The Oberoi Beach Resort, Mauritius
The Oberoi Beach Resort, Mauritius
Baie Aux Tortues, Balaclava,
Terre Rouge 20108,
Mauritius
www.oberoihotels.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
The Oberoi Groups
Date of Creation
19th April 2001
Hotel General Manager
Dhiren Pereira, the General Manager at The Oberoi Mauritius, is an Indian born Australian national with a hospitality career spanning over 16 years.
A graduate from the Oberoi Centre of Learning & Development where he obtained the M.S. Oberoi Gold Medal for his performance, Dhiren spent his initial 9 years with the Oberoi group in different locations namely, Mumbai, New Delhi, Cochin, Bangalore and internationally in Mauritius. He then took on an assignment in Australia with Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast – the world’s first fashion-branded hotel, where he spent 3 years. He was General Manager at The Oberoi, SahlHasheesh on the Red Sea coast in Egypt where he managed a 102 all suite full service luxury resort for the past 4 years. Dhiren possesses an extensive experience in handling the luxury leisure market with his most recent stints at The Oberoi, SahlHasheesh and the highly acclaimed Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast in Australia. His travels to numerous countries around the globe have enriched his experience of different hospitality concepts. He has a strong service philosophy and as stated by him – “I believe every single interaction with guests is about creating a special memory for them”. His strengths include team engagement, attention to detail, maintaining a competitive edge through innovation of processes and products and guiding the team to provide consistent exceptional service while leading by example. He is the eternal optimist!
Hotel Positioning
5-star luxury
TThe Oberoi Beach Resort, Mauritius
History & Story
The Oberoi has restored 18th century French relics on site that are considered as national monuments and form a significant part of Mauritian heritage. The current area occupied by the resort served as a fortress in the mid 1700’s and was an integral part of the defense system of Mauritius. The troops guarded the entry to the northern side of Balaclava Bay (then known as Baie Aux Tortues).
This site wasinfactcalled “La Batterie de la Pointe de la Baie des Tortues”.
Main Strengths, Special Touch
• Private Club Atmosphere in a resort setting
• A la carte gourmet dining
• Refinement – intimacy – peace – understated elegance
• Barefoot luxury
• A team that is present when required but unnoticed when not needed
Location
Located a comfortable fifteen kilometres from the capital, Port Louis, The Oberoi, Mauritius is unique amongst luxury hotels in Mauritius. Embraced by twenty acres of lush, sub-tropical garden, it enjoys an unrivalled position on the shores of Turtle Bay; a natural marine park with a vibrant coral reef. Unlike any of the other luxury hotels in Mauritius, The Oberoi, Mauritius has access to six hundred metres of combed, white sand beaches, which are blessed with views of magnificent sunsets, every day.
Key sites/activities in the area
• Complimentary water sports activities at the boat house
• Scuba Diving (chargeable)
• Parasailiing (chargeable)
• Complimentary Touching Senses activities
Children’s Corner
Our supervised kids’ club: The Hub, offers a range of fun games and activities for children between the ages of 4 to 12 years. Our on-site facilities include indoor table top football, table tennis, Wii, Playstation and board games. We also have an outdoor play area with a mini bowling alley, slides, a swing and a tree house. Daily activities range from feeding the hotel’s koi fish to taking a glass bottom boat ride, snorkelling and banana boat riding. We also arrange a supervised visit to the aquarium at Point aux Piments, star gazing, henna tattoos and cooking lessons, once a week, and movie mornings, every day. Guests can rest assured that while they are relaxing by the pool, scuba diving or refreshing with a spa treatment, their little ones are having the time of their lives, making friends and happy memories at The Hub at The Oberoi, Mauritius.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
Number of rooms, (keys) in all: 71 Rooms
• Luxury Pavilion (48) – Perfectly appointed and covering an area of 70 square meters, the air-conditioned thatched Luxury Pavilion includes a spacious bedroom and sitting area with a choice of either a king-sized bed or Hollywood twin beds. The bathroom is appointed with a sunken marble bath and a separate shower looking on to an open-air walled garden. There is a walk-in closet with ample storage space. Each pavilion has a spacious terrace for private dining and overlooks the gardens as well as views of the crystal blue waters of the Indian Ocean. Some of the Luxury Pavilions are interconnecting via a common entrance and provide the ideal setting for a family.
• Luxury Villa with Garden (5) – A haven of peace and privacy, each Luxury Villa is set within a walled subtropical garden ranging from 275 square metres to 325 square metres
• Luxury Villa with Private Pool (12) – Luxury Villas have a private swimming pool measuring 8 x 4,5 meters. The swimming pools are temperature controlled in the cooler months.
• Premier Villa with Private Pool (3) – Located on the front line of the seafront, these villas offer unparalleled views of the azure ocean and magnificent sunset views. They feature a kingsize bedroom, a living room, a sunken marble bathroom, and a private garden with an al fresco dining pavilion and a temperature-controlled swimming pool.
• Two Bedroom Luxury Villa with Private Pool (1) – A perfect combination for a family getaway, the Two Bedroom Luxury Villa with Private Pool is set within a 600 square meters walled sub-tropical garden. Two open air-dining pavilions, located within the lush garden, provide the perfect retreat for al fresco dining. The two bedroom villa features a private swimming pool, measuring 8 X 4,5 metres and set with a walled courtyard garden.
