SO/ Sofitel Mauritius

A design-driven beachfront resort on the southern tip of Mauritius in Bel Ombre, minutes from Bel Ombre Beach and just a short drive to the Heritage Golf Club. Nature lovers will find reserves, waterfalls and hiking trails nearby, and the nearest town is Chemin Grenier (about 6.5 km). The property is roughly 30–43 km from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

This upscale resort has 92 rooms plus suites and villas with private patios or gardens, and some villas feature plunge pools. Rooms include memory-foam beds with Egyptian cotton sheets, minibars and iPod docking, 42-inch LCD TVs, and bathrooms with bathtubs or rainfall showers. Expect a chic, contemporary vibe with design touches throughout and 24-hour butler service available for select categories.

Soak in an outdoor pool, stretch in the fitness and yoga areas, or unwind in the spa with massages, hammams, sauna and steam rooms. The resort sits on a private stretch of beach with a natural lagoon and coral, plus a boathouse for water sports and a diving club. On land you'll find tennis courts, kids club with a children’s pool, library, ping-pong and BBQ areas—wake up to sea-breeze mornings and end the day poolside.

Flexible meeting and event spaces and ephemeral areas for private functions. Practical touches include a computer station, express check-in, limo/town car service, roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), free valet parking and complimentary wired and wireless high-speed internet.

Two on-site restaurants and intimate bars serve everything from fresh seafood to regional Mauritian flavors, with a poolside bar and bar/lounge for cocktails. 24-hour room service is available and breakfast can be arranged for a fee.