Meal Plans

Half Board includes:

• Breakfast and dinner daily in the main restaurant.
• A Rs400 credit per person, per night can be enjoyed at Le Saint Geran Restaurant for dinner (except for Sundays)
• Privilege room guests can also enjoy nightly dinner (excl. seafood) at the St Geran a la carte restaurant

All Inclusive includes:

• Breakfast, and dinner daily in the main restaurant
• Daily lunch at the beach restaurant (last order is at 14h30)
• A Rs400 credit per person, per night can be enjoyed at Le Saint Geran Restaurant for dinner (except for Sundays)
• Afternoon tea/coffee and pancakes only. 
• Tea / Coffee facilities in room are included (replenished once daily).
• A picnic box will be available for guests leaving the resort for the day (must be booked 24hrs before at the Guest Relations/Reception counter).
• Soft drinks, juice, mineral water, local beers, selection of local cocktails and spirits and house wine by the glass. Service from 11h00 until 23h00
• The minibar including soft drinks, local juices, water and local beers only (replenished once daily).
• Enjoy food and drink within the AI package at Veranda Palmar, Veranda Pointe Aux Biches, Veranda Grand Baie and Veranda Tamarin (transport excludes and pre booking required)

LOCATION
North Coast, Grand Gaube.

ACCOMMODATION

12 Comfort Rooms (Size: 32 m²)
Rooms are located on the ground, first or second floor with obstructed sea views and en-suite shower and queen size bed.

57 Superior Rooms (Size: 32-38 m²)
Rooms are located on the ground, first or second floor offering sea views view via the large sliding doors and en-suite shower and king size bed.

12 Privilege Rooms (Size: 42 m²)
Rooms are located on the ground, first or second floor offering sea views view via the large sliding doors and en suite shower and king size bed.
Guests in the privilege rooms receive a pillow menu, and enjoy one catamaran cruise per stay (min. 7 nights) as well as a la carte dinner daily at St Geran Restaurant.

ROOM FACILITIES

• Air conditioning
• Ceiling fan in some rooms
• Electronic room safe
• Mini bar
• Tea/coffee making facilities
• Satellite television
• Hair dryer
• Direct telephone
• Free Wi-Fi

DINING

Half Board includes

• Breakfast and dinner daily in the main restaurant.
• Privilege room guests can also enjoy nightly dinner (excl. seafood) at the St Geran a la carte restaurant

All Inclusive includes

• Breakfast, and dinner daily in the main restaurant
• A Rs400 credit per person, per night can be enjoyed at Le Saint Geran Restaurant for dinner (except for Sundays)
• Lunch at St Geran or at the main pool/bar (Sandwich/salad menu)
• Afternoon tea, coffee and pancakes
• Soft drinks, juice, mineral water, local beers, selection of local cocktails and spirits and house wine by the glass. Service from 11h00 until 23h00
• Snacking options at the street food mobile kiosk
• Tea/ Coffee facilities in room (replenished once daily).
• The minibar including soft drinks, local juices, water and local beers only - replenished once daily.

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

Isle De France
The hotel’s main restaurant overlooks the immaculate pool and bay, affording a stunning view of the horizon’s innumerable hues of blue. You will have a chance to taste the subtlety of the local flavours - spices and seasonal produce - or stick to what is comforting. Our combination of Mauritian and international cuisine served table d’hôte or buffet style is bound to please every palate.

Le Saint Géran
The beach bar and restaurant, Le Saint Géran - named after the shipwreck made famous by Bernardin de St-Pierre who wrote a novel around it -, is located at the end of a jetty. Under the thatch-roof, a hallmark of Mauritian architecture, you will savour platters of freshly caught seafood and Veranda Resorts’ signature dishes. The seaside restaurant has a mystique aura to it, which is somewhat enhanced come nightfall.

Poudre d’Or Bar

An elegant decor and unblemished views of the Grand-Gaube lagoon - one of the island’s largest - make the Poudre d’Or the perfect place for a mid-afternoon break. Indulge in a coffee, a cocktail or an after-dinner liquor at the bar. For a late afternoon pick-me-up, opt for savoury snacks or crêpes. Come evening, a laid-back island ambiance settles in with live music and shows.

Mobile Food Kiosk

Pop up street food kiosk offering local cuisines.

SHUTTLE SERVICE
Complimentary twice weekly shuttle service to Grand Bay (pre-booking at reception required)

SPA
The Seven Colours Wellness Spa is a haven where therapists tailor bespoke treatments combining ancient customs with modern wellbeing with local, Mauritian undertones. Taking advantage of our location in the tropics, we use the purest ingredients, harvested and turned into essential oils. Guests will leave feeling cleansed and whole.

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

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) .

WATERSPORTS & ACTIVITIES (some with supplement *)

• 2 pools
• Aquagym
• Windsurfing
• Kayaks
• Pedal boat
• Stand-up paddle
• Snorkeling
• Glass Bottom Boat
• Sailing dinghies
• Pétanque
• Floodlit tennis court
• Fitness room
• Shuttle to Grand Baie (Twice a week)
• Bicycle rental*
• Diving(PADI)*
• Fishing*
• Kitesurf*
• Sea scooter*
• Seaplane*
• Traditional pirogue excursion*
• Catamaran excursions (on demand)*
• Lunch at a local house*

All information in this fact sheet is applicable from 1 February 2021 to 31 January 2022 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!