Meal Plan

Half Board includes:

• Breakfast and dinner (buffet or table d’hôte) in Le Mon Plaisir.

All Inclusive includes:

• Daily breakfast buffet in Le Mon Plaisir.
• Daily dinner as from 19h00 to 22h00 in buffet style at Le Mon Plaisir. A Rs 400 credit per person per night for dinner at the pop-up beach restaurant
• Daily lunch in buffet style at Le Mon Plaisir. A Rs 200 credit per person per night for lunch at the pop-up beach restaurant.
• Afternoon tea/coffee & a selection of Mauritian delicacies.
• Soft drinks/juice/mineral water/local beers, selection of cocktails & local spirits + selected wine & house wine by glass - available at the bar from 11h00 to 23h00.
• A picnic box will be available for guests leaving the resort for the day (advance order).
• Tea/Coffee making facilities in room are included replenish once daily.
• The minibar including soft drinks, local juices, water and local beer only - replenished once daily.
• Enjoy food and drink within the AI package at Veranda Palmar, Veranda Paul and Virginie, Veranda Grand Baie and Veranda Tamarin (transport excludes and pre booking required)

LOCATION
North Coast, Grand Baie

ACCOMMODATION

32 Comfort Rooms (Size: 32 – 38 m²)
Roomsare located on the ground, first or second floor with garden views and en-suite shower.

12 Comfort Family Rooms (Size: 35 m²)
Rooms are located on the ground, first or second floor with garden or pool views and en-suite shower.

42 Superior Rooms (Size: 36 m²)
Rooms are located on the ground, first and second floor offering a garden or pool view and en-suite shower.

2 Privilege Suites (Size: 65 m²)
Rooms arelocated on the ground and first floors with a beachfront location and en-suite shower.

6 Privilege Rooms(Size: 55 m²)
Rooms are located on the ground, first and second floor offering garden or pool views and en-suite bath and shower. Guests in the privilege rooms enjoy one free catamaran cruise per stay (min. 7 nights)

ROOM FACILITIES

• Air conditioning
• Ceiling fan
• Electronic safe
• Tea/coffee making facilities
• Flat screen television
• Direct telephone
• Hair dryer
• Mini bar
• Free WiFi

DINING

Le Mon Plaisir
Mon Plaisir serves a variety of dishes, from local specialties and classics, to signature dishes. The buffet’s impeccable presentation is enticing and the à la carte menu is an exploration of the flavours of Mauritius and elsewhere. The hotel’s main restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Belle Vue
Come afternoon or evening, take a seat in the unpretentious, open-air restaurant - most likely under a palm or coconut tree - and delve into the Mauritian menu filled local, seasonal dishes cooked following tradition. The beach restaurant offers a peaceful view on the lagoon - keep your eyes open for brightly coloured sails on the horizon. At night, the island’s famous bay scintillates as the coast is lit up.

Tilambic

Cool off from the scorching heat with an iced lemongrass infusion at Le Tilambic, a bar situated between the pool and Mon Plaisir restaurant. At sunset hour, order a ti punch or one of the many house-made rhums arrangés, or pop by after dinner when the happening bar is packed with live music.

Mobile Food Kiosk

Pop up street food kiosk offering local cuisines.

MEAL PLANS

Half Board includes

• Breakfast and dinner (buffet or table d’hôte) in Le Mon Plaisir.

All Inclusive includes

• Daily breakfast buffet in Le Mnm Plaisir.
• Daily dinner from 19h00 to 21h30 in buffet style at Le Mon Plaisir. A daily Rs 400 credit per person for dinner at the pop-up beach restaurant (weather permitting)
• Daily lunch from 12h30 to 15h00 in buffet style at Le Mon Plaisir. A daily Rs 200 credit per person for lunch at the pop-up beach restaurant.
• Afternoon tea, coffee, pancakes & a selection of Mauritian snacks.
• Snacking options at the street food mobile kiosk
• Soft drinks, juice, mineral water, local beers, selection of cocktails, local spirits, selected house wine by glass - available at the bar from 11h00 to 23h00.
• A picnic box will be available for guests leaving the resort for the day (advance order).
• Tea / Coffee facilities in room are included replenish once daily.
• The minibar including soft drinks, local juices, water and local beer only – replenished once daily.

** Enjoy food and drink within the AI package at Veranda Palmar, Veranda Paul and Virginie, Veranda Grand Baie and Veranda Tamarin (transport excludes and pre booking required)

KIDS CLUB
Timomo Kids Club is open daily from 08h30 – 16h45 and is suitable for children from 3 (potty trained) to 11 years with a host of daily activities. Babysitting available at extra cost.

SPA
Housed in an authentic creole villa, the Seven Colours Spa is justifiably proud of its exceptional style and Mauritian atmosphere. The Seven Colours Wellness Spa of Veranda Grande Baie Hotel & Spa offers you a choice of treatments tailored to your individual needs and gives you the feeling of overall wellness of body and mind. The power of healing can be felt in the surroundings itself. The atmosphere is charged with sensuality, all aimed at evoking positive vibrations.

VERANDA CATAMARAN

Catamaran departs from Paul and Virginie with snorkelling at "Fond Blancs” with lunch at Bernache Island. Daily departures at 10h00 with an Adult Only cruise on a Monday and a Lobster cruise on a Sunday (with supplement).

Wi-Fi
Free of charge throughout the hotel including the rooms.

