Mauritius – Le Meridien Ile Maurice 5*

Reopening as a 5 star resort in the second half of 2020 after an extensive refurbishment , Le Meridien Ile Maurice is a resort offering something for everyone and a great all-round option for families, couples and groups of friends. For adults looking to escape the pitter patter of little feet, the Nirvana area of the hotel is an adults only section of the hotel with a dedicated pool area and its own adults own breakfast area.

Naturally, the beach is beautiful and there is a wide range of dining options. Busy and bustling, the Le Meridien is for those who love to be around people and, with Grand Baie so close, there really is something for everyone.

Le Meridien Ile Maurice stands at the edge of 1,000 meters of sparkling ivory sands on the North-West coast of Mauritius in the bay of Pointe Aux Piments.

Location:

North-West coast of Mauritius.

Currency:

Mauritian Rupee.

Accommodation:

Deluxe Room Ocean View
The hotel’s spacious deluxe rooms are located in the main building of the hotel and are 50 square meters in size. Offering views over the hotel’s tropical garden, which leads to the beach.

Deluxe Garden Ocean View
Spacious and perfectly located on the ground level, only a few short steps away from the natural white sandy beach, all Deluxe Garden & Ocean View rooms offer intimate garden terrace for sunbathing, enjoying a refreshing drink or napping with direct access to the tropical garden and beach of Le Meridien Ile Maurice.

Premium Deluxe Ocean View
Enjoy breathtaking ocean views of paradise at Le Meridien Ile Maurice. Premium Deluxe Ocean-View rooms provide a soothing, spacious retreat offering style and comfort. Located on the top floor, the spacious Premium Deluxe Ocean View rooms offer 50 square meters of contemporary comfort. Experience the sky changing colours of the famous Indian Ocean sunset directly from the comfort of your very own private balcony.

Nirvana Garden View
Featuring attractive views over the lush tropical gardens of Le Meridien Ile Maurice, the Nirvana Garden View Rooms, perfectly located on the ground level offer a unique intimate garden terrace which creates the perfect atmosphere for a truly tropical feeling or a serene getaway.

Premium Nirvana Mountain View
Located on the top floor in a separate wing of the hotel, the Premium Nirvana Mountain View Rooms offer a memorable view of the gentle swaying sugarcane fields and the picture perfect mountainous views.

Nirvana Garden Ocean View
Featuring exquisite views over the Indian Ocean, the Nirvana Garden & Ocean View Rooms, perfectly located on beach level offer a private garden terrace with direct access to the natural white sandy beach of Le Meridien Ile Maurice.

Premium Nirvana Ocean View
Located on the 1st Floor in the exclusive Nirvana wing of the hotel, the Premium Nirvana Ocean View Rooms offer an even more memorable view of the shimmering blue waters of the Indian Ocean as well as the resort’s picturesque beach and stunning Infinity pool

Family Suite Ocean View
These hugely spacious Family Suites, perfect for a family of four will suit any family’s needs during their stay at Le Meridien Ile Maurice. One large room of 100 square meters that divides into two bedrooms with a sliding door creates a home away from home experience.

Honeymoon Suite
Located on the top floor, with clear views of the Turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, these hugely spacious Honeymoon Suites are a wonderful getaway for a couple looking for the perfect way to start their new life together. One large room of 100 square meters that divides into a bedroom and a lounge area with a sliding door creating a serene atmosphere.

Duplex Family Suite
A 150 square meter duplex suite with soaring 30-foot ceilings and views over the Indian Ocean, the Duplex Family Suite includes a Jacuzzi tub in the bedroom, elegant furnishings, a 42-inch plasma flat screen television, a bar, a dining area and lounge, and a dramatic terrace. The Duplex family Suite is perfect for families as it offers a separate bedroom and bathroom for children.

