Description
The Oberoi is a fantastic resort hotel located in 20 acres of beautiful sub-tropical gardens overlooking the 600 meter oceanfront, spanning three crescents of white sand between the mountains and the turquoise water of the Indian Ocean on the protected west coast of the island. The hotel is 15 km away from the capital city of Port Louis and near the buzzing small town of Grand Baie.
With only 72 luxurious villas and pavilions, a sense of exclusivity and style prevails. Each villa is located in a private garden, providing undisturbed privacy, some of which contain their own pool. The pavilions are equally luxurious, with spacious bedrooms including a generous sitting area and a marble bathroom with a sunken bath. The raised open-air dining pavilion, with its palm-thatched roof timbers and natural teak furniture, is an invitation to an al fresco breakfast or romantic dinner. There is also an outdoor terrace for private dining and relaxation.
Other facilities in the resort include the quality spa which provides a serene and truly unforgettable experience of pure pampering and relaxation in exquisitely beautiful surroundings, using holistic therapies and massages which combine the very best of Eastern and Western practices. The highly skilled therapists are experts in the use of Western & traditional Eastern techniques. There is every day access to the steam bath and sauna for further relaxation.
For the more active guests the Oberoi has flood lit tennis courts, a swimming pool and a fully equipped gymnasium as well as offering water sports such as windsurfing, water-skiing, scuba diving and deep sea fishing. Guests can also partake in “Touching the Senses” activities ranging from painting lessons with a local artist to guided walks through the gardens to learn about the plant and bird life. Sculpture class, star gazing, cooking classes and wine tasting sessions are just some of the exciting and romantic activities on offer.
There is a kid's club with daily, age-related activities to keep the younger guests entertained.
Guide price
£3,030 Per person
£3,030 per person for 7 nights based on two people sharing a Luxury Pavilion on a Bed and Breakfast basis, including British Airways flights and transfers.
Accommodation
48 Luxury Pavilions, 5 Luxury Villas with private gardens, 16 Luxury Villas with private swimming pools and 2 Royal Villas with private swimming pools.
Every room features a romantic four-poster bed. Wooden slatted ceilings and wall-to-wall restful neutral tones contribute to a feeling of relaxed grandeur. Each bathroom has a separate shower stall and a sunken bath in palest marble overlooking an open-air walled garden.
The hotel Villas, each with its own lush gardens and dining gazebo, most of them overlooking a private swimming pool with, views of the sea make an exclusive and luxurious retreat for those seeking privacy.
Childcare
The Oberoi Mauritius offers a children’s club for children from 4 - 13 yrs, which includes a soft play area, fenced play area outside,and a daily programme of activities. Babysitting facilities available at an additional charge.
Facilities
The delicious cuisine at The Oberoi ranges across three restaurants including one overlooking the Indian Ocean and 'La Poudriere restaurant' with an extensive Mauritian and Creole menu. The bar offers a range of drinks to add to the exquisite dining experience. The Oberoi Mauritius contains the superb "Banyan Tree Spa" and the sauna and beauty salon facilities add to the tranquil and relaxing nature of the resort.
The flood-lit tennis courts, outdoor swimming pool and well-equipped gymnasium with treadmills and cross trainers mean that guests can be active as well as relaxed during their stay. There is also a boutique, library of DVDS & books, and Board games to enhance your visit. The Oberoi Mauritius offers exclusive private meeting rooms with state of the art audiovisual facilities for board meetings and seminars. The efficient staff will help ensure the smooth operation of your business meeting.
Activities
The Oberoi provides many activities which include a range of watersports, from water skiing and wind surfing, to snorkelling and sea kayaking. There are also extensive sports facilities ranging from floodlit tennis courts, fitness equipment, and bicycles, meaning that any fitness activity can easily be catered for. It is also possible to arrange deep sea fishing and scuba-diving activities, through the PADI Certified Dive Centre within the hotel, however these activities will be at an additional cost.
Guests can also partake in the unique “Touching the Senses” activities ranging from painting lessons with a local artist to guided walks through the gardens to learn about the plant and bird life. sculpture class, star gazing, cooking classes and wine tasting sessions. The traditional spa treatments will also occur an additional cost.
Services
Within this tailor-made holiday, The Oberoi Mauritius provides services to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. To make travelling stress-free, there is a limousine and car rental service, as well as free car parking. There is a laundry and concierge service, as well as babysitting services available at an additional charge, and an on-call Doctor within the hotel. Guests may stay on Bed and Breakfast or Half Board basis, and there is complimentary WIFI access.
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
West Coast, Mauritius
The Oberoi Mauritius has a perfect beachfront location, in Turtle Bay on the west coast of Mauritius. The Oberoi Mauritius is a 15km drive to the small town of Grand Baie, and a 1 hour drive from the airport. The west coast boasts the charming beach resort Flic-en-Flac, and the ideal surfing location Tamarin Bay. The island of Mauritius is located in the Indian Ocean, it is situated 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 with 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 western coast of Mauritius is a 45km drive from the airport.
