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some, it may feel like the resort is starting to show its age, but to most visitors, La Pirogue
represents a classic paradigm of Mauritius' beachside hospitality.
Sands Resort
( 403 1200;
www.thesandsresort.mu
; off Royal Rd, Wolmar; d incl half board from €278; )
With
gorgeous views from the beachside pool out onto Tamarin Bay and towards Le Morne,
this sophisticated yet unpretentious option enjoys an airy, tropical elegance which per-
meates the open, timber-frame lobby. The bedrooms sport subtle earthy tones, generous
bathrooms and sea-view balconies. There are two restaurants, a spa and plenty of sports
activities, including a dive centre. Highly recommended.
RESORT
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Sugar Beach Resort
( 453 9090;
www.sugarbeachresort.com
;
Royal Rd, Wolmar; d incl half board from €310; )
With
its mock-plantation mansion look and wonderfully colonial lawns, Sugar Bay is a well-run
resort catering to a huge number of people coming to enjoy the smart setting and great
beach. It's a very family-friendly resort (think lots of kids in the pool and live entertain-
ment at dinner) and shares facilities with La Pirogue next door.
LUXURY HOTEL
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Maradiva
LUXURY HOTEL
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( 403 1500;
www.maradiva.com
; off Royal Rd, Wolmar; villas from €348; )
Perfectly mani-
cured grounds sprinkled with luxurious villas. This place oozes charm, serenity and im-
peccable service from the entry gate to the sleek seaside resto-lounge. Rooms are large
and beautifully presented.
HOLIDAY RENTALS
Flic en Flac trumps all of the island's other beach towns when it comes to cheap holiday rentals. None of the op-
tions are located directly on the beach as the coastal road cuts a line between development and the sandy shore,
but there are still plenty of beach views to be had.
The most popular rental operator in the area,
Jet-7
( 453 9600, 467 7735;
www.jet-7.com
) , manages a
handful of expansive multi-unit properties, including the Datier, Tamarinier, Latanier and Grenadier complexes.
