Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness Resort

Mauritius, Indian Ocean

Virgin rating

The hotel

Infused with the charm of its sugar plantation past, this refined hotel retains its colonial style. A member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, the hotel occupies a delightful setting in the Bel Ombre nature reserve, in a tropical garden through which the Citronniers River flows. Suites are spacious, decorated in 19th-century style but with an impressive range of amenities and a private butler at your service. The Seven Colours Spa is a serene haven, with treatments to harmonise body, mind and energy. There are two lovely pools, with access to an additional pool at C Beach Club, water sports in abundance and a nearby championship golf course. Guests have access to 12 restaurants and eight bars across the Domaine de Bel Ombre — there's a wonderful selection of dining at Heritage Le Telfair, including Annabella’s on the banks of the river with an interactive show-kitchen, and Gin’Ja serving Pan Asian cuisine on the beach. Treat yourself to a meal at Le Chateau de Bel Ombre, an enchanting 19th-century manor house, or head to the trendy lifestyle hotspot, C Beach Club.

Amenities

  • Golf
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Windsurfing
  • Kids Club
  • Honeymoon
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access

Where is it

At Bel Ombre, on the mountainous south coast, surrounded by a nature reserve. Transfer time from Mauritius International Airport: Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. Please note that if taking a seat in coach this may be longer depending on how many hotel stops are en route.

Hotel information

158 suites on 2 floors, all with 24-hour butler service. All with air-conditioning, ceiling fan, balcony or terrace, flatscreen TV, telephone, complimentary WiFi, mini-bar*, tea-making facilities, Nespresso™ coffee machine with three capsules, safe, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers. Deluxe Suites with 1 queen-size bed or 2 twin beds, plus a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Board basis options

Half Board option: includes breakfast at Annabella's (possibility of having complimentary Continental Breakfast in room – tray charge applicable). Dinner at Annabella, Le Palmier, C Beach Club, Savana (buffet) at Heritage Awali (as per opening hours), O'Grill at Heritage Golf Club, La Reserve Golf Links Restaurant and Lakaz Mama at Kazalala. Other outlets within Domaine de Bel Ombre available with a credit of Rs. 1,500 per adult per night: Ginja at Heritage Le Telfair, Chateau de Bel Ombre, Infinity Blue, Zafarani, Kuzini and Boma at Heritage Awali.

Gourmet Bliss option: includes breakfast at Telfair’s main restaurant, Annabella's, or at C Beach Club. Lunch around Domaine de Bel Ombre restaurants as per operating schedules: Ginja, Le Palmier, Cavendish and La Plage (beach service) at Heritage Le Telfair, C Beach Club, Heritage Golf Club (includes either at clubhouse, a halfway snack or food & beverage cart), plus Infinity Blue, La Reserve Golf Links Restaurant and Lakaz Mama at Kazalala. Brunch every Sunday at C Beach. **Dishes with Lobster, Foie Gras, Wagyu beef, Caviar and Chef specialities are with a supplement. Afternoon tea and ice cream at the Kiosque Gourmand. Dinner around Domaine de Bel Ombre restaurants as per their operating schedules: Annabella, Le Palmier and Ginja at Heritage Le Telfair, Zafarani (adult only), Infinity Blue, Savana, O'Grill at Heritage Golf Club (as per opening days), C Beach Club and Le Chateau de Bel Ombre. Boma (weather permitting). ***Dishes with Lobster, Foie Gras and Wagyu beef are with a supplement. ***F&B Credit Rs 1,500 per person for Special evenings. Charge applies for Culinary events. Local & imported spirits, beers, soft drinks, juices & selected house wines, unlimited selected Champagne by the glass in all bars/restaurants within the Domaine de Bel Ombre, as per the operating schedule of respective bars. Beach and poolside service at Heritage Le Telfair. 24-hour room service available for selected food items only. Mini-bar (stocked with soft drinks, local beers, water, fruit juices, one red wine, one white wine, chocolate bar and snacks) - replenished once daily. Three Nespresso capsules, replenished once daily. Picnic hampers available (to be booked with your Butler 24-hours in advance).

