Escape to the subtle accents of Africa…
It is on the south coast of Mauritius on Le Domaine de Bel Ombre, between crystalline lagoon and lush green hills that the Heritage Awali welcomes you.
Drawing on the fascinating cultural rainbow of Mauritius, the memories of our sensual and bewitching African heritage, a truly authentic experience awaits you at Heritage Awali. With an ethnic decor that is synonymous with elegance… what “awali” means in Africa is a return to the sources, to the origins…
Welcomed by the sounds of djembes, immerse yourself in this warm and friendly world and meet the true Mauritius, where the magic of the place lies in the perfect balance of luxury, simplicity and friendliness.
Ideal for family or couple holidays, Heritage Awali stands out for its exceptional range of services tailored for the enjoyment of young and old. Rooms are spacious and perfectly fi tted out, an array of land and water-based sports are on offer including a simply spectacular 18-hole golf course! And an exclusive children’s club, where 3 to 11 years old can have fun in a learning environment, which provides children with everything they could wish for.
When it comes to well-being and relaxation, enjoy the Seven Colours Spa, a unique spa for personalised treatments that rebalance your energies and the Umuzi Sports Centre. Extend the awakening of your senses by feasting on the culinary delights – including the original and unique Seven Colours Energy Cuisine.
Either alone, as a couple, or with the whole family, the magic of discovering the Château de Bel Ombre, the new C Beach Club and the ‘green’ activities at the lush Frédérica Nature Reserve will give you moments of unbounded enjoyment.
A range of unique delights for you to live out unforgettable experiences of life on the island of Mauritius…
Accommodation
The rooms & suites all have air conditioning as well as ceiling fans, a bathroom with separate bathtub and shower, and a hairdryer.
All rooms and suites also have an electronic safe, minibar, television with satellite channels, dial-up Internet access and telephone with direct international access. They also all have tea and coffee making facilities, as well as laundry service and 24-hour room service.
154 Deluxe Room of 52SqM – (91 Deluxe, 48 Ocean view and 15 Beach front) – Terrace/ balcony
46 communicating rooms (23 pairs)
2 adults and 2 children less than 12 years old or 1 teenager less than 17 years old or 3 adults
1 King size bed / Twin beds + 1 sofa bed
Kids or teens in own room: minimum 2 and maximum 3
1 Deluxe Room accessible to and equipped for guests with reduced mobility
Spacious and comfortable, the rooms are all decorated in a refi ned style inspired by chic ethnic themes which conjure up an atmosphere that is both tropical and African. Each of the rooms has a private terrace, adding to your perfect comfort.
5 Senior Suite of 100SqM on the sea front – Jacuzzi (in bathroom)
2 adults and 2 children less than 12 years old or 1 teenager less than 17 years old or 3 adults
1 King size bed / Twin beds + 1 sofa bed
Kids or teens in own room: minimum 2 and maximum 3
With the addition of a sitting-dining room, the suites are located on the edge of the beach and each has a private terrace from which you can admire the lagoon. Each of the suites also has an expresso machine, a cd/dvd player and a jacuzzi in the bathroom.
1 Villa of 310SqM With private pool and gazebo – Jacuzzi (in bathroom)
4 adults and 2 children less 12 years old or 2 teenagers less than 17 years old
2 King size beds + twin beds for kids or teens
An absolute haven of comfort and space, the Villa has a living room (equipped with a CD and DVD player), a dining room with separate kitchen, two large bedrooms each with its own bathroom, a children’s room with its own bathroom, a gazebo and a private swimming pool. It also has a 24-hour butler service and a jacuzzi in the bathroom.
Restaurants and Bars
BALAFON
With its ethnic decor inspired by its name borrowed from that of an African musical instrument, the main restaurant, le Balafon, is without doubt the place to meet for breakfast. In the evening it is the setting for a delicious culinary voyage through varied cuisine themes.
Capacity: interior: 250 covers and exterior: 42 covers (weather permitting)
Opening hours:
Breakfast: 7am – 10:30am
Dinner: 7pm – 10:30pm
Service: ‘à la carte’ or themed buffets
(Vegetarian & gluten free menu available)
Children’s buffet from 6pm to 9pm depending on the day’s programme
Dress code: relaxed but chic from 6pm onwards.
Trousers and closed shoes are obligatory for gentlemen from 6pm onwards.
Non-smoking restaurant
AMAFROOTY
For a light meal, at lunchtime, at the poolside – (‘à la carte’)
Opening hours
noon – 5pm: salads, paninis and sandwiches
4pm – 6pm: pancakes
INFINITY BLUE
Framed by the turquoise blue water of the lagoon and the swimming pool, Infinity Blue is the place to enjoy international cuisine during the lunch and sea food in the evening, completely relaxed with your toes in the sand.