• Presidential Villa with Private Pool (1) – Spanning 650 square metres, the Presidential Villa features a king-size bedroom, a bright, spacious living room and a luxurious bathroom with private courtyard views. Secluded within the private garden is a second independent villa, which can accommodate a further two guests and ideal for family holidays. Situated at the beach level, views from our Presidential Villa encompass the tranquil azure bay and the picturesque mountains. Guests can relax and enjoy magnificent daily sunsets. The centrepiece is a deep blue tiled swimming pool measuring 12 X 4 metres, beside which guests can enjoy al fresco private dining under a traditional thatched dining pavilion.
• Royal Villa with Private Pool (1) – The Royal Villa features a king-size master bedroom, a comfortable living room and an exquisite bathroom with private courtyard views. Spread across 650 square metres, the villa also includes a private garden, a swimming pool measuring 12 X 4 metres overlooking the Indian Ocean and a thatched dining pavilion. From its raised position within our resort, the Royal Villa affords magnificent views of the tranquil ocean and nearby mountains. Guests can relax on a comfortable window seat or outside by the private poolside and enjoy uninterrupted views of the sun setting on the bay.
Restaurants & Bars
• The Main Restaurant
Breakfast: 07:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Dinner: 07:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. | Dress code: Elegant Attire
The Restaurant has commanding views of the Indian Ocean and offers an a la carte menu of International, Indian and Mauritian cuisine for dinner. Dinner specialties created by our Executive Chef and his team add to the fairy tale appearance of the restaurant at night. A vegetarian menu and a children’s selection is available at dinner.
• On The Rocks
Bar: 10:00 a.m. to sunset
Lunch: 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m.
Dinner: 07:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (weather permitting) | Upon reservation only for dinner
Enjoy al fresco dining while the waves lap against the rocks at our restaurant located by the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. We offer a light menu of salads, pastas, pizzas and snacks. We offer a casual evening dining option for dinner with a daily fresh selection of seafood and meat barbecue each night.
• The Gunpowder Room
Dinner: 07:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (Upon reservation only) | Dress code: Elegant Attire
Creole Casserole at the Gunpowder : The Gunpowder is a restored 18th Century building, forming part of the Mauritian heritage. This unique venue features authentic family style Creole food enjoyed in a communal setting. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (maximum of 12 adults)
Omakase at the Gunpowder: Omakase is a Japanese phrase that means ‘I will leave it to you’. It is a dining tradition born from the trust a person has in a Chef. We feature a gourmet experience where our Chefs use fresh and seasonal ingredients to create a culinary discovery of taste and flavours of The Orient. Tuesdays and Thursdays (maximum of 6 adults)
• The Herb Trail / Fire N Smoke
Dinner: 07:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (weather permitting) | Upon reservation only for dinner
Fire N Smoke presents a sumptuous culinary journey through dishes slow cooked in an underground fire pit, purpose built within the herb garden. The four course set menu includes a smoke house meat and seafood sharing platter, minestrone soup with our home grown herb trail basil pesto, a whole leg of lamb slow cooked for the whole day in the fire pit and semifreddo with tropical fruit flambé. Saturdays and Sundays (maximum of 8 adults)
Wellness
• The Oberoi Spa
• Fitness Centre
• Tennis Courts
• Yoga classes
2 swimming pools (01 adults only)
Corporate & Celebration Events
• 01 conference room (max. 20 pax)
• Wedding (max. 20 pax)
• 01 Board room (max. 8 pax)
• 2 Courtesy rooms at the reception
Extra Notable Features
• Star gazing sessions are held on the warm sandy beach on Tuesday evenings. A delightful way to end the day, guests will be amazed at the clear night skies over Mauritius and delight in the visibility of countless planets and constellations, including Jupiter, Saturn, the Moon, Orion, the Great Bear and the North Star.
• Cooking Class – Secreted in a secluded corner of the hotel’s vast landscaped gardens, our herb garden is rich with aromatic culinary and medicinal plants. On the large wooden bench here, guests can enjoy an al fresco cooking session led by one of our masterchefs, as he reveals the secrets behind some traditional Mauritian delicacies.
Timings
Hotel and restaurant Awards
2017-2016
• The Oberoi, Mauritius, Mauritius’ Leading Hotel – World Travel Awards Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2017
• Top 10 Hotels for Service in Mauritius (Ranked 1st) – TripAdvisor, Travellers’ Choice Awards 2016
2015-2014
• Overseas Holiday Hotels category in the Middle East, Africa and the Indian Ocean (Ranked 5th) – Condé Nast Traveller, UK, Readers’ Travel Awards 2015
• Mauritius Leading Hotel – World Travel Awards 2015
• Mauritius Leading Hotel – World Travel Awards 2014
• Top 25 Hotels in Africa (Ranked 1st) – TripAdvisor, Travellers’ Choice Awards 2014
• Top 10 Hotels in Mauritius (Ranked 1st) – TripAdvisor, Travellers’ Choice Awards 2014
• Top 25 Luxury Hotels in Africa (Ranked 9th) – TripAdvisor, Travellers’ Choice Awards 2014
• Top 25 Luxury Hotels in Mauritius (Ranked 2nd) – TripAdvisor, Travellers’ Choice Awards 2014
Number of employees
235