THE GRAND MAURITIAN RESORT AND SPA MAURITIUS

Turtle Bay, Balaclava, Mauritius
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OVERVIEW

The Grand Mauritian Resort and Spa Mauritius Balaclava Fort is located on one of the most pristine stretches of beach overlooking the Bay of Balaclava. Offering 210 well-appointed rooms, the resort is just a few metres from Baie aux Tortues, which 17th-century sailors named after the many tortoises in the area.

A trip to the Central Market of Port Louis reveals handmade crafts and cuisine representing the different cultures and ethnicities of Mauritius, including Creole, Indian, Chinese and Muslim. The hotel is located just north of the capital, a 15-minute drive from the clubs and sights of Grand Baie and 50 minutes from Plaisance International Airport.

GUEST ROOM

Each of the 15 villas is designed to embrace the beauty of the resort's spectacular beachfront setting. The landscaping, various water-based features and the sheer beauty of the Indian Ocean work their way into the simple yet sophisticated décor. All rooms offer a breathtaking sea-view.

All of the 193 rooms and suites have a classic feel, though a modern aesthetic weaves its way in and out of the tastefully appointed spaces with thoughtful amenities, including flat screen televisions. A palette of soft, muted colours that includes taupe, ivory, and duck-egg blue adds a sense of serene elegance to the room. Spacious and airy marble bathrooms and dressing areas open up onto a generous bedroom and patio area, the ideal spot to admire the natural reef and gentle waves pulsing below.

• 93 Deluxe King Rooms (60m²)
• 39 Deluxe Twin Rooms (60m²)
• 23 Family Rooms (76m²)
• 33 Luxury Terrace Suites (107m²)
• 5 Grand Mauritian Spa Suites (154m²)

DINING & ENTERTAINMENT

Brezza Restaurant:
'Brezza', the speciality restaurant focuses on an Italian contemporary cuisine. It is integrated in design with the resort's main pool as well as overlooking the beach and turtle bay. By day, a relaxed yet casual vibrant atmosphere fills this restaurant and by night it is transformed into a romantic fine dining experience with Italian wines and traditional dishes from the regions of Tuscany and Umbria.

The Brezza Pool bar is the perfect area for an aperitif and digestif to enjoy poolside. Or if you enjoy the wine experience, book the private table in the Brezza Wine room to enjoy a wine dinner with the chef and the sommelier's selection of wines to accompany your dinner.

Brezza Dinner: Open from 19h00 to 23h00.
Brezza Pool bar: Open from 07h00 to 23h30.

Season by Stephane:
Season by Stephane is the Signature restaurant by the French awarded Chef de Cuisine Stephane Brallet. ‘Season by Stephane' is the main showcase for celebrated award-winning Chef Stephane Brallet. With its ‘open kitchen', the guest is treated to an interactive food experience.

The restaurant offers a nice view of tropical internal gardens and large cascading water features whilst overlooking the beach and the Indian Ocean. With 250 references the Season Wine room features a wide range of French Grand Cru's, South African and New World wines; a perfect setting for a personal wine and cheese tasting with the chef and sommelier.

Reflections:
On the other side of the resort next to the smaller of the two pools, is the other day restaurant and bar, ‘Reflections' which, in keeping with its relaxed surroundings, provides some ‘light-bites' for in-house guests. Contemporary in design and red, white and chrome has been used extensively to add a vibrant, elegant and fresh feel.

Reflections Pool Bar: open from 7h00 to 17h00.
Reflections Restaurant: open from 12h00 to 17h00.

Bar 68:
‘Bar ‘68' celebrates the year of independence for Mauritius - 1968. Centrally located in the resort, it is an ideal place to enjoy a cocktail under the large white sun canopies or to lounge on one of the exclusive terraces. One of the largest selections of Whiskeys and Cognacs in combination with fine cigars, Bar 68 is a perfect area for a sun downer or a pre-dinner drink.

