Mauritius – Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort 5*

Amongst the sapphire blue and emerald greens of Mauritius Island the Heritage Awali Resort awaits you. Themed on the multi- faceted culture of Mauritius this resort is a Creole jewel for the luxury holiday maker. ‘Awali’ means a return to the source, to origins, immerse yourself in this warm and friendly world and meet the true Mauritius, where the magic lies in a perfect balance of luxury, simplicity and friendliness…

Location:

South Mauritius; Domaine de Bel Ombre.

Currency:

Mauritian Rupee.

Accommodation:

Each of the rooms at Heritage Awali is an elegant blend of chic ethnic themes taking the best from African and tropical designs and decor. Accompanied by world class services and amenities you can relax in surroundings that envelop you in tropical Mauritius island style, whilst offering you all the extras you need. Enjoy the spectacular views from your private and comfortable terrace, only a stone’s throw away from the two swimming pools and the glowing silver sands.

91 Deluxe Garden View Rooms (Size: 52 m²)
Rooms are located on the ground, first or second floor with garden views.

48 Deluxe Sea View Rooms (Size: 52 m²)
Rooms are located on the ground, first or second floor with sea views.

15 Deluxe Beachfront Rooms (Size: 52 m²)
Rooms are located on the ground, first or second floor with direct ocean views.

5 Senior Suite Beachfront (Size: 100 m²)
Rooms are located on the ground or first floor with a separate living room area with its own en-suite shower room.

1 Beachfront Villa (Size: 310 m²)
An absolute haven of comfort and space, the Villa has a living room (equipped with a CD and DVD player), a dining room with separate kitchen, two large bedrooms each with its own bathroom, a children’s room with its own bathroom, a gazebo and a private swimming pool. It also has a 24 hour butler service and a Jacuzzi in the bathroom.

ROOM FACILITIES

• Air conditioning
• Mini bar
• Safe in rooms
• Hair dryer
• Tea/coffee making facilities

Dining:

Balafon
With its ethnic decor inspired by its name borrowed from that of an African musical instrument, the main restaurant, le Balafon, is without doubt the place to meet for breakfast. In the evening it is the setting for a delicious culinary voyage through varied cuisine themes.

Infinity Blue
Framed by the turquoise blue water of the lagoon and the swimming pool, Infinity Blue is the place to enjoy international cuisine during the lunch and sea food in the evening, completely relaxed with your toes in the sand.

Amafrooty
For a light meal, at lunchtime, at the poolside Le Chateau de Bel Ombre. An enchanting setting of a 19th century manor house to discover the treasures of traditional Mauritian cuisine while enjoying a breathtaking view on the mountains, the ocean and the golf.

Seven Colours Energy Cuisine
A zen and design atmosphere for an innovative culinary experience of the senses inspired by the Seven Colours concept, presented in the various “colours” menus symbolising the 7 chakras.

C Beach Club
This new lifestyle rendezvous in the south of Mauritius aims at being the island’s sea, sand and sun experience by excellence. Located right on the beachfront and adjacent to the Heritage Le Telfair and the Heritage Awali, the C Beach Club appeals to all ages and brings together tropical accents and Mediterranean flavours for genuine moments of cool chic relaxation.

And it’s all in the C’s:

Cyan restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine at lunch and dinner in a smart casual atmosphere Coast poolside restaurant features light cuisine that is best enjoyed barefoot in the sand Chill lounge bar is a trendy chill-out zone on the sand’s edge Cabana boathouse offers various water sports and land-based activities Cool teen’s club is an exclusive space with hi-tech amenities and a fun programme of daily activities

Kids club:

A unique concept of Kids’ Club. The Timomo & Friends mini-club welcomes children aged from 3 (if potty-trained) to 11 years old and has numerous supervised activities. A large range of open air games or indoor activities are organised daily. Menus for children are available on request. Open every day from 8:30am to 11pm.

A babysitting service is available on request in the mornings and evenings (at extra cost).

