Room Types
Our Comments and Suggestions on choosing a Room Type:
The Deluxe Rooms are large rooms - all 52 m² - and can accommodate up to 2 adults and 2 children under 12 or 3 adults. The best rooms in our opinion are the beach front deluxe rooms as they have direct access to the beach - although in saying that if you are looking for complete privacy bear in mind that there will be people walking past your room on a regular basis. The other deluxe rooms are set back in the grounds of the hotel and form a block. They will either look over one of the pools, the ocean or the lovely gardens. It if it the school holidays and you don’t have children with you, we would suggest going for a beach front deluxe room to avoid being situated on top of the pools. The rooms themselves are very impressive with very large bathrooms.
The Suites are located on the edge of the beach with the addition of a sitting-dining room, living-room and a Jacuzzi in the bathroom. They are each 100 m². These can also accommodate up to 2 adults and 2 children under 12 or 3 adults. The suites are really designed more for a family wanting a little more space but obviously a couple wanting to spoil themselves will also enjoy the homely environment of these rooms.
The Villas is an absolute haven of comfort and space, with a living room, a dining room with separate kitchen, two large bedrooms each with its own bathroom, a children's room with its own bathroom, a gazebo and a private swimming pool. It also has a 24-hour butler service and a Jacuzzi in the bathroom.
Additional Information:
The Heritage Awali offers 5 rooms types to choose from including:
- Deluxe Rooms: 154 (including deluxe standard, ocean view and beach front)
- Suites: 5
- Villa: 1
Room Facilities
All rooms are decorated in a refined style inspired by chic ethnic themes which conjure up an atmosphere that is both tropical and African. Each of the rooms is spacious and comfortable and opens onto its own private and comfortable terrace, a stone’s throw away from the two swimming pools or on the edge of the beach.
Each of the rooms and suites are equipped with:
- Bathroom with separate Bath / Shower
- Hairdryer
- Air-Conditioning & Ceiling fans
- Electronic safe
- Satellite TV
- Minibar
- Espresso machines (Suites only)
- Tea and Coffee making facilities
- Dial-up Internet access
- Telephone with Direct international access
- 24 hour room service & laundry service
- French and British standards electric sockets
- CD & DVD player (only in deluxe beach front, suites and villa)
- The suites can also accommodate a baby cot if needed
Restaurants & Bars
Our Comments and Suggestions on Dining at the The Heritage Awali:
Members of our staff have eaten at not only the main buffet restaurant but also at Infinity Blue, both of which were reportedly very good. Unfortunately time did not allow for meals at the Chateau de Bel Ombre which is ideal for a romantic dinner. The old world charm and views make it particularly memorable and the Mauritian menu is authentic and looked utterly delicious.
We have never before seen anything like what is on offer at the Spa Energy Restaurant. A little questionnaire beforehand ensures that the restaurant knows your ‘colour’ and your menu is designed accordingly to stimulate your chakra! It is a bit of fun if nothing else!
Additional Information
The Heritage Awali offers 5 restaurants and 2 bars.
The Balafon is the main restaurant which serves buffet breakfasts and dinners. The beach restaurant Infinity Blue offers Mediterranean and seafood cuisine and has stunning views over the lagoon. It is a great place for lunch and as an alternative for dinner.
Amafrooty is a poolside restaurant for an à la carte light lunch including salads and sandwiches.
As a special treat why not book lunch or dinner at Le Château de Bel Ombre which is 19th century manor. Set in grounds with large trees, overlooking a captivating French style garden, the Château of Bel Ombre is an enchanting setting to discover typical Mauritian cuisine while enjoying a breathtaking view on the mountains, the ocean and the golf.
For something very unique we recommend at least one dinner at the Seven Colours Energy Cuisine which is an innovative culinary experience designed to stimulate the chakras! The zen atmosphere and design are matched with an innovative culinary experience of the senses inspired by the Seven Colours concept, presented in the various “colours” menus symbolising the 7 chakras.
The Zenzi-Bar is a lounge bar place amongst the interlaced pools and with a lovely view over the lagoon. There is live entertainment here in the evenings. The Blue Drift Bar has a relaxed atmosphere where you dip your toes in the sand and enjoy a cocktail.
