The Residence, Mauritius

Some hotels make the headlines the day they open – The Residence is one of these. It opened in early 1998 and the same year it was listed among the great names of luxury hotels. Comprising 151 luxury rooms and 20 suites all with king size beds, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, satellite TV and mini-bar and overlooking one of the most exquisite beaches on the island, the hotel provides guests with a large range of complimentary activities including water skiing, wind surfing, snorkelling, canoeing, kayaking and tennis.

The room service is reminiscent of the luxury hotels of yesteryear with a butler assigned to each room. The elegant surroundings blend yesterday’s charms with today’s modern facilities; the subtle shades of beige and exotic wood are highlighted by antiques collected throughout Asia.

The Sanctuary is a health club where activities such as aerobics and Yoga take place. Within the Sanctuary is La Prairie Spa where individual treatments will be recommended after consultation with trained therapists. Programmes involving aromatic steam baths, rejuvenating facials, reflexology and relaxing massage are available.