Royal Suite Ocean View
A 150 square meter duplex suite with soaring 30-foot ceilings and views over the Indian Ocean, the Royal Suite includes a Jacuzzi tub in the bedroom, elegant furnishings, a 42-inch plasma flat screen television, a bar, a dining area and lounge, and a dramatic terrace. The Royal Suite may also accommodate families with older children through a connecting room that is offered with some suites. (150 square meters)

Dining:

The hotel offers guests an array of dining options for all palates in a variety of settings throughout the resort, from a variety of Mediterranean cuisine or traditional Indian spices to more leisurely tropical fare.

180 Degrees – Extensive Theme Buffet
While named 180°, the restaurant provides visitors a 360° view of the open kitchen. The 180° restaurant and terrace offers a panoramic view of the expansive Indian Ocean. An extensive breakfast buffet is presented each morning including freshly baked croissants, plunged coffee and tropical fruit displays. The evening ambiance is accentuated with diverse flavours from Asia to Europe, with specialist chefs creating the magic of “à la minute” cuisine in a centrally located open kitchen.

La Faya – Beachfront Fine Dining
This chic restaurant combines timeless Mediterranean gastronomy with contemporary Mauritian cuisine, and features the finest wines and cocktails to complement each meal.

Cumin – Authentic Indian Cuisine
This outside contemporary Indian restaurant offers fine table d’hôte dining for dinner by the main pool.

Shells – Seafood Special
Offering light salads, small plates or “tapas,” and grilled delicacies and set against sunlit and wave-battered sands, Shells serves elegant and intimate seafood meals.

La Croque – Casual Poolside Dining
Fancy a snack? La Croque serves casual poolside dining, including pizzas, saladsand sandwiches.

BayView Bar – Night Hotspot
This social place is a centrally located floating bar, ideal for sipping an exotic cocktail and enjoying the gorgeous views of the sunset over the Indian Ocean. At night, the Bayview bar becomes the hub of the resort’s night life and the place to enjoy a variety of live music and entertainment. The Bayview Bar is open from 3:30 pm until 1:30am daily.

Bois Cheri – Relaxing cocktail Bar
Located opposite the lobby, Le Bois Cheri adapts itself throughout the day to serve a variety of beverages from aperitifs and nightcaps with titbits or light snacks, accompanied by live evening Jazz or piano music.

Spa:

Taamra Wellness Spa. Reflecting its picturesque island setting and inspired by age-old Asian traditions, the Taamra Wellness Spa at Le Méridien Ile Maurice offers a range of spa treatments in a serene and elegant setting to improve well-being. Many treatments reflect ancient Ayurvedic practices and use the latest in spa technology.

Penguin kids club:

Open 10:30 – 19:30 (closed on Sunday) The Penguin Kid’s Club is an indoor and outdoor secured playground for 4-to- 12-year-olds. Caring, professional staff supervise a range of exciting activities to entertain kids and keep them happily occupied, so parents can relax and enjoy the resort’s many amenities free of worries. Meals at an extra cost.

Wi-Fi:

• Available in the main Reception and at Nirvana Lobby

Water sports and activities (some with a supplement):

• Water ski (initiation)
• Pedal boats
• Kayaks
• Wind surfing
• Lasers
• Glass bottom boat
• Snorkelling trips
• Fishing – Jigging fishing – Light tackle fishing – Fly fishing – Surf Casting – Big game fishing
• Catamaran cruises – Full day cruise – Sunset cruise – Wedding cruise – 2 days stay cruise (1 night)
• Dolphin cruise – Dolphin watching – Dolphin swimming
• Northern Islands discovery – Speed boat from hotel (cobra 26 feet) – Speed boat from hotel including snorkelling (cobra 26 feet) – Speed boat from hotel including stop to Grand Baie (cobra 26 feet) – Visit of Bernache and Amber island
• Off Shore transfer (cobra 26 feet) – Transfer to Grand Baie (Inc snorkelling) – Transfer to Caudan waterfront (Port Louis)
• Private lessons packages – Water ski at Maritim – Water ski at Mont Choisy
• Exclusive offers in Off Shore boat (Cobra 26 feet) – Dolphin swimming – Transfers to Catamaran from Le Méridien – Golf transfer to Le Morne from Le Méridien

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.