Description

A wonderful resort designed for relaxation and rejuvenation, Maradiva’s luxuriously outfitted villas bask in the Mauritian sunshine all year round. Inspired by the tropical greenery that surrounds the resort, each villa features its own large outdoor terrace living area, perfectly suited for some al fresco dining and completed with a plunge pool.

Inside, the spacious villas have a warm contemporary design and Hermes amenities, with each bedroom furnished with a plush king-sized bed and large walk in wardrobe. The finely styled bathrooms feature an oversized bathtub and separate rain shower. The patio area also features a secluded outdoor garden shower, for a unique way to freshen up. The Exclusive and Presidential Suite Pool Villas are also available for differently sized room arrangements, and also feature a larger pool and garden area.

With all villas just a short walk to the seashore, the hotel offers a range of leisure excursions from its boathouse. Guests can embark on a choice of pedal boat hire, kayaking, glass bottom boat trips, waterskiing or snorkel exploration.

Back at the resort, guests can also use a range of complimentary facilities, such as the hotel’s floodlit tennis courts, table tennis equipment, the large infinity swimming pool (heated in winter) or state of the art fitness centre. Those seeking a bit of pampering during their time away will want to become fully acquainted with Maradiva’s award winning holistic spa, as well as the resort’s yoga and meditation classes and beauty salon.

As a destination designed for families as well as couples, Maradiva proposes the Peter Pan Kids Club, available for children aged 4 – 12. Professionally trained staff supervise a huge range of activities taking place in a specially designed play area, while mum and dad can have some relaxation time of their own.

Despite so much going on during the daytime, Maradiva’s staff still manage to provide a superb dinner service. Guests have a choice of three ‘a la carte’ restaurants. The Cilantro restaurant, serves flavourful Indian fusion dishes, while the Teppan, proposes Japanese and Asian specialties, delicately prepared on an open hot-plate grill in front of diners. Alternatively, Coast2Coast serves traditional Mauritian and international cuisine in an open, beachside setting. Other dining options include a romantic diner on the jetty, under the Raj tent, in the privacy of your villa and the three restaurants of the sister property Sands Suites Resort & Spa as part of the Dine Around concept.

When to travel:

Mauritius enjoys a typically tropical climate with year-round heat, although the southeast trade winds help it to not feel too muggy.  The best months to visit Mauritius are May to early December. Water sports enthusiasts and divers will want to avoid January and February, the peak cyclone months.  Cyclones rarely hit Mauritius but cyclones way out at sea can bring days of squally rain.

The summer months are from December to April, when it can nevertheless be extremely humid, and the winter, such as it is, runs from May to November, and is cooler and drier.  Coastal temperatures range between 25°C and 33°C in summer and between 18°C and 24°C in winter, although on the plateau it will be some 5°C cooler. When the winds are at their strongest in July and August it can be blustery on the east coast, though the breeze brings welcome relief in summer.

Apart from the Christmas-New Year peak, Mauritius doesn’t really have high and low seasons. The situation is more dependent on outside factors (such as the French school holidays, which cause a big increase in demand and prices in August).

Location

The Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa overlooks the beautiful waters of Tamarin Bay on the west coast of Mauritius. This part of the island famous for its amazing sunsets and its dry and warm climate - even during winter months.

The drive from the airport to Maradiva takes under an hour. A chauffeur can be arranged for transfers to and from Maradiva.