The Residence Mauritius may demand a step back in time architecturally but everything else here certainly meets the demands of today’s discerning traveller. Guest rooms are discreetly luxurious, private butler service comes as standard, spa treatments are as much a priority as water sports, whilst dining styles range from casual to elegant, dependent upon the time of day. Little wonder it ranks amongst the finest hotels in the Indian Ocean.

The resort overlooks a breathtaking beach, its nostalgic ‘plantation’ style adding a dash of twenties colonialism to the laid-back tropical ambience. The guest rooms sit amidst the gardens or near the ocean, each one featuring a living area, marble bathroom and private terrace. Little touches include an unpacking and pressing service on arrival and a welcome basket with canapés, all after cold towels and iced tea on check-in.

Recreational facilities cater for most tastes and ages, ranging between tennis courts, fitness facilities, a swimming pool with Jacuzzi and complimentary water sports. The Sanctuary Spa offers rejuvenating treatments based upon La Prairie products, whilst a children’s pool and kid’s club ensure younger guests feel equally welcome. And in the evenings, the list of culinary possibilities includes international cuisine in The Dining Room and Creole fare or fresh seafood in The Plantation; the fine wines and attentive service combining to create a refined, yet congenial ambience.

ACCOMMODATION: 163 ROOMS & SUITES.
CHILDREN: WELCOME, WITH THEIR OWN CLUB.
7 NIGHTS: FROM £2,340 P.P. IN THE HIGH-SEASON (£160 P.P.P.N.) & £1,930 P.P.
IN THE LOW-SEASON (£125 P.P.P.N.).
MEAL PLAN: HALF-BOARD.
SPECIAL OFFERS: FREE NIGHTS, FAMILY, HONEYMOON.