Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness Resort

Mauritius, Indian Ocean

Virgin rating

The hotel

Infused with the charm of its sugar plantation past, this refined hotel retains its colonial style. A member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, the hotel occupies a delightful setting in the Bel Ombre nature reserve, in a tropical garden through which the Citronniers River flows. Suites are spacious, decorated in 19th-century style but with an impressive range of amenities and a resident host at your service. The Seven Colours Spa is a serene haven, with treatments to harmonise body, mind and energy. There are two lovely pools including 1 adult-only heated pool (coming soon in November 2024), with access to an additional pool at C Beach Club, water sports in abundance and two nearby championship golf courses. Guests have access to 13 restaurants and eight bars across the Domaine de Bel Ombre — there's a wonderful selection of dining at Heritage Le Telfair, including Annabella’s on the banks of the river with an interactive show-kitchen, and Gin’Ja serving Pan Asian cuisine on the beach. Treat yourself to a meal at Le Chateau de Bel Ombre, an enchanting 19th-century manor house, or head to the trendy lifestyle hotspot, C Beach Club.

Amenities

  • Golf
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Windsurfing
  • Kids Club
  • Honeymoon
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access

Where is it

At Bel Ombre, on the mountainous south coast, surrounded by a nature reserve. 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

158 suites on 2 floors, all with a resident host. All with air-conditioning, ceiling fan, balcony or terrace, flatscreen TV, telephone, complimentary WiFi, mini-bar*, tea-making facilities, Espresso coffee machine with three capsules, safe, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers. Deluxe Suites with 1 queen-size bed or twin beds, plus a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Board basis options

Half Board option (until 31st January 2025): Dinner available at 4 restaurants without any supplement: Annabella, Le Palmier, C Beach Club and O'Grill at Heritage Golf Club (as per operating schedule). Dining in other outlets within Heritage Resorts available with a Dinner credit on Food only of (Rs 1,500 per adult, Rs 750 per teenager 12 to 17.99 years and No credit but Menu for Kid 0 to 11.99 years) per night (to be deducted from Food & Beverage bill) are: At Heritage Le Telfair: Ginja* At Heritage Awali: Infinity Blue, Zafarani (adult only restaurant), Savana and Boma At Le Chateau de Bel Ombre. Non-consumed credit cannot be redeemed.*Specific operating times apply for families with kids under 12 years old).

Half Board option (from 1st February 2025 - 31st January 2026): Dinner available at 4 restaurants without any supplement: Annabella, Le Palmier, C Beach Club and O'Grill at Heritage Golf Club (as per operating schedule). Dining in other outlets within Heritage Resorts available with a Dinner credit on Food only of (Rs 1,750 per adult, Rs 875 per teenager 12 to 17.99 years and No credit but Menu for Kid 0 to 11.99 years) per night (to be deducted from Food & Beverage bill) are:At Heritage Le Telfair: Ginja*At Heritage Awali: Infinity Blue, Zafarani and SavanaAt Le Chateau de Bel Ombre*Non-consumed credit cannot be redeemed.

Gourmet Bliss option: includes breakfast at Telfair’s main restaurant, Annabella's, or at C Beach Club. Lunch around Domaine de Bel Ombre restaurants as per operating schedules: Ginja, Le Palmier, Cavendish and La Plage (beach service) at Heritage Le Telfair, C Beach Club, Heritage Golf Club (includes either at clubhouse, a halfway snack or food & beverage cart), plus Infinity Blue, La Reserve Golf Links Restaurant and Lakaz Mama at Kazalala. Brunch every Sunday at C Beach. **Dishes with Lobster, Foie Gras, Wagyu beef, Caviar and Chef specialities are with a supplement. Afternoon tea and ice cream at the Kiosque Gourmand. Dinner around Domaine de Bel Ombre restaurants as per their operating schedules: Annabella, Le Palmier and Ginja at Heritage Le Telfair, Zafarani (adult only), Infinity Blue, Savana, O'Grill at Heritage Golf Club (as per opening days), C Beach Club and Le Chateau de Bel Ombre. Boma (weather permitting). ***Dishes with Lobster, Foie Gras and Wagyu beef are with a supplement. ***F&B Credit Rs 1,500 per person for Special evenings. Charge applies for Culinary events. Local & imported spirits, beers, soft drinks, juices & selected house wines, unlimited selected Champagne by the glass in all bars/restaurants within the Domaine de Bel Ombre, as per the operating schedule of respective bars. Beach and poolside service at Heritage Le Telfair. 24-hour room service available for selected food items only. Mini-bar (stocked with soft drinks, local beers, water, fruit juices, one red wine, one white wine, chocolate bar and snacks) - replenished once daily. Three Nespresso capsules, replenished once daily. Picnic hampers available (to be booked with your Butler 24-hours in advance).

