Hilton Mauritius Resort & Spa
Flic-en-Flac, Indian Ocean, Mauritius

In addition to nautical sports such as windsurfing, diving, and trips in glass-bottom boats, the hotel offers aqua-gym sessions in the sea and fishing. Also available to guests is a multitude of land sports from tennis to yoga, from volleyball to chess.

There are 193 rooms including 18 suites spread across two floors. Spacious and bright with Asian and Mauritian decorations, the rooms all face the sea and are arranged in small pavilions. Every night, a local gift such as a vanilla pod or scented candle is left in the room.

The rule for gastronomy at the resort is to source fresh local produce and authentic imported products. There are themed restaurants ranging from Melanzane by Goumard, a deluxe brasserie specialising in fish dishes and shellfish; to Ginger Thai, serving delicious Thai cuisine; and Les Coquillages, located on the beach overlooking the lagoon. The Aqua Bar and Vista Bar provide great meeting places.

All capacities are classroom-style. Business facilities include Internet access on leased line, fax machine, photocopying machine, email, computers for guest use, printing facilities and leased-line connection points for laptop.

Discover the island’s cultures and treasures with one of the guided tours available from the hotel. This can include trips to the Black River Gorges and Rochester Falls as well as the “Seven-Coloured Earths” in Chamarel. Visit Pamplemousses Garden, created by 18th Century botanist Pierre Poivre. The picturesque market in Port Louis and the shopping outlets in Curepipe are an absolute must. The more adventurous can rent a car at the hotel and follow the signposts to discover indigenous species of flora in Chamarel and Macchabée forests.