The Shelded West Coast of Mauritius sits in Flicks-N-Flac, a minor fishing village was a comfortable holiday shelter. If you wanted to walk south along the beach (for the longest time in the country) you would kill Volmer and finally, the sand will give way to the sand Black volcanic rock That is known to the island.

On this stretch Ancient Sandy Beachyou will find Maradiva villa resort and spaEstablished in 2004, the hotel was part of the Taj Exotica (a Mauritius Hospitality Company) before going independent in 2009. To date, it is a Mauritius family, the only five -star resort on the island owned and run by Ramajane.

In 2023, Maradiva closed the property for seven months to give a fully facelift. Now 16 additional two-bedroom villas, an extended fitness center, a new restaurant, and the selection of debut villas and penthouse are available soon. All villas also received an update during renovation and now it has a Maurician-inspired interior design, which has elegant touchs such as Hermes Wallpaper, Framede Botanical Print and Ratan Furniture.

Maradiva is the only villa-keval hotel on the island, and it is not unheard of sharing property with Hollywood star or royalty member for guests and is not sensible. Even there is a small on-site garden known as “Jordin des Stars”, where celebrities like Matthew McConaghi and Anne Hathaway have planted trees in honor of their stay.

And it is no wonder why this property is such a draw for rich and famous – it is highly private. Even during the high season month of December, I woke up and stalked on the beach with my villas courtyard, where I took a dip in the sea. I only had a quick exchange Bonejorce With a couple of staff members when I walk. Here each villa has a private dip pool, but a large, communal infinite pool that ignores the ocean and mountains – this is the place where you can catch a glimpse of other guests who have managed to tear yourself out of their villas.

Mauritius is known for its green -oriented external places, vibrant culinary visual and rich history, but makes it difficult to quit the spectacular and peaceful base property of the resort.

Maradiva Villa likes to live in a resort and spa here.

Room

There are 65 villas in Maradiva, and six housing type guests can choose, some of which have easy beach or pools. However, even the most “basic” rooms here are very spacious – the luxury suite pool villa is more than 1,765 sq ft. Visitors can highly expect the natural interior design elements such as solid wood furniture, knitted garments made of natural fibers, an easy Breezy indoor-outdoor flow and marble countertops in the bathroom. The courtyard is covered with the roofs of the pagoda-style that catching the eyes and is prepared with the sun’s bed for two people, lounge seats, and a sun bed. If you are traveling with small people or a large group, choose a two-bedroom villa. Each of the housing types also contains private options, which are more solitary than their standard brothers and sisters.

But if the luxury game is named during your journey, the two-bedroom president’s suit for the Pool Villa. Each one comes with a 24-hour butler service, a private kitchen, a home in a house with a living room, outdoor dining space and a 602-class foot swimming pool.

Food and drinks

Maradiva Villa Resort & Spa has five restaurants: Casin, Silentro, Haiku, Beach House Grill and Lantana. They are all maintained by Michelin-starred head chef Yanik Hochet.

Fresh from a flight and one -hour car ride from the airport, the northern Indian fusion restaurant Cilantro seemed like the best option for me. I make a feast on one Plate-Sty (where a lot of small dishes are served on a round plaater) dinner and enjoy my food for a live sound Tabla (A collision instrument) player.

The main on-site restaurant is Casine, which serves good food throughout the day-I loved to have fresh fruits, clouds like Belgian waffles, pastries and detox juice here with scenes of lawns and waves. The adorable red-wisted Bulbulas used to welcome Avian comrades, even though he tried his luck with my berries.

Haiku is a Japanese-induced, two-room restaurant. Consult on Pak enthusiast and former Japanese Ambassador of Mauritius, Shuchiro Kawaguchi, Vashoku (Traditional Japanese) menu, and it also has a teppanyaki station. But, if you are looking for something more less, the beach house grill and meat for the beach house are served under the shade of a large tree, with the view of the sea.

No journey of Mauritius is completed with rum at least without at least one encounter, the most popular drink of the island. Whether you are looking for a poolside beverages, afternoon tea, predicer epervice, or a nightcap, lantana bar and lounge. One of my favorite places to sit here was at the window, which completely implicated Le Morne Brabant and Infinity Pool. Away from the bar, you will find the basement and cigar humidor of the resort which is the home of the top-shelf wine and an array of about 2,000 cigars-the largest collection on the Shiva.

