Mauritius: One Island, Two Completely Different Experiences

Both in exotic beach locations, one hotel offers grand luxury resort experience, the other offers authentic Creole experience in raw-luxe style

Westin Turtle Bay Resort

On the northwest coast of Mauritius the 5-star Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa is located in a tranquil marine park, facing the idyllic Turtle Bay.  The arrival lobby frames stunning views over Turtle Bay, accentuated by multi-tiered water elements, setting the perfect backdrop for photo opportunities and weddings.

Contemporary resort architecture of teak and indigenous lava rock creates a serene and elegant atmosphere, subtly anchoring the resort into the surroundings.  The ambiance is elegant, calm and quiet, with water sport, tennis and golf offering ample leisure activities and the spa offering relaxation. 

The guestrooms and suites are grand, spacious and very comfortable and the best offer stunning views over Turtle Bay: http://www.westinturtlebaymauritius.com 

Zilwa Attitude Resort

On the northern tip of Mauritius, at Cap Malheureux Beach, the 4-star Zilwa Attitude Resort offers a completely different ambiance, with a series of creative authentic Creole touch-points.  The arrival experience is well staged, culminating in a seemingly floating lobby bar and restaurant with multi-tiered pools cascading towards the beach.

The energy of the resort staff is vibrant and enthusiastic. A special “Otentik dining experience” can be booked, where a staff member will host you for a dinner at their family house in the village nearby, providing a truly unique opportunity for exploring local living while participating in cooking indigenous food. Highly recommended and memorable guest experience.

The Creole beach cafe

The rooms are raw-luxe with concrete floors and painted walls.  Creole poetry on the wall is accentuated by vibrant décor.

A welcome bottle of Mauritius rum in a raw burlap sack, a straw hat, a diary with local sketches and flip-flops, all take-away, make you feel welcome in fun unpretentious and memorable way.  Watersports, boat tours and tennis are leisure activities in-between lounging on sandy beaches under shady trees, relaxing at the spa, dining in one of 6 different restaurants or touring the local market and sugar plantations: http://zilwa-hotel-mauritius.com

Zilwa beach overlooking nearby islands

“Both in exotic beach locations, one hotel offers grand luxury resort experience, the other offers authentic Creole experience in raw-luxe style”