Description
Le Prince Maurice is set on the north east coast of Mauritius, close to the village of Poste de Flacq. This luxury hotel is located 45 km from the airport and just 35 km from the capital; Port Louis. The peninsular in which it is positioned is a peaceful location offering a real sensation of exclusivity, whilst evoking the splendour of a distant era.
Le Prince Maurice has 76 suites, some of which sit majestically on stilts, above a natural fish reserve. The spacious rooms are dressed in beautiful silk fabrics and varnished woods, and the bathrooms are luxurious. Le Prince Maurice also offers 12 Villas, in which 9 boast direct beach access and private heated pools. There are three restaurants within Le Prince Maurice, offering seafood and Mauritian delicacies. Le Barachois restaurant floats above the lagoon, offering stunning panoramic views of the mountain landscape. There are also two beautifully decorated bars, offering entertainment and cocktails throughout the evening.
There is a large infinity swimming pool, an extensive spa and health centre, and a stunning beach. The hotel offers most water sports including water-skiing, golf, and tennis. An ideal place for families, Le Prince Maurice offers a children's club with daily organised activities, and a babysitting service, allowing your stay to be as relaxing and enjoyable as possible.
PLEASE NOTE THAT LE PRINCE MAURICE WILL BE CLOSED FROM 01 JULY TO 31 AUGUST 2012 FOR REFURBISHMENT
Guide price
£2,925 per person
£2,925 per person based on 2 people sharing a Junior Suite for 7 nights on a Half Board basis, including British Airways flights and transfers.
Accommodation
With a variety of different rooms, each suite within Le Prince Maurice Hotel features air-conditioning, bathroom, hair dryer, mini-bar, safe, desk, satellite TV/DVD/CD player, telephone, complimentary WIFI access, and terrace or balcony. Within the 76 Junior Suites, there are 68 suites with a sea view or overlooking the tropical garden, and 8 luxurious suites on stilts overlooking the natural fish reserve. These contain one bedroom with sitting area, and interlinking Junior Suites are available on request.
Lastly, the Princely Suite offers ultimate privacy, with a kitchenette for staff, two private pools, and three separate terraces.
| Villa | There are 9 individual villas with thatched roofs, located on the beachfront and offering direct beach access and private heated pools, emphasizing the secluded nature of this hotel. There are a further 3 villas on stilts that overlook the natural fish reserve. These suites also contain a whirlpool bath and outdoor soaking bath. |
Childcare
Children are very welcome within Le Prince Maurice, and the Children's Club, "Les Petits Princes” contains a games room, dining area with children's menus, and private pool. The club accepts children between the ages of 4 and 12yrs from 09.00 to 21.00hrs daily, and there is a babysitting service that can be arranged at an additional cost.
Facilities
Le prince Maurice offers a fully furnished library with a rich collection of literature to enjoy, as well as excellent business and meeting facilities fully equipped with IT services. Within the hotel grounds there are several duty-free boutiques ranging from jewellery to beach accessories and clothes. For further luxury, the "Spa de Constance with Institut de Guerlain" provides a sauna, plunge pool and steam bath and access to the gym. For additional costs Le prince Maurice provides massages, beauty treatments and yoga for the ultimate indulgent experience.
Activities
Within Le Prince Maurice, there are a wide variety of activities incorporated, including many types of watersports, snorkelling trips, glass bottom boat excursions, and access to bicycles and two floodlit tennis courts. In association with Constance Belle Mare Plage hotel, guests may use the two 18-hole Golf courses, located approximately 5 minutes drive with a free shuttle service provided between 7.00 to 19.00.
There are several activities that are offered by Le Prince Maurice at an additional cost such as the catamaran cruise and lessons in tennis, windsurfing, waterskiing, and scuba diving (both PADI and CMAS).
Services
Laundry and dry-cleaning are available 7 days a week at additional cost. In order to make travelling and journeys run smoothly, there is the “Orchid” Arrival/Departure lounge with shower. Excursions, car rental services, and helicopter transfers can also be arranged upon request.
When to travel
Mauritius enjoys a typically tropical climate with year-round heat, although the southeast trade winds help it never to feel too muggy. The summer months are from December to April, when it can nevertheless be extremely humid, and the winter, such as it is, runs from May to November, and is cooler and drier.
The best months to visit Mauritius are May to early December. January and February, the peak cyclone months, are best avoided by water-sports enthusiasts and divers. Cyclones rarely hit Mauritius (although Rodrigues has suffered far more regularly than the mainland) but cyclones way out at sea can bring days of squally rain.
Coastal temperatures range between 25°C and 33°C in summer and between 18°C and 24°C in winter. On the plateau it will be some 5°C cooler. The highlands are also the wettest part of the island – it can rain here at any time of year, and even when it’s not raining the area can be cloaked in low-lying cloud. When the winds are at their strongest in July and August it can be blustery on the east coast, though the breeze brings welcome relief in summer.
Apart from the Christmas-New Year peak, Mauritius doesn’t really have high and low seasons. The situation is more dependent on outside factors (such as the French school holidays, which cause a big increase in demand and prices in August).
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Location and directions
East Coast, Mauritius
Constance Le Prince Maurice is located on the north-east coast of Mauritius, and is a 45km drive from the airport. Just offshore from the east coast is the tiny idyllic island Ile Aux Cerfs, which can be easily accessed by boat. The east coast of Mauritius is dotted with lagoons and tiny cove-beaches ensuring shelter from the cool southeast trade winds. The island of Mauritius is located in the Indian Ocean, off the southeast coast of the African continent, and 900km east of Madagascar.
How to get there
Mauritius can be accessed by a 12-hour international flight from London airport Heathrow. It is also a 4-hour flight from Johannesburg, or a 6-hour flight from Dubai. The airport is located in the south of Mauritius, and the main method of transport is by taxi or private car when on the island. The east coast is approximately a 25km drive from the airport.
