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Having only recently opened, Long Beach is sure to become a firm favourite with holidaymakers, offering carefree piazza-style living in the longest, widest stretch of white-sand coastline anywhere in Mauritius. It’s also a snorkelling paradise with crystal-clear blue waters teeming with tropical fish. At the heart of the resort is the urban-style piazza complete with restaurants, bars and shops. Accommodation is arranged in three crescents with each room boasting an ocean view, plenty of living space and every mod con you can think of! There are two swimming pools to laze by and a lap pool at the Sports Centre, which is also home to state-of-the-art gym equipment, yoga and aerobic classes. If sports are top of your agenda, you’re in luck, there’s plenty here to tempt you both on land and sea. As well as snorkelling, there’s kayaking, sailing and windsurfing. Alternatively, opt for tennis, badminton, volleyball, even archery if you prefer! Golf enthusiasts will appreciate preferential access to championship Le Touessrok Golf Course with COMPLIMENTARY shuttle service to and fro every day! If relaxing is more your style, grab a good book and while away the hours in a hammock under the shade of a palm tree. Want to throw some pampering into the mix? No problem. The Equa Spa offers an incredible range of therapeutic treatments with massages overlooking the lagoon sure to chase your cares away. The dining options are practically endless at Long Beach with Japanese, Chinese, Italian and seafood restaurants ensuring all tastes are catered for. There’s also the open kitchens at Le Marche for a truly theatrical experience. Kids have their own clubs and that’s everyone from 4 to 17 with activities including arts and crafts for the youngsters and beach barbeques around the campfire for the teens. Bombora Nightclub will please the adults with its sophisticated vibe and DJ’s spinning the latest tunes.
Where is it?
On the east coast of Mauritius, overlooking the beach.
Facilities
Le Marche (international cuisine/open kitchens), Il Sapori (Italian cuisine), Hasu (Japanese cuisine), Chopsticks (Chinese cuisine), Tides (modern cuisine), Tides Pool & Beach Bar, Shores Cocktail and Lounge Bar. Feet-in-the-Sand Club and Bar. 3 swimming pools. Sports Centre with gym equipment, yoga and aerobics classes. Equa Spa. Water sports including kayaking, sailing, snorkelling, waterskiing and windsurfing. Glass bottom boat trips. 3 floodlit tennis courts. Preferential access to Le Touessrok Golf Course. Kids club. Sungeneration Teens Club (12-17 years). Babysitting (on request/local charge). Piazza Shops. Bombora Nightclub. Laundry/dry cleaning service. 24-hour room service.
Room info
255 rooms arranged in three crescents. All with air-conditioning, terrace or balcony, 42” LCD satellite TV with pay-per-view movies, telephone, high speed internet access, mini bar, tea/coffee maker, electronic safe, hairdryer, iron and board. Standard Sea-View rooms with king-size bed and sofa bed, sleeping up to 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child. Superior Beach-Front rooms are larger with king-size bed and sofa bed, sleeping up to 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child. Beachfront Family rooms have a king size bed and a separate room for the kids - sleeping 2 adults and 3 children. Deluxe Beachfront suites have direct beach access and sleep 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.
Additional information
Half Board includes: Breakfast in the main restaurant - Le Marche, dinner in Le Marche, Tides, Sapori or Chopsticks.
All Inclusive
All Inclusive option: Breakfast, lunch (at Tides or Chopsticks), pancakes, dinner, local brand spirits, selection of imported wines, soft drinks, tea/coffee, selection of cocktails, selected items from the mini bar and room service. Also includes non motorised water sports and land sports.