Le Meridien Ile Maurice

A good quality resort appealing to both couples and families alike. The resort is in a desirable location, midway between the capital city and the lively village of Grand Baie. The rooms are in excellent condition, all with a sea view, and the facilities are all you would expect and more. The spa, housed in nearly 900 squared metres, is the perfect spot to relax and unwind, offering all the traditional treatments plus yoga, tai chi and meditation.
Exterior: Typical concrete blocks of rooms, accented by tropical gardens, are surrounded by the large pool and various restaurants and bars. The property is situated on a long stretch of beach with calm waters for swimming.
Lobby: The Asian-inspired lobby is large in size and decorated with dark furnishings and wood. At the lobby bar, there is plenty of room to sit and relax over a drink and the main restaurant is adjacent to the bar.

All rooms feature a separate seating area, a king-size bed or two queen-size beds, tea and coffee making facilities, a 42-inch plasma TV with satellite/cable channels, a minibar, an iron and ironing board, and an in-room safe. The en suite bathroom comes with a separate bathtub and shower and a hairdryer. Guests will also find a direct dial telephone, Internet access and individually regulated air conditioning and heating. Each room has a balcony or terrace.

The resort offers guests a choice of three restaurants, featuring international, Mauritian, seafood and Mediterranean cuisine. The main restaurant, located off the lobby, serves both a buffet breakfast and dinner with live cooking stations. The beach restaurant serves an a la carte lunch and dinner in a casual setting overlooking the Indian Ocean. The third restaurant, located towards the end of the resort, offers a Mediterrean-inspired menu for dinner complimented by a specially selected wine list.

Beyond simple relaxation afforded by the sand and sea, the hotel offers several games, different sport activities and excursions that range from glass-bottom boat tours to snorkelling and scuba diving. The Asian-inspired Taamra spa and fitness centre features saunas, steam rooms, power body showers, a cold plunge pool, a hot tub, massage rooms, aerobic facilities and a gym with a range of exercise equipment. The spa's focus is on natural and organic ingredients with treatments based on the ancient mantras of Ayurveda. Guests may take an invigorating dip or join an aqua fit session in the outdoor swimming pool, whilst children can enjoy their own swimming area. Refreshments are available at the poolside snack bar. Sun loungers and parasols have been laid out at the hotel and on the beach for use. Water sport lovers can make use of the facilities provided for waterskiing, jet skiing, windsurfing, motor boating and pedal boating. Tennis, table tennis, pool/snooker, beach volleyball and bocce are further leisure options.