20° South Boutique hotel
Two weeks from £1,595 pp
Includes flights, 12 nights half board, transfers
20° South is a small luxurious boutique hotel with only 27 bedrooms and 2 suites, all individually furnished with sea views. Located in a scenic beachfront setting this charming hotel maintains the discreet, stylish and friendly ambience synonymous with the boutique hotel concept. Unique to Mauritius this intimate and stylish hotel and has the feel of a riad in Marrakech or a small hotel in Provence. The proprietors manage this serene and refined hotel themselves. Concealed behind huge oak doors, in a coconut grove surrounded by private estates, is the hide-away of a small haven of luxury in a truly charming environment and tropical setting. This small and elegant property overlooks Grand Baie, the little "St Trop" of Mauritius. 20 Degrees Sud overlooks the huge bay, sheltered from the waves and with a continual light breeze all year round, making it a perfect location for windsurfers and catamaran lovers. In fact, it is a paradise for sailing in all its forms
Guests inclined towards less energetic pursuits, may be more tempted by the hotel’s beautiful swimming pool and spa.
Accommodation
20° South has 27 rooms and 2 suites, each has sea view, and some of the beachfront rooms are less than 10 metres from the water. The accommodation is divided into 4 categories, all of which have rooms located on both ground and first floors : Charm Rooms - Prestige Rooms (bigger and/or better located) - Beachfront Rooms - Suites.
All have air-conditioning and either a beautiful terrace or balcony with views to the sea, on which to relax. The tasteful furniture includes queen size beds, and every room is equipped with flat screen LCD TV, free ADSL WIFI Internet access, minibar, hairdryer, coffee/tea maker and personal room safe.
Each room has en-suite bathroom with stand-alone bathtub, separate double shower and a toilet. Guests are given a choice of welcoming bathroom amenities, with shampoo & shower products from such prestigious names as Hermes Orange Verte, Bulgari Thé Vert and Aqua di Parma.
Reminiscent of times gone by, no two rooms are the same. The blend of antiquities and furnishings sourced for this hotel by the Belgian interior designer FLAMANT, particularly harbour an atmosphere of warmth, and unique personal touch.
Austral Suites
Restaurants
The terrace restaurant is 15 metres from the waters edge almost touching the beach. Guests dine beside the sea while the night air is filled with sound of soft music emanating from the pianist playing the grand piano in the library. Cuisine is prepared, under the direction of a talented local chef, and created principally from the finest of the island’s local produce.
Breakfast can either be taken in the restaurant or in your room, anytime between 7am and 7pm.
At lunchtime guests may choose between an à la carte menu or a light snack such as a delicious salad or plate of carpaccio.
In the evening, the restaurant offers a full menu with a choice of fish, meat and vegetarian dishes as well as a special of the day.
Free Sports & Leisure Facilities
The following activities are free except scuba diving and waterskiing:
- Swimming pool (warmed in winter)
- small private beach
- windsurfing
- Hobbie-cat
- snorkelling
- waterskiing
- sea kayaks
- glass bottom boat
- scuba diving
- library and board games
- scooter and bicycle hire.
The hotel can also arrange (for a fee) private boat excursions with picnics or BBQ and snorkelling at nearby islands
Spa
Spa massage & body care offering Turkish Baths, Jacuzzi, massages (3 rooms) and a teeth bleaching equipment.
Beach