Romantic couples and stressed executives.
Baie aux Tortues, north-west Mauritius, one hour’s drive from Sir Sewoosagar Ramgoolam International Airport.
The Oberoi’s rooms are designed to be peaceful, tranquil spaces, with neutral-toned décor and sumptuous four poster beds. The bathrooms are similarly relaxing, each with a sunken marble bath looking onto the lush vegetation of a private garden.
Guests can order dinner to be brought to their own private gazebo, overlooking a private swimming pool, allowing for perfect privacy and seclusion. Naturally, the rooms have all mod cons, including broadband access and satellite TV.
The impressive thatched roof of the Oberoi’s restaurant tops an open-sided dining room with great sea views. The menu fuses local and global culinary traditions, with the in-house team of chefs using only the freshest ingredients. In the evenings, tiny nightlights are floated on the surface of the pool, creating a stunningly romantic atmosphere.
The hotel’s beautiful honey-coloured spa pavilions contain the latest in modern facilities including a beauty centre, workout room, Turkish hamman baths and couples’ private spa suites. For those interested in local healing traditions, there’s a range of traditional Mauritian therapies on offer.
The resort offers a range of water sports and recreation like wind surfing, water skiing, diving and sailing alongside more tranquil activities such as art classes and wine appreciation sessions. Excursions can be arranged to the bustling town of Port Louis, 20 minutes away from the hotel, as well as a range of the island’s beauty spots.
At the spa, ask for the blissful coconut husk body brush, followed by a deep massage with freshly ground coconut.