Mauritius hotels

20 Degrees South hotel *****

Location

Hôtel 20°Sud (20°South) is the first and only ‘boutique’ hotel on the island of Mauritius, petite and luxurious, in a scenic beachfront, tropical setting. This charming haven of refinement and serenity offers 27 rooms and 2 suites.

It is set in a small coconut grove surrounded by private estates, on the waterfront overlooking the
elegant location of Grand Baie in the north west of the island. Situated on a gorgeous turquoise
lagoon at Pointe Malartic, between Pointe aux Canonniers and Grand Baie, it is accessible by a
small road used only for local residential traffic. The hotel faces the islands to the north of Coin de
Mire, Ile Ronde and Ile Plate, which are ideal for picnics and snorkelling excursions.

Accommodation

Hôtel 20°Sud (20°South) has 27 rooms and 2 suites, each has sea view, and some of the beachfront rooms are less than 10 metres from the water. The accommodation is divided into 3 categories, all of which have rooms located on both ground and first floors : Charm Rooms -Beachfront Rooms - Suites.

All have air-conditioning and either a beautiful terrace or balcony with views to the sea, on which to relax. The tasteful furniture includes queen size beds, and every room is equipped with flat screen LCD TV, free ADSL WIFI Internet access, minibar, hairdryer, personal room safe and coffee/tea maker. 

The "beachfront" rooms and the suites are equipped with a Nespresso machine.

Each room has en-suite bathroom with stand-alone bathtub, separate double shower and a toilet. The 2 suites have also an external Jacuzzi.

Reminiscent of times gone by, no two rooms are the same. The blend of antiquities and furnishings sourced for this hotel by the Belgian interior designer FLAMANT, particularly harbour an atmosphere of warmth, and unique personal touch.

The preserve of beautiful dreams...

Restaurant

The restaurant is 15 metres from the waters edge with a terrace almost touching the beach. Guests dine beside the sea while the night air is filled with sound of soft music emanating from the pianist playing the grand piano in the library.

Cuisine of superb quality is prepared, under the direction of a talented local chef, and created principally from the finest of the island’s local produce.

Guests may take their breakfast either in the restaurant or in their rooms, anytime between 7am and 7pm.

At lunchtime guests may choose between an à la carte menu or a light snack such as a delicious salad or plate of carpaccio.

In the evening, although guests may be on demi pension, the restaurant nevertheless offers a full menu with a choice of the best fishes on the island, meat and vegetarian, and additionally each evening the chef proposes his special menu of the day.

Dining is also possible on board the MS Lady Lisbeth : she is the oldest motor boat in Mauritius (1930), completely rebuilt under the supervision of Michel, the owner of 20°Sud. Every evening, she will depart with a maximum of 8 guests for a very private and exclusive dining cruise inside the bay.

Hotel facilities

Restaurant: English and Continental Breakfast from 7am to 7pm; à la carte lunch; free afternoon tea served from 3pm-5pm; table d’hôtes dinner created by a talented chef.

Poolside Bar: Serving fresh fruit juices, exotic cocktails, fine French and South African wine

Soft musical entertainment nightly

Swimming pools: Fresh water

Beach: Excellent swimming conditions

Sun loungers, thatched sunshades, beach towels

Spa: massage, body care, Turkish Baths, Jacuzzi

Gym & fitness nearby

Boutique

Internet corner in lobby Free ADSL WIFI

Laundry

Child Sitting day & night;

Taxi, scooter and bicycle hire

Boat transfers to Grand Baie Sunset Centre boutiques, craft markets, restaurants, nightclubs

Currency exchange

Credit cards accepted are Visa and Mastercard

Activities

The hotel is a perfect location for windsurfers and catamaran lovers, overlooking a huge bay sheltered from the waves with a continual light breeze all year round.

Free of charge: windsurfing (adults and children); Hobbie-cat; snorkelling; sea kayaks; glass bottom boat; Turkish Baths and Jacuzzi in the Spa; library, board games.

Free dive training session with tanks for beginners, offered by the hotel.

Nominal fee: Waterskiing, Catamaran sailing; speed boat picnic excursions and snorkelling at nearby islands; Scuba diving PADI/CMAS; parasailing; kite surfing; sail boat cruises; big game fishing; submarine seabed discovery.

Spa massage & body care with Spa PHYTOMER products; nearby gym & fitness centre with yoga, tai-chi, step, spinning & salsa classes; nearby golf (9 holes 15 minutes, 18 holes 45 minutes by car);scooter and bicycle hire.

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