Teens:

The activities centre is a place for teenagers of 12 to 17 years old to meet new friends. A programme of activities has been specially designed for them by our team of sports and entertainment professionals.

Golf:

Heritage Golf Club is an 18-hole Championship Golf course (par 72) Designer: Peter Matkovitch (South African golf course designer) Nestled between mountains and a pristine lagoon, the design of this spectacular 18-hole golf course and the level of golf technique possible, offers golfers a memorable experience, whatever the standard of their game. FREE GREEN FEE’S.

Food, health and well being:

With the decor of an African village of more than 3,000 m2 this haven of serenity is dedicated to well-being. A unique personalised approach… Seven Colours honours each individual’s needs through our philosophy to provide a total wellbeing experience of body, mind and energy.

Wi-Fi:

• Free in bar area.

Facilities and services:

• Air conditioning
• Baby sitting
• Concierge services
• Laundry service
• Hair dryer
• Mini-bar
• Safe in rooms
• Tea and coffee maker
• TV with satellite channels
• Dial – up internet access

Water sports and activities (some with supplement):

• Swimming pools
• 9 hole ‘pitch and putt’ golf course
• Windsurf
• Sailing dinghy
• Canoe
• Aqua gym
• Pedal boats
• Glass-bottom boat trips
• Snorkelling trips
• Daily water skiing session
• Aerobic sessions
• Darts
• Table tennis
• Bocci balls
• Badminton
• Access to the Umuzi Sports Centre
• Archery
• A giant chest board
• Mountain bikes
• 2 floodlit tennis courts
• Use of tennis racquets
• Beach volleyball, beach Soccer
• Indoor games
• Spa Resort

Take a Magical Mystery Tour through the paradise that is Mauritius. From giant tortoises and lily-pads, which seem to immerge from the imagination of Jules Verne, to stunning vistas and enchanted dunes, Mauritius offers more than just pristine waters and scintillating beaches. Enquire at your resort about tours and adventures…

• Taste of Mauritius (half day)

  Wed & Fri.
  Visit Pamplemousses Botanical Gardens, Port Louis with shopping at Le Cauden Waterfront and Miraj. Optional visit to the Blue Penny Museum.

• Scenic South (with Casela)

  Tue & Fri.
  Visit the Mauritius Glass Gallery to see traditional methods applied to recycled glass. Enjoy a panoramic view from Trou aux Cerfs, the dormant volcanic crater. Visit The Sacred Lake of Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao), site of Lord Shiva’s Temple and Black River Gorges. Lunch at the exclusive private forest lodge, Domaine Saint Denis followed by a visit to The seven coloured earths of Chamarel and Casela Park.

• Adventure in Paradise (Ecotour)

  Fri & Sun.
  Briefing by qualified instructors. Explore by Quad Bike, L’Etoile & Ferney Reserve with it’s panoramic views of the East, South East and North of the island.Traditional Mauritian lunch buffet.

• The Tea Route (Ecotour)

  Tues.
  Visit Domaine des Aubineaux (1872), one of Mauritius’ remaining original colonial houses. Travel through some of the island’s most beautiful countryside, calling at vanilla and anthurium lily plantations and a traditional tea factory. Lunch at Saint Aubin, a fine 19th century plantation house lovingly restored to its former glory with the opportunity to buy unique Mauritian teas and traditionally distilled rum.

• Sugar Adventure

  Mon, Wed & Fri. Visit of Pamplemousses Botanical Gardens and the Sugar Museum – a great interactive experience. Shop for 12 varieties of exotic sugars and local rum then onto Miraj and Le Caudan Waterfront in Port Louis.

• Cable Rides (Ecotour)

  Tue & Wed.
  Based at the factory site of Saint Felix sugar estate, situated in the South of the island. Travel by swift ‘zip-line’ at heights of around 30 metres, explore the river, the forest, cane fields and banana plantation. Halfway rest stop including a cooling swim in a natural pool followed by a typical Mauritian lunch included • Shopping Tour (half day) Mon Shopping in Curepipe and Floreal at boutiques and duty-free shops. Visit the diamond cutting workshop, a model ship factory – making exact model replicas of historic sailing ships, the ‘Mille et Une Nuits’ oriental carpet shop and the Mauritius Glass Gallery for hand blown glass.