Activities and experiences

The enthusiasts of the gym will be pleased with the expanded fitness center in Maradiva, which is 24/7 open and has a cardio room, a weight room and two tennis courts. There is also a roster of group exercises to participate on the beach including morning yoga. Some activities require advance booking, so be sure to check the weekly schedule available in your villa.

If you are nautical in all things, then the boat house is the head of the bot house, which serves as a convenient early point for things like offshore sports fishing, catamaran, snorkeling, water skiing and other fun ocean activities.

For people requiring retail therapy, there are two on-site stores. There is essential boutiques, locally manufactured in Maradiva boutiques along with localized clothing and artisans, which carries designers such as Missoni, Peninsula Swim and Ware, Balushka Resort Ware, and other high-end brands. There is also an on-site art gallery, cured by one in eight on the island Admah Fine ArtsIt is a vibrant, modern place where the work of an artist’s month (or an artist in residence) is shown. Selected pieces are available for selection.

If you want to find out the property, the cunning can arrange for you to take out for a trip to the sightseeing in the rolls-rolls phantom of the resort. Or, you can indulge in one of the signature experiences of Maradiva, such as a lux picnic is served by a butler with champagne and caviar.

The spa

More than the spa earn its place as the main draw of Maradiva, and it specializes in Ayurveda, a system of traditional Indian medicine. I have my time here in-house Ayurvedic doctor (and Kerala native), Dr. Started with consultation with Praveen Nair. I learned the basics of some Aryuveda and what is my chief Faults (Energy or “humor” that affect mental and physical health). I was then whisper to get my recommended treatment: a sweeping Abhyanga Massage a medley of oils that match my specific requirements and constitution.

However, here is a wide range of treatment, including classic massage, Ayurvedic oil treatment, facials and body raps. There are cold and hot pools, a steam room, a sauna, as well as a laconium. Guests can enjoy warm or cold tea before or after their appointment, or even book some time in the Yoga Studio or Meditation Room.

Family friendly offerings

Children are welcome to the resort, and have a Peter Pan Kids Club, with a shallow swimming pool, an outdoor playground, padded sports room, a dining area that remains open till 6 pm every day, and a daily roster of activities suitable for children up to 12 years old. Babyiting services (both in-in -las and kids clubs) are also available at request.

Young (and young in heart) will appreciate the new game room of property, including a Playstation 5, Pool Table, a lot of board games, as well as a rich collection of books covering history, art, geography and more.

Accessibility and stability

All villas of Maradiva are at the ground level and are wheelchair-accessible. There is a luxury suite pool villa that is fully customized for wheelchair users and available at request. If you are traveling to Maradiva and require additional assistance, contact the resort in advance.

Maradiva has a site bottling plant for drinking water provided in villas, restaurants and fitness centers, using local sugarcane glass and biodegradable bottles. The resort also uses a fleet of electric vehicles for day-to-day operation.

Place

Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa is located in the entire island (about 36 miles or one hour drive) from Sir Sewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (Mru). Thanks to the small (but powerful) size of Mauritius, any mountain, WaterfallReefs, Islets, or cities you want to see, are rarely more than two to three hours of drive or boat ride.

Hotel is located on the banks of Tamarine Bay, and you will get just across the water Tamarina Golf Club With its rodney right-designed course, some categories of Villa also get a green fee. For nature lovers, Le Morne BrabantFamous peak across the bay from the resort, and Black River Gorge National Park There are options for some light hiking travel and traveling to the island’s mythical sites. But, if you want to taste the local culture like a flick-N-Flac head, which is only a small car (or bicycle) ride and has a wide range of restaurants, bar, boutiks, public beaches and supermarkets.

book now

Maradiva Villa is a part of the Fine Hotel + Resorts Program of the Resort and Spa American Express. If you have a qualifying card, such as a platinum card by American Express, and you also book on the FHR website, you can get fun allowances such as initial check-in, late check-out and $ 100 property credit, which you can use to spend on things like food.

Hotel is also a member of the major hotels of the World Program. If you are a member of a leader club, you can enjoy the benefit such as a brunette upgrade upgrade and on-property benefits.

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