In the evening, local bands entertain the guests and create a party atmosphere on the hotel premises. Theme evenings (Sega, Indian, African…) as well as dances (band/DJ) are organised to ignite the dancer in you!
Spa & Treatments
The Seven Colours Spa:
Inspired by the oriental philosophy of the Chakras, the Seven Colours concept is based on the interaction and balance of the energies and colours that revitalise us. The Spa has a floor area of 3000m² and has 20 treatment rooms; vichy showers; steam baths; a huge sauna with cold water pool; a pool with eddying currents; divans in kiosks especially provided for relaxation and a consulting room where tailor-made treatment programmes can be discussed.
On the deluxe package you are entitled to one spa treatment per adult per stay (massages / facials / scrubs only). On the premium package you will a daily spa treatment (massages / facials / scrubs only) except on arrival and departure days.
Families
The Heritage is a fabulous resort for families of all shapes and sizes. Not only do all of the rooms accommodate up to 2 children under 12 there are also the suites offering even more room. The Kids Club not only provides a programme for young children but also for teenagers and the hotel provides babysitting services giving mum and dad a special night out. In addition to this there are activities at Valriche Nature Reserve that the family can do as a whole including hiking and quad biking. Of course that isn’t forgetting the pools and the wonderful lagoon which allow for safe swimming.
For added value the hotel provides a Family Offer during the winter months (mid April – mid Oct) where one child under 12 years sharing in the parent’s room stays free on the same meal plan booked by the parents (applicable in deluxe rooms only).
The Kid’s Club
Timomo & Friends miniclub welcomes children aged 3 (if potty trained) to 11 years old to enjoy many fun activities.
- Some of the daily activities for kids include:
- Workshops making Mauritian musical instruments or sweets
- Hunting crabs at sunset on the beach
- Playing musical and typical Mauritian games
- The theme of our activities this year is focussed on "Discovery and Learning"
A baby-sitting service is available on request with supplement.
Teenagers
A program of activities for teenagers has been specially designed for the teenagers aged 12 to 17 years old.
- Some of the daily activities include:
- Introduction to golf
- Excursions
- Exploration of local musical instruments
- Karaoke
- Mauritian parties on the beach with a camp fire, and the rhythm of the Sega
All accompanied by our team of entertainment professionals!
Hotel Facilities
The Heritage Awali hosts most of the usual facilities you would expect from a 5 star resort including a courtesy lounge, swimming pools with sun loungers and parasols, a range of boutiques, car rental desks, laundry and dry cleaning, WIFI in parts of the hotel and currency exchange.
Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort also offers a wide array of land and water sports for those who seek outdoor and dynamic activities during their holiday.
Land Sports
For sports fan or those looking for an active holiday, an outdoor area of more than 3,500m² is dedicated to sporting activities that includes:
- Two spaces - cardio and weight training - with state of the art gym equipment
- Table tennis
- Bocci balls
- Access to the Umuzi Sports Centre
- Archery
- A giant chest board
- Mountain bikes
- 2 flood-lit tennis courts
- Use of tennis racquets
- Beach volleyball
- Beach soccer
- Board games
The centre also includes a club which offers activities for adolescents of 12 to 17 years.
Water Sports
The wide range of complimentary water sports and facilities offered by the resort include:
- T2 swimming pools, each of 800m²
- 1 swimming pool at the miniclub
- 1 swimming pool at the Spa
- 1 Green fee per adult per day
- Windsurf
- Sailing dinghy
- Kayaks
- Pedal boats
- Glass-bottom boat trips
- Snorkelling trips
- Waterskiing sessions
The resort offers to amateur and sea lovers more engaging watersports for a nominal fee:
- Catamaran cruises
- Big game fishing
- Diving (PADI)
- Kite Surf
- Water skiing lessons
Nature Activities
Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort offers its guests access to the Valriche nature reserve which - besides the exceptional character of its landscapes, is home to unique and protected fauna and flora.
Covering an area of 2500 hectares Valriche rises to 400m above the sea, where a mixture of dry forest and coastal rainforest is to be found. The unique views, combining hilly landscapes, rolling plains and waterfalls (including the highest waterfall of the island, 162 meters high), deer breeding and an astonishing biodiversity of flora and fauna have enabled the development of tourism activities in harmony with nature.