Capacity: 100 covers
Opening hours
Lunch: noon – 3:00pm (international cuisine-open 7/7)
Dinner: 7pm – 10:30 pm
(reservation required – open 6 days a week)
Vegetarian & gluten free menu available
Service: ‘à la carte’
Dress code: relaxed but chic from 6pm onwards. Trousers and closed shoes are obligatory for gentlemen from 6pm onwards.
Non-smoking restaurant
SEVEN COLOURS ENERGY CUISINE
A zen and design atmosphere for an innovative culinary experience of the senses inspired by the Seven Colours concept, presented in the various “colours” menus symbolising the 7 chakras.
Capacity: 26 covers
Opening hours: 7pm to 10.30pm (open 6 days a week)
Service: ‘à la carte’ – reservation required
Vegetarian & gluten free menu available
Dress code: relaxed but chic. Trousers and closed shoes are obligatory for gentlemen.
Non-smoking restaurant
SERVICE ON THE BEACH
To satisfy those little hunger pangs or to enjoy a cocktail without leaving the tranquillity of the beach.
Opening hours
lunch: noon to 5pm
drinks: 10am to 6pm
ZENZIBAR
An evocative name for this lounge-bar delicately placed amongst the interlaced pools and with an unrivalled view over the lagoon.
Opening hours: 10am to midnight
Lunch: noon to 5:00 pm
Dress code: relaxed but chic from 6pm onwards. Trousers and closed shoes are obligatory for gentlemen from 6pm onwards.
BLUE DRIFT BAR
Relaxed atmosphere at this beach bar… toes in the sand, between the sea and the swimming pool.
Opening hours: 10am to midnight
Dress code: relaxed
THE NEW C BEACH CLUB
Located on the beachfront, adjacent to the Heritage Le Telfair, the C Beach Club brings together tropical accents and cool chic relaxation day and night. This C beach club includes two restaurants, a bar, a swimming pool, a kids and teens area.
CYAN: Mediterranean cuisine including tapas, mezze and antipasti
COAST: light cuisine of grills, pizzas and grilled vegetables, barefoot in the sand
CHILL BAR: the place to let your hair down for intoxicating tropical moments to the sound of lounge music
COOL TEENS CLUB: exclusive space for the youngsters (12-18 years old), with Wi-Fi and multimedia areas, Wii games consoles, pool table.
CABANA BOATHOUSE: a choice of various water sports activities within Le Domaine de Bel Ombre
LE CHÂTEAU DE BEL OMBRE
An enchanting setting of a 19th century manor house to discover the treasures of traditionnal Mauritian cuisine while enjoying a breathtaking view on the mountains, the ocean and the golf.
Capacity: 70 – interior: 30 and exterior: 40
Opening hours
Breakfast: 7am to 10:30 (open 7/7 at extra cost)
Dinner: 7pm – 10:30pm (open 6 days a week)
Service: ‘à la carte’ – reservation required
Dress code: relaxed but chic from 7pm onwards. (Trousers and closed shoes are obligatory for gentlemen)
Non-smoking restaurant
GOLF CLUB RESTAURANT & BAR
The perfect place to enjoy a light meal before or after a round of golf.
Capacity: 40 (on the terrace)
Opening hours
Bar: 7am to 7pm
Restaurant: noon to 5:00pm
THE ‘DINING EXPERIENCE‘ at Domaine de Bel Ombre
Guests at Heritage Le Telfair and Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resorts will enjoy a round of endless culinary delights with a privileged access for dinner at 7 restaurants of Le Domaine*
Restaurants open for dinner:
· Annabella’s, Heritage Le Telfair ‘ s main restaurant
· The Balafon
· Infi nity Blue
· Gin’ja, restaurant (‘à la carte’) of Heritage Le Telfair on the beach
· Cyan, restaurant (‘à la carte’) at C Beach Club
· Le Château de Bel Ombre
· Seven Colours Energy Cuisine
* credit applicable, on reservation
Sport and Leisure activities
For sports fans or those looking for an active holiday, an outdoor area of more than 3,500SqM is dedicated to sporting activities. The new 750SqM UMUZI fi tness centre which forms part of this, is comprised of two spaces, cardio and weight training – with high tech gym equipment. The centre also offers activities for adolescents of 12 to 17 years.
The use of the equipment room is free.
A supplement is required for the service monitors.
Open every day from 7am to 8pm.