Gourmet Bliss option also includes free access to the Sports & Fitness Centre; aquagym as per hotel schedule, unlimited green fees at Heritage Golf Club (Le Chateau Golf Course) 18-hole championship course, including a 9-hole PAR 3 course (excluding equipment and lessons). One round of golf at La Reserve Golf Links - including welcome gift, shared buggy with GPS, range balls & halfway refreshment Complimentary GPS-equipped golf cart for every round (maximum one per room per day). Only applicable at Heritage Golf Club (Le Chateau Golf Course). Wellness programme with daily selection of group activities. Land and water sports (as described on hotel’s fact sheet). Live music every night at Heritage Awali, Heritage Le Telfair, C Beach Club. Baby Timomo Club (ages 0-35 months, open seven days a week from 8.30am to 3.30pm. Baby nurses trained in first aid and childcare. Reservation required). Timomo Kids Club (3–11 years) with activities such as sport, fitness and dance classes, and educational visits. Teens' Programme (12–18 years).

Gourmet Bliss option (applicable from the 1st of February 2025 to the 31st of January 2026): includes breakfast at Telfair’s main restaurant, Annabella's, or à la carte breakfast at C-Beach club or at La Reserve or at Le Chateau Golf Club (advance booking is required). Lunch around Heritage Resorts in following restaurants/outlets: Heritage Le Telfair: Ginja, Le Palmier, Cavendish
"Beach & Pool Service”, C Beach Club. Heritage Awali: Infinity Blue. Heritage Golf Club: either at Club House, a Half way snack or Food & Beverage Cart. Restaurant at La Reserve Golf course*. Lakaz Mama Restaurant at Kaz'Alala. ***Dishes with Lobster, Foie Gras, Wagyu beef, Caviar and Chef specialities are with a supplement. Brunch every Sunday at C Beach Club. Dinner around Heritage Resorts in the following restaurants/outlets: Heritage Le Telfair: Annabella's, Le Palmier & Ginja*, C Beach Club. Heritage Awali: Infinity Blue, Savana and Zafarani. Heritage Golf Club: O'Grill Restaurant, Le Château de Bel Ombre*. *Accessible as from 12 years old and as per operating schedules. ***Dishes with Lobster, Foie Gras and Wagyu beef are with a supplement. ***F&B Credit Rs 1,750 per person for special evenings. Charge applies for Culinary events. Afternoon tea and ice cream at the Kiosque Gourmand. A Kiosk (Tiki Bar) with F&B service and snacking, located on the beach next to the Adult only zone. Picnic hampers available (to be booked with your Butler 24-hours in advance).

Gourmet Bliss option also includes free daily unlimited green fees at Heritage Golf Club (Le Chateau Golf Course), complimentary practice balls and golf cart with GPS for every round of golf (maximum of one per round per room per day). One round of golf at La Reserve Golf Links - including welcome gift, shared buggy with GPS, range balls & halfway refreshment) for every 7 nights stay, (Cumulative, i.e 2 rounds for 14 nights stay). Wellness programme with daily selection of group activities. Land and water sports (as described on hotel’s fact sheet). Live music most evenings across the resort, as per the entertainment programme.

Wellness Bliss option: (supplement per person per day is applicable) includes a 15-minute consultation with the resort's wellness expert, plus one wellness experience each day from the following:

- Choice of 5 massages (such as relaxing massage, tension relief massage, detox massage

- Choice of 3 body treatments Choice of 5 private mind and body sessions (such as Yoga, Tai-Chi, Pilates, Qi Gong)

- Choice of 5 health treatments (such as osteopathy)

- Private fitness sessions with a personal trainer

- Workshops and learning (such as correct posture, art of breathing, art of healthy eating).

Wellness Bliss added value: additional group sessions available every day as per activity program, plus in-room wellness amenities (yoga mat, spa bathroom amenities) and healthy dishes and drinks available in all restaurants (supplements may apply, depending on meal plan booked).

Please note: minimum 7 night stay applies. Wellness Bliss experiences must be taken between 9:00am-4:00pm each day, sessions are non-transferrable and missed appointments cannot be replaced.

Room upgrades

Deluxe Sea View Suites are as Deluxe Garden View Suites, but with a sea view.

Deluxe Beachfront Suites are directly on the beach or on the first floor with a balcony, with panoramic beach views and 1 queen-size bed or 2 twin beds plus a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children.

Junior Suite Garden View rooms overlook the lush gardens and river, and are on either the ground floor or first floor. With a canopy queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 infant.

Junior Suite Beachfront rooms overlook the beach and sea, from either the ground or first floor. With a canopy queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 infant.

Senior Suites are available with either garden views or sea views. With a separate living/dining area to the bedroom, a canopy queen-size bed, a dining table and sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children.