- Hiking
- Quad Biking
- Guided & Pedagogic Tours
- Talks
- Pedagogic Tours in 4X4
- Treks
Despite is being a championship course this golf course is one which amateurs will find an enjoyable one. It offers just enough risk and reward holes to provide a challenge without major frustration. The first 5 or 6 holes look down on the ocean and over the hotel and provide some spectacular views.
Golf at the Heritage Awali
Attached to the Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort, the magnificent 18 hole "Golf du Château" golf course which covers 100 hectares, is the masterpiece of architect Peter Matkovitch, of Peter Matkovich and Hayes the world renowned South African architectural practice.
Situated between the mountains and the sea in an undulating landscape interspersed with lakes, streams and tropical trees, the championship course (Par 72) which is both technically challenging and varied, provides golfers with unique possibilities for a game with exceptional moments and memories.
- Facilities include:
- A putting green
- A chipping green
- A driving range
- A 9-hold initiation route (par 3)
- Motorised golf buggy
- Golf lessons
- Restaurant & bar
The advantage for golfers on the Premium All Inclusive Package is the daily green fee offered at Golf du Chateau, on the 18 holes Championship golf course and on the 9 holes Pitch and Putt.
The Heritage Awali suits newlyweds because it offers a perfect romantic setting… a tropical island, a turquoise blue lagoon, the sound of the waves caressing the white sand beaches and the scents of the Indian Ocean sea. Honeymooners and wedding couples are treated with special care and provided with little treats along the way. You will enjoy the elegance of the finely decorated rooms and will indulge in the colourful cuisine.
You will be kept busy with a wide array of activities and can be pampered after the stresses of the wedding in the relaxing spa. One spa treatment is included on the deluxe package and a daily spa treatment is included on the premium package. Another advantage is that the all inclusive nature of the hotel means that after the enviable bills which have been incurred for the wedding, it is nice to not have to worry about any more money being spent and to indulge in the cocktails with gusto!
Honeymoons
The Heritage Awali offers a very attractive honeymoon offer valid year around with the exception of the Christmas and New Year period. This offer is a 50% discount for the bride (minimum stay of 7 nights). The couple will also receive a local fruit basket in room upon arrival and one candle-lit dinner during the stay.
Renewing Vows
If you would like to renew your vows in Mauritius again the hotel offers a fabulous deal where the bride receives a 50% discount for a minimum stay of 7 nights. To receive the offer you must renew your vows during your stay at the hotel.
Anniversaries
The hotel also offers a wedding anniversary deals valid from 10th anniversary and every 5 years thereafter.
Please note that the hotel offers either a deluxe or a premium all inclusive package: The Deluxe All Inclusive package includes breakfast and dinner at Balafon Restaurant and lunch at either Infinity Blue or Amafrooty Restaurant. When you eat outside of these restaurants, unless specified, you are provided with a ‘credit’ towards the meal you are eating. The menus clearly indicate what would be at an additional cost. You will also need to pre book the a la carte restaurants during your stay.
The Premium All Inclusive package includes dinner every evening at the a al carte Infinity Blue Restaurant, 1 dinner at the Chateau de Bel Ombre Restaurant (set menu/excluding drinks) per stay and 1 dinner at the Seven Colours Spa Energy Restaurant.
Note: For a change you can also choose to dine at one of the restaurants at Le Telfair, Heritage Awali's sister hotel. This will be on a supplement.
All Inclusive
The Deluxe All Inclusive Package:
- Food & Beverages:
- Breakfast at Balafon Restaurant
- Lunch at Infinity Blue or Amafrooty Restaurants
- Dinner at Balafon Restaurant
- 1 Lobster Dinner at the Infinity Blue Restaurant per stay
- Afternoon tea from 16h00 to 17h00
- Selection of International imported drinks & local spirits in all bars / rests on hotel premises (excluding 12YOA)
- Selected sparkling wine in our bars and restaurants
- Beach service & poolside service
- Seven Colours Spa:
- One spa treatment per adult per stay (massages / facials / scrubs only)
- Spa access as from 18 years
- Water Sports:
- Waterskiing
- sailing
- windsurfing
- kayaks
- pedalos
- snorkelling
- Land Sports:
- Tennis (including equipment)
- Table tennis
- archery
- beach volley
- Golf du Chateau Golf Course:
- 18 hole course designed by Peter Matkovitch
- A 25 GBP green fee will be charged for each 18 holes round played at the Golf du Chateau and 15 GBP for 9 holes. Free and unlimited green fees at the 9 holes pitch and putt for all clients.
