Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort

Mauritius, Indian Ocean

Virgin rating

The hotel

Combining classical charm with contemporary chic, the Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort draws on African elegance and lifestyle to offer you a unique stay on the unspoiled south coast of Mauritius. The hotel offers a nature reserve and beach club, plenty of complimentary water sports, plus tennis and archery, and access to two golf courses, Le Chateau Golf Course and La Reserve Golf Links Course, the first and only contemporary links course in the Indian Ocean. With one of the largest spa villages in the Indian Ocean, the Seven Colours Spa is dedicated to soothing mind and body. You can relax whilst children visit the kids' club, teens join in a wide range of activities and excursions, and little ones play in the babysitting corner. The hotel offers a wealth of dining options and culinary experiences, as well as unlimited sparkling wine by the glass, and there’s live entertainment at Zenzi Bar.

Amenities

  • Golf
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Tennis
  • Kids Club
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Spa

Where is it

On the magnificent Bel Ombre Estate, a former sugar plantation edged by translucent blue lagoons. Transfer time from Mauritius International Airport: Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. Please note that if taking a seat in coach this may be longer depending on how many hotel stops are en route.

Hotel information

160 rooms. All with air-conditioning, ceiling fan, balcony or terrace, satellite TV with video and music channels, telephone, complimentary WIFI, tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-bar (beers and soft drinks, replenished once per day), safe and hairdryer. Deluxe Garden View Rooms with 1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds and a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Interconnecting rooms available on request.

AWALI All Inclusive of (available until 31st January 2025): breakfast at the main Savana Restaurant or C-Beach Club. Lunch at Infinity Blue beach restaurant, C Beach restaurant and O’Grill restaurant at Heritage Golf Club, Le Chateau Golf Course. Snacking and light lunch options at Amafrooty or Heritage Golf Club. Afternoon tea, cakes, pancakes and ice creams. Dinner at Zafarani (adults only), Infinity Blue, Savana buffet or C Beach Club. 24-hour room service (selected items, tray charge applies). Food credit is available for dinner at selected restaurants which are not part of the all-inclusive package, at Heritage Awali Golf Resort & Spa as well as at sister properties (non consumed credit cannot be redeemed). Drinks at 3 bars from 10:00am–11:00pm: local and imported beers, soft drinks, fresh juices, premium local and imported spirits, cocktails, wines, and selected sparkling wines, all by the glass. Beach service from 11:00am- 5:00pm offering hot drinks, beers, selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, wines by the glass, baguettes, and french fries. Mini-bar (including crisps, soft drinks, local juices, water, local beers), replenished once per day. Picnic boxes available (booking required 24-hours in advance). Kayaking, pedal boats, stand up paddle boarding, hobie cats, traditional fishing in the lagoon*, snorkelling and glass-bottom boat trips. Access to the Umuzi sports centre (aerobics, cardio, yoga), archery, darts, tennis (including floodlight and use of rackets), beach volleyball, beach football, table tennis, board games, and bocci ball. Complimentary access to Seven Colours Spa Village, with one 45-minute back massage per adult per stay, and one 20-minute child’s massage (3-11 years) per child per stay, to be taken on the first 3 days after arrival (minimum stay 5 nights). Live music as per scheduled program. Complimentary access to kids’ and teens' clubs. Complimentary green fees at Le Chateau Golf Course (excluding golf cart, equipment, and lessons).

Premium All Inclusive option (available until 31st January 2025): (in addition to the above) free daily unlimited green fees at Heritage Golf Club, complimentary golf cart for every round of golf (maximum of one per round per room per day), only applicable at Heritage Golf Club - Le Chateau Golf Course. One round of golf at La Reserve Golf Links - including welcome gift, shared buggy with GPS, range balls & halfway refreshment), once per stay. Exclusively reserved for Heritage Resorts’ guests and Heritage Golf Club members. A traditional Mauritian lunch menu with a selection of beverages at Le Chateau de Bel Ombre, once per stay. Lunch at La Reserve Golf course restaurant. Dinner at O'Grill restaurant at Heritage Golf Club. Unlimited Champagne by the glass from opening of bars until 11:00pm at selected outlets only. Upgraded mini-bar with wines, including local rum, whisky (replenished upon consumption and once per stay). The bars offering Premium All-Inclusive are: Zenzibar, Infinity Blue, Coco Shack, C-Beach Club and Heritage Golf Club. No additional tray fee for round-the-clock room service. Dedicated service at our Premium "Customer Experience" desk (available from 8:00am-11:00pm daily).

