Sep 192012
 

60442 - Sofitel Mauritius Aerial View

Package

Includes:

  • Return flights to Mauritius ex Johannesburg
  • Return airport transfers
  • 7 nights accommodation in a Superior Room
  • Breakfast & dinner daily
  • Daily Entertainment
  • All land and water sport as per hotel brochure

Travel dates and rates:

01 May – 30 Sept 2023
R20 840 + approx taxes of R5 140. Total R25 980

01 Oct – 31 Oct 2023
R25 550 + approx taxes of R5 140. Total R30 690

We Value Your Business – Price Match Commitment!
If you find a better price online, please send us a copy of the online price and we will endeavour to match the rate.

AIRFARE SURCHARGES & CONDITIONS

Airfare surcharges will apply for travel over the following periods:
* 05 May to 22 June 2023 from R2210 per person,
* 23 June to 17 July 2023 from R3020 per person
* 22 September to 09 October 2023 from R4310 per person
* 08 December 2023 to 12 January 2024 from R3620 per person

Terms and Conditions:

  • All pricing is per person sharing unless otherwise stated
  • Blackout dates and seasonal surcharges may apply depending on the date of travel
  • Prices are subject to change without notice, due to matters outside of our control, such as adverse currency fluctuations, fuel surcharges, taxes and airfare increases
  • Prices are provided as a guideline, please contact us before choosing your holiday package and we will happily provide you with a written quotation for your specific travel requirements
  • Leisure Island Holidays reserves the right to correct any pricing errors or omissions (E&OE)
  • Terms and conditions apply. See the link at the bottom of our site for further T&C

Hotel Info

Sofitel L’Imperial’s location in Flic en Flac on the west coast on one of Mauritius’ greatest stretches of beach is hard to beat.
This grande dame of resorts, recently refurbished, offers a relaxing Asian décor throughout and provides the ultimate beach holiday experience for couples, families and friends alike

LOCATION:

West Mauritius; Flic en Flac.

ACCOMMODATION:

Choose from a range of recently renovated rooms. Many have a magnificent view of the ocean. For that extra touch, the Prestige and Imperial Suites suites are the pinnacle of comfort. The Garden Suites offer privacy and ample space for families.

  • 95 Luxury and 48 Superior Rooms
    These refurbished rooms are facing the ocean. Mini-bar, direct telephone line, bath, shower, safe, air conditioning, radio, satellite TV tea, coffee making facilities – 1 king size bed, facing the ocean, floor 1 and 2 with balcony. Size: 50 sqm
  • 42 Family Suites
    This suite can be divided into 2 separate sections with 2bathrooms and is built around a magnificent Japanese garden with cascade and a wonderful Zen atmosphere. – 1 king size bed, balcony or terrace, Japanese garden. Size: 75 sqm
  • 5 Prestige Imperial Suites
    Spacious and elegant in an atmosphere of refined luxury with separate lounge and bedroom located at ground and first floors with large terrace and balcony offering a magnificent view on the sea and the tremendous sunset. Size: 110 sqm

DINNING:

Meal Plans

Half Board includes:

  • Breakfast at the Ravinala Restaurant.
  • Dinner at the Ravinala Restaurant.

Full Board includes:

  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Ravinala Restaurant.

Ravinala
Overlooking the pool and ocean, the resort’s main restaurant beckons with its airy, modern Asian décor and stunning panorama. In the morning, savour a bountiful and beautiful breakfast buffet overflowing with healthy choices and international favourites, including a specialty corner serving the fusion flavours of the island.
Creative chefs design a variety of themed dinner buffets so you can sample exciting culinary traditions –French, Italian, Mauritian, Indian, Chinese (each night of the week).
Courteous, attentive staff see to your every need.
Open for Breakfast (07h00 – 10h30) and Dinner (19h00 – 22h00).

Ming Court
Lovers of East Asian gastronomy can satisfy their cravings at Ming Court. In a refined setting that overlooks the infinity pool, feast on delicacies such as char siu, crabmeat soup and braised abalone. Peking duck is served with all the traditional trimmings of steamed pancakes, hoisin sauce and scallions.
Complete your meal with creative sweet temptations that blend East and West.
Master chefs – specialists in Chinese and Japanese show cooking – take advantage of market-fresh produce, meat and seafood. The results are authentic dishes that satisfy the most discriminating connoisseurs.
Open for Dinner (19h00 – 22h00).

