Thatched pavilions and pool villas in 20 acres of gardens on Turtle Bay, a protected marine park on the sunset side of the island.
The Oberoi is all about space and quiet. Thatched pavilions and villas are spread through 20 acres of gardens on Turtle Bay, a protected marine park, and most villas have their own pool, some 16 metres long. It faces west, so every evening ends with the sun going down over the water.
Service is gentle and very good, and the daily Touching Senses programme of yoga, t'ai chi, stargazing, cooking and rum tasting is included. On the Rocks, a seafood restaurant with tables on volcanic rocks above the sea, is the dinner to book early.
It is best for couples and honeymooners. There is no kids club, and one of the two pools is for adults only, so young families will find more to do elsewhere. You are also about an hour by car from the airport.
A 70 square metre thatched room with a king bed, a sunken marble bath and a private terrace facing the sea.
A beach-level villa with a king bedroom, living room, 16-metre pool and open sea and sunset views.
Villas closest to the seafront, with a large pool and a thatched outdoor dining pavilion for sunset.
A king bedroom and a twin, both en suite, with a living room, two dining pavilions and a pool steps from the shore.
The largest villa, with three en-suite bedrooms, a 16-metre pool and sea views, for families or friends.
The Restaurant is the main dining room, serving Creole, international and Indian food beside a candlelit reflection pool. The Gunpowder Room cooks Mauritian Creole dishes in an 18th-century stone building, The Herb Trail serves a four-course set menu from a fire pit in the herb garden, and On the Rocks specialises in seafood.
The Oberoi Spa has open-air treatment rooms for couples, offering African-inspired and Oberoi signature therapies and Indian rituals. There are two outdoor pools of 25 and 20 metres and a gym open from 08:00 to 20:00.
Children are welcome and the larger villas suit families, but there is no kids club. The Turtle Bay pool is for adults only, while the On the Rocks pool is open to all guests.
| Grounds | 20 acres of gardens on Turtle Bay |
|---|---|
| Airport transfer | About 1 hour by car, 60 kilometres |
| Restaurants | Four, plus The Bar |
| Spa | The Oberoi Spa |
| Pools | Two, one for adults only |
| Included activities | Daily Touching Senses programme |
Turtle Bay, north-west coast, Mauritius
A few of the things we plan for guests in Mauritius.
Le Morne Brabant, the basalt mountain on the south-west tip, is a UNESCO World Heritage site: runaway slaves once sheltered on its slopes. A guided hike to the summit takes about three hours return, with a steep, rocky final section. Start at dawn. Below, the lagoon is a well-known kitesurfing spot.
The Black River Gorges National Park protects most of what remains of the island's native forest. Trails lead down through the gorges to waterfalls and viewpoints, and you may see the Mauritius kestrel and pink pigeon, both brought back from the edge of extinction. Hike with a guide in the cooler, drier months.
Île aux Aigrettes is a small coral island off the south-east coast, restored as a nature reserve. Guided walks lead through the coastal ebony forest to see Aldabra giant tortoises, pink pigeons and native geckos. Boats leave from near Mahébourg. It pairs well with snorkelling in nearby Blue Bay Marine Park.
Five nights on the quiet south coast at Bel Ombre, with spa days and walks in the hills, then four nights on the east coast at Trou d'Eau Douce, where the lagoon is calm and a kids club takes the children for the morning.
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