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Belle Mare Peninsula, Mauritius

One & Only Le Saint Geran

This is a fabulous place. They put it all together: lovely rooms, inter-connecting swimming pools throughout the common areas, beautiful beach, free greens fees, and an Alain Ducasse restaurant.

Be ready to drop some cash for the amazing food and service. Our driver said that clients departing from St. Geran are consistently happier than guests having stayed anywhere else on the island.

Located on the east side of the island, this resort has more wind coming off the ocean. This creates a lovely breeze in the hot weather months (January - March) and can be chilly during the winter (June - September).

 — Mango's view

At One and Only Le Saint Geran, Mauritian influences reign supreme. The resorts relaxed and discreet luxury is complimented by service that is attentive, yet unobtrusive. Here, terraced and balconied rooms all face out privately to the Indian Ocean. Under the calm sway of thousands of coconut palms, 60 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds take in tropical gardens, pools and beaches. Immortalized in Bernardin de Saint Pierres novel Paul et Virginie, the resorts peninsula is near the site of Le Saint Geran shipwreck.

Suites are handsome spaces of fine proportion, offering vistas of the deep blue of the Indian Ocean. All suites feature a private terrace facing either the ocean or cove, or a door opening onto a tropical garden. Spacious bathrooms are beautifully appointed, with great cascading showers. All guests have personalized 24-hour butler service.

Every suite at One and Only Le Saint Geran is a welcoming sanctuary of sumptuous comfort, blending authentic Mauritian charm with contemporary amenities. All suites include multi-media entertainment systems, satellite TV with DVD/CD player, broadband internet access, state-of-the-art voice and data lines, Egyptian cotton sheets, pillow menu, generously sized bath and cascading shower, mist-free mirrors, exotic bath salts, hair dryer, and choice of robes.

Dining is an experience of gastronomic world discovery and delight, worthy of all senses. With recognition as the Best Hotel in the World for Food in the 2005 Conde Nast Traveller (UK) Readers Awards, guests at the resort can expect a culinary experience that is the pick of Mauritius, and far beyond imagination. Guests of One and Only Le Saint Geran also have the opportunity to enjoy the wide array of unique culinary experiences at nearby One and Only Le Touessroks six restaurants and bars.

The jewel in One and Only Le Saint Gerans gastronomic crown is the haute-couture gourmet restaurant Spoon des Iles, creation of world-renowned Michelin-Star chef Alain Ducasse. Spoon des Iles represents the first venture out of Paris of Monsieur Ducasses Spoon Food and Wine restaurant and explores the world of food with a tempting array of multi-ethnic cuisines matched by the finest selected wines, chosen by Monsieur Ducasses trusted sommelier, Gerard Margeon.

Acclaimed internationally as a rejuvenating destination spa, the resort received the 2005 Best Overseas Hotel Spa award from the readers of Conde Nast Traveller (UK). With its sublime pampering and holistic approach of its Givenchy Spa and state-of-the-art fitness facilities, guests are enveloped in programs of renewal that both energize and calm.

Activities are everywhere. Guests can take morning scuba dive, putt with the golf pro on the Gary Player designed golf course, or hone their skills at the Peter Burwash International Tennis Club. From aerobics and yoga to beach volleyball and water-skiing, Le Saint Geran offers a wide array of activities. Enthusiastic and highly trained staff attends to the specific interests of each guest. Guests also have access to the activities and facilities at One and Only Le Touessrok.

Includes: Breakfast & activities