LOCATION: The Residence Hotel is on a beautiful plot of 10 hectares,
on the East Coast of Mauritius, The Residence Hotel borders one of the most beautiful
beaches in Mauritius. The Residence Hotel sets itself apart from any other product
on the island through its luxurious amenities, breathtaking location and unparalleled
service philosophy. The Residence Hotel flawlessly recreates the style and elegance
that once existed in Mauritius in the 1920's. The Residence Hotel is located 30
miles or 48km from the Mauritius' national airport, which is approximately one
hour's drive.
THE ROOMS:
151 luxuriously appointed rooms and
20 suites, each with a spacious private balcony, patio or terrace. 41 Garden View
rooms, 54 Ocean View rooms, 54 Ocean Front rooms, 6 Suites, 12 Junior Suites ,
2 two-bedroom Royal Suites.
All rooms and suites come complete with king size
bed or twin beds, air-conditioning, overhead fan, desk, coiffeuse, living area
(separate living room in the senior suites), satellite TV with five in-house movie
channels, five music channels, fully stocked personal bar and a direct dial telephone
with its own voice mail system. Large marble bathroom equipped with separate bath
and shower cabin, hairdryer and walk-in wardrobe with electronic safe.
THE RESTAURANTS: The Dining Room: (Open 07h30 - 10h30 and 19h00
- 22h00)
The focal restaurant of the hotel. The breakfast offers western and
local specialities. The evening it becomes an elegant á la carte restaurant,
specialising in local food and spices, with an accent on Indian, Chinese and Creole. The Verandah: (Open 12h00 - 15h00)
The lunch menu features a buffet
or choice of light dishes and homemade ice creams served around the pool. The Plantation: (A planters house by the beach) is open 12h00 - 20h00.
Specialising in seafood and Creole cuisine, seafood is served both at lunch and
in the evenings. Local entertainment and Sega shows several times in the week.
Bars:
The Bar (open from 10h00)
Open all day long, this
is the central area of The Residence Hotel, ideal for a late breakfast , traditional
afternoon tea, or evening cocktail.
Facilities:
Personalised
airport welcome, Private limousine and helicopter transfers are available, Private
butler service in every room and suite, in-room guest registration, unpacking
service, ironing service, luggage stored until departure, Multilingual concierge,
24 hour in room dining, Hairdresser, Beauty Salon, Laundry, Boutiques, Swimming
pool, Jacuzzi, Children's pool, Baby sitting service, Children's Club, Car Rental
service, Tour & Excursions, Doctor on call, Currency Exchange, 2 meeting rooms.
Recreational Activities:
Free Sports: Water skiing, Windsurfing,
Hobby Cat, Canoe and Kayak, Snorkeling, Paddle boats, Glass bottom boat, Line
fishing, Three floodlit tennis courts, Volley-ball. Other Sports available: Deep
sea fishing, Catamaran cruise, Scuba diving,
Boat Rental: offshore, sailing
craft, Horse-riding.
The Sanctuary:
(Open 08h00-20h00). Located
inside the hotel, has 9 cabins dedicated to treatment of the body and soul. The
Residence hosts a la Prairie "The Art of Beauty" center.
Complimentary
activities (45 min classes) include, step Aerobics, stretching and Aqua gym.
At an extra cost: Yoga, Tai Chi, Karate, Aikido, Meditation, Gym Circuit.