LOCATION: Merville Beach hotel is situated on the north west corner
of Mauritius in Grand Baie, 20 minutes from Port-Louis, the capital of Mauritius.
Grand Baie is a unique village in Mauritius with a cosmopolitan atmosphere and
home of the island's famous Yacht Club and is reputed to have the most stable
climate in Mauritius with the longest hours of sunlight. Within easy walking distance
of the village the hotel has its own private beach nestled in a secluded part
of the bay.
THE ROOMS:
Merville Beach hotel has 169 twin/double
bedded individually air conditioned rooms, all with sea facing balcony, TV/Video,
direct dialling telephone, radio, mini-bar, safe, hairdryer and private bathroom.
Main Building - No. of Rooms: 70 Standard rooms, 4 Deluxe rooms, 35 Superior rooms,
Cottages: 3 Family rooms, 12 Deluxe rooms, 45 Superior rooms.
RESTAURANT:
A tropical garden provides Merville Beach hotel the setting for the terraced restaurant
which seats 200 and in turn overlooks the freshwater swimming pool with panoramic
views of Grand Baie. In keeping with tradition, French, English, Creole and Chinese
cuisine is offered to clients of the Merville Beach hotel, incorporating a la
Carte and table d'Hote, barbecues and buffet.
BARS: "The Badamier"
thatched bar has become the focal point for both guests and visitors, effectively
incorporating dining and dancing areas.
FACILITIES:
Merville
Beach hotel has a large freshwater swimming pool and sun-deck. The Games Room
offers table tennis, pool, baby foot, TV, video shows and library.
EVENING
ENTERTAINMENT:
Merville Beach hotel has varied nightly entertainments
including Sega shows, the traditional music of Mauritius, Fashion shows, Cabarets.
A resident band provides dance music every night.
SERVICES:
A dispensary facility with qualified SRN nurse is available three times a week.
Room Service is available from 6am - 11pm. Guest laundry and dry cleaning are
available daily. The casino is 10 minutes drive from the hotel. The Air Mauritius
helicopter offers direct transfers from close to Merville Beach hotel to Plaisance
Airport the national airport of Mauritius, and is also available to guests wishing
to view Mauritius from the air.
SPORTS:
All watersports at
Merville Beach hotel are free of charge and include Water skiing (limited), Windsurfing,
Mini sailing, Pedaloes, Canoes, Snorkelling equipment, Glass bottom boat, Scuba
Diving, In addition the Merville Beach hotel has its own diving centre run by
a Swiss qualified instructor, this facility is available to both the beginner
and experienced diver as an optional extra. The floodlit tennis court is available
free of charge to residents.
OTHER FACILITIES:
Deep sea fishing
and daily cruises on luxury yachts can also be arranged from the Merville Beach
hotel. Babysitting: The housekeeper will gladly make arrangements for
you (24 hours notice required).
Local Bus Service: 05.30 hrs until 18.00hrs.
directly in front of the Merville Beach hotel. Approx. 30 minutes to Pamplemousses
garden and 40 minutes to Port Louis the capital of Mauritius. Golf:
Available at Trou-aux-Biches hotel 15 minutes by car. You will be charged for
green fees.
Beauty Parlour/Hairdresser: At Grand Baie within walking distance