Nestled amidst a pristine white sand beach, championship golf course and a 2,500 hectare nature reserve, Heritage Le Telfair’s elegant romanticism, beautiful colonial architecture and delectable fine dining truly reinforce its status as a well-deserved member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Location At the heart of Domaine de Bel Ombre on the South coast of Mauritius, approx. 45 minutes from the airport.

Facilities Three restaurants include Annabella’s, with an innovative chic brasserie menu and river views, and the beachfront Gin’ja offering Pan-Asian inspired cuisine. For gourmet dining, Le Château de Bel Ombre is a beautifully restored 19th Century house overlooking a French style garden and serving local Mauritian cuisine. The Cavendish bar hosts live music, and whiskey connoisseurs will take delight in its menu of 100 single malts. Guests also enjoy the use of two other restaurants in the nearby Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort. Attached to the resort is the 100 hectare, 18-hole Golf du Château golf course (discounted green fees for guests), and the Seven Colours Spa is a haven of tranquillity. Other facilities include a kids’ club (age 2-11 years), teens’ club, swimming pool, fitness centre, tennis courts, C Beach Club, and a host of land and watersports from horse riding to mountain biking and scuba diving (some at extra cost).

Accommodation 158 luxury rooms in 20 villas, each with air-conditioning, telephone, tea and coffee facilities, minibar, flat-screen television, floor-to-ceiling French windows, bath and shower, and private balcony or terrace. Superior rooms (54-62m²) are as above. Superior seaview rooms (54-62m²) have ocean views. Junior suites (81m²) and Junior suite seaview (81m²) have a four-poster bed, lounge area, freestanding bathtub and butler service. Senior suites (102m²) and Senior suite seaview (102m²) are more spacious and feature an iPod docking station. Ocean suites (104m²) also include a larger terrace and outdoor shower.