Heritage Le Telfair Golf and Spa Resort - Mauritius

This traditional style, all butler service hotel is elegant and serene, wth colonial undertones. Even when full, it rarely feels busy due to its layout and the extensive surrounds of the Domaine de Bel Ombre. Le Telfair 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 gardens and leads to the 1km of pristine beach enjoyed by the hotel.

The resort comprises 158 rooms and suites split into 20 elegant buildings. Beautifully decorated, the accommodation captures the colonial architecture and essence of stylish plantation houses.

This resort is ideal for golfers as it offers a par 72 championship golf course built over 150 acres with scenic views of the Indian ocean and the mountains in the background and also a Par 3 short course at the Heritage Golf Club. Both courses were designed by world renowned golf course architect and ex-European Tour player, Peter Matkovich. Nominal green fees per person per game apply – unless the All Inclusive board basis or Garden Golf Suite options are booked, in which case unlimited fees at the Heritage Club are included in addition to one free 2 person golf cart per round per day.

The 2000 sqm Spa facility, The Seven Colours Spa, 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 hotel also has a heated outdoor pool

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 23:00. Different activities for children aged from 3 to 11 include fitness classes & wellness activities – stretching and swimming, golf initiation, kids activities, mini-golf, Mauritian Sega, outdoor cinema, crab hunting on the beach, star gazing (weather permitting). Many of the rooms are good for families with interleading rooms and convertible sofa beds. A full programme of activities is offered to teenagers from 12 to 17 years old and a complimentary Baby Corner at the Kids Club for toddlers 0-35 months operates from 08.30 to 16.00 daily. Pre-booking in advance for babies is advised due to limited places.

The resort offers an impressive choice of dining experiences with 12 restaurants within the Domaine de Bel Ombre. These include Annabella's, which provides a daily changing, delicious five course menu, (included on the half board option), Le Palmier, C Beach Club and The Steakhouse. Ginja is located on a stretch of powder white sand and offers the freshest seafood and Asian style cuisine. The ‘Le Chateau de Bel Ombre’ is a romantic 19th century Chateau with a gastronomic restaurant, with elegant antique wood panelling, manor style furnishings and a beautiful garden setting. It serves elegant Mauritian cuisine and has an extensive wine cellar. Please note that Ginja and Chateau de Bel Ombre are adult only restaurants.