Please note: All Inclusive options are available from time of arrival until the time of departure. Guests may dine at other restaurants within Domaine de Bel Ombre with a supplement. Special meals and events are not included.

AWALI All Inclusive of (available 1st February 2025 - 31st January 2026): breakfast at the main Savana Restaurant or C-Beach Club, Or, Continental breakfast for early birds at Savana. Lunch options: Infinity Blue beach restaurant (à la carte), Amafrooty, Heritage Golf Club - either at Club House, half-way snack or Food & Beverage cart, C-Beach Club, Lakaz Mama Restaurant at Kaz'Alala. Afternoon Tea at Zenzibar. Ice Cream Kiosk. Dinner at Savana (themed buffet), Infinity Blue (a la carte), C Beach Club, Zafarani (a la carte restaurant). Dining in other outlets within Heritage Resorts available with with a dinner credit. Selected wines by the glass from Europe & New World. Drinks at 3 bars. Beach service. Mini-bar - replenished once daily with water, fruit juices, soft drinks, beers and snacks. Picnic box available for guests leaving the resort for the day (to be booked 24 hours in advance). Free daily unlimited green fees at Heritage Golf Club (Le Chateau Golf Course), 18 holes championship golf course excluding equipment and lessons. One 45-minute back massage per stay offered per guest (applicable for adults and teenagers as from 12 years old) at Seven Colours Spa (5 nights minimum stay required). One massage of 20 minutes for children aged 3 to 11 years at Seven Colours spa once per stay (5 nights minimum stay required). Access to the Umuzi sports centre. Electric boat trips, snorkelling trips, traditional fishing in the lagoon, luxury pedalos with electrical engine assistance, pedalos for kids, Hobbie Cats, laser and kayaks. Archery, indoor games, 2 lighted tennis courts with rackets, beach volley, beach-soccer, table tennis and bocce-ball. Live music most evenings across the resort.

Premium All Inclusive option (available 1st February 2025 - 31st January 2026): (in addition to the above) 1. Free daily unlimited green fees at Heritage Golf Club, 18 holes championship golf course. Complimentary golf cart for every round of golf (maximum of one per round per room per day), only applicable at Heritage Golf Club - Le Chateau Golf Course. 2. One round of golf at La Reserve Golf Links - including welcome gift, shared buggy with GPS, range balls & halfway refreshment) for every 7 nights stay (cumulative, i.e 2 rounds for 14 nights stay). 3. Breakfast at La Reserve Golf Links or at Le Chateau Golf (upon reservation). 4. A traditional Mauritian lunch menu with a selection of beverages at Le Chateau de Bel Ombre (over 12 years only, once per stay). 5. Lunch at La Reserve Golf course restaurant (over 12 years only and as per operating schedules). 6. Dinner at O'Grill restaurant at Heritage Golf Club. 7. Dinner at Le Chateau de Bel Ombre restaurant (over 12 years only). 8. Unlimited Champagne by the glass from opening of bars until 23.00 at selected outlets only. 9. Upgraded mini-bar with wines and including local rum, whisky (replenished upon consumption and once per stay). 10. The bars offering Premium All-Inclusive are: Zenzibar, Infinity Blue, Coco Shack, C-Beach Club and Heritage Golf Club. 11. No additional tray fee for round-the-clock room service.12. Dedicated service at our Premium "Customer Experience" desk (available from 8am to 11pm daily).

Deluxe Sea View Rooms with 1 king-size bed or twin beds and a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Interconnecting rooms available on request.

Deluxe Beachfront Rooms are sea facing, with 1 king-size bed and a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Ground floor rooms with direct access to the beach are available at a supplement.

Senior Suite Sea View rooms have a separate sitting room and are located at the edge of the beach with 1 king-size bed or twin beds and a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Ground floor rooms are available at a supplement.

Heritage Villa Beach Front has two en-suite bedrooms with king-size beds and 1 bedroom with twin beds for children, plus lounge and dining room, shaded terrace and private pool, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 2 children or 2 teens.

