Mauritius – One&Only Le Saint Geran 5*+

An incomparable resort basking in the sun of its own private peninsula, the legendary One&Only Le Saint Géran attends to every detail and fulfills every desire. It is a work of holiday art.

One&Only Le Saint Géran is endless ocean, deep blue lagoon, calmly swaying coconut palms and tropical colour, wrapped up in a silky white beach. It is peace and pleasure between sea and sky.

One&Only Le Saint Géran is a personalised butler for every suite, at any time and to nurture any whim. It is world-renowned cuisine, limitless choice and a mix of local and international flair.

A haven of exquisite taste

One&Only Le Saint Géran is a haven of exquisite taste. It is all-suite luxury with shades of Dutch and French colonial elegance, expressed in the spicy hues of turmeric, clove and cardamom.

All suites are handsome spaces of fine proportion, featuring beautifully appointed luxury bathrooms with cascading showers, as well as a private terrace facing onto the ocean or cove or a door opening into a lush private garden. All guests enjoy personalised 24-hour butler service.

Panoramic windows bring the azure sea and lagoon close enough to touch. Beds are covered with Egyptian cotton and piled high with goose-down pillows. And every piece of hand-selected furniture imbues its suite with the bright, artful colours of aromatic Indian Ocean spices.

A gastronomic experience of discovery

Dining at One&Only Le Saint Géran is a gastronomic experience of discovery and delight; an encounter worthy of all senses.

The gourmet restaurant Spoon des Îles is the creation of world-renowned Michelin-starred chef, Alain Ducasse. Overlooking tropical gardens and water features, you’ll experience some of the finest and most innovative cuisine to be found in the Southern Hemisphere; a tempting array of multi-ethnic cuisines matched by the finest specially selected wines. Spoon des Îles seats 50.

A top selection of wines and champagne, chosen by internationally acclaimed sommelier Gérard Margeon, is on display in the glass wine cellar at Spoon des Îles Bar, which seats 12.

La Terrasse, able to seat 350, offers an eclectic variety of local and global specialties. Breakfast is a sumptuous buffet; lunch, an organic array of fresh fish and seafood; and dinner, a voyage of culinary discovery accompanied by live entertainment, wine and cigars. Try the spicy temptations of Creole cuisine or the delicate subtleties of France, India, China and Asia.

Rasoi by Vineet features the award-winning Indian cuisine of Michelin-starred Vineet Bhatia. With views of the sugarcane-clad mountains, enjoy Vineet’s signature acts, including a TAK-A-TAK grill and open tandoor. Wines are carefully selected to match complex, intense flavours and the sommelier conducts wine- and food-pairing dinners. Rasoi by Vineet seats 80 people.

Enjoy a sense of camaraderie over the special ‘Paul et Virginie’ cocktail at Rasoi by Vineet Bar, a quietly elegant spot that perfectly captures the beauty and romance of the sultry island setting.

Beneath its thatched roof, the Pool Bar is the ideal watering-hole for guests taking a dip in the pool or basking in the sun alongside. By day, breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea are served round the bar; at night it is a wonderful place to chat over an ‘Indian Ocean Pearl’. It seats 60.

The Golf Club Bar – known for its ‘Green Island Fragrance’ cocktail – is open all day for drinks, salads, light snacks and sandwiches in peaceful, lush surroundings. This bar seats 25 people.

Unparalleled in its standard of facilities

One&Only Le Saint Géran is unparalleled in its standard of facilities. It is tennis coaching by a Peter Burwash pro, golfing on a Gary Player course, sailing and more. Free activities include:

• Land sports: tennis, mini football, beach soccer, volleyball, bocce ball, badminton, croquet, table tennis, yoga classes, t’ai-chi classes, jogging, golf
• Water sports: kayaks, laser sailing, hobie cats, pedal boats, glass-bottomed boat rides, snorkeling, water-skiing, windsurfing, aqua gym classes
• Use of the Fitness Centre

Located at the entrance of the Spa, One&Only Le Saint Géran’s leading-edge Fitness Centre contains state-of-the-art equipment including cardio-vascular machines, resistance machines, free weights and alternative equipment like BOSU balls and stability boards.

