InterContinental Resort Mauritius, an IHG Hotel

Where Indian Ocean Dreams Meet Timeless Luxury

Nestled on Mauritius’s fabled southwestern shore, framed by swaying coconut palms and powder-white sand, the InterContinental Resort Mauritius (a proud member of the IHG family) beckons guests into a world where barefoot elegance melds seamlessly with five-star sophistication. It is here, where the Indian Ocean’s aquamarine swell meets the rumble of far-off waterfalls, that travelers rediscover magic: in morning yogas on wooden decks, candlelit dinners by the waves, and the hush of tropical refuge after a day of vivid adventure.

1. The Grand Approach: Arriving in Island Splendor

Touching down at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, guests are greeted with warm smiles and leis of frangipani. A private luxury SUV navigates lush banana orchards and sugarcane fields, the rhythmic inhale of ocean breeze growing stronger with each turn. At the resort’s grand arrival plaza, a towering porte-cochère shaded by palm fronds sets the tone—this is not just a hotel: it’s a gateway to a tropical reverie.

In the soaring lobby, natural light dances across marble floors and bamboo screen panels. Guest touches—traditional sega drums, handpainted séga dancer portraits, and tropical flower arrangements—reveal the island’s rich Creole culture. Behind a curved, polished-wood welcome desk, bilingual staff deliver chilled lime-mint drinks and brisk check-ins. Instantaneously, the journey’s fatigue drifts away.

2. Accommodations: A Range of Refined Escapes

The resort’s 182 rooms, suites, and villas elegantly balance island charm with international refinement. Think of driftwood furnishings, soft neutral palettes grounded in sand and sea tones, and floor-to-ceiling windows framing ocean or lagoon vistas.

• Ocean-view Deluxe Rooms (approx. 45 m²) offer king beds upholstered in crisp linens, freestanding bathtubs, private terraces, and exquisite balconies—ideal for watching sunset-spangled seas.
• Beachfront Junior Suites elevate the experience with separate lounges, outdoor rain-showers, and kitchenette corners—perfect for honeymooners or families craving intimate space.
• Oceanfront Villas with Private Pool are resort masterpieces: 200 m² of pavilions, indoor-outdoor living rooms, alfresco dining platforms, and plunge pools shaded by coconut trees—offering total privacy, flawless service, and sweeping sea panoramas.

Each sanctuary features IHG’s signature bed beds, Bulgari bath amenities, 1 Gbps Wi-Fi, Nespresso machines, and enlightenment touches—like welcome baskets of local macaques’ bread bread, vanilla pods, and cinnamon sticks.

3. Dining Journeys: A Culinary Voyage

InterContinental Mauritius treats dining as exploratory art. Four restaurants, two bars, 24-hour room service, and weekly theme nights cater to exotic palates and cosmopolitan tastes.

1. “Le Jardin” – The Tropical Buffet
   Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Le Jardin centers around fresh produce, from hibiscus salad bowls and dragon-fruit smoothies to spicy Mauritian curries and sticky coconut rice. Live cooking stations—like dosa stands, stir-fry woks, and tandooris—infuse lively energy as chefs plunge into action. Sundown brings soft lighting, chill-out beats, and tables arranged beneath woven canopy constructs.
2. “Le Corail” – Seafood & Fine Dining by the Sea
   This indoor-outdoor restaurant boasts a vaulted timber ceiling, lantern-lit walkways, and a terrace overlooking the reef. Starters range from octopus carpaccio to tobiko-masago canapés, while entrees like butter-poached lobster tail and green-lipped mussels served in veloutés showcase the island’s aquatic delights. The sommelier’s curated wine list ranges from South African pinotages to French reserves.
3. “Taba-J” – Grill & Creole Spice Terrace
   A cozy thatch-roof pavilion with a wood-fired grill where guests order wagyu tenderloins, rack of lamb, or catch-of-the-day kebabs. Spice rubs are rooted in local traditions: turmeric, lemongrass, Mauritian pepper, and more. Served with rice pilaf, coconut chutneys, and sweet potato mash, the flavors feel familiar yet exotic.
4. “The Lagoon Bar & Lounge”
   Overwater pods with turrets of thatched leaves, the bar floats above the lagoon on wooden stilts. Order fresh coconut cocktails with island rum infusions, tapas-style snacks, and enjoy live acoustic guitar as the sun sinks into sapphire waters.

