projector - Slide projector - Hidden screen - Video - Paper board - Microphone - E-mail, internet, facsimile and photocopy services

Special theme parties can be organised (please ask for our incentive manual)

The Facilities

The following activities are at the disposal of your delegates from our Yacht Club.

Complimentary Watersports:

Complimentary Landsports and Activities:

The following activities may also be organised at charge:

The Spa

The Sanctuary

Open every day from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

The Sanctuary, a haven of peace and serenity, located inside the hotel, is a 600 square metre space dedicated to treatments for the body and mind. One of the 9 treatment rooms is located in the tropical gardens, overlooking the lagoon, offering massages and treatment in a soft seaside breeze. The Sanctuary is innovative and offers complete programs based on the clients' individual needs.

The Art of Beauty:

An exclusive Spa Concept created by "La Prairie"

For several years, the distinguished Swiss cosmetic brand La Prairie has been enhancing its experience in anti-ageing techniques to encompass well-being, with the opening of The Art of Beauty centres in world-famous luxury hotels. The refined elegance of the Residence Mauritius has now been selected to inaugurate this concept in the Indian Ocean region.

Through its beauty-care concept La Prairie has developed a method, using the exceptional performance of their products, to enhance serenity and alleviate stress. The well-known "power of touch" is used for each La Prairie treatment, combining different techniques ranging from French effleurage and Japanese Shiatsu to acupressure on relaxation points. The La Prairie treatment ritual begins with a shoulder and back massage making the body and mind receptive and creating total relaxation.

Created for those who desire luxury and effective results The Sanctuary also offers three caviar treatments for the face and body. These treatments are specifically designed to nourish, to firm and to hydrate the skin.

To complement the face treatments, The Sanctuary has introduced the "Ytsara" method to expand its body-care program.

Ytsara, which means "freedom" in Thai, brings together the knowledge of ethno-biologists and aromatherapy. This new holistic method of well-being and beauty was inspired by centuries old therapeutic virtues of Asian remedies and techniques.