Ocean Suite Beach Front rooms are on the ground floor only, with direct access to the beach. With a separate living/dining room to the bedroom, en-suite bathroom and outdoor shower. The bedroom features a canopy queen-size bed, and the living room a dining table and sofa bed. Sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children, or 3 adults.

Please note: a baby cot can be added on request. Children are classed as under 12 years.

New adult-only zone (available to book from 1st November 2024)

A collection of adult-only suites, located near the Serenity pool area, with added in-suite extras and resort privilages including:

- Dedicated Butler service offered within the heated pool adult-only zone

- Access to a Tiki Bar with F&B service and snacking (located on the beach next to the adult-only zone)

- Pool amenities: towels, sunglass cleaning service, fruit skewers, an ice chest (flavoured water served all day round), and an afternoon service of ice cream cups.

- Espresso machine in all suites with box of capsules replenished daily

- Free Resident host service

- A selection of in-room local infusions available to guests.

Deluxe Seaview/Deluxe Beachfront Suites with 1 queen-size bed.

Junior Suite Beachfront/Senior Suite Seaview with 1 four-poster bed.

12 restaurants and 8 bars, including those at sister hotel, Heritage Awali. Savana (buffet restaurant open for breakfast and dinner). Kuzini (Italian restaurant, open for dinner). Zafarani (adults-only restaurant, open for dinner). Infinity Blue Restaurant and Cocktail Bar (fresh seafood in a beachfront setting, open for lunch, dinner, and drinks). Boma (open air restaurant offering African show and bonfire themed evenings on selected nights). Amafrooty (daytime snack bar). Zenzi Bar (serving light bites in the day, turning into a cocktail lounge at night). Le Chateau De Bel Ombre (Mauritian cuisine in an enchanting 19th century setting). C Beach Club (poolside Mediterranean cuisine and drinks). The Club House (with views over the golf course, offering an authentic grill house experience). Annabella's (International cuisine, open for breakfast and dinner). Gin'ja (Pan-Asian fusion offering street food buffet for lunch, and a la carte options for dinner). Le Palmier (beach restaurant, specialising in seafood and local delicacies, overlooking the pool and ocean). The Cavendish Bar & Lounge (relaxed bar serving drinks, pancakes, and light meals).

Regular evening entertainment including theme shows, beach parties, brunches, and live music.

2 swimming pools (1 heated) and use of pool at C Beach Club*. Fitness centre*. Seven Colours Spa*. Water sports* including windsurfing, kayaking, pedal boats and snorkelling. Dive centre*. Glass-bottom boat rides*. Complimentary access to 18-hole championship golf course, Heritage Golf Club (green fees apply), and complimentary green fees at Le Chateau Golf Course. La Reserve Golf Links course , the first and only contemporary links in the Indian Ocean*. Floodlit tennis courts. Beach volleyball, badminton, French bowls, archery, table tennis, darts and snooker table. Aerobics, Tai Chi and Yoga sessions. Nature Reserve*. Timomo Baby Club (ages 0-35 months) and Timomo Kids' Club (3–11 years, if potty trained) with swimming pool. Teens Programme (12-18 years). One ticket entrance per guest per stay toWorld of Seashells Museum (transfers not included). One ticket entrance per guest per stay "Les Terres des 7 Couleurs de Chamarel" (transfers not included).

Complimentary Baby Club (0-35 months, 24-hour pre-booking is required). Blue Earth Boutique. 24-hour room service*. Concierge service. Complimentary WiFi in public areas and rooms. Babysitting service*. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Complimentary shuttle service within the Domaine de Bel Ombre.

5 nights from 23rd December - 6th of January.

*Denotes local charge.

Please note: the dress code is smart casual. Guests are asked not to wear swimwear at breakfast and lunch. From 6:00pm: bermuda shorts are not allowed at Gin'ja, Annabella's and Le Chateau. Gentlemen are required to wear trousers, collared shirts and closed-toe shoes.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful and tranquil getaway

Jul 21, 2024 nfg2024 Odense, Denmark

Great place to go spoil yourself with great option for relaxing, dining, and also various activities. We especially enjoyed the beach, golf, pool, spa, dining and the impeccable overall service from the concierge team - predominantly Melvin. It is also a great location for day trips to Ebony Forest, Black River Gorge etc. We look forward to coming… Read more
Great place to go spoil yourself with great option for relaxing, dining, and also various activities. We especially enjoyed the beach, golf, pool, spa, dining and the impeccable overall service from the concierge team - predominantly Melvin. It is also a great location for day trips to Ebony Forest, Black River Gorge etc. We look forward to coming back. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Do yourself a favour and stay here!

