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( 413 9130;
princemaurice.constancehotels.com
; Pointe de Flacq; r incl half board €400-10,000; )
The sense of grace and perfect tranquillity is immediately striking as you pass through the
entryway - this is a world unto itself that knows no limit to luxury. The lobby's seamless
melange of marble architecture and flowing infinity pools can only be described as sub-
lime, and the opulent suites, hidden just beyond, continue the timeless elegance. The
abundance of open-air pavilions and elegant thatch is meant to elicit the ancient days of
the spice trade - modern amenities are cleverly hidden and butlers are dressed in muted
tones as they move across the grounds catering to every whim. Swimming pools, spas, ac-
cess to Belle Mare Plage's golf courses and a floating restaurant (you'll see) round out the
amenities list.
BELLE MARE VILLAS
If private villas are more your style, tucked betwixt the five-star grandeur of rambling resorts is a noteworthy se-
lection - the perfect choice for those seeking solitude. Like the hotels next door, the villas come equipped with
daily maid and concierge services (you can even request an in-house chef for an additional fee).
EasyRent
( 452 1010;
www.easyrent.mu
) and
Idyllic Villas
(
www.idyllic-mauritius.com
) manage a wide
selection of properties, and costs range from €150 to €1000.
Eating
As the hotels here are so all-encompassing, there is little incentive for guests to leave their
resorts and dine elsewhere. All of the hotels, however, welcome nonguests to dine at their
à la carte restaurants, and the choice is superb. Prices are high, but the quality is almost al-
ways unimpeachable and it's well worth stopping by for a special occasion.
East Side
OFFLINE MAP
( 415 1254; Royal Rd, Belle Mare; mains Rs 350-450; 11am-10pm)
This roadside restaurant does
OK seafood dishes, local fare such as octopus in saffron and a range of Chinese dishes.
Nothing to write home about, but easy on the wallet and handy if you're driving down the
east coast.
MAURITIAN, CHINESE
€€
Seasons Restaurant
& Bar
OFFLINE MAP
SEAFOOD, MAURITIAN
€€
