Mauritius – InterContinental Mauritius 5*

Visit Mauritius with refreshing style at the InterContinental Mauritius Resort, Balaclava Bay. Imagine a tropical beach, hugging electric blue waters and add to that a world-class contemporary resort, offering you all the modern comforts, fine dining and indulgences that are meant to be available in paradise, and you have the Intercontinental Mauritius. Just north of the Mauritian Capital, Port Louis, the resort not only offers beautiful rooms, unforgettable views, and a wonderful variety of restaurants and bars, it is perfectly situated for tours and shopping trips on the exotic Island of Mauritius.

Location:

Northwest Mauritius; Balaclava.

Currency:

Mauritian Rupee.

Distances:

Airport: 50 mins
Grand Baie: 15 mins

Accommodation:

InterContinental Mauritius features 210 immaculately designed guest rooms. Every room has been designed and decorated to draw your attention naturally to the glorious ocean views.

140 Deluxe Ocean Rooms
Located on either the ground, 1st or 2nd floor. Size: 56m2

20 Deluxe Terrace Rooms
Located on the 2nd floor with stunning views of the Indian Ocean, these rooms are specially designed to offer the height of relaxation. Beautiful décor and furnishings provide an elegant space to feel at peace. The covered terrace features a whirlpool bath, perfect for island living! Size: 89m2

40 Family Rooms
Consisting of two connecting bedrooms, you’ll have plenty of space for everyone to enjoy! With great views of either the sea or the gardens, these rooms are great for quality time together. Size: 72m2

10 Presidential Ocean Suites
Spacious and luxurious, these outstanding Suites are an elegant refuge in an island paradise! With two terraces and a whirlwind pool, they’ll ensure you get the absolute most from your Mauritius vacation. Size 300m2

Room facilities:

• Cable / Satellite TV
• Coffee & tea maker
• Mini bar (Mini bars are filled on request only)
• High-speed internet access
• Work desk w/ Lamp
• Direct dial phone
• Phone with voice mail
• Two-line phone
• Bathtub, with separate shower
• Hair dryer
• Individually controlled air conditioning
• In room safe
• Internet (at a charge)

Dining:

The restaurants have distinct environments and specialize in different cuisines, but all use the freshest local ingredients to make dishes that reflect the multitude of cultural influences that reside in Mauritius. The finest tastes and textures, colours and flavours from Africa, India, Western Europe and the Far East are found in the sumptuous cuisine on offer.

Noble House
Noble House is our Asian Fusion restaurant serving Asian food in a modern and elegant atmosphere. Our chef offers creative presentations made with authentic Asian ingredients and spices. Try the Chinese Noodles, Roasted Duck or Grilled Prime steak served with Asian mushrooms and balsamic teriyaki sauce. The bar features an extensive wine list and special Asian style cocktails. Location: In Hotel – On the Beach. Services: Dinner

Segala
Segala offers the best Mediterranean cuisine and the freshest seafood from the region from its stylish perch by the beach. Background music complements a lunch of lobster or king prawns. The bar offers a wide variety of wine, non-alcoholic cocktails and classic cocktails. Location: In Hotel – On the beach. Services: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Senso
Senso is a pleasure for all of your senses. With a large variety of speciality dishes from around the world, this is truly a unique international buffet. The breakfast buffet features Western and European dishes, with some Oriental specialities in colourful setting that sets a cheery mood for the day. At dinner expect authentic regional cuisine as well as dishes from Europe, India and Asia. Location: In Hotel – Main Building facing the sea. Services: Breakfast | Dinner

Veda
Veda is our contemporary Indian restaurant serving traditional Indian ingredients in modern dishes. The fusion dishes are sure to please as much as the view of the garden. Complement your meal with a selection of special Indian-style or traditional cocktails. Location: In Hotel – Near the main entrance. Services: Dinner

Palms
Palms is the place for a great selection of salads, sandwiches and lighter options for the health-conscious. Located by the main pool, you can enjoy a Panini burger, a fresh-squeezed juice or cocktail without venturing far from your lounge chair. Location: In Hotel – Main building facing the sea. Services: Lunch | Dinner

Bars/lounges:

Barracuda
Barracuda is where you want to be when in the mood for something fun. During the day the atmosphere is lively and there’s live entertainment at night. Enjoy panoramic views of the turquoise lagoon while sipping on a variety of tropical cocktails, wine, draught beer or local rums. Location: In Hotel – Lobby+1 level

Talipot Lounge
Talipot Lounge is the ideal place to relax and unwind any time of day. Enjoy a light snack, gourmet canapes, mini-sandwiches or decadent desserts and one of our special martini cocktails while overlooking the turquoise waters of Balaclava Bay. Location: In Hotel – Lobby

Sugar Cane Bar
All Day Beverages. Location: In Hotel – Pool area

Spa:

Angsana Spa based on the use of aromatherapy, the therapeutic sense of touch, a fusion of techniques from the East & West to refresh and rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit. Equipped ocean facing gymnasium. Steam bath, whirlpool, cold pool & Sauna.

Kids and teens club:

Open: 09h00 am – 20h00 pm Daily activities include: painting, drawing competition, kayak & pedalo, eaves & vegetables printing, musical Game, scavenger hunt, marble game, T-shirt painting, face painting, shells painting, beach painting, kite making & flying, jungle gym, etc. Children between age 4 to 12 years will be pampered by our attentive attendants in the separate “Tico” kids club featuring: fun kitchen, TV room, playstation, sleeping area, playground & toys, club is under video surveillance & only ladies-allowed policy. Baby-Sitting. Food on request and at a cost.

Wi-Fi:

• Complimentary in the lobby
• Internet is available in the room only with cable connection and at a supplement price

Water sports and activities (some with a supplement):

• Pedal boats
• Kayaks
• Laser
• Windsurfing
• Glass bottom cruise
• Snorkelling
• Water skiing
• Scuba dive centre
• Music bands & a variety of other shows
• Live evening entertainment
• Outdoor heated pool
• Tennis court
• Fully equipped gym with sea view
• Outdoor pool
• Table tennis
• Beach soccer
• Beach volley

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.