Gourmet Bliss option also includes free access to the Sports & Fitness Centre; aquagym as per hotel schedule, unlimited green fees at Heritage Golf Club (Le Chateau Golf Course) 18-hole championship course, including a 9-hole PAR 3 course (excluding equipment and lessons). One round of golf at La Reserve Golf Links - including welcome gift, shared buggy with GPS, range balls & halfway refreshment Complimentary GPS-equipped golf cart for every round (maximum one per room per day). Only applicable at Heritage Golf Club (Le Chateau Golf Course). Wellness programme with daily selection of group activities. Land and water sports (as described on hotel’s fact sheet). Live music every night at Heritage Awali, Heritage Le Telfair, C Beach Club. Baby Timomo Club (ages 0-35 months, open seven days a week from 8.30am to 3.30pm. Baby nurses trained in first aid and childcare. Reservation required). Timomo Kids Club (3–11 years) with activities such as sport, fitness and dance classes, and educational visits. Teens' Programme (12–18 years).

Gourmet Bliss option (applicable from the 1st of February 2025 to the 31st of January 2026): includes breakfast at Telfair’s main restaurant, Annabella's, or à la carte breakfast at C-Beach club or at La Reserve or at Le Chateau Golf Club (advance booking is required). Lunch around Heritage Resorts in following restaurants/outlets: Heritage Le Telfair: Ginja, Le Palmier, Cavendish
"Beach & Pool Service”, C Beach Club. Heritage Awali: Infinity Blue. Heritage Golf Club: either at Club House, a Half way snack or Food & Beverage Cart. Restaurant at La Reserve Golf course*. Lakaz Mama Restaurant at Kaz'Alala. ***Dishes with Lobster, Foie Gras, Wagyu beef, Caviar and Chef specialities are with a supplement. Brunch every Sunday at C Beach Club. Dinner around Heritage Resorts in the following restaurants/outlets: Heritage Le Telfair: Annabella's, Le Palmier & Ginja*, C Beach Club. Heritage Awali: Infinity Blue, Savana and Zafarani. Heritage Golf Club: O'Grill Restaurant, Le Château de Bel Ombre*. *Accessible as from 12 years old and as per operating schedules. ***Dishes with Lobster, Foie Gras and Wagyu beef are with a supplement. ***F&B Credit Rs 1,750 per person for special evenings. Charge applies for Culinary events. Afternoon tea and ice cream at the Kiosque Gourmand. A Kiosk (Tiki Bar) with F&B service and snacking, located on the beach next to the Adult only zone. Picnic hampers available (to be booked with your Butler 24-hours in advance).

Gourmet Bliss option also includes free daily unlimited green fees at Heritage Golf Club (Le Chateau Golf Course), complimentary practice balls and golf cart with GPS for every round of golf (maximum of one per round per room per day). 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). Wellness programme with daily selection of group activities. Land and water sports (as described on hotel’s fact sheet). Live music most evenings across the resort, as per the entertainment programme.

Room upgrades

Deluxe Sea View Suites are as Deluxe Garden View Suites, but with a sea view.

Deluxe Beachfront Suites are directly on the beach or on the first floor with a balcony, with panoramic beach views and 1 queen-size bed or 2 twin beds plus a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children.

Junior Suite Garden View rooms overlook the lush gardens and river, and are on either the ground floor or first floor. With a canopy queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 infant.

Junior Suite Beachfront rooms overlook the beach and sea, from either the ground or first floor. With a canopy queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 infant.

Senior Suites are available with either garden views or sea views. With a separate living/dining area to the bedroom, a canopy queen-size bed, a dining table and sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children.

Ocean Suite Beach Front rooms are on the ground floor only, with direct access to the beach. With a separate living/dining room to the bedroom, en-suite bathroom and outdoor shower. The bedroom features a canopy queen-size bed, and the living room a dining table and sofa bed. Sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children, or 3 adults.

Please note: a baby cot can be added on request. Children are classed as under 12 years.

New adult-only zone (available to book from 1st November 2024)

A collection of adult-only suites, located near the Serenity pool area, with added in-suite extras and resort privilages including:

- Dedicated Butler service offered within the heated pool adult-only zone

- Access to a Tiki Bar with F&B service and snacking (located on the beach next to the adult-only zone)

- Pool amenities: towels, sunglass cleaning service, fruit skewers, an ice chest (flavoured water served all day round), and an afternoon service of ice cream cups.

- Espresso machine in all suites with box of capsules replenished daily

- Free Resident host service

- A selection of in-room local infusions available to guests.

Deluxe Seaview/Deluxe Beachfront Suites with 1 queen-size bed.

Junior Suite Beachfront/Senior Suite Seaview with 1 four-poster bed.

13 restaurants and 8 bars, including those at sister hotel, Heritage Awali. 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 restaurant offering African show and bonfire 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 (beach restaurant, specialising in seafood and local delicacies, overlooking the pool and ocean). The Cavendish Bar & Lounge (relaxed bar serving drinks, pancakes, and light meals). La Reserve restaurant.

