About this holiday

An Expressions holiday to Le Telfair is highly recommended for families due to its relaxed atmosphere, lovely beach and extensive facilities for children, including a children's club called Ti-Marmite and a teens' club open daily until midnight. Parents can spend some relaxation time in the Spa or on the 18-hole championship golf course. There are no restrictions for children in the restaurants so that families can dine together in the evenings at whatever time they wish. Plenty of activities are on offer to suit all ages. Outside the hotel, excursions to Le Vanille crocodile park, Tamarin Falls and Bel Ombre nature and deer reserve are especially popular with families.

The journey and how you get there

Expressions Holidays includes scheduled flights that are direct with British Airways from London Heathrow to Mauritius. Once at Mauritius, you are transferred from the airport to the hotel by private transfer (taking about 45 minutes).

Complimentary

Included in your holiday

Expressions Holidays includes scheduled flights with British Airways London to Mauritius, private transfer in an executive family car and dinner, bed and breakfast.

Holiday prices

Sample prices here are for a family of 2 adults and 2 children under twelve for seven nights in the lowest priced room type for families.
Low Season £5250
High Season £6020
Based on sharing one superior river view room for four using sofa bed
Many other room types are available on request from us
The prices displayed here are a guide only for this hotel and each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect the actual flight costs and all up-to-date special offers.

Special Offers

Early booking bonus(4)

Book 30 days prior to arrival for stays throughout the year (excluding 23 Dec to 3 Jan) to receive discount worth equivalent of 10% off our hotel rates. Combinable with all offers.
Family offer 2012(11)

Book one double room and get the second room free for maximum of 2 kids (under 11 years) or 2 teens (up to 17 years) on meal plan booked. Applicable in Superior, Superior Seaview and Superior Beachfront only. Offer valid for stays from 1 to 22 December 2011 and 22 April to 10 October 2012. Offer combinable with Early booking bonus and Free night offers.
Couple offer 2012

Free guaranteed room upgrade to the next immediate available category (excluding Ocean suites) for stays from 22 April to 10 October 2012. Combinable with Early booking bonus and Free nights offers.
Honeymoon and wedding special 2012

50% bridal discount on meal plan booked for stays of minimum 5 nights. Also receive free gifts in room upon arrival and one romantic dinner at Chateau de Bel Ombre (excluding drinks). Valid year round (excluding 23 Dec to 3 Jan). Wedding certificate no older than 12 months must be shown at check in.
Anniversary special 2012

Receive bridal discount worth 35% off meal plan booked for stays of minimum 5 nights. Also receive free gifts in room upon arrival and one romantic dinner at Chateau de Bel Ombre (excluding drinks). Valid year round (excluding 23 Dec to 3 Jan). Stay must be no more than 3 months prior to or after anniversary date.
Free nights 2012(20)

Stay 10 nights for the price of 8 on meal plan booked for stays from 22 April to 10 October 2012 and 1 to 22 December 2012, or stay 7 nights for the price of 5 for stays from 1 February to 21 April 2012 and 11 October to 30 November 2012.
All-inclusive ‘Gourmet Bliss’ offer

Stays between 1 February – 20 December 2012 on the ‘Gourmet Bliss’ supplement receive all inclusive cuisine and beverages at 7 differing restaurants ranging from a la carte to buffet. Rates include free and unlimited championship course green fees, free access to the full sports and fitness centre, free non-motorised water sports and tennis, table tennis, archery, beach volleyball and cycling. Furthermore, nightly entertainment is included alongside free teen and kids club access. Must be booked before 31 August 2012 and taken for the whole stay.

Hotel code

WW57

Our opinion

Heritage Le Telfair is an outstanding resort with extensive grounds and a most impressive range of facilities to suit all ages.