A weekly “Mauritian Night” features segas and bhojpuri dance performances, rum tastings, and Creole cuisine cooked in banana leaves—a full sensory celebration of island heritage.

4. Wellness & Spa: Embracing Tropical Renewal

Set on a secluded peninsula, the 214-space Ilala Spa is a sanctuary of serenity. Thatched-roof treatment pavilions open to lotus ponds; botanical gardens supply fresh herbs and organic oils. A central waiting area overlooks the ocean through mosaic windows. Men, women, and couples are invited to tailor treatments:

• Signature Voyage: a 2.5-hour ritual featuring a vanilla-cinnamon body scrub, tropical oil wrap, hot-stone massage, scalp massage, and cocooned steam session.
• Ocean Breeze Facial: marine algae mask and seaweed compression.
• Men’s “Sports” Massage: deep tissue work focusing on tight muscles and post-flight strains.
• Couple’s Sunset Ritual: aromatherapy oil massage conducted to the sound of waves.

Amenities include Finnish sauna, steam room, vitality pool, and yoga studio attuned to daily sun salutations and chakra-balancing flows. A beachfront meditation deck welcomes sunrise yoga sessions, where instructors invite guests to greet the day with birdsong and sea foam as soundtrack.

5. Recreation & Cultural Immersion

The resort seamlessly marries relaxation with immersive activities:

• Lagoon Snorkeling & Glass-Bottom Boat Tours: private guides lead visitors across living reefs.
• Water Sports: stand-up paddleboards, hobie cats, kayak explorations, and windsurfing.
• Day Sailing: guests board traditional-style schooners bound for Île aux Bénitiers—a popular reef islet—where lunch on the sand includes grilled fish, coconut iced tea, and foot dips in shallow turquoise pools.
• Golf & Tennis: complimentary racquet court access; golf packages include complimentary green-fees at the famous Heritage Golf Club.
• Kids’ Club & Teens’ Lounge: supervised Creole-themed crafts, storytelling, kite-making, archery, teen DJ lessons, and roti-roasting classes.
• Cultural Evenings: drumming gatherings, sega dance lessons, AyoVinayaka temple tours (just outside the resort), sugarcane plantation visits, and star-gazing sessions led by astronomy guides.
• Eco-Conservation: the resort partners with local NGOs for sea-turtle hatchling releases—guests are invited to help. A botanical “spice walk” demonstrates vanilla vines and nutmeg trees.

6. Weddings, Honeymoons, & Special Occasions

For couples, the resort is dreamy incarnation. Imagine:

• A barefoot beach wedding at sunset: whitewood aisle, frangipani braids, live string quartet.
• Honeymoon “Taste of Mauritius” promotions include private catamaran cruises, couples’ spa rituals, and island photographer sessions.
• VIP events like vow renewals—private beach gala dinners lit by tiki torches, fireworks reflect on calm lagoons, and floating lanterns drift in the surf.

Planners coordinate everything: just‑filled jasmine shower for guests, Creole dancers, Indian drummers—everyone feels immersed.

7. Sustainability & Local Stewardship

IHG’s “Green Engage” platform is strongly embraced:

• Waste reduction: composting kitchen scraps, replacing single-use plastic with glass bottles, and paper straws made of treated bamboo.
• Solar heating: roofs are lined with thermal panels powering hot water systems.
• Local sourcing: 80% of produce and seafood comes within 50 km; vanilla and tropical fruits are picked at dawn.
• Reef monitoring: on-site marine biologists collect data weekly.
• Community inclusion: 30% of staff are from nearby villages—many receive hospitality mentorship scholarships and local scholarship funding.
• Artisan showcase: resort scaffolds pop-up craft markets featuring island weavers, junk art sculpture, rum barrels for planters, and hibiscus‑dyed textiles—sales proceeds go directly to artisans.

The hotel organizes seasonal beach clean-ups and marine awareness sessions for guests and children, making sustainability hands‑on, not just talk.