Jul 20, 2024 BR2100 Europe

If you ever are lucky enough to come to beautiful Mauritius, do yourself a favour and stay at L’Heritage. You will get: top service, top quality, top relaxation all in an incredibly beautiful setting. There are free boats for rental, a free glass bottom boat tour & free snorkelling all off the beautiful beach. A great gym, a kids club with… Read more
If you ever are lucky enough to come to beautiful Mauritius, do yourself a favour and stay at L’Heritage. You will get: top service, top quality, top relaxation all in an incredibly beautiful setting. There are free boats for rental, a free glass bottom boat tour & free snorkelling all off the beautiful beach. A great gym, a kids club with fantastic activities (and a better adult to kid ratio than daycare back home!) we stayed for 5 nights and still didn’t manage to do everything. The heated pool is a major plus. Restaurants have good variety and breakfast is quite good. The highlight of our three week Mauritian tour was staying here and doing the private full day dolphin & snorkelling tour. It was such a treat to be able to swim with dolphins, sting rays, turtles, and hundreds of fish—also while respecting the animals and being safe. Thank you, L’Heritage & especially Melvin for your great service! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A nice hotel that could be great

Jul 20, 2024 Ruben P

Rooms are very clean if a little worn and staff are mostly friendly. Stunning views and the hotel is beautiful. I found the food to be hit or miss in some of the restaurants. One of the two pools is heated. It sometimes felt like staff in the restaurants did not know what to do and as a result service was often very slow. However it has a lot of… Read more
Rooms are very clean if a little worn and staff are mostly friendly. Stunning views and the hotel is beautiful. I found the food to be hit or miss in some of the restaurants. One of the two pools is heated. It sometimes felt like staff in the restaurants did not know what to do and as a result service was often very slow. However it has a lot of potential to be a great hotel with better staff training. Read less
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Jul 20, 2024 Mayman12

We had a very good Family Escape!!!! Our daughter 9 and our son 6 had a great time at the kids club with several activities!!! Thanks to Ragini, Varsha, Nandita, Savitri, Deborah, Sweetie, Ivy, Rebecca, Samanta and Reana!!! Big thank you to Krishna, my golf teacher!! Last but not least, thank you to the several chef at the Château restaurant, the… Read more
We had a very good Family Escape!!!! Our daughter 9 and our son 6 had a great time at the kids club with several activities!!! Thanks to Ragini, Varsha, Nandita, Savitri, Deborah, Sweetie, Ivy, Rebecca, Samanta and Reana!!! Big thank you to Krishna, my golf teacher!! Last but not least, thank you to the several chef at the Château restaurant, the Gin‘ja and the grill!! Warm thanks to the musicians and singers at the Cavendish bar! The cocktails could ne better though!! Thank you to Angelique for the floral activity! The best Hostess of our stay is Priscilla who organise absolutely everything for us!!! Don‘t miss the seashells Museum!!! Thank you for everything!! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Overall excellence, but improvement needed on candle light dinner (side dish was on the selection of main course)

Jul 18, 2024 JWKKKKKim

Staying in Le Telfair for honeymoon was a great choice to stay thanks to the warmest welcoming and kindness of the people. Literally, everything was excellent but there is two things to be improved. First of all, before we were provided the complimentary candle light dinner in Gin ja, we made selection for the course. The problem was a SIDE DISH… Read more
Staying in Le Telfair for honeymoon was a great choice to stay thanks to the warmest welcoming and kindness of the people. Literally, everything was excellent but there is two things to be improved. First of all, before we were provided the complimentary candle light dinner in Gin ja, we made selection for the course. The problem was a SIDE DISH menu (Garlic fried rice) was in MAIN COURSE of the selection sheet. This made a confusion during the dinner, making me wait for the main course one I selected. Secondly, the garlic fried rice I selected was not satisfactory, it rather should be named as "Rice with Fried garlic". The name of the restaurant, "Gin ja" is the same name with an area in Japan, an East Asian counry, but we could not find anything about East Asian thing. Other than this, everything was perfect and we feel a huge gratitude all about the service and quality. Thank you Read less