WATERSPORTS & ACTIVITIES(some at a supplement*)

• 1 Main pool
• 1 Swimming pool including kids pool area (depth -60cm) and jacuzzi
• Aquagym
• Darts
• Bocce ball
• Fitness room
• Table tennis
• Floodlit tennis court (tennis balls at extra cost)
• Jogging sessions
• Stretching and relaxation sessions
• Kayaks
• Pedal boats
• Snorkelling
• Indoor games
• Sailing
• Windsurfing
• Stand up paddle
• Waterskiing*
• Deep sea fishing*
• Diving (PADI)*
• Bicycle rental*
• Glass bottom boat*
• Catamaran excursions*

All information in this fact sheet is applicable from 1 February 2021 to 31 January 2022 and is subject to change without prior notice.

COVID-19 TRAVEL UPDATE (AS @ 15 January 2021)

The Mauritian Government has decided on Friday, 15th January, to extend the current quarantine conditions until 31st March for all international arrivals. This is only for long stays over 14 days. 

The Holiday Factory envisages that short term leisure travel (less than 14 days) may be allowed only from June 2021

WELCOME TO MAURITIUS

Friendly, inviting and relentlessly beautiful – welcome to Mauritius! Beaches, temples, lagoons, rainforests, reefs, waterfalls, shopping, dining… Mauritius has it all. For the adventurous and active, the array of options is endless; from scuba diving and snorkelling to sailing and deep sea fishing, or water-skiing and parasailing, kite surfing and yoga, quad biking and horse riding – you name it, Mauritius has got it.

HISTORY

Mauritius was a Dutch colony in the 1600’s until it was occupied by the French in the 1700’s and then it became a British Colony in the 1800’s. It gained independence from Britain in the late 1960’s after almost 200 years, and finally became a Republic in 1992.

LANGUAGE & CULTURE

Due to its multicultural diversity, Mauritius boasts a number of spoken languages. With immigrants from Africa, India, France, the UK and China, there is a vast mixture of cultures, languages and traditions. Both English and French are generally accepted as the official languages (with French being the most dominant), and Creole being the most commonly used language on the street.

CLIMATE

The island is blessed with a tropical climate and is a fantastic year-round destination. Temperatures range from the low to mid-20s°C in the cooler months (April to October), up to the late 20s°C and early 30s°C during the gorgeous summer months from November to March.

TIME DIFFERENCE

Mauritius is 2 hours ahead of South Africa

CURRENCY

The monetary unit is the Mauritian Rupee (Rs) which is divided into 100 cents. Major currencies such as US Dollars and Euros, and even South African Rands, are accepted in most hotels and by many vendors. You don’t need to schlepp to get forex before you travel to Mauritius, you can literally convert Rands to Rupees on arrival at the airport or simply draw local currency at an ATM.

WHAT TO DO IN MAURITIUS

Mauritius has an impressive array of activities available – from exhilarating zip lining to cultural temple visits. Of course, it’s also very important to factor in plenty of time to soak up the sun around your hotel pool. If you are looking for more than the beach, look at what is in store for you:

• Deep Sea Fishing – Mauritius is a paradise for deep sea fishing - the ocean is 70 metres deep one kilometre away from the coast. Species include the blue or black marlin, all types of sharks, yellow tuna, the Bonitos, barracuda and more. Huge fish like the Blue Marlin roam the seas and hunt around the island from November to April. Mauritius holds several world fishing records. Fishing boats can be hired from almost all hotels.

• Spa and Wellbeing – If you’re looking for some pampering be sure to visit the spa found at most hotels where you can put yourself into the capable hands of experts and allow yourself to be carried away by your senses (you deserve it)!

• Golf – What could be more pleasant than being on holiday on a dream island whilst having the opportunity to improve your golf skills? Some excellent golf courses including Heritage Golf Club at Bel Ombre, Ile Aux Cerfs Golf Club, Tamarina, the Links and Legends courses at Belle Mare Plage and Four Seasons Golf Club at Anahita

• Shopping - The Island’s reputation as a shopping paradise is enhanced by the diversity and quality of shopping opportunities. From sophisticated shopping centres to small craft shops and bustling market stalls, there is something for everyone. Whatever happens, you can’t leave Mauritius without a sega outfit and at least one frangipani hair clip!

• Scuba Diving and Snorkelling – Mauritius is fantastic for diving all year round. A barrier reef encircles almost the entire island which creates a shallow lagoon reef, making it particularly good diving for beginners. On the other side of the barrier reef, caverns and crevasses as well as a bunch of ship wrecks will delight the more experienced divers out there.

• Nightlife - Most hotels in Mauritius offer nightly entertainment but for those seeking a little more, there is lots of fun to be had on the island. The nightlife scene of Mauritius entices with beach clubs, happening nightclubs, casinos, bars & pubs with live music, and even laid back lounges.

WHAT TO PACK

TRAVEL TIPS

• Pack a change of clothing in your hand luggage in case of baggage delays (and a spare cozzie so at least you can have a swim when you get to your resort)
• Clothing creases less if rolled in a sausage shape when packed – so roll, don’t fold
• No sharp objects are permitted in your hand luggage (yes, tweezers are sharp!)
• Travel insurance is a must. If you can’t afford it, you can’t afford to travel!
• Travelling with kids – please check that you have all the relevant documents including unabridged Birth Certificates.
• Put electronics, medication, toothbrushes and jewellery in your carry-on bag
• It’s often a good idea to let your bank or credit card company know that you’re going overseas
• Be patient, be flexible, be spontaneous and have the best time ever!