8. The Team: Faces of Island Hospitality

At the heart of any luxury stay is its people, and here they leave indelible marks:

• Resort Manager, Simone Desrousseaux—Mauritian-born, cosmopolitan-educated, eloquent in French, English, Hindi & séga. Her personal touch includes handwritten guest letters, rare vanilla sachets from her mother’s garden, and midnight checks to ensure honeymooners aren’t awoken by high tide.
• Executive Chef, Jean‑Philippe Rahim—a fusion virtuoso. He blends French haute-cuisine techniques with Creole spices and ingredients, working closely with local fishers and farmers to curate “discoveries” menus. He often emerges from the kitchen at dinner to explain a dish’s origin—whether native piment verde or reef-caught bonite.
• Spa Director, Amaya Narayan—a holistic wellness visionary who lived in Bali and Seychelles. She personally designed the spa’s island rituals and encourages eco-completely cloaked bamboo pavilions.
• Marine Biologist Intern, Aditya Veerasamy—born to a conservation park ranger, he leads daily marine-reef chats, turtle releases, and “mini-scientist” tours for curious kids.

Together, the team radiates effortless warmth that feels rarely rehearsed; it’s genuine, heartfelt, and wholly captivating.

9. A Day in Paradise: Guest Experience

Morning: A soft percussion of waves rouses guests to sunrise yoga. Later, a breakfast at Le Jardin brims with tropical fruit, satay, dosa, Mauritian coffee.
Late Morning: A glass-bottom boat charts snorkel routes over coral gardens.
Lunch: Poolside wraps, rum cocktails, laughter, and conversation with other travelers.
Afternoon: Spa journey unfolding with hot-stone massage, herbal mist, and fresh coconut water; kids join arts & crafts at the kids’ zone.
Sunset: Drinks at Lagoon Bar—tropically hued cocktails sip into skyward oranges.
Evening: Dinner at Le Corail—lobster tail, South African wine, and live chansons.
Night: Beach loungers, stargazing, and distant sound of a sega drum marking bedtime.

10. Beyond the Resort: Mauritius Adventures

Mauritius is a spectacular playground—resort guests can venture to:

• Chamarel Seven Colored Earth and cascades.
• Black River Gorges National Park for hiking endemic flora, waterfalls, and unique species like the pink pigeon.
• Port Louis Market for street food, spices, Bollywood music.
• Grand Bassin Shiva temple nestled in a volcano crater, pilgrimage site, and parrot sanctuary.
• Sugar Museum & Old Colonial Plantations showcasing history and Kona sugar‑cane gin tasting.

Private helicopter tours ascend the jagged peaks of Le Morne Brabant and the crater-lakes of Savanne—only visible from the skies.

11. Why It Stands Out

In a cluster of luxe beach resorts, the InterContinental Resort Mauritius is uniquely special:

• It blends IHG’s global standards—Seamless check‑in, InterContinental Alliance Club, IHG One Rewards— with a uniquely Mauritian heart.
• The architecture feels native, not derivative: thatch, timber, open airy volumes, thoughtful breezeways.
• Experiences are personalized: a spa playlist based on guest request, pillow-menu consultations, and pre-arrival dietary questionnaires.
• A focus on culture—not just cosmetic—introduces guests to real Creole roots, local artisans, and age-old rituals.
• Sustainability is embedded in daily operations—not a marketing layer.

13. A Seamless Booking

Stays at InterContinental Resort Mauritius start at approximately USD 450–600/night for Deluxe Rooms, rising to USD 1,500+ for One-Bedroom Villas—with seasonal packages offering romantic and adventure add-ons. Guests earn IHG Points on every stay, often redeemable for complimentary nights or flight upgrades. The resort regularly features flash-deal offers through IHG One Rewards, including spa vouchers or sunset cruise complements.

14. Final Verdict

The InterContinental Resort Mauritius isn’t simply another postcard-perfect island escape—it’s a sensorial, emotional journey. You’ll arrive exhausted, leave uplifted, and find yourself daydreaming of vanilla-scented dawns, Creole drumbeats, and the salt-kissed hush of a private beach. It fulfills luxury’s highest calling: personal connection wrapped in exotic beauty.

For world travelers seeking a place of elegance, soul, and island magic—backed by trusted IHG standards—this Mauritius sanctuary doesn’t just meet aspirations, it exceeds them, imprinting lifelong memories beneath swaying palms and endless sky.