Set in 25 acres of tropical gardens along a mile of palm-fringed beach, this graceful hotel has the charm and character of a colonial home with exceptional service and style.

Location On the east coast and close to Belle Mare.

Facilities Dining options include à la carte French/Mauritian cuisine, Creole specialities and laid back poolside lunches. There’s a spa with treatments by La Prairie, pool, tennis courts, fitness centre, watersports, and Planters Kids Club for 3-12 year olds. Golf, scuba diving and horse riding can be arranged at extra cost.

Accommodation 163 Colonial style rooms and suites, each with butler service, airconditioning, television, telephone, minibar, bath and shower, and balcony or terrace. Gardenview and Oceanview rooms overlook the garden or the sea, whilst Oceanfront rooms are closer to the beach. Junior suites have an additional living area. Senior suites have a separate living room. Oceanfront suites are luxuriously furnished with four poster bed, spacious bathroom and sitting room.

Transfer time Approximately 60 minutes from the airport.