JW Marriott

The JW Marriott Mauritius Resort is located on the one of the island’s most stunning and sheltered sandy beaches on the southwest tip of Mauritius. This luxury resort exudes elegant colonial charm, designed with an unpretentious sophistication, the resort’s suites combine comfort and style with privacy and are housed in a scattering of quaint buildings along the beach. Spacious fresh interiors create an atmosphere of luxurious simplicity. Inspired by Mauritius’ colonial past, the centrally located Manor House is home to the main restaurant, bar as well as their ballroom, conservatory, cinema, and library. The resort has five dining spots – each with their own individual style. From Mauritian, Indian, South Asian, and Japanese cuisine. And the Boathouse Bar & Grill which offers a relaxed dining experience with your feet in the sand is popular for lunch and dinner..

Arranged in two-storey clusters along the beach, the 169 sea-facing “residences” in this all-suite retreat reflect an understated old-school elegance with dark wooden furniture, cream walls and mod cons such as Nespresso machines. Generous-sized bathrooms have egg-shaped baths and Asprey toiletries. Lavish Beachfront Peninsula and Le Morne Balcony Suites, which overlook the renowned “One Eye” kite-surfing spot, have the wow factor and the Manor House Spa Suites, with high ceilings, vast terraces, four-poster beds and couple’s spa bed in the bathroom, are very impressive.

This was the first hotel on the island to offer a premium kite-surfing club. Guests can hire electric bikes to cycle around the peninsula, go horse riding or climb Le Morne Brabant independently or with a local guide. Their spa offers complimentary yoga and Pilates and Ayurveda treatments.