The Residence Mauritius

Set on a glorious, mile-long beach of powdery white sand and voted the best hotel ion Mauritius by the readers of Condé Naste Traveller, The Residence Mauritius is the perfect escape for an idyllic Mauritian holiday. With stylish décor and an elegant colonial design, The Residence Mauritius is a haven of peace and tranquility.

Location

The Residence is a 48-kilometre drive from the international airport, situated on an immaculate mile-long stretch of white sand at Belle Mare on the beautiful east coast of Mauritius.

Accommodation

Accommodation at The Residence Mauritius comprises 135 rooms and 28 suites all of which combine the traditional elegance of days done by with every modern amenity you'd expect from one of the world's leading hotels. Shutters on the windows allow light to filter gently into the rooms, creating a relaxing ambience and picking out the subtle colours of fabric and furniture. Every room and suite is assigned its own butler who'll be on hand to look after guests every need throughout their stay, whether its unpacking luggage, taking care of laundry, running a bath or arranging a spa treatment.

Dining

With three restaurants - The Dining Room, The Verandah and The Plantation - a 'Gourmet Kiosk" and a lounge bar, dining at The Residence Mauritius is as varied as it is enticing. Only the finest ingredients, many of which are locally sourced, are used to create wonderful and eclectic menus with influences from both home and abroad, allowing guests not only to indulge in their favourite international classics, but also try some more traditional Mauritian Creole cuisine.

Facilities

Dedicated to relaxation, rejuvenation and wellbeing, The Sanctuary Spa is a the place to go for guests to get away from it all and experience a range of custom-made treatments in 600 square metres of luxurious serenity. The spa features nine treatment rooms, one of which is set within lush tropical gardens with views across the lagoon, where massages are accompanied by a cooling sea breeze. There's also a hair and beauty salon where guests can get a stylish cut and blow dry, have their nails done, or enjoy a manicure and pedicure.

For guests seeking a more active holiday, The Residence offers plenty of options, including water sports such as water skiing, wind surfing, snorkelling and kayaking; a fitness centre; floodlit tennis courts; excursions such as deep-sea fishing and horse riding; and a kids club for three to 12 year olds that offers a range of exciting activities including pony rides, picnics, theme days and glass-bottom boat tours.