Hotel description

The magnificent 19th century sugar planation of Bel Ombre once occupied the land where Le Telfair Golf & Spa Resort is situated, on the south coast of Mauritius. Le Telfair is an impressive and truly unique resort, located in beautiful countryside with Plaine Champagne mountain rising in the background. The resort’s colonial plantation-influenced architecture is complemented by simple yet luxurious interiors, creating a most elegant ambience throughout.
Heritage Le Telfair is made up of 158 rooms and suites, which are located in villas spread throughout the resort. The rooms reflect both the vibrant natural environment and the colonial style seen throughout the resort’s public spaces. Polished wooden floors, marble and mosaics are complemented by the deep blue, light gold and natural tones of the fine fabrics used. The suites benefit from their own private butler who will attend discreetly to any request, 24 hours a day. The pathways, rustic bridges, lily ponds and fountains that grace the gardens help to create a tranquil and relaxing ambience. Heritage Le Telfair offers a truly outstanding range of facilities, including the spa, set amongst tropical gardens and surrounded by ponds, four restaurants and three floodlit tennis courts. A kids’ club and a teenagers’ club are open throughout the year, offering an extensive range of activities both on and off site, such as bike tours, glass bottom boat trips and arts and crafts. Bel Ombre nature and deer reserve is located nearby, where guests can enjoy a number of activities, including horse riding, cycling and walking. The resort’s golf course is accessed by golf cart along a private pathway and features a fully equipped clubhouse, professional coaching and a golf boutique. Le Telfair Golf & Spa is an outstanding resort with extensive grounds and a most impressive range of facilities.

Location

Bel Ombre, Mauritius

Official star rating

Annual opening

All year.

Distance from airport

45 minutes by car

Closest airport

Mauritius

Room types

All rooms have private bathroom with bath and walk-in shower, air conditioning, hairdryer, minibar, safe, satellite TV, telephone, tea- and coffee-making facilities. All rooms have a 24 hour Butler service.
Type A Superior room.
Type B Superior Sea View room.
Type C Junior Suite.
Type D Junior Suite with Sea View.
Type E Senior Suite.
Type E Senior Suite Sea View.
Type F Ocean Suite.

Hotel facilities and services

158 rooms and suites, swimming pool, 24-hour room service, library, Six Senses spa, 18-hole golf course, sauna, gym, aerobics, yoga, t'ai chi, kids club.

Water sports

Complimentary: Windsurfing, kayaking, sailing, snorkelling, waterskiing, glass-bottom boat trips.
Chargeable: Scuba diving, deep-sea fishing.

Land sports

Complimentary: 2 tennis courts, table tennis, beach volleyball, football, minigolf, aerobics, green fees for 9-hole pitch and putt, unlimited green fees at Golf du Château if staying in a Junior/Senior or Ocean suite.

Chargeable: Tennis lessons, golf, windsurfing and golf lessons, mountain bikes, horse riding.

Out and aboutnearby/local interest

The resort is located on the south coast of Mauritius, amongst beautiful countryside. The resort is 40 kilometres from the island’s capital, Port Louis.

Sports nearby

Children

Children are very welcome. The Kids' Club is open from 10am to 11.30pm for children aged 2 to 11 with organised sports and activities. Children's menu available. Babysitting can be arranged.Children must be over 5 for watersports.

Minimum stays

Other information

There are two swimming pools, including a children’s pool. The children’s swimming pool is supervised during opening hours by a lifeguard.

Children's & Teenager's Clubs

Ti Marmite, is open throughout the year for children aged between 2 and 11 years old. Children are greeted by a staff member on arrival at the resort and introduced to the club. Ti Marmite is provided free of charge and open from 10am to 11.30pm daily. Children can enjoy an extensive range of activities in a purpose built space that includes a children’s pool, playground, games room and kitchen. On-site activities include arts and crafts and musical games. Off-site activities such as water sports, glass bottom boat trips and fishing are also available. Meals are available from the children’s menu, at a charge. Teenagers’ club Teenagers can enjoy activities at the Activity Centre from 6am to 12pm daily. Activities include tennis, pool, pedalos and bike tours, all of which are supervised, with a ratio of 1 staff member to 3 teenagers.

Family rooms: The hotel does not have interconnecting rooms but children are allowed their own room, with no age restrictions. The superior rooms can accommodate two adults and one child (on an extra bed) or two children under 13 on a sofa bed. An extra bed and a cot can also be provided in senior and ocean suites.

Children’s amenities: The resort is able to provide bottle-heating facilities on request.

Babysitting: In-room babysitting is available in daytime and evening at a charge and must be pre-booked. Meals and snacks are provided as part of the service. There is a maximum of 2 children per babysitter.

Baby listening: Is not available at the resort.

Children’s entertainment: Children’s DVDs/videos, board games and video games are available. The resort organises Sega parties on some evenings for families.

Medical services: There is a nurse resident at the hotel. The nearest hospital is 45 kilometres from the hotel.

Family dining: Children are allowed in all of the resort’s four restaurants and there are no specified dining times. Highchairs and a children’s menu, which has been specially designed by the resort’s chefs, are available. À la carte is also available for children and orders for this should be placed prior to mealtimes. The resort’s restaurants include wood-fired cuisine at Le Palmier, the pool bar and lounge, and Gin’ja seafood restaurant.