Teppanyaki
Dancing knives, leaping flames, sizzling ingredients. Watch as your gifted chef dazzles and wows with his mastery of teppanyaki –Japanese show cooking.
One area of Ming Court restaurant is dedicated to the artistry of this exciting culinary tradition. Begin your meal with a selection of freshly made sashimi, nigiri or maki. Then sit back and enjoy the show as your personal chef chops, flips and flambés your dinner. Choose from four exciting set menus– starter, main courses, sides and dessert – that feature the finest meats, seafood, vegetables and fruits Mauritius has to offer.
Open for Dinner (19h00 – 22h00).

Tamassa Beach Restaurant
After a morning of water sports or intense relaxation on the beach, stay outside and enjoy an al fresco lunch. Savour gentle ocean breezes, warm sand under your feet, and a tempting menu filled with local specialties and international favourites.
In a relaxed ambiance that exemplifies the joie de vivre of Mauritius, you can feast on lobster vindaye, palm heart salads, sausage rougaille, Creole rice and freshly grilled seafood. Try our special Mauritian pizza, made with marlin, palm hearts and basil. Tamassa Beach Restaurant is the ideal spot for a delicious midday interlude.
Open for Lunch (12h00 – 17h30).

Jacaranda
In an exquisite restaurant high above the ground floor, you have a privileged view of the multicolour sunset and lapping waves.
Enjoy freshly caught seafood and fine meats in a refined setting. Jacaranda proudlyoffers local and fusion delights such as chargrilled lobster, wagyu beef in vindaye sauce, and Mauritian-style bouillabaisse.
Open for Dinner (19h00 – 22h00).

The Kestrel Bar
In the casual elegance of the Kestrel Bar, master bartenders and staff welcome you tounwind and enjoy a variety of refreshments. Niched between the pool and the endless sea, you are ensured an inspiring view any time of day or night. Enjoy live music every evening.
The bar lounge’s extensive menu features classic cocktails as well as tropical drinks like caipirinhas and lychee mojitos. For those with wellness in mind, Kestrel blends fresh fruits, coconut water, lemongrass infusion and ginger syrup to create delicious healthy smoothies and frappés.
Open for Drinks (08h30 – 00h00).

The Tamassa Bar
Be tempted by the global and local flavours of this casual beach bar. Whether you’re sunbathing on the sand or relaxing on a shady sunbed, you don’t have far to go for icy cocktails, hot snacks and other refreshments.
During the day, the tantalizing scent of made-to-order crêpes lingers in the air. The spacious bar has an extensive snack menu to satisfy any hunger. On the beach, a kiosk beckons with a variety of sweet and savoury treats.
When evening falls, Tamassa Bar is the place to be. Dancing, live music or a hot DJ, fun activities… this beach nightclub pulsates with energy and life.
Open for Drinks and Snacks (08h30 – 00h00).

SPA:

When you enter Sofitel Spa, you are stepping into one of the finest spas in Mauritius. All guests receive complimentary access to the hammam and sauna, where the healing powers of warm water and gentle steam revive your body and soul.

This sanctuary transports you to a world of well-being. In a curtained treatment room facing a private pool, indulge in a complete menu of body scrubs, rejuvenating facials, aromatherapy massages and beauty rituals.

The resort’s Sofitel Spa is known for indulgent treatments such as the 90-minute Ayurvedic Experience – a massage followed by shirodhara, an immensely calming ritual where warm oil is gently poured over the forehead in a continuous stream. Another local favorite is the four-handed yin & yang massage, where two therapists soothe your muscles in synchronized harmony.

Alone, as a couple or with the family, Sofitel Spa pampers your skin, hair and senses with products from the French cosmetology brand Cinq Mondes, complemented by local ingredients and Eastern traditions.

GOLF
Tamarina 18-hole golf course is open to guests of Sofitel at a charge. 10km away from the hotel.

Wi-Fi
Complimentary throughout the resort.

WATERSPORTS & ACTIVITIES (* some at a supplement)

  • Fitness centre
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Tennis court
  • Boat excursions *
  • Deep Sea fishing *
  • Glass bottom boat
  • Kayaking
  • Pedal boat
  • Rowing
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving *
  • Windsurfing

Gallery

Excursions

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.

GET A FREE QUOTATION


 Posted by at 9:56 am

Sorry, the comment form is closed at this time.