Room Types
Our Comments and Suggestions on choosing a Room Type:
The Deluxe Rooms in the garden court are by far the best rooms and the ones we always try to recommend. They have great beach access and are further away from the busy main hotel area. They are also the largest rooms.
The Standard Rooms are all situated in the main building and are each 29 sq metres.
The Superior Rooms are situated in the Garden Court and offer views over the water pond and its small bridge, four of the rooms are in the main building. The superior rooms in the garden court are a little bigger than those in the main building (34 sq metres v 30 sq metres).
The Deluxe Rooms are either situated in the bungalows area of the grounds or in the Garden Court. The latter have a larger balcony or patio area.
The Deluxe Family Rooms are 42 sq metres and are in the bungalows area in the beautiful grounds of the hotel.
Additional Information
Merville Beach offers 4 room types to choose from including:
- Standard Rooms: 70
- Superior Rooms: 49
- Deluxe Rooms: 47
- Family Deluxe Rooms: 3
All the rooms are decorated in cheerful, sunny colours and have large beds, as well as comfortable armchairs or settees.
Room Facilities
Each suite features:
- Air-Conditioning
- Bathroom with Bathtub
- Hair Dryer & Shaver Socket
- Separate Shower / WC
- Furnished Terrace/Balcony
- Minibar
- Safe
- Satellite TV & DVD Player
- Telephone
- Rooms Sharing Policy
- Standard Rooms: 2 adults or 2 adults + 1 child or 2 adults + 1 baby
- Superior Rooms: 2 adults or 2 adults+ 1 child or 2 adults + 1 baby
- Deluxe Rooms: 2 adults or 2 adults + 1 child or 2 adults + 1 teenager or 2 adults + 1 baby
- Family Rooms: 3 adults or 2 adults + 2 teenagers or 2 adults + 2 children
- Note:
- Baby: under 3 years old
- Child: 3 to 11 years old
- Teenager: 12 to 17 years old
Restaurants & Bars
Merville Beach offers 1 restaurant and 1 bar.
La Terrasse Restaurant overlooks the swimming pool with wonderful views out over the whole Bay. The restaurant has a reputation for exotic cuisine, inspired by Chinese, Creole and French traditions. La Terrasse’s special touches include tables d’hôte menus, buffets and friendly barbecues.
Le Badamier bar feels comfortable and relaxing. Sitting under a traditional thatched roof, guests can admire the breathtaking view of the turquoise lagoon, whilst sampling colourful cocktails, local drinks or a range of international beverages. The Bar also provides a Beach Service during daylight hours.
Room Service
From 6.30a.m. to 11p.m. daily, guests can order sandwiches, meals and drinks from their rooms.
Entertainment
The resident band entertains guests every evening with a great variety of international and local favourites for dancing to - or for just plain listening or dreaming under the tropical night sky. Evening entertainment also includes Sega nights, featuring colourful Mauritian dances and songs, and cabaret shows.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and evening meal. An all inclusive option is also available.
Spa & Treatments
Enjoy a combination of mini treatments introducing you to the concept of spa on the feet, hands, face, scalp and back, discover which elements you prefer. A real haven for couples who wish to share the pleasure of a massage with each other “Under the Stars” being the most romantic moment you can share with a loved one.
Be cocooned, in a relaxed atmosphere, while facing a wonderful sunset on the crystal clear lagoon. Facilities include:
- 2 Double treatment suites (one with private shower)
- 1 Spa Treatment Room with private shower
- 1 Aesthetic Treatment Room
- 2 Outdoor Treatment Kiosks
- Spa pool
- Sauna
- Steam Room
Merville Beach is a family friendly hotel. All of the rooms accommodate children and there are 3 family rooms which can accommodate up to 5. The all inclusive nature of the hotel (if you opt for this option) ensures that parents aren’t continuously worrying about every drink or snack being consumed by their children going onto a large bill at the end of the stay. During school holidays there will be plenty of other families at the hotel providing children with other children to play with and the kids club will keep children so entertained that parents can take a well earned break. The hotel is close to Grand Bay to get out and about and partake in excursions. There is no kid’s club at this hotel, however, there are children’s activities provided throughout the day.