Regular evening entertainment including theme shows, beach parties, brunches, and live music.

2 swimming pools including 1 adult-only and heated (from 1st November 2024), and use of pool at C Beach Club*. Fitness centre*. Seven Colours Spa*. Water sports* including windsurfing, kayaking, pedal boats and snorkelling. Dive centre*. Glass-bottom boat rides*. Complimentary access to 18-hole championship golf course, Heritage Golf Club (green fees apply), and complimentary green fees at Le Chateau Golf Course. La Reserve Golf Links course , the first and only contemporary links in the Indian Ocean*. Floodlit tennis courts. Beach volleyball, badminton, French bowls, archery, table tennis, darts and snooker table. Aerobics, Tai Chi and Yoga sessions. Nature Reserve*. Timomo Baby Club (ages 0-35 months) and Timomo Kids' Club (3–11 years, if potty trained) with swimming pool. Teens Programme (12-18 years). One ticket entrance per guest per stay toWorld of Seashells Museum (transfers not included). One ticket entrance per guest per stay "Les Terres des 7 Couleurs de Chamarel" until 31st January 2025 (transfers not included).

Complimentary Baby Club (0-35 months, 24-hour pre-booking is required). Blue Earth Boutique. 24-hour room service*. Concierge service. Complimentary WiFi in public areas and rooms. Babysitting service*. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Complimentary shuttle service within the Domaine de Bel Ombre.

5 nights from 23rd December - 6th of January.

*Denotes local charge.

Please note: the dress code is smart casual. Guests are asked not to wear swimwear at breakfast and lunch. From 6:00pm: bermuda shorts are not allowed at Gin'ja, Annabella's and Le Chateau. Gentlemen are required to wear trousers, collared shirts and closed-toe shoes.

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Nov 21, 2024 petertaaffe

Fantastic hotel and golf location, we went all inclusive - Gourmet Bliss, a number of restaurants serving fabulous food. Staff very friendly.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Gorgeous resort with stunning beaches and lots to do

Nov 19, 2024 pickle34 Liphook, United Kingdom

I have given it 4 stars instead of 5 as we were hoping for a lot more for our children to do on the water and hadn't realised it was so windy and a kite surfers paradise! So not ideal for paddle boarding kayaking or snorkelling as we had hoped for our 8 and 10 year old. BUT a gorgeous resort with amazing beaches and views and location on the… Read more
I have given it 4 stars instead of 5 as we were hoping for a lot more for our children to do on the water and hadn't realised it was so windy and a kite surfers paradise! So not ideal for paddle boarding kayaking or snorkelling as we had hoped for our 8 and 10 year old. BUT a gorgeous resort with amazing beaches and views and location on the estuary and sea. Stunning colonial style, incredible choice or restaurants and foods, lovely vibe, and we were all happy. I would have loved for there to be more activities for our age of children, as the creche had been combined with the kids club so ours didn't want to go. And also the re construction of the main restaurant and bar on the beach meant that it lacked the beach vibe in the evening and for lunches... But the golf course being so close was a bonus, and we went walking or cycling there every day - and played some golf too! Read less
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Nov 19, 2024 Robert P

Great resort, wonderful service, lovely people, fantastic value for money - go fully inclusive! Good choice of restaurants, Ginja the best. Option to visit sister hotel as well - walking distance. Golf wonderful, La Reserve a real challenge to even the best!
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Nov 18, 2024 Paul D

We had a fantastic holiday.The butler service of Ashni was also a real added value to our stay..Nothing negative to be mentioned
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great hotel - restaurant booking process needs overhaul

Nov 15, 2024 ov1982 London, United Kingdom

Great hotel and really liked the location on a quiet and shallow beach with an interesting reef. Telfaire seemed much quieter than Awali which seemed to have a bit more of a central focus point and more of a vibe. The one thing they really do need to change is the way restaurants are booked. This really confused us (and others we spoke to).… Read more
Great hotel and really liked the location on a quiet and shallow beach with an interesting reef. Telfaire seemed much quieter than Awali which seemed to have a bit more of a central focus point and more of a vibe. The one thing they really do need to change is the way restaurants are booked. This really confused us (and others we spoke to). Basically they put you in a Whatsapp group with someone who books restaurants for you. I wonder whether they prioritise people on HB or GB packages as we were frequently told restaurants were full. I suppose that's because they're catering for people from Telfair, Awali and the Villas who can book across any of them. We tried to book days ahead to make sure we got into restaurants we wanted as we didn't like the buffet at Annabelle's and felt it was really overpriced. It was a real struggle to force our liaison to book restaurants in advance; he preferred to do it on the day which meant many were booked. We also had no idea which restaurants were available; the best O'Grill we only heard about at the end of our stay. If they want to continue using Whatsapp and liaisons then they need to 1) Give you information on exactly which restaurants can be booked 2) Encourage you to make reservations in advance and then booked them well ahead of the day. Other than the hotel is great and I'd recommend it. Read less