Highlights
- Excellent for families
- Lovely 'swim-up' rooms
- Spa, fitness centre, near 18-hole golf course
- Diving, mountain biking, tennis, football
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EnquireThis all-inclusive beachside resort is situated along the northwest coast of Mauritius and is particularly family friendly. It occupies a convenient location roughly midway between the island country’s capital city of Port Louis and the village of Grand Baie, a popular tourist destination. The superb facilities include a spa and a fitness centre, and one of the more quirky features of this lovely property are the ‘swim-up rooms’, namely bedrooms that can be accessed directly from the ocean-facing infinity pool. The 18-hole Mont Choisy golf course is not far away, and it’s worth making the journey to the Photography Museum of Mauritius, the beautiful and historic Pamplemousse Gardens and the historic ‘Aventure du Sucre’ museum where you’ll learn all about the three hundred year history of Mauritius’ sugar industry.
The accommodation comprises nine different room categories ranging from standard rooms, to suites, two-bedroom family apartments and swim-up rooms that open out onto the swimming pool. All rooms face the ocean and offer picturesque views and amenities include air conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, a minibar and a TV with satellite channels. En-suite bathrooms have a separate shower and bathtub.
There are four on-site restaurants offering an array of culinary experiences, from international cuisine and Italian specialties, to fresh seafood and sumptuous steaks - there’s something to suit all tastes. The list of available activities is extensive, with many of the options included in the rate. Some of the many land-based activities include beach volleyball, tennis, football and even mountain biking. For those looking to get out on the sea, there’s water skiing, stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking and snorkelling. The resort has its very own fully certified diving academy offering dive sessions and lessons for an additional cost. There’s also a fitness centre with state-of-the-art equipment and a spa with a range of enticing treatments on its menu. Keen golfers will be pleased to learn the resort offers exclusive to the Mont Choisy Le Golf 18-hole course, which is just ten minutes away.
Families are very welcome and there are several family-designated accommodation options to choose from such as the Family Apartment which comes with two bedrooms and can comfortably accommodate two adults, two children and one baby. The ‘Le Superbe’ restaurant has an area especially for families, there’s also a fully equipped baby care room and two kids clubs: one for children aged three to eleven and one aimed more at teenagers. Both of these clubs offer exciting programmes packed with engaging, age-appropriate activities and experiences including arts and crafts, movie screenings, sandcastle building competitions, disco nights and educational visits to the lagoon.
Trip was great and all the arrangements were excellent so thank you for all the help!
Drivers and transfers were all good - on time and very good service on each trip.
Accommodation was lovely - Douar Samra was amazing (weather could have been better but lovely regardless). Riad in Marrakesh was also great!
All in all a great trip and we loved the variety of the mountains, Marrakesh and the coast.
Thanks you once again!
Hardeep S reviewing Boutique Marrakech & Atlas Mountains on 15 April 2024
I was also just about to email you to thank you and the team for arranging yet again, another wonderful experience.
Mount Kenya was spectacular and wild - I think I prefer it to Kili in many ways. The entire support team was professional, friendly and all round fantastic in making sure that we were safe, well fed and well looked after. In particular, we would commend Peter the guide as well as Paul one of the porters who doubled-up as his deputy on summit day. Our route was often shrouded in mist and rain that rapidly gathered in the valleys and moorlands, and we were very impressed at how Peter managed to navigate us safely through all of that notwithstanding. In addition, we loved learning about the history of Mount Kenya from him in the evenings. And ofcourse, I was blown away by the lovely birthday surprise at the end complete with balloons and a delicious cake that had journeyed with us from day 1. One thing we might recommend because of the sudden change in weather (it would sometimes get extremely cold and wet) is for the equipment list to be a little bit more detailed in terms of its recommendations e.g. layers to be moisture-wicking, walking boots be waterproof, doubling up on socks to avoid blisters etc.
El Karama is a beautiful conservancy and the lodge a true labour of love. Great hospitality in a relaxed environment. Delicious, fresh food. We enjoyed the drives, even if we didn't see much wildlife as the heavens opened on us for the last two outings. However, since it was very much geared towards families, I am not sure if I would stay again without kids. That said, I think it was perfect for a 3d/2n stay post mountain, and a much better choice than flying to the masai mara given the limited time we had.
Our transits were smooth. Samuel the driver was always on time, drove safely and kept the vehicle clean.
So it was a brilliant experience and one which I certainly will cherish for some time to come. It was great to work with you for a third time, and I certainly hope it won't be the last
Juhae C reviewing Mount Kenya Sirimon Naro Moru Trek on 01 March 2024
Thank you, we had an absolute wonderful time, and everything was well-planned and as described. Carla was crying on the day of our departure from Ants Nest, she didn’t want to go home and for it all to end, and when I asked how much longer she would want to stay, she responded “four weeks”
Lars B reviewing Best of South Africa for Families on 01 March 2024