Our opinion
The magnificent natural setting of The One and Only Le Saint Geran makes it an ideal choice for an intimate and romantic meal
Hotel description
Nestled on its own private peninsula, One&Only Le Saint Geran is set amongst 60 acres of tropical gardens and countless coconut palms. The elegant white resort complements its stunning natural location, with archways and colonnades creating bright spaces that maximise the views. The interiors are calmly decorated in neutral colours, with marble floors, high curved ceilings and furniture that adds local flavour. Flanked by water on two sides – a turquoise lagoon and the Indian Ocean – the resort’s grounds provide ample space to relax, either underneath a thatched umbrella on the beach or by the side of the beautiful freeform pool. One of the highlights of a stay here is undoubtedly the comprehensive range of facilities and activities on offer, from complimentary water sports such as snorkelling, waterskiing and small game fishing, to five tennis courts and complimentary golf on the 9-hole Gary Player designed golf course. Discreetly tucked away amongst the foliage, the One&Only Spa offers a comprehensive range of treatments that are dedicated to physical and mental harmony, in the most restful of environments. Dining at the resort is a delight, with three restaurants offering a wonderful choice of flavours. Rasoi by Vineet is a waterside restaurant featuring the multi award-winning contemporay Indian cuisine of Vineet Bhatia. Its magnificent natural setting makes it an ideal choice for an intimate and romantic meal. The suites enjoy a secluded location amongst the gardens, and each has a view of the sea or the lagoon. Once you have arrived in your room, your personal butler will be on hand to help you unpack and settle in. The suites are either on the ground floor, opening onto the garden and with the beach only a short distance beyond, or are on the first floor and have a large balcony. They are spacious and have been beautifully furnished with an elegant local flavour, and at night bougainvillaea petals are sprinkled on your bed. This is a first-class resort that effortlessly blends a luxurious environment with a full range of leisure amenities.
Location
Belle Mare, Mauritius
Distance from airport
About 1 hour and 10 minutes by car.
Closest airport
Mauritius
Room types
All rooms have private bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, air conditioning, ceiling fan, hairdryer, minibar, safe, multi-adaptors, dressing room, satellite TV, DVD/CD player, telephone, internet access.
Type A Junior Suite facing the sea or lagoon with furnished terrace or balcony.
Type B Ocean Suite with furnished terrace or balcony and living room.
Type C The Villa with one king-size and one twin-bedded room each with private bathroom, living room, private swimming pool and terrace, for up to six people.
Hotel facilities and services
162 suites and The Villa, 24-hour personalised butler service including unpacking and packing, open-air swimming pool, beach service, 4 bars, 3 restaurants, gym, One&Only Spa offering a variety of treatments, hairdressing salon, boutiques, laundry, Kids Only club, activities for teenagers, baby-sitting, weddings arranged, guest privilege card with a variety of sports and leisure benefits.
Water sports
Complementary: Hobie cats, kayaks, laser sails, pedalos, waterskiing in protected hotel lagoon, snorkelling, windsurfing, glass-bottom boat trips.
Chargeable: Scuba diving, parasailing, kite surf, deep-sea fishing, banana and tube rides, catamaran sailing course.
Land sports
Complementary: Golf on the 9-hole par-33 Gary Player-designed course, 5 floodlit tennis courts, fitness centre, jogging, football, volleyball.
Chargeable: Personal training, golf tuition, tennis coaching by Peter Burwash International Tennis Academy.
Out and aboutnearby/local interest
Children
Children of all ages are very welcome all year round. Excellent prices available for children. KidsOnly Club is free for all children aged 4 to 12 and arranges themed days and activities twelve hours a day. Children aged 2 to 3 years are admitted but must be accompanied by an adult. Teens club for 13 to 17 year olds.