LEGENDS HOTEL MAURITIUS

230 Grande Gaube, Mauritius
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OVERVIEW

Stretching languorously along the silky, sandy beach of the north coast, Legends, a luxury beach hotel in Mauritius, promises Zen relaxation based on harmony and well-being. The Chinese philosophy of Feng Shui pervades the beach hotel. There is equilibrium of Water, Earth, Wood, Fire and Metal, which helps positive energy to circulate.

This, the only Feng Shui hotel in the Indian Ocean, provides a luxurious opportunity for the body and soul to repose awhile. Space, the natural or dark brown shades of the decor, the beauty of bamboo, the stone walls and the gentle sound of the chimes - all are reminders that this is a Feng Shui world.

GUEST ROOM

Each of the six room categories has a different design scheme, with corresponding colours and materials. The rooms range from comfortable and spacious Superior Rooms to the sumptuous Emperor Villa, which features aspects of all the elements and has its own private beach.

All rooms are individually air conditioned and offer the following facilities Bathroom with bath, shower and separate toilet, International Direct Dialing Facilities,Remote Controlled Colour TV, Mini Bar, Safe Deposit, Radio channel in TV, Mini Bar, Safe Deposit Box and Hair Dryer.

DINING & ENTERTAINMENT

Ginkgo
Seats: 250 - (7a.m-10.30a.m and 7p.m-10.30p.m)
Looking out over the pool and towards the sea, the hotel's main restaurant offers a magnificent breakfast buffet. Dining specialities include tables d'hôte, gala dinners on alternate evenings and buffets themed with Mauritian, Asian and Mediterranean.

La Bastide
Seats: 60 - (12.30p.m- 4p.m and 7.30p.m- 10.30p.m)
The beach bar and grill offers Mediterranean cuisine, with a hint of the tropics. It has a relaxed atmosphere, under large parasols on a decked terrace, by the water's edge, looking out towards the northern islands.

Karma House
Seats: 50 - (7.30p.m- 10.30p.m)
The hotel's gastronomic restaurant is perfect for a special evening in an elegant setting. A superb open terrace overlooking the pool adds to the feeling of space, also reflected in the open-style kitchen and the walk-in wine cellar. Karma House is based on a "trilogie" concept (food cooked in three different ways).

Abalone
Seats: 40 - (7.30p.m- 10.30p.m)
In the evenings, seafood and pearly shellfish alternate with scarlet red crayfish twice a week. Abalone is also open for lunch, when its specialities include hearty salads and local, Mauritian dishes.

Grand Bleu
(12.30p.m- 6p.m and 9p.m- 01a.m)
Grand Bleu is Legends' pool bar, with comfortable sofas in the middle, surrounded by tables and chairs for meals. Light lunches come in all shapes and sizes, from club sandwiches to snacks, traditional Chinese tea service and dim sum. Home-made pancakes are served between 4 and 6 each afternoon. The Bar also serves a wide selection of local and international beers, wines and spirits.

Spirit Lounge & Bar
(4p.m- 12a.m)
Enjoy memorable moments in the elegant and refined Spirit Lounge, ideal for a quiet drink, before or after dinner. The atmosphere is reminiscent of the plush comfort of an English club, with a choice of Havana cigars.

Banyan Pool, Grill & Bar
Seats: 30 - (12.30p.m- 3p.m)
The Banyan Bar is a laid-back place, under some of the oldest banyan trees on the island, beside its own pool, with seating at the Bar itself or under parasols on the lawns.
The Bar's selection includes fresh fruit juices, beers and tropical cocktails. At lunchtime, fish, seafood and meat grills are cooked in front of you and there is also a selection of salad dishes.

Beach Service
Legends makes sure its guests are properly pampered as they lie under their parasols on the beach. Beach boys and girls serve light fruit treats, cocktails & drinks, and provide a sunglasses polishing service and refreshing towels.

Room Service
Room service, including a special menu and a range of drinks, is available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.

Private Dinning
Legends offers an array of Dining alternatives from romantic celebration for couple to private dinner party for families and friends. Whether it be a quiet dinner on the beach, or a special dinner in front of the swimming pool, there is a special offer available to satisfy every wish.

Evening Entertainment
Cabaret and other shows are organized on a regular basis. Every evening, guests are entertained by local artists with music and dancing.

KEY POINTS

Designed around Feng Shui concepts and the 5 elements
Next to Grand Bay, well known for its shopping and night life
• 3 beaches
• 3 swimming pools (including one in the spa)
• Asian, Creole, Mediterranean, sea food and gastronomic restaurants (5 restaurants, 3 bars)
• Cinema (only hotel cinema in Mauritius)
• Conference room
• Helipad
• Well-Being and Leisure

Swimming Pools
The hotel has two fresh-water swimming pools. The main pool, in the centre of the hotel, and close to the main restaurant and Le Grand Bleu, overlooks the breathtaking bay.
The second pool is in a quiet spot right at the very edge of the hotel, in front of the
Banyan Pool, Bar & Grill.

Water Sports
Free of Charge: windsurfing, pedal boats, kayaks, sailing, snorkelling, glass-bottom boat rides, aqua gym and water-skiing.
For a Fee: speedboat rides, scuba diving (PADI) and big game fishing.

Land-based Activities
Free of Charge: gym, beach volley, table tennis, bocci ball, floodlit tennis courts and a driving range, which is also suitable for those who want to start learning how to play golf.
Legends also runs Tai Chi and Yoga classes.
For a Fee: mountain bikes, pool tables, golf balls and electronic games.
Two golf courses are available nearby.

Spa
The spa is the core of well-being, with a concept based on a combination of Thalasso and Spa.
As well as the 5 massage rooms and the hydrotherapy room that specializes in a range of scrubs and wraps the bright, airy complex includes two whirlpools, a salt water swimming pool, a hammam, a sauna, a high-tech gym and a hairdressing salon.

Kids and Teens

Kids Club
Three qualified hostesses entertain youngsters from 3 to 11 years old. For children under 3, a babysitting service is also available on request, for a fee.
Children's lunch is served between 12.30p.m and 1.30 p.m. in the main restaurant or in the Mini-club depending on the day.
The children have dinner in the main restaurant between 6.30 and 7.30 p.m.

Teens Club
The club for teenagers arranges days of fun-packed activities, including a number of optional excursions outside the hotel and operates from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Conference Room
Legends has excellent facilities for incentive groups, with many opportunities for team building activities and themed evening.

Legends is equipped with an air-conditioned conference room (45 m²), seating between 24 and 30 people, depending on the configuration.
The 60-seat cinema also makes a good venue for a number of incentive functions and, additionally, there is a Boardroom (25 m²), which can accommodate up to 12 people.
For resident groups, there is no charge for the use of these rooms.
Standard equipment is provided. It includes a 35mm slide projector, an overhead projector, multi-system video equipment, a PA system, flip charts, a lectern and a wall screen (2.1m x 1.5m). A video projector can also be provided on request.
Additional equipment and services can also be organized (with supplement).
The hotel also provides secretarial, photocopying, fax, internet and e-mail services at standard hotel rates.

Other Facilities
Concierge desk, business centre, boutiques (Emporium & Logo Shop, departure room, tour operators' counter, car rental, sightseeing tours, laundry service, Internet access.