In the evening, the bar transforms into the ideal rendezvous, before and after dinner, and the perfect place to enjoy the daily live entertainment, the backdrop of Indian Ocean and a canopy of stars.

HOTEL FACILITIES

Spread over 10 hectares, The Grand Mauritian Resort & Spa Mauritius is replete with captivating views and sparkling amenities.

Mandara Spa:
The Mandara Spa is a luxurious retreat that was created with supreme sensitivity to the guest experience - capturing the essence of luxury and privacy that is at the heart of your stay. Beyond this blissful escape, the resort offers a number of activities to guide you on your path towards rejuvenation. Two swimming pools refresh the senses with crystalline waters and poolside refreshments and light meals, while the turquoise waves of the Indian Ocean are an incredibly tempting alternative.

Concierge Clef d’Or:
When you have fully re-charged, set your sights on more active endeavours, which include a number of water-based options. Allow the expert Luxury Collection Concierge staff to arrange a dive from the hotel or try your hand at water skiing or snorkelling.

Available 24 hours a day, the team is pleased to provide the guests with intelligent and efficient assistance for restaurant reservations and advices, flight ticket reservations, purchases and changes, local area information, car rental and limousine services, sightseeing tours and excursions, luggage storage, flower arrangements and delivery, shoeshine, medical services and more.

Head Concierge: Abel Hervé, member of Les Clefs D'Or.
Concierge service is open 24/7.

Beach:
The Grand Mauritian Resort & Spa Mauritius is located directly on the beach. A large portion of the beach has been maintained in its natural condition with deference to the Marine Park that the hotel is located on. This area is lush with trees from which swing hammocks to while the day away as well as remnants of volcanic rock, bordered by the largest swimming pool in Mauritius and Brezza, the specialty Italian restaurant. Cabanas, hammocks and beach services like towel or drinks are available.

The other section of the beach is utilized for swimming, beach games, and water sports and as the perfect backdrop for Reflections, the beach-side restaurant and our second swimming pool.

Boat House & Diving:
Boasting soft sandy beaches along the shores of the Indian Ocean, The Grand Mauritian Resort and Spa Mauritius, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa is a tropical paradise. You could happily spend days lounging by the crystalline turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, basking in the sun, sipping refreshing drinks, and getting up only to dip your toes in the lapping waves.

For the more energetic, however, there are countless options, such as scuba diving (with an additional supplement), glass bottom boat, water-skiing, sailing, pedalo, snorkelling and more. The resort is situated right on the natural marine park of Turtle Bay, which offers unsurpassed snorkelling and scuba diving.

Exclusive Catamaran Cruise:
Set off from the hotel's jetty in the late afternoon and board the hotel’s exclusive catamaran. After relaxing with a swim and snorkelling, the sunset cruise will take you along the northern coastline of Mauritius, where you can best appreciate the solitude of the ocean and a romantic sunset too.

As sunset heralds in a canopy of stars, the chef for the evening will present you with a delicious barbecue dinner complimented by a selection of beverages to your taste from the bar. The hotel's catamaran will be available every Tuesday. For more information, please contact the hotel during your stay.

Marine Nature Park:
The Marine Nature Park is adjacent to the resort and an excellent alternative for those wishing to enjoy a leisurely stroll through relaxing and scenic surrounds.

Tennis:
Opportunity abounds for the athletically inclined at The Grand Mauritian Resort & Spa Mauritius. Partake in a spirited game of tennis in one of the two lighted courts, both conveniently located at the entrance to the hotel and offering breathtaking views of the mountains.

Fitness Centre:
The fitness centre - located on the first floor of the Mandara Spa - includes cardio, strength and movement training facilities. Steam rooms, sauna's and Jacuzzi's soothe tired muscles post workout.

Explorers Kids Club:
Kids are celebrated at The Grand Mauritian Resort and Spa Mauritius, as evidenced by the fun-filled Explorers Kids Club. The club is a fully supervised indoor and outdoor playground catering to children ages 4 to 12 years old.