THE OBEROI , MAURITIUS BAIE AUX TORTUES

THE OBEROI , MAURITIUS offers stylish exclusivity with local flavour as well as the well-established Oberoi traditions . Situated on the Baie aux Tortues on the northwest coast of the island , The Oberoi , Mauritius has been conceived as an exclusive resort that is essentially Mauritian in style . This is established with elaborate use of local stone , thatch and wood as well as additional striking oriental features and sculptures . Nestling up against 600 metres of seafront that faces mountain ranges and golden beaches across the turquoise water of the bay , the resort has a mixture of spacious bedrooms facing the sea and luxurious villas . Most rooms have their own private pools and walled gardens . The landscaping of the resort is thoroughly dramatic , with an eclectic mixture of stone and water blending into subtropical gardens of Indian coral trees , African tulip trees and cream and yellow frangipani trees . There are two swimming pools near the sandy beachfront , a range of water sports plus two tennis courts . A new boat house , adjacent to the main beach , hosts a fully equipped and certified PADI dive centre . With the emphasis on privacy and luxury , the spa offers a range of treatments , including aromatherapy massage and body scrubs using natural products like local Mauritian fruits and plants . The design of the resort has carefully incorporated historic ruins of fortifications dating from the French occupation of the island . In the evenings , the resort has an incredibly romantic atmosphere when the architecture is enhanced by the wide-scale use of torches for lighting . Dining is either in the open-air thatched-roof restaurant , which offers refined French cuisine accompanied by a list of fine wines in the Lagoon Pool Restaurant . Room service is available if you want the privacy of dining in your villa . The bedrooms are furnished with high-quality , understated natural fabrics and materials that are relaxing and contemporary in effect . Woodcarvings , local black-andwhite framed photos and luxurious toiletries add to your sense of comfort , as does the sunken marble bath , which looks onto a private walled garden of tropical flora . One of the most prestigious hotels in Mauritius , The Oberoi , Mauritius comes highly recommended and is perfect for honeymooners and those in search of luxurious privacy .