Compulsory pre-booking of the first 2 tee-offs prior to arrival. Excluding lessons, practice balls, golf cart, equipment & caddie.
The Premium All Inclusive Package:
Deluxe All Inclusive + the following added values:
- Food & Beverages:
- Dinner a la carte at Infinity Blue Restaurant
- 1 dinner at the Chateau de Bel Ombre Restaurant per stay (set menu / excluding drinks)
- 1 Seven Colours Menu at the Spa Energy restaurant
- Unlimited Premium imported drinks & local spirits in all bars/restaurants (at the exception of Chateau de Bel Ombre and Golf Club. Also excluding 12YOA spirits and above)
- Selected French champagne in our bars and restaurants
- Room service (tray charge applies)
- Seven Colours Spa:
- One daily spa treatment (massages / facials / scrubs only) except on arrival and departure days
- Compulsory spa consultation on arrival day
- Pre-scheduled program of spa treatments (variable duration of treatments)
- Spa access as from 18 years only
- Golf du Chateau Golf Course:
- 18 hole course designed by Peter Matkovitch
- Daily green fee offered at Golf du Chateau, on the 18 holes Championship golf course and on the 9 holes Pitch and Putt
- Compulsory pre-booking of the first 2 tee-offs prior to arrival
- Excluding lessons, practice balls, golf cart, equipment, caddie
- Valriche Nature Reserve Excursion:
- One introductory jeep tour to the nature reserve
- Premium Added Value:
- Free access to La Terrasse Departure Lounge at Plaisance Airport (minimum 10 night stay)
Length of stay for access to the Premium Package = 7 nights year round
Weddings
The Heritage Awali will provide a stunning setting for your wedding and you are guaranteed outstanding photographs from your special day. Sunsets are spectacular here and we feel that this is probably one of the most amazing times to get married at this hotel. There is a fantastic romantic air at the hotel, with many honeymooners and couples choosing this destination. Intimate dining venues and secluded bars only heighten the sense of romance and intimacy.
You may choose from several venues to make this event unique including the beach in the early afternoon or under the flaming colours of the sky at sunset. Honeymoon discounts are also applicable as well as room discounts for anyone choosing to get married here. With its all inclusive package it offers incredible value for money and with special offers such as free room upgrades it should not be missed!
Mahlatini’s Classic Package From £350 per couple
- Venue for the wedding ceremony on hotel premises
- Personal wedding coordinator in UK and in Mauritius
- Services of witnesses if needed
- All legalities and formalities
- Mahlatini representative and driver-guide to accompany the couple from the hotel to Port-Louis, Civil Status Office and back
- Postal of the wedding certificate by registered mail
- Ironing and pressing of wedding clothes
- Welcome gifts
- Fruit basket
- 1 flower display for table centre piece
- Wedding cake (for up to 10 persons)
- 1 bottle of selected Champagne
- Special turndown on bed on wedding day
- Bubbles breakfast on terrace/balcony on day following wedding
- A gift voucher of two free nights valid up to 1 year
Extend your classic wedding package and spend 10 nights in a deluxe room starting from £1,825 per person
(price includes the classic wedding package and flights from Heathrow)
Mahlatini’s Luxury Package From £800 per couple
Our luxury package includes all of the above and the following:
- Bridal bouquet including matching button hole for groom
- Services of a professional photographer - 36 professional photos + negatives on CD and wedding album
- A Catamaran trip for the wedding couple
Extend your luxury wedding package and spend 10 nights in a deluxe room starting from £2,100 per person
(price includes the luxury wedding package and flights from Heathrow)
Additional extras for the couple or wedding guests, such as extra nights & room upgrades are available on request basis.
Customer Reviews of the Heritage Awali Resort
Brilliant service and a wide variety of food and drinks on offer
Signed:
Laura & Mathew LinesRated...