• Sail the Dolphin Coast

  Mon,Tue,Thur,Sat & Sun.
  Full day catamaran cruise along the West Coast aboard O’Plézir, a spacious and well-appointed catamaran. Spot dolphins, swim and snorkel. Barbecue lunch prepared and served on board by the crew.

• Sunset Cruise

  Tue & Thur. Sail from Black River on the West Coast of the island. Watch the sun set over the horizon whislt enjoying cocktails and snacks.

• Sailing Magic

  Daily.
  Full day catamaran cruise along the East Coast, the estuary of Grande Rivière Sud Est and its waterfall. Opportunity for swimming and snorkelling plus a visit to Ile aux Cerfs. Barbecue lunch prepared and served on board by the crew.

• Undersea Adventure and Grand Baie

  Wed & Thur.
  Walk on the seabed near the reef or explore it in a two-man motorised subscooter. Lunch in the north of the island at a selected venue and afternoon shopping in Grand Baie.

• Hire Your Own Catamaran

  Daily.
  Charter your own catamaran, with a choice of itineraries Be pampered and waited on all day while sunning on deck. Enjoy the best spots for swimming, snorkelling and sunbathing. Barbecue lunch prepared by the crew and served on board. Also available for overnight charters.

Mauritius Golf:

If you are a golfer looking for the perfect place to tee-up and swing then Mauritius has some serious treats in store for you. Here are some of the courses that you can expect to explore on your arrival in paradise.

• Constance Belle Mare Plage The Legend

  ‘The Legend’, designed by South African champion, Hugh Baiocchi, is the crowning achievement of Constance Belle Mare Plage. Each hole has its own distinctive characteristics, with many a surprise in store. Superb fairways are laid-out in the heart of an indigenous forest, culminating in perfect greens built to USPGA specifications. In an effort to provide the quintessential golfing location, all 18 greens were rebuilt using Tif Dwarf grasses to ensure a perfect surface. Time has also been taken to enhance the natural beauty of the site. Teeing off from the 17th hole (par 3) is a feast for the eyes and a test for the nerves.

• The Links

  The second Belle Mare Plage Championship Golf Course, designed by Rodney Wright and Peter Allis opened in November 2002. This 18-hole Links course was conceived as a result of the success and demands encountered by Hotels Constance’s first course, ‘The Legend’. Sitting beneath the clubhouse which faces the setting sun, the course measures 5,942 m and is a Par 71. Equipped with a practice fairway, this 18-hole course is set in a location which seems to have been naturally created for the purpose of an exciting days golfing.

• Golf du Château

  Attached to two hotels, the Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort and the Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Spa Resort, the magnificent 18- hole “Golf du Château” golf course covers 100 hectares and is the masterpiece of architect Peter Matkovitch, of Peter Matkovich and Hayes, the world renowned South African architectural practice.

  Situated between the mountains and the sea in an undulating landscape interspersed with lakes, streams and tropical trees, this Par 72 championship course is both technically challenging and varied. The architects have elegantly integrated the two water courses that cross Golf du Château creating small lakes which enhance the demands made on technique, yet fully respecting the harmony and tranquillity of the surroundings. They have also integrated the magnificent Château of Bel Ombre and its gardens into the design of the golf course.

  “Golf du Château” consists of: two 9-hole courses.9 hole outside course 3,210m, 9 hole inside course is 3,297m, 3 by 3 vary from 140m to 200m, 4 by 4 from 320m to 430m, 4 by 5 from 490m to 520m. In addition, a mashie course has been created, a 9 hole par 3 course, ideal both for beginners as well as for more advanced golfers wanting to perfect their game.

