Home truthsRESORT VILLA WITH COOK & MASSEUSE IN BEL OMBRE, MAURITIUS — BELLU
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OVERVIEW :
• Spacious villa with private pool and large private garden in the private Belle Riviere Estate
• Villas in the estate share access to the Sofitel So hotel resort, including its beach and select resort services
• 250m2 of floor space with infinity pool at the centre
• Experienced host and cook provided
• Designed for outdoor living
Layout:
• One wing: living area with fully equipped kitchen, dining room, lounge and poolside terrace
• Patios, ponds and interior gardens lead to the second wing with three master bedrooms
• One master bedroom is a family suite with adjoining bunk-bedroom for children
• Another master bedroom includes a pull-out sofa
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SERVICES & AMENITIES :
Included:
• House manager
• Welcome meal: Mauritian chicken or vegetable curry with salad
• Daily cleaning (excluding Sundays and bank holidays)
• Welcome products
• Golf buggy
Chargeable:
• Airport transfer and car rentals
• In-house massage: ~Rs 1,600 / ~30 €.
• Excursions
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MEAL SERVICE OPTIONS :
BREAKFAST
• Rs 500 (~10€) per adult, Rs 350 (~7€) per child: pastries, crepes, bread, eggs, tea, coffee, juice
LUNCH
• Catered lunch may be possible with advance request.
DINNER
• Cooking and service: Rs 2500 (~48€), ingredients provided by guest
• Set menu (starter, main, dessert): Rs 1750 (~34€) per adult, Rs 750 (~15€) per child; beverages extra
• Lobster menu: Rs 1500-2000 (~29-38€) per person; pre-order required
Meal Policies:
• Menus are typically determined in consultation with the chef upon arrival.
• Aside from the welcome meal, meals may require advance planning and confirmation.
• Meal prices (from early 2026) are indicative and subject to change.
• The "chef only" option is chargeable at each villa, separately.
• Extra people: hosting visitors (who are not sleeping at the villa) for a meal, requiers approval from the villa manager. A surcharge may apply, depending on the size. Kindly inquire in advance.
• If renting more than one villa, the above policy still applies and kitchen-wares must not be moved between villas.
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SOFITEL FACILITIES AVAILABLE TO YOU
Free Access:
• Hotel beach, swimming pool, and sun loungers.
Paid Access:
• Gym: Rs 2,000/person/week (~40 €)
• Kids club: Rs 2,400/child (~48 €)/day (ages 3-12)
• Glass bottom boat: Rs 400 (~8 €)/adult; Rs 200 (~4 €)/child
• Water sports: Rs 1,200 (~24 €)/person/day
(snorkelling trips, sailing, windsurfing, kayak, paddle-boat, stand-up-paddle)
• Hotel tennis Court: Rs 500 (~10 €) per hour including 4 tennis rackets and balls
(Note that the Belle Riviere villas share a private tennis court that is free to use, but rackets and balls are not provided.)
Sofitel Discounts:
• 10% off restaurants and bars
• 20% off Spa treatments from 9:00 to 13:00; 10% off after 13:00.
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MORE ACTIVITIES NEARBY
LAND ACTIVITIES :
• Golf at Le Chateau / Heritage Golf Club (5-minute drive) and Avalon Golf Course (35-minutes)
• Horseback riding on the beach or in the hills.
• Trails, Wildlife and zip-line at La Vallée Des Couleurs Nature Park (20-minute drive)
• Chamarel Falls / Seven-Coloured Earths / Ebony Forest (30 min)
• River of stones (5 min)
• Bel Ombre / Frederica Nature Reserve (5-minute drive)
• Saint Aubin rum distillery (20-minute drive)
• Electric bicycle tours along the southern coast
WATER-SPORTS :
• Kite-surfing at Le Morne beach (25-minute drive)
• Dolphin watching and catamaran cruises (30-minute drive)
• Boat trips and snorkelling at Île aux Bénitiers (30-minute drive)