Whether it is because of its beach, one of the most beautiful in the north of the island, or because of the friendly staff and almost homely atmosphere, or because of its proximity to Grand Bay, the most lively seaside resort in Mauritius, with its shops, restaurants and lively nightlife - whatever the reason, Merville Beach Hotel Mauritius is the kind of hotel where guest keep on returning again and again.
Merville Beach Hotel Mauritius, 3 stars plus, is situated in Grand Bay, on the north coast of Mauritius where traditions and colours blend harmoniously together to create a cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Merville Beach is only a few minutes walk away from the holiday village; clients can easily reach it by foot to enjoy the numerous restaurants, boutiques and entertainment available there. The north coast is famous for its exceptionally mild climate and its continuous sunny days.
Distance Airport: 75 km Port Louis: 25 km
Accommodation
Several different kinds of accommodation are available. All the rooms are decorated in cheerful, sunny colours and have large beds as well as comfortable armchairs or settees.
The Main Building has 70 Standard rooms (29 m²) and 4 Superior Rooms (30 m²).
The attractive Bungalows, set in the delightful grounds, house 35 Deluxe Rooms (36 m²) and 3 Family Deluxe Rooms (42 m²).
In the Garden Court, there are 12 Deluxe Rooms (36m²) with larger balcony or patio area and 45 Superior Rooms (34 m²).
Rooms Sharing Policy
Standard Rooms can accommodate 2 adults, and a child
Superior Rooms can accommodate 2 adults and a child
Deluxe Rooms can accommodate 2 adults and a child or a
teenager, or 3 adults.
The Family Deluxe is a deluxe with 2 bedrooms and can accommodate a maximum of 2 adults + 2 children/Teens or 3 adults
Rooms Facilities
All rooms have furnished balcony or terrace
Air Conditioning
Bathrooms with toilets, bath or shower
Telephone with international Direct Dialling
TV, DVD program and music channels
Mini bar
Safe
Hairdryer and shaver socket
Activities & Facilities
Key Points
Close to Grand Bay, famous for its shops and nightlife
One of the most beautiful northern beaches
Creole, Asian and European cuisine (1 restaurant and 1 bar)
A spa facing the lagoon
A conference room
Spa Open from 09 a.m. to 08 p.m. Merville Beach is one of the few 3-star hotels to have its own spa. It is decorated in colourful and sensuous shades of light purple and fuchsia and overlooks the picturesque sandy beach. There are six treatment rooms dedicated to massages, 2 of which are double rooms, two single and two double garden kiosks overlooking the lagoon. The Spa faces the turquoise lagoon and fringes an outdoor, salt-water pool, and there are 3 king-size double beds to relax after treatment. It also has a double sauna and a double steam room.
The Beach The hotel enjoys the privacy of a secluded beach of dazzling white sand bordering the crystal-clear waters of the lagoon.
Swimming Pool The large swimming pool, with a paddling pool for young children, is surrounded by an inviting terrace, where guests can relax under the shade of beach umbrellas and coconut trees.
Water Sports Free-of-charge: water-skiing, windsurfing, lasers, pedal boats, kayaks (single and double), snorkelling trip to the reef and glass bottom boat rides For a fee: diving centre, managed by a qualified instructor (CMAS/DIWA), big game fishing, speedboat trips and catamaran cruises.
Land-based Activities Free of charge: floodlit tennis court, volley-ball facilities, football pitch and gymnasium. For a fee: mountain bikes. There is a golf course 15-minutes drive from the hotel. Green fees payable.
Conference Room Jacaranda The main attraction of the hotel for groups is its location in Grand Bay, as well as its Conference Room facilities. This air-conditioned conference room is available free-of-charge to hotel residents and can accommodate 100 people seated cinema-style. Standard equipment (television and DVD system, a PA system and flip charts) is available for those staying at the hotel, with no extra costs involved. A fee is charged for other equipment, such as an overhead LCD projector and screen or a slide projector. Internet and e-mails access are available at business centre, whilst secretarial and fax services can be provided during office hours. The hotel also offers various beverage and snack packages, to meet group requirements during the day.
Other Facilities
Boutique
Guest information desk
Car hire
Laundry facilities
Baby sitting facilities
Secretarial and photocopying services during office hours
Conference room.
Public transport (5.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.)
A regular bus service operates past Merville Beach, with a bus stop in front of the hotel. The bus takes about 20 minutes to Pamplemousses Garden and about 30 minutes to Port Louis. Every half-hour, an Express bus runs from the centre of Grand Bay to Port Louis.
Salle de Conférences Jacaranda Merville Beach dispose d'une salle de conférence climatisée pouvant accueillir 100 personnes en configuration cinéma. Un matériel standard est mis à la disposition des résidents, sans frais supplémentaires. Toutes les facilités nécessaires à des présentations sont disponibles sur demande.
Autres Prestations Location de voitures, excursions, bureau d'information, boutiques, baby-sitting sur demande, service de blanchisserie, accès Internet et transport publique pour la capitale juste en face de l'hôtel.
Dining
La Terrasse (7a.m. to 10a.m. / 12p.m. to 3p.m. / 7p.m. to 10p.m.) The restaurant, with its huge terrace, lies surrounded by lush, tropical gardens. The ambience is one of serene tranquillity, overlooking the swimming pool and 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, enormous buffets and friendly barbecues.
Le Badamier (10a.m. to 1a.m.) The Bar feels extremely comfortable and relaxing. Sitting under a traditional thatched roof, guests can admire the breathtaking view of the turquoise lagoon, whilst sipping colourful cocktails, local drinks or a range of international beverages. The Bar also provides a Beach Service during daylight hours.
Room Service From 6.30 a.m. to 11 p.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.