Access to 13 restaurants and 8 bars across the Domaine, including those at sister hotel, Heritage Le Telfair. Savana (buffet restaurant open for breakfast and dinner). Zafarani (adults-only restaurant, open for dinner). Infinity Blue Restaurant and Cocktail Bar (fresh seafood in a beachfront setting, open for lunch, dinner, and drinks). Boma (open air pop-up restaurant with themed evenings on selected nights). Amafrooty (daytime snack bar). Zenzi Bar (serving light bites in the day, turning into a cocktail lounge at night). Le Chateau De Bel Ombre (Mauritian cuisine in an enchanting 19th century setting). C Beach Club (poolside Mediterranean cuisine and drinks). The Club House (with views over the golf course, offering an authentic grill house experience). Annabella's (International cuisine, open for breakfast and dinner). Gin'ja (Pan-Asian fusion offering street food buffet for lunch, and a la carte options for dinner). Le Palmier (light meals overlooking the pool and the ocean). The Cavendish Bar & Lounge (relaxed bar serving drinks, pancakes, and light meals). La Reserve Restaurant.

3 swimming pools, including adult-only pool, plus access to pool at C-Beach Club. Fitness Centre. Seven Colours Spa*. Scuba diving*. Free water sports include sailing, pedal boats and kayaking. Complimentary access to 18-hole championship golf course, Heritage Golf Club (green fees apply*). Free unlimited green fees at Le Chateau Golf Course. La Reserve Golf Links course, the first and only contemporary links in the Indian Ocean* (guests on Premium All Inclusive package will have access to one complimentary round of golf at La Reserve). 2 floodlit tennis courts (tennis balls*). Timomo Baby Club (ages 0 to 35 months, reservation required). Timomo Kids' Club from 3–11 years (if potty trained).

Complimentary babysitting corner (0-35 months old, 8:00am-4:00pm). Evening entertainment. Complimentary WiFi at reception, bar area and in guest rooms. Complimentary shuttle service within the Domaine de Bel Ombre.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

All stays inclusive of the 31st of December 2024 must cover a minimum 5 nights duration. 5 nights from 23rd December 2025 to 6th January 2026.

*Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Honeymoon at the Awali

Nov 22, 2024 MitchGr9 Munich, Germany

We stayed in the Awali Resort for our Honeymoon. Awesome hotel with very nice restaurants and welcoming people all around. Only negative point for us was the reservation/guest service - this should be organized in a better way. But I would 100% recommend the Awali for a relaxing vacation.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great Lunch

Nov 21, 2024 Bikram G

It was a great lunch at Infinity Blue. Food, wine and service all were perfect. The view from the restaurant was breathtaking. We got a chance to visit the Chateau Bel Ombre as well which is so beautiful. Wine Cellar has beautiful selections of the wines. Thank you for everything.
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Nov 20, 2024 Alice_Murray Edinburgh, United Kingdom

We had the happiest time at Awali. The Timono kids club was fantastic. It has amazing facilities including a cot room and they provided all of the food freshly made. The staff at at Timono were all so kind and fantastic at looking after our daughter. She was so happy whenever we dropped her off and picked her up. All of the staff in the hotel… Read more
We had the happiest time at Awali. The Timono kids club was fantastic. It has amazing facilities including a cot room and they provided all of the food freshly made. The staff at at Timono were all so kind and fantastic at looking after our daughter. She was so happy whenever we dropped her off and picked her up. All of the staff in the hotel were so friendly and helpful. They also all loved babies and did so much to help us. One of the restaurants is adult only so they kindly put a table outside by the pool so that we could still eat there. Our favourite restaurant was indigo Blue where we ate most lunches and dinners. The staff were all very lovely and Dylan was supper helpful with our baby in the evenings. The pool is really perfect for children as it is heated and has a very shallow area without steps to get in which all ages can play in. There were always lots of sun beds available and people taking drinks orders from the pool side. The rooms were great. We were given a room on the ground floor which was ideal with a baby. The team were amazing at giving us a room early and finding a room for us for late check out which made such a big difference. It was such a relaxing holiday thanks to all of the team at Awali who were so helpful and kind. Thank you! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating An Incredible post-wedding Brunch!

Nov 18, 2024 Cassie E

I went to a wonderful brunch at Awali on November 10th and it was a truly unique experience! The live Ti Puri station was incredible, the staff was super attentive to detail and very kind, and the food was out of this world! We got to enjoy the premises for the rest of the day and witness one of the most beautiful sunsets I've ever seen in my… Read more
I went to a wonderful brunch at Awali on November 10th and it was a truly unique experience! The live Ti Puri station was incredible, the staff was super attentive to detail and very kind, and the food was out of this world! We got to enjoy the premises for the rest of the day and witness one of the most beautiful sunsets I've ever seen in my life! Thank you Awali team for a brunch of a lifetime!! I won't forget it anytime soon! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Perfect stay

Nov 18, 2024 809LarsG Stockholm, Sweden

Perfect stay, beautiful weather, good golf and the food was excellent. Nice staff; very helpful. I can really recommend it.