The Hilton Mauritius Resort & Spa is an oceanfront resort that features free guest parking and family-friendly accommodations and services. Located in Flic-en-Flac, on the western side of Mauritius, it offers breathtaking views of the mountains in the distance. This review delves into various aspects of the resort, providing a comprehensive overview for potential guests.
Overview
The Hilton Mauritius Resort & Spa is known for its complimentary dolphin trip for all guests and eight spa cabins for the ultimate in luxury during your stay. There are three restaurants and three bars available on the property, which also hosts daily international and cultural shows. The hotel also features a full-service spa with sauna, steam room, and couples’ massages available. A fitness center is provided for guest use, and the hotel offers yoga and tai chi classes.
Location
The Hilton Mauritius is located in Flic-en-Flac, about 1.7 miles from the center, a village on the west coast of Mauritius, about an hour's drive from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU) Airport. Flic-en-Flac Beach is the closest landmark to Hilton Mauritius Resort & Spa.
Rooms and Suites
All of the guest rooms at this resort feature signature Hilton bedding, complimentary WiFi, and stunning views of the ocean. A private balcony or terrace is included in every guest room and suites offer separate living rooms and premium views along with deluxe amenities. Guests can choose from a variety of resort-style accommodations that include a private, deluxe bathroom with complimentary toiletries. There are 193 rooms and suites at this hotel, which offers 24-hour front desk services and on-site golfing with easy access to the Casela Nature and Leisure Park.
The rooms, while spacious, are noted as being somewhat dated, reminiscent of a 1990s-era beach timeshare. Some guests may find the darker wood and need for a paint job detract from the otherwise beautiful setting.
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Amenities
Complimentary water sports are available at the Hilton Mauritius Resort & Spa, including paddle surfing, snorkeling, glass-bottom boat rides, canoeing, and more. There is an infinity pool and a kid’s pool, as well as a sandy lagoon and a kids’ club and playground area.
- Private beach
- Water sport facilities (on site)
- Outdoor pool
- Infinity pool
- Spa and wellness center
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Room service
- Bicycle rental
Pool and Spa
The Hilton Mauritius Resort & Spa has two swimming pools. One is a family pool and the other is an adults-only pool. In the middle of the family pool is a whirlpool. The adults-only pool was an infinity pool looking out at the ocean.
The hotel also features a full-service spa with sauna, steam room, and couples’ massages available. A fitness center is provided for guest use, and the hotel offers yoga and tai chi classes.
Dining
The Hilton Mauritius excels in its food and drink options with several restaurants offering varying cuisines, from Thai to American to Mauritian. Breakfast and dinner are served at La Pomme d'Amour, the hotel's main restaurant which overlooks the ocean and lagoon. The signature restaurant is Ginger Thai, offering traditional Thai cuisine in a romantic setting. Les Coquillages offers an eclectic blend of French and Mauritian Creole cuisine. The Pavilion which is an Indian restaurant, offers amazing curries.
Restaurants and Bars:
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- La Pomme d'Amour: Main restaurant serving breakfast and dinner with a mix of Western and Mauritian Creole cuisine.
- Ginger Thai: Signature restaurant offering traditional Thai cuisine.
- Les Coquillages: French-themed restaurant serving lunch and dinner.
- The Pavilion: Indian restaurant attached to La Pomme D’Amour.
- Vista Bar: Offers ocean views, particularly nice for sunset drinks.
- Hibiscus Bar: Located next to the adults-only infinity pool.
- Aqua Bar: Situated next to the family swimming pool.
The resort offers a rolling Happy Hour at its bars, providing half-price cocktails at different locations throughout the afternoon and evening.
Activities
The Hilton Mauritius offers several daily activities for guests. Many of the activities are complimentary, such as non-motorized water activities like paddleboarding. There are two tennis courts, a pool table, and a fitness room.
- Water sports: snorkeling, paddleboarding, kayaking
- Tennis courts
- Pool table
- Fitness room
- Kids club and play area
- Torch Saga Ceremony every night
For younger children the hotel provides a kids club and play area.
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Service
A fantastic, helpful staff was always on-hand to greet guests with a smile, answer questions and take orders. From the time I arrived until I departed, I experienced an abundance of warm, Mauritian hospitality. From servers pointing out the best Mauritian dishes to eat to staffers giving me some friendly reminders to wear shoes on the beach if possible (there's a lot of sharp coral!), I found the vibe incredibly laid-back yet personable.
Price
The cheapest deals can generally be found in May and September. For the best room deals at Hilton Mauritius Resort & Spa, plan to stay on a Saturday or Monday. The most expensive day is usually Thursday.
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Average Nightly Price per Month:
- May: Cheapest month to stay with an average 24% drop in price.
- November: Most expensive month to stay with an average 38% rise in price.
The cheapest price a room at Hilton Mauritius Resort & Spa was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $354, while the most expensive was $354.
Average Prices:
- Average price (weeknight): $482
- Average price (weekend night): $355
Pros and Cons
Standout features:
- Great location, just steps from the beach.
- Affordable rates, brand familiarity in the Hilton Honors portfolio.
- Several restaurants and bars with varying cuisines.
- A fantastic, helpful staff was always on-hand to greet guests with a smile, answer questions and take orders.
- Gorgeous infinity pool centrally located by the bar and beach.
Drawbacks:
- Extremely dated rooms.
- Well-intentioned, but slow service. Drink orders could take as long as 20 minutes.
- Rocky beach overrun with seaweed.
Elite Benefits
Diamond status would normally also provide access to an Executive Lounge, but this hotel doesn’t have one. Instead, each day they gave us a voucher for one free cocktail per person as well as free canapes.
Summary of Reviews
The Hilton Mauritius Resort & Spa generally receives very good ratings from guests. Reviews highlight the amazing staff, good restaurants, and nice pool. Some reviews mention the need for room updates but appreciate the overall experience and location.
Guest Reviews Snapshot:
- Charles, Nov 2021: "People are amazing. Hotel is really nice : not too big, good restaurant and nice pool."
- Kipras, Sep 2019: "Very good."
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