HERITAGE LE TELFAIR GOLF & SPA RESORT is situated on the south coast of Mauritius on a site once home to the magnificent 19th century sugar estate of Bel Ombre . Located in beautiful countryside next to the Bel Ombre lagoon and the lush green slopes of the golf course , Heritage Le Telfair is an impressive and truly unique resort . It consists of 158 rooms and suites with stylish interiors decorated in authentic colonial style and designed to reflect the local natural environment . The rooms are decorated in cool , fine linens and cottons in natural tones or in deep blue and light gold , with polished wooden floors , marble and mosaics in the bathrooms . A unique feature of the resort is that all rooms have their own private butler to attend discreetly to any request 24 hours a day . There is a wide choice of dining possibilities and venues at Maradiva , including the main restaurant , which has both indoor and outdoor seating in four separate areas to afford stunning views of the sea , river and mountain . Meals are served here throughout the day and include a range of local cuisine with an international twist . The Beach restaurant is open from lunch through to the evening and guests are able to enjoy a wide range of seafood in a stunning location overlooking the beach . Set in the French gardens is the romantic Château de Bel Ombre .

Here guests are able to enjoy a mix of traditional and modern cuisine in an elegantly nostalgic environment . The resort has a relaxing and tranquil ambience with features such as pathways , rustic bridges , lily ponds and fountains with frangipani , bougainvillaea and hibiscus adding splashes of tropical colour . Nearby is the nature and deer reserve of Bel Ombre , where guests can enjoy a number of activities , including horse riding , cycling and walking , either alone or with a guide . The hotel also has a wide range of leisure activities both on water and on land , from tennis and water sports , to golf and spa treatments . The Seven Colours Spa Millesime Collection is designed as a village set in tropical gardens surrounded by ponds . Guests are able to indulge in a range of treatments including massages and face and body care . Another great feature of the resort is the Golf du Chateau , which is located in the north of the property and is accessible by golf cart through a private pathway . It boasts an 18-hole golf course , a fully equipped clubhouse , professional coaching and a golf boutique . Guests also have free and unlimited access to the 9-hole pitch and putt . Heriftage Le Telfair is an impressive resort with an outstanding range of facilities ; from the extensive grounds to an excellent provision for children , which makes it an ideal choice for families .

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