La Residence by LOV Mauritius

La Residence is a resort built in a colonial style, nestled within lush tropical gardens alongside a white sand beach stretching for 1.6 km (1 mile) on Mauritius's east coast. The resort combines elegance and sophistication with a warm, relaxed atmosphere, providing excellent service and dining. Facilities include a large swimming pool with a Jacuzzi and a separate children's pool. For recreation, guests can use three floodlit tennis courts, a gym, and participate in aerobics lessons. The Sanctuary spa, located in the tropical gardens overlooking the lagoon, offers ten treatment rooms for various pampering treatments. The resort also provides a wide range of complimentary water sports such as waterskiing, windsurfing, sailing, stand-up paddleboards, and kayaks. Complimentary snorkelling is available at the coral reef, a short boat trip from the beach. There is also a dive facility on the hotel grounds at the yacht club, where dive packages can be booked, including options for night dives. PADI courses are offered at the Belle Mare Plage hotel, located 15 minutes away.

The accommodation at La Residence consists of 163 rooms and suites, all spacious, luxurious, and stylishly appointed. Each room or suite features private butler service. They are set within three-story buildings and are designed with cool, calming tones. Each offers a large private balcony or terrace and shuttered windows. All rooms and suites are equipped with air conditioning, a television, a DVD player, and a minibar. Families are accommodated on ground-floor rooms.

La Residence offers a choice of three restaurants, priding itself on its cuisine. A restaurant overlooking the pool serves buffet meals and set menus for breakfast and dinner, featuring a choice of Mauritian or Western dishes. For lunch, another restaurant provides light snacks, salads, sandwiches, and pizzas around the pool area. A third restaurant, a planter's house situated by the beach, offers an à la carte menu with a wide selection of seafood and dishes prepared with local herbs and spices. This beachfront restaurant is popular with both hotel residents and locals. While it is not included in half-board or all-inclusive meal plans, guests dining there receive a credit towards their meal. In addition to the restaurants, there is a spacious bar adorned with engravings depicting scenes from Mauritian history. This bar is suitable for a late breakfast, a cup of tea, or an evening cocktail accompanied by live music until 11:30 pm. A smart-casual dress code is in effect for dinner, requiring closed shoes for men, with sleeveless shirts, T-shirts, shorts, sandals, and flip-flops not permitted.

La Residence is situated on the east coast of Mauritius, in Cap Malheureux, Cap Malheureux, with direct access to a 1.6 km (1 mile) long white sand beach. This area is less developed than the island's northern region, offering a relatively secluded feel. Within a short drive, guests can find a scattering of other resorts and a few local shops and restaurants. Central Flacq, a small market town known for its shops and a weekend market, is a 15-minute drive away. Nearby attractions include Bain Boeuf Public Beach, a 9-minute walk away, and Pereybere Beach, which is a 930-metre walk. Notre Dame Auxiliatrice is 2.8 km away, Grand Baie Beach is 3.4 km away, and La Cuvette Public Beach is 3.6 km away. For cultural excursions, the Hindu temple of Shir Sagar Mandir in Poste de Flacq is a few miles distant. The resort can assist in arranging day trips to Île aux Cerfs for snorkelling, or inland to Black River Gorges National Park to explore the island's natural beauty. Fishing and catamaran cruises can also be organised by the hotel.

La Residence is an excellent choice for families, offering an array of facilities and activities tailored for younger guests. The Planters Kids' Club is housed in a spacious building inspired by a sugar-cane plantation house, complete with a playground and surrounding gardens. Children aged 3 to 12 years can partake in a variety of activities, including treasure hunts, snorkelling lessons, sports competitions, body painting, hikes, picnics, glass-bottom boat tours, theme days, and pony rides. The kids' club also provides evening entertainment such as fashion shows, plays, and films. For an extra charge, children can dine at the kids' club, which offers a wide assortment of dishes and pizza-making sessions in small baking ovens. A day nursery and babysitting service are also available for an additional local charge. Beyond families, the resort's blend of elegant colonial style, extensive recreational options, and diverse dining makes it suitable for guests seeking a sophisticated yet relaxed experience with a focus on high-quality service and a wide range of activities.