MAURITIUS

“ ACTIVITIES AND LUXURY LIVING ON THE ISLAND ' S LONGEST STRETCH OF PRIVATE RESORT BEACHFRONT ”

View of the beach at Long Beach

RESORT ON THE EAST COAST of Mauritius , Long Beach brings carefree piazza-style living to the longest and widest stretch of white-sand coastline of any Mauritian resort . Beyond the beach , the tropical lagoon is a snorkelling paradise , with its crystal clear blue waters . The main focus of the resort is the urban-style piazza , with its restaurants , shops and bars . Here , the architecture is softened by local detailing and materials and integrates with the extensive tropical gardens . The rooms are arranged in three crescents and every room has a view of the ocean as well as an average of 109 square metres of beach space . Chic , contemporary designs blend indoor and open-air living and include hues of coral red , apple green , grey and white alongside refined furnishings . Families will love the Family Rooms , which feature a second bedroom that accommodates up to three children . Long Beach offers a great variety of eating experiences ranging from Asian to relaxed beach chic . There are four restaurants on the Piazza , with outdoor and indoor seating , and there is another restaurant on the beach . The main restaurant , Le Marché , is a culinary theatre with seven cooking stations , while the Italian restaurant , Sapori , and Japanese Hasu are both overseen by Michelin-starred chef Moreno Cedroni . The resort offers a huge range of pastimes and facilities from the most active to the most relaxed . Water sports include diving , snorkelling , waterskiing and sailing , while on land there is a gym , tennis courts , yoga classes , archery and a cycling track . There is a pool especially for families , one for adults and one reserved for lane swimming . Long Beach guests also benefit from preferential access to the 18-hole par 72 Le Touessrok Golf course on Ile aux Cerfs . This is reached by a shuttle and private 10-minute boat ride every day . For some pampering , Sea Spa is a temple of calm , with 12 treatment rooms that offer a wide range of treatments developed by French-based Thal ' ion to open a whole new world of senses and experiences . For children , Angels Kids ’ Club runs ageappropriate activities , 12 hours a day . Kids can enjoy tennis , windsurfing and swimming clinics , while teenagers can make new friends in the Waves Teens ' Club , which hosts activities such as beach barbeques . Long Beach really does offer something for everyone .

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