Location
This charming, family-friendly beach hotel is situated in the south-west of the island of Mauritius. Quatre Bornes is an hour's drive from the club resort, Chamarel Seven-Coloured Earth is half an hour away by car and Riviere Noire is roughly a 40-minute drive away. It is an hour's drive from the capital Port Louis and from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International airport to the conference hotel.
Facilities
Guests can enjoy the pleasant ambience of one of the 22 junior suites, 3 suites, 240 single rooms and 243 double rooms. The 24-hour reception desk makes arrival and departure effortless. Amenities include a cloakroom, a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access (no extra charge) allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. A lift and wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. There are a number of shops, including a souvenir shop. The grounds of the hotel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional amenities include a newspaper stand and a TV room. Parking spaces are available to guests travelling by car. Other services include a babysitting service on request, a childcare service, room service, a laundry service, a hairdresser and a hotel shuttle bus. Active guests who wish to explore the surrounding area by bike will appreciate the bicycle hire service. Bicycle storage is also available.
Rooms
Air conditioning ensures that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Guests can enjoy the sea view from a balcony or terrace. Rooms have a double bed or a king-size bed. Separate bedrooms are available. A safe and a minibar are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator and a tea/coffee station. A telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. A hairdryer and bathrobes are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms.
Sports/Entertainment
Guests can cool off in one of the 4 outdoor pools (for a fee). There is a children's swimming area as well. A hot tub invites guests to soothe their muscles, and a poolside snack bar will take care of any hungry bellies. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. The hotel offers an extensive outdoor sport and leisure programme, which includes cycling/mountain biking, bocce and volleyball. For a fee, guests can also enjoy tennis, beach volleyball and golf. Guests can take part in a comprehensive water sports programme, which includes kitesurfing, banana boat rides, sailing, catamaraning, kayaking, snorkelling and diving, with water skiing, windsurfing, motorboat rides, paddle boating, canoeing and aquafit available for a fee. The hotel offers numerous indoor sports, including a gym, badminton, billiards, callisthenics and aerobics or, for a fee, table tennis. There is a wellness area with a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a hammam, massage treatments and a solarium. Subject to charge: a beauty salon. Leisure facilities include an entertainment programme, a kids' club, live music, a dance club and a nightclub.
Meals
Dining facilities include a dining room, a breakfast room, a café, a bar and a pub. Guests can dine at the non-smoking restaurant, which includes a separate area for smokers (high chairs are available). Refreshing drinks at the beach bar are a perfect way to enjoy warm weather. Catering options include bed and breakfast, half board, full board and all-inclusive. Among the advantages of an all-inclusive stay are a wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and a complimentary minibar as well as special offers like snacks. A generous breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. At lunch and dinner, guests can choose between a buffet, à la carte and a set menu. The chefs prepare delicious specialities during the show cooking.
Payment
The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.