• Four Seasons Golf Course at Anahita

  Mauritius has now joined the world’s list of premier golfing destinations, finally realising all golfers’ fantasies. This Ernie Els Championship golf course is managed by Four Seasons Mauritius and is built to USGA standards. With a 6,828 -meter course, it offers 5 tee positions and allows every handicap to enjoy an exhilarating tee-to-green experience from the pros and amateurs to children. To complete your golfing experience, the contemporary Mauritianstyled Golf Clubhouse has a Golf Pro shop that is fully-stocked with high end merchandise, as well as Le Club restaurant, bar, luxurious locker facilities, and friendly supportive staff.

• One&Only Le Saint Géran

  This 9-hole, Par 33 One&Only Golf Course is a Gary Player creation. The use of the course is complimentary to One&Only guests and for a nominal fee expert tuition is provided by the Academy’s Resident Pro. This 9-hole gem is unique to Mauritius as Le Saint Géran is the only course employing local grass on the fairways and greens. The local grass not only accentuates the exotic feel of the place but it also creates a challenge as it is thick and spongy, giving the ball some serious friction to overcome. Armies of coconut and palm trees frame the course with the shimmering azure of the Indian Ocean offering an eye-catching backdrop. There are a number of natural waterways strategically placed around the course creating a picturesque challenge for pros and beginners alike. Guests can also play 18 holes on Le Saint Géran with different departures.

• Tamarina

  This 18-hole Championship Golf Course was designed by international design company Wright Golf Design, headed by Rodney Wright himself. Tamarina has already received much acclaim for its uniquely pleasant and rewarding golfing experience. There are 5 different teeing options on every hole, offering possibilities for all handicaps. From the Professional tees the course measures 6886 metres making Tamarina a true championship test. Tamarina stretches alongside and crosses the Rempart River which plays a spectacular part in many holes, where you will be challenged to fly or swim. Many of the holes have been specially designed to give scenic views of Mount Rempart and the surrounding mountain ranges.

• The Mauritius Gymkhana Club

  The Mauritius Gymkhana Club is the oldest golf course in the southern Hemisphere and the fourth oldest golf course in the world (1844). Mauritius is the 3rd country to adopt golf as a sport after the UK and India (Royal Calcutta 1829, Royal Bombay 1842). Centrally located in the district of Plaines Wilhems and easily accessible the Mauritius Gymkhana Club offers an ideal setting for a round of golf. The climate is pleasant all year round except for the winter months when it is a bit wet. The golf course is a 5025 metre, 18-hole, Par 68 with challenging narrow fairways. Besides golf there are lawn tennis courts, a restaurant and a well equipped bar open throughout the day.

• Le Touessrok

  Set on its own beautiful island off the East coast of Mauritius, separated from Le Touessrok hotel by a shimmering turquoise lagoon. The course, designed by Bernard Langer, covers 38 hectares and is the second longest in Mauritius, with holes snaking up and down the length of the island. All 18 holes have views of the ocean – some with glimpses across clearings through the trees; others by coming close to the shore. Facilities such as the Club House, restaurant, on-course refreshments, caddies, golf carts, locker rooms, bag storage clubs and shoe rental are available. And for those who feel their game might need some fine-tuning, Le Touessrok Golf Academy and practice area offers appropriate courses.

• Paradis Golf Club Paradis

  This ranks among the most spectacular on the island. The 18-hole Par 72 stretches to the foot of Le Morne Mountain and curls back along the edge of a peaceful lagoon. The greens are planted with Seashore Paspalum, an ideal turf for the tropics. The last 9 holes spread along the coastline and 5 water obstacles offer a tranquil challenge to all.

• Shandrani

  Shandrani features a 768-metre golf course, which runs along the banks of the lagoon, ensconced by a beautiful 50-acre tropical garden. With a “tee-off” located 100 metres away from the beach, this course is both stimulating and fun. The difficulty resides in its small size, which best suits calculated and accurate swings. Perfect for beginners or those who wish to improve their short game.