Families
During the months of April and September the hotel offers a free place to 1 child or teen (on Half Board).
Hotel Facilities
Merville Beach Hotel has a range of facilities & activties available to guests including:
Water Sports
- Free of charge:
- Water-skiing
- Windsurfing
- Lasers
- Pedal boats
- Kayaks (single and double)
- Snorkelling
- Glass bottom boat rides are available through the independent Boathouse
- For a fee:
- Big game fishing
- Speedboat trips
- Catamaran cruises and an independent diving centre, managed by a qualified instructor (CMAS/DIWA). Tuition is available for beginners as well as for experienced divers
Land Sports
- Free of charge:
- Floodlit tennis court,
- Volley-ball,
- Football pitch and gym.
- For a fee:
- Mountain bikes.
There is a golf course 15-minutes drive from the hotel. Green fees are payable.
Merville Beach Hotel will not suit all couples. It is really for those people looking for good value for money and a bit of a social atmosphere. It suits those wanting to get out and about and explore the island because it is within walking distance of Grand Baie. If you are after a secluded and private experience, this isn’t for you. The hotel does have a real charm about it, the beach is lovely and the gardens are really pretty. The price is often what makes Merville Beach attractive and we have had hundreds of couples go to Merville Beach and love it. Weddings are also popular at Merville Beach.
Honeymoons
For most of the year Merville Beach Hotel offers a discount of 30% to the bride or 15% discount per person for same sex couples. On arrival couples will receive:
- 1 T-shirt
- 1 Pareo
- 1 Fruit platter
- 1 Bottle of sparkling wine
- 1 Special gala meal for 2 people
This is only applicable for a stay of 5 nights or more.
All Inclusive
The folling is included in the All Inclusive Package:
- Breakfast
- A breakfast buffet is served at 'La Terrace' Restaurant from 07h00 to 10h00. A continental breakfast can be served in the room and a tray charge fee will apply.
- Lunch
- Lunch is served at 'La Terrace' Restaurant from noon to 15h00. Lunch may also be ordered from the snack menu from noon to 17h00. Alternatively, guests going on excursions may order a picnic basket at the reception or the Guest Relation’s desk. Please allow a 24-hour notice.
- Dinner
- Dinner is served at 'La Terrace' Restaurant from 19h00 to 21h30 and includes alternating theme buffets and Table D’hôte with a choice of courses. A Gala dinner is also served once a week.
- A credit Rs350 is offered when opting for the "à la carte" menu.
DRINKS
You are entitled to all of the locally bottled spirits marked with an asterisk *. These include Rum, Gin, Vodka, Scotch, Brandy, wine by the glass, beers, fruit juices, soft drinks, and mineral water at “Le Badamier” Bar from 11h00 to 24h00, and at “La Terrace” restaurant during its operating hours except during breakfast. A selection of house wines can also be enjoyed during meals. However, all imported beverages and full bottled wines are not included in your package. Should you request a bottle of wine outside of the all-inclusive package, you will be granted a credit of Rs 200.- per bottle.
LEISURE
As part of your package you may also enjoy a wide range of sports and entertainment activities such as: pedal boat, kayaks, windsurfing, mini-sailing, snorkeling, glass-bottom boat trips, water-skiing, gym, tennis (with equipment), volleyball and football.
IMPORTANT
- The All Inclusive Package at Merville Beach commences at 12am on the day of your arrival at the hotel and finishes at Midday on the day of your departure. Therefore, any food or drink consumption made after that time will be charged to the guest’s account at prevailing prices and must be settled in full prior to departure.
- The meals and drinks marked with an asterisk * on the menus are included in your all-inclusive package. All other items will be charged at the prevailing prices.
- All drinks are for personal consumption only, and must be ordered one at a time. The drinks may not be shared with a person who has not opted for the all-inclusive package. Any drinks, offered to an non-resident / visitor, will be charged to your account at the prevailing prices.
- The items from the mini-bar are included in your all-inclusive package.
- Tokens for the electronic games are not included in the all-inclusive package.
- Big Game Fishing, speed boat and catamaran trips, and scuba diving are not included in your all-inclusive package.
Weddings
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