Heritage Le Telfair Golf and Spa Resort - Mauritius

With colonial undertones, this traditional-style hotel is elegant and serene. Even when full, it rarely feels busy. It enjoys a lovely location on the Island's south coast nestled between the Indian Ocean and the Plaine Champagne Hills. The Citronniers river runs through its 15 hectares of land and gardens.

The resort comprises 158 rooms and suites split into 20 villas. Elegantly decorated, the accommodation captures the essence of old plantation houses, with mahogany wood and ivory coloured fabrics. Many of the rooms are particularly good for families with interleading rooms and convertible sofa beds. Why not upgrade to the All Inclusive package for the best value for money.

Other child-friendly features include excellent children's menus and a kids' club. The latter is called Timomo & Friends and is open every day from 08:30 to 23:30. Different activities for children aged from two to 11 include sweet hunting, shell painting, art competitions, card making and outdoor activities. There are even swimming lessons.

This resort is ideal for golfers and offers unlimited free green fees at the Heritage Golf Club, a par 72 championship golf course built over 150 acres, with scenic views of the Indian ocean and the mountains in the background.

The Seven Colours Spa, Millesime collection is located amongst the tropical gardens with water features and coconut palms. It offers both modern and ancient techniques in nine treatment rooms and two outdoor gazebos surrounded by ponds, with a private pool and relaxation area.

The resort offers an impressive choice of dining experiences with 12 restaurants within Domaine de Bel Ombre. These include Annabella's, which provides a daily changing, delicious five course menu, (included on the half board option). Gin'ja is located on a stretch of powder white sand and offers the freshest seafood and fish served Japanese style. People come from all over the island to eat here. Le Chateau de Bel Ombre is a romantic 19th century chateau-style restaurant, with antique wood panelling. It serves elegant Mauritian cuisine and has an exclusive wine cellar. It is noted that Gin'ja and Chateau de Bel Ombre are adult only restaurants.