Where to stay in Mauritius...

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Have booked a horseback safari in South Africa in June/July next year and am planning a week in Mauritius afterwards.

Definitely want to play some golf, do some diving and chill out.

Am torn between staying in a large resort such as Four Seasons resort (free golf) etc or going somewhere more exclusive like The Oberoi or Maradiva Villas and then just pay for golf if and when I want. (Am keen to play at the course on the island at Le Touessrok, but have been told that the hotel is closed for refurbishment).

Any thoughts?!

Thanks

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28Valves said:

We had our honeymoon at Le Touessrok. The food was fantastic and the whole resort had a nice relaxed atmosphere. Fabulous place.

I loved the golf course. Exceptionally well kept, good variation of holes and a fair test. It was tough going when the wind got up mind!

Yes, this would have been first choice, but closed for refurb (will re-open in September 2015 as a Shangri-La resort).

At least i can still play the course if required!

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andrewis said:

Strongly recommend west side of the island - June July time will be very windy on east coast resorts.

Maradiva villas is fantastic - as much like a Maldives resort as you'll find on Mauritius.

That's good to hear, thanks.

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Have decided to book 2 nights at Four Seasons and 4 nights at Maradiva.

I hope to get 2 or 3 rounds in the time while I'm at Four Seasons, including a round at Le Touessrok.

I've been emailing Maradiva with a few questions and they couldn't have been more helpful or responsive, so really looking forward to spending some time here - I understand that snorkelling / diving is better on this side of the island too.

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rich1231 said:

How was the Maradiva?

Fantastic, with some of the best customer service I've experienced.

Not sure I'd want to be there for more than 3 or 4 nights, but it was a nice contrast to Constance Le Prince Maurice with its golf courses etc.