other amenities include 2 poolside bars, a spa, a gym and a diving center. bright, unfussy rooms have free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, minibars, and tea and coffeemakers, plus furnished balconies or terraces. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. breakfast and dinner are complimentary. a 2-minute walk from trou-aux-biches beach, this relaxed low-rise resort in tropical gardens is 4 km from mauritius aquarium and 18 km from the 18th-century sir seewoosagur ramgoolam botanical garden. babysitting services and a kids' club are available. a restaurant has a terrace overlooking outdoor pools. room service is available. some rooms have sofas Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport 1 hr 2
Blue Penny Museum (32 min) Charming museum with stamp, coin & art exhibits devoted to the cultural heritage of Mauritius. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden (19 min) 18th-century botanical gardens with 500 plant species including giant water lilies & Talipot palm. Central Market (29 min) Traditional market for fruit, vegetables & souvenirs plus Chinese herbal medicines & aphrodisiacs. Citadelle (33 min) This 19th-century military fortress features a walled courtyard & panoramic city views. La Cuvette Public Beach (16 min) Solar Sea Walk Undersea walk Ltd (14 min) Mauritius Aquarium (6 min) Local marine species like sea turtles & angel fish, plus ray & white-tipped shark feeding sessions. Blue Safari Submarines (3 min) Indian Ocean tour company running 2 mini submarines descending to 115 ft & subscooter excursions. Mont Choisy Beach (6 min) Peaceful, 1.4km coastal strip with fine sand, shade trees, clear, calm waters & food vendors. Trou aux Biches Beach (3 min) Idyllic palm tree–lined white-sand beach with clear turquoise waters known for snorkeling & sunsets. Château de Labourdonnais (16 min) Restored Victorian mansion on a sugarcane planation with rum tastings & a gift shop. Le Pouce (40 min) Accessible by scenic trails, this alpine landform features a summit that resembles a thumb. L'Aventure du Sucre (18 min) This museum in a former sugar factory features exhibits on the cultivation of sugarcane. Anse la Raie (19 min) Peaceful sandy beach backed by palms & with clear seas popular for kitesurfing, SUP & snorkeling. Gunner's Quoin (20 min) Grass-topped rocky isle with a nature preserve, swarming sharks & ruins of a sugar plantation. |