Free
- 3 swimming pools, each 800SqM
- 1 swimming pool at the miniclub
- 1 swimming pool at the Spa
- A 18 hole championship golf course (Par 72)
- 9 hole ‘pitch and putt’ golf course (Par 3)
- Windsurf
- Sailing dinghy
- Canoe
- Aqua gym
- Pedal boats
- Glass-bottom boat trips
- Snorkelling trips
- Daily water skiing session
- Aerobic sessions
- Darts
- Table tennis
- Bocci balls
- Yoga sessions
- Badminton
- Access to the Umuzi
- Archery
- A giant chest board
- Mountain bikes
- 2 fl oodlit tennis courts
- Use of tennis racquets
- Beach volleyball, beach Soccer
- Indoor games
With supplement
- Catamaran cruises
- Big game fi shing
- Kite surf
- Diving (PADI)
- Water skiing lessons
- Quad biking and many other activities at Frédérica Nature Reserve
- Golf carts, golf clubs, caddies, trolleys and equipment
- Golf lessons (which can be filmed for extra learning potential)
- Electronic games
- Billiard/Tokens
- Personal training
- Tennis lessons & tennis balls
- Horse Riding (available at approx. 10 mins drive)
Seven Colours Spa
With the decor of an African village of more than 3,000SqM this haven of serenity is dedicated to well-being. A unique personalised approach…
Seven Colours honours each individual’s needs through our philosophy to provide a total wellbeing experience of body, mind and energy.
Facilities:
- 20 treatment rooms, including:
· 13 indoor treatment rooms (5 doubles, 4 singles, 2 vichy showers, 2 steamed rooms)
· 7 outdoor treatment rooms (5 garden kiosks, 2 beach kiosks)
- 1 vitality pool
- 1 chilled pool
- 2 hammams
- 1 sauna
- 2 relaxation areas
- 1 hair dresser with a beauty parlour
Open every day from 9am to 8:30pm.
TIMOMO & FRIENDS MINI CLUB
A unique concept of kids’ club. The Timomo miniclub welcomes children aged from 3 (if potty-trained) to 11 years old and has numerous supervised activities.
Assorted open air games or indoor activities are organised daily. Menus for children are available on request.
Open every day from 8:30am to 11pm.
A babysitting service is available on request in the morning and evening (at extra cost, on reservation).
TEENS
The activities centre is a place for teenagers of 12 to 17 years old to meet new friends. A programme of activities has been specially designed for them by our team of sports and entertainment professionals.
HERITAGE GOLF CLUB
An 18-hole Championship Golf course (par 72)
Designer: Peter Matkovitch (South African golf course designer)
Nestled between mountains and a pristine lagoon, the design of this spectacular 18-hole golf course and the level of golf technique possible, offers golfers a memorable experience, whatever the standard of their game.
Facilities:
A putting green, a chipping green, a driving range, a 9-hole pitch and putt (par 3), golf lessons, Club house with Pro shop, restaurant and bar, PGA Golf Pro and Assistant Pro and a privileged access to two other 18 holes golf courses.
FRÉDÉRICA NATURE RESERVE
Enjoy privileged access to the Frédérica Nature Reserve!
Discover the richness of the natural heritage of Mauritius in this vast nature reserve overlooking the ocean.
On offer (at extra cost): hiking, off road vehicles, quad bikes, trekking, VTT, day, night and sun downer safaris, kids discovery tours. The reserve benefits from the advice of the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation.
CONFERENCE CENTRE
Roofed with thatch and decorated in an African style, the meeting and conference facility at the Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort has an area of 100SqM and can accommodate up to 80 people in a theatre confi guration. Opening to the outdoor and air-conditioned, it is equipped with everything necessary to ensure the smooth running of your event.
ENTERTAINMENT
Theme evenings (Sega, Indian, African…) as well as dance parties (band) are organised to ignite the dancer in you!
BLUE EARTH BOUTIQUE
The hotel boutique has numerous souvenir articles, beach accessories and a whole range of various products to satisfy the wishes of our guests. Open every day from 8:30am to 8:30pm.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Free of charge
- Shower facilities for late departures
- Free Wifi access in the Zenzibar
- Exchange of foreign currencies
- Free shuttle service to the Château de Bel Ombre, the Heritage Golf Club, Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Spa Resort, Frédérica Nature Reserve and C Beach Club.
- Library
- One room and facilities for guest with reduced mobility
- Online Check-in available on request
- Infi rmary
At extra cost
- Laundry service
- Car rental
- Access to laptops
- DVD Player (on request – films complimentary)
- Medical service (on request)
- Hairdresser
- Photographer & Video service (on request)
- Sale of stamps
- Excursion desk
- Florist service
Credit cards accepted
Visa, Amex, MasterCard & Diners Club International
Capital Port-Louis : 50 km / 1 hour by car
Plaisance airport : 35 km / 45 min. by car
Currency: Mauritian rupee
Languages spoken: English, French and Creole
We drive on the left: an international drivers’ licence is required in order to hire a car.
The island of Mauritius is situated 3,000km to the East of the African continent. The diversity of its landscape extends over an area of 1,865 km2. Its superb coastline, 160 km long, its multicoloured coral reef and its picturesque mountains make it the jewel of the Indian Ocean.
With average temperatures of 22°C in winter and 31°C in summer in the coastal regions, the island is an ideal year-round destination. The “rainbow” population consists of approximately 1.3 million inhabitants of various ethnic origins, from India, China, Africa and Europe.