Oberoi Hotel Pointe Aux Piments travel guide

Location. The Oberoi Mauritius is situated amid eight hectares of sub-tropical gardens overlooking Turtle Bay on the north-west coast of the island of Mauritius. It lies 20 kilometres from the island's capital, St Louis.

Hotel Features. This beachfront hotel is built in traditional island style. Spa facilities include a sauna, a steam bath, and a range of beauty treatments, and massages and alternative therapies are available. There is children's pool, a kids' club, and babysitting can be provided. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can offer currency exchange, tour assistance, and the use of a safe-deposit box, and there is a dedicated concierge desk. The public areas have complimentary wireless Internet access and there is 24- hour room service.

The open-air Restaurant & Bar Oberoi has a thatched roof and serves a fusion of Creole, Oriental, and European dishes. The Lagoon Bar is set by the pool and serves light lunches and snacks.

There are two outdoor swimming pools, a dive centre, and two floodlit tennis courts at the hotel. Water sports available at the adjacent 600-metre beach include water skiing, windsurfing, snorkelling, kayaking, and sailing. There is a gym with fitness equipment where yoga classes are available.

Guestrooms. The 72 villas are built and furnished in traditional Mauritian style. All have a garden and a terrace for private dining which overlooks the Indian Ocean. They are equipped with satellite television, CD and DVD players, climate control, and wireless Internet access (surcharge). Other standard amenities include complimentary bottled water, tea and coffee facilities, minibars, and complimentary newspapers. The bathrooms have sunken marble baths and come with bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, hair dryers, and makeup mirrors.

Expert Tip. Try a traditional Mauritian treatment at the hotel spa. One involves a coconut husk body brush followed by a deep massage with freshly