For a fee, enjoy personal training (in swimming, boxing, stretching or circuit training), pro tennis coaching, scuba diving, waterskiing / wakeboarding instruction, small game fishing, deep-sea fishing, banana boat and tube rides, kite surfing, catamarans, cruises, horse-riding or cycling.

The Gary Player Golf Course

There are no green fees for guests of One&Only Le Saint Géran at the Gary Player Golf Course.

The Gary Player 9-hole par 33 Golf Course meanders through palm forests and alongside the glorious beach of One&Only Le Saint Géran. Against the backdrop of a glittering blue ocean, its trained instructors disseminate superb techniques. This course comprises 2 312 metres of golfing bliss and features a state-of-the-art clubhouse, fully equipped with changing room, bar and terrace. Instruction is available for players of any level: from intensive training with video analysis, to fine-tuning game play with a pro, to a fun day on the greens with the whole family.

A global destination spa

Internationally acclaimed as a global destination spa, One&Only Le Saint Géran has received numerous accolades and is known for producing tranquil minds, beautiful bodies and uplifted spirits. Nestled in a lush tropical landscape, the Spa looks onto a reflecting pool with ocean views and offers holistic treatments, comprehensive fitness programmes, nutritional advice, hairstyling, and manicures and pedicures by Bastien Gonzalez. Make your selection from a range of treatments individually planned according to your own state of mind. (No under-16s please)

Looking for an unforgettable holiday in a luxurious resort? Dreaming of poolside peace and serene quiet? Wondering how on earth you’re going to keep your kids stimulated and happy? Leave your kids, from tots to teens, with the experts at One&Only Le Saint Géran.

kidsOnly:

The award-winning kidsOnly programme (for children aged four to 11) takes the kids off your hands, giving you peace of mind – and peace and quiet! Because it’s available 12 hours a day, you truly get the break you deserve.

The kidsOnly facility has an exciting shipwreck theme based on the original Le Saint Géran story, with sails, wood plank walls, barrels and a centre post to simulate the bow of a ship. And both inside and outside you’ll find carefully selected, superbly trained and highly professional staff, chosen for their empathy with children and extensively trained in child care and first aid.

Yes, kidsOnly is the answer to your holiday prayers. It starts immediately on check-in, where your child receives automatic free membership, a complimentary welcome pack and a special club card. And that’s just the beginning!

Your children can experience junior Olympics; sports clinics for tennis, windsurfing, swimming, golf and fishing; t’ai chi, yoga and personal training; delicious meals; healthy cooking classes; a computer corner with Apple iMacs, printing facilities and WiFi access; rides in a glass-bottomed boat; and access to pen-pal and e-pal clubs. Thrilling additional extras include backpacks; pony rides; water skiing, snorkeling and diving initiation; an undersea walk; and para sailing.

Please note: Children under four years old must be accompanied by an adult or guardian. Baby-sitters are available at a nominal charge.

clubOne:

Combining a laid-back feel with a sense of responsible leadership, clubOne (for children aged 12 to 17) is the perfect programme for families with teens. It provides a cool, funky, safe and only-for-teens environment in which young people can play, relax and make new friends. They can try out the latest seventh-generation computer games, enjoy good music or ‘just chill out’.

And, to add a dash of extra fun and ease, clubOne membership includes a card and T-shirt.

There’s a range of fabulous activities to be explored, including water skiing, sailing, snorkeling, scuba diving, tennis, golf, dancing lessons, bicycle riding and rollerblading. Exciting extras include photo safaris, undersea walks, para sailing, lagoon cruises, island picnics and more. Teens are also invited to dine with members of the sports and entertainment team in the evening.

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.