Description
20 Degres Sud is described as one of the best kept secrets on the north coast of Mauritius, hidden behind a oak carriage door, this north coast hotel combines excellence and luxury within an intimate, privately run establishment.
Within 20 Degres Sud, each of the 34 rooms and suites are situated in a coconut grove facing the sea and have been individually designed by Belgium interior designer, Flamant. The rooms have been decorated using specially selected furnishings and antiques, creating a personal 'home from home' atmosphere. The four Austral Suites are equipped with a private plunge pool, and for ultimate luxury the ground floor suites have a large jacuzzi each. These suites have terraces less than 2m from the water and the breathtaking view of the blue sea creates an exceptional setting.
The restaurant at 20 Degres Sud is located on the waters edge, principally serving the finest of Mauritian local produce. The kitchen is directed by the talented Mauritian chef, Manolito Grosset, who will prepare fresh fish dishes just for you, as well as the six-course lobster menu on request. A unique feature at this luxury hotel is that guests may dine on board 'M/S Lady Lisbeth' on an evening of their choice and enjoy an exceptional dining experience whilst cruising around the beautiful bay. Alternatively, it is possible to dine in the old ruin, now a listed building. This little restaurant has just a few tables and a magical,intimate setting.
Activities at 20 Degres Sud include a variety of watersports, boat excursions as well as big game fishing, which can be arranged nearby. Alternatively, guests can sit back and relax in the hotel's own spa. The expert team of therapists welcome you daily from 9.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. Lose yourself across four treatment rooms, a beautiful hammam and whirlpool bath. The treatments available range from a hot stone massage to a mother of pearl body scrub. 20 Degres Sud also boasts excellent facilities such as a library with a choice of over 2000 books, DVDs and board games, and a Billiards room to make your stay as relaxing as possible.
Guide price
£1,999 Per person
£1,999 per person for 7 nights based on two people sharing a Charm Room on a Half Board basis, including British Airways flights and transfers.
Accommodation
All the rooms are air-conditioned and have a beautiful terrace which looks onto the attractive coconut grove bordering the sea. The rooms are tastefully furnished and equipped with queen-size bed, safe, plasma, flat screen television DVD player, telephone, a mini bar and tea/coffee-making facilities. Each bathroom is equipped with an old style bath, a separate shower and two wash basins built into a beautiful wooden surround.
| Beachfront Rooms | These rooms are equipped with a private plunge pool overlooking the sea, for those on the ground floor, and for those on the first floor, with a large Jacuzzi. Their terraces are less than 2m from the water with excellent views. |
| Charm Rooms | |
| Austral Suite | These suites are all different, offering a surface area of more than 90m2. They are each equipped with a small private plunge pool overlooking the sea for those on the ground floor and for those on the first floor, a jacuzzi. |
| Suite | They are located 20 m from the water and each has an outdoor Jacuzzi. The view from their terraces alone justifies their positioning. |
Facilities
The 20 Degres Sud offers excellent dining facilities from the restaurant in the hotel to the unique dining experiences on the Lady Lisbeth, and the renovated ruin. There are two freshwater swimming pools, one of which is heated to 26°. Guests can also use the spa, where the expert team of therapists welcome you daily from 9.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m, and you may lose yourself across four treatment rooms, a beautiful hamam and whirlpool bath. Facilities also included a library, board games, billiard table, unlimited WiFi, and shop. For more active guests there is a bicycle hire and boathouse that provides watersports equipment.
Activities
20 Degres Sud offers a wide variety of complimentary watersports activities that range from Windsurfing, hobbie-cat, snorkelling, sea kayaks, a laser, glass-bottom boats and boat transfers to Grand Baie (4 trips a day at fixed hours). For guests wanting to partake in Scuba diving, waterskiing, private boat excursions, parasailing, kite surfing, big game fishing and tennis, the hotel can arrange this at an additional cost.
Services
Guests at the 20 Degres Sub can play golf in the majority of Mauritius's clubs, the nearest being on the east coast of Mauritius. The hotel will be happy to organize transport and the journey takes 45 minutes.
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
North Coast, Mauritius
20 Degres Sud is on the north coast of Mauritius, between Grand Baie and Pointe aux Canonniers. The north coast of Mauritius has an abundance of sheltered beaches, making it an ideal tourist and watersports destination. The Northern part of Mauritius can be accessed by car and is 60km from the airport. The northern coast of Mauritius is just 5km to the lively town of Grand Baie. Mauritius is located in the Indian Ocean, off the southeast coast of Africa 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 northern part of Mauritius is a 60km drive from the airport.
