Situated on the east coast of the island in a 150- hectare nature reserve, the idyllic Belle Mare Plage is a golf resort set by two kilometres of sandy white beach. The 256 guestrooms complement the island surroundings with natural-toned decor, dark-wood furnishings and marble floors, and all open onto balconies or terraces with sea views. All are equipped with satellite television, direct-dial phones, minibars, safes, and hair dryers, and bathrooms include telephones, bathrobes and slippers. Golfers can play a round or two on the hotel's two 18-hole championship golf courses, enjoy a post-match drink in the two clubhouses and indulge in a special golfer's massage in the spa. A wide range of beauty treatments, including reflexology, Shiatsu massage and facials, are available at the Body Harmony spa. Fitness enthusiasts can work out in the health centre or join a yoga class, before unwinding in the sauna or jetted tub. Sports fans can play squash or tennis, while water babies can kayak, parasail or scuba dive or enjoy a glass-bottomed boat trip. Less energetic guests can lounge on furnished sun terraces by the outdoor pool or sample exotic cocktails from one of the seven bars. The resort offers seven restaurants, ranging from intimate European fine-dining with a Mauritian twist to casual beach bars serving pizza and sandwiches. Staff at the 24-hour front desk are on hand to provide around-the-clock room service, exchange currency and arrange babysitting services. Guests arriving by car will find complimentary secure parking facilities on site. Nearby attractions include the waterpark, five kilometres away, and the L'Ile aux Cerfs, a leisure island offering beaches and watersports, which is 10 kilometres from the hotel and can be reached by ferry from the mainland. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is 45 kilometres away, with an approximate driving time of one hour. Please Note: A daily green-fee per person is included in the room rate throughout the year.

Room Types:

Prestige Room:   One king bed and one sofabed or two twin beds and one sofabed. 45 square metres. Marble floors and natural-toned decor with dark-wood furnishings. Private balcony or terrace with sea view. Satellite television, direct-dial phone, Play Station II (surcharge), minibar and safe. Bathroom with shower, tub, telephone, bathrobes and slippers.

Junior suite:   One king bed and one sofabed or two twin beds and one sofabed. 68 square metres. Marble floors and natural-toned decor with dark-wood furnishings. Private balcony or terrace with sea view. Satellite television, direct-dial phone, Play Station II (surcharge), minibar and safe. Bathroom with shower, tub, telephone, bathrobes and slippers.

Driving Directions: Fifteen-minute helicopter transfers (surcharge) from the airport to the hotel can be arranged with reception. Guests can also pre-book a private hotel shuttle service (surcharge) or take a taxi from the airport.