Description
Le Touessrok is in a lovely position on the east coast of Mauritius on the tranquil and beautiful bay of Trou d'Eau Douce. On the mainland are the resort's suites, pools, restaurants and bars, Givenchy Spa, Burwash tennis and the kids club.
Across the water are the resort's two islands - Ile aux Cerfs, with its spectacular championship golf course designed by Bernard Langer. There are also two lunchtime restaurants and bars as well as a huge variety of water sports such as windsurfing, snorkelling and parasailing. The second island is Ilot Mangénie, an island retreat truly secluded and exclusive to guests, both are a short ride by private boat.
Beautifully designed contemporary tropical accommodation ranges from Deluxe Rooms to Junior and Ocean Suites,villas and the fabulous Royal Suite. Spreading from the mainland onto a separate island joined by a short bridge, all of the 201 rooms are sea-facing and all guests have 24-hour personalised butler service. There are excellent facilities for younger guests, with a children's club as well as brilliant facilities to entertain the teenagers.
There are three restaurants, ranging from the 'gastronomic theatre' serving nine different cuisines, classic tropical dining poolside, and refined east-meets-west cuisine. There is also relaxed shoes-off eating on the resort islands, and light snacks and refreshing beverages are served on the beach all day.
Le Touessrok offers an array of activities and sports on land which include four floodlit tennis courts. The resort also has a jogging track and offers bocciball, volleyball, aqua-gym lessons, archery, badminton and football. The Fitness Centre is in the same building as the Givenchy Spa on the mainland overlooking the Frangipani heated lap pool. It provides sophisticated personal training, stretching sessions, programmes for swimming, aquatic exercise, tennis and golf. A jogging partner is also available on request.
The waters, reefs and southern trade winds of the Indian Ocean also provide for the very best in diving, snorkelling, sailing, water-skiing and windsurfing.
Guide price
£3,085 Per person
£3,085 per person based on 2 people sharing a Deluxe Room for 7 nights on a Half Board basis, including British Airways flights and transfers.
Accommodation
Le Touessrok resort has a huge range of luxury accommodation. The 68 Deluxe Rooms are split between the Coral Wing and the Hibiscus Wing, both offering extra beds for young children. These are spacious, elegant and contemporary, with king-sized beds, large bathrooms and private terraces.
There are 123 Junior Suites, some located in the Frangipani Wing and feature designer style, plasma screen TVs and egg-shaped baths. The other Junior Suites in the Hibiscus Wing are more classical in style. The Frangipani wing has just 6 Ocean Suites which have a separate lounge, private dining room and two secluded terraces leading off the master bedroom. They may interconnect to an adjacent Junior Suite, perfect for families.
The Royal Suite is completely detached for exceptional privacy. It has a huge master bedroom, dining room and outside terrace. The three 3-bedroom villas are totally discreet with private swimming pools, gardens and separate entrances.
Childcare
Families of all ages are very well catered for. The T Club has it's own clubhouse and welcomes children from 4-12 years of age. Babysitters are available at extra charge and are required for children of 2 and 3 years at the 'T-Club', unless accompanied by a parent. The children can enjoy golf, tennis, windsurfing and swimming, as well as excursions and activities with a focus on educational enrichment. The restaurants also offer children's menus. There is also a special teen's club, which is free to 12-17 year-olds, allowing them to enjoy activities including sports, outings, and discos.
Facilities
There are three superb restaurants, in which the main one presents a "culinary theatre", serving nine different cuisines. Le Touessrok resort offers brilliant facilities including two swimming pools, two bars, and a stunning Givenchy spa and hairdressing salon. The resort has 4 floodlit courts and is affiliated to the Peter Burwash Institute and expert coaching is available from the club professional. The Bernhard Langer designed 18 hole, par 72 championship course is available to challenge advanced players, while remaining exciting and playable for recreational golfers.
Activities
The Le Touessrok resort offers an array of activities and sports on and off land. The waters, reefs and southern trade winds of the Indian Ocean provide for the very best for diving, snorkelling, sailing, water-skiing and windsurfing, kayaking and glass-bottom-boat trips. These water sports are mainly based at Ile aux Cerfs. The resort also has a jogging track and fitness centre, offering volleyball, aqua-gym lessons, archery, badminton and football. The Fitness Centre is open daily from 07.00 to 20.00 and individual fitness plans can be tailored by the personal instructors. At the Peter Burwash Institute, expert tennis coaching is available from the club professional. Special excursions can be arranged outside the resort, and can range from nature trails, deer stalking and cycling. Some of these activities will incur additional fees.
Services
Service at Le Touessrok is highly attentive and efficient, with babysitting services available, individually tailored fitness programmes, professional tennis coaching, as well as a 24 hour personal butler service for all guests. There is free WIFI access across the resort, and a daily laundry service.
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
Le Touessrok is on the east coast of Mauritius, on the Trou d'Eau Douce bay. It can be accessed by a 50 minute drive from the airport. The east coast of Mauritius is dotted with several lagoons and tiny cove-beaches ensuring shelter from the cool southeast trade winds. Mauritius is located in the Indian Ocean, it is situated off the southeast coast of the African continent, and is 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 from the airport, and Le Touessrok is a 50 minute drive.
