Hotel Domaine De Belle Rivier (Bel Ombre, Mauritius)

In the South-West of the Island, surprisingly wild, the gleaming sandy beaches stretch for miles, fringed by the crystal clear waters of the lagoon... 40 minutes from the airport, at the foot of the 1500-hectare Valriche nature reserve, lies the secluded former sugar plantation of Bel Ombre.

At his hear nestles Belle Rivière. Centered on the Chateau, an imposing colonial mansion now famed for its cuisine, the estate boasts an internationally renowned 18-hole golf course, laid out beside the beach with panoramic views on the Indian Ocean. This unique but simple concept offers a host of advantages. The spacious intimacy of a private villa in a secure, protected environment without any vehicular traffic, a 600 meter private beach, plus access to all the services and facilities offered by the Sofitel Resort & Spa, located on the estate. Alcyone, Cassiopée, Thalie: Belle Rivière villas display all the charms of a privileged existence. Built on 2,500 to 4,600m2 plots and ranging in size from 240 to 320m2, each villa offers its own unique interpretation of the art of living... The rosewood walkway across a succession of swimming pools and patios sets the seal on a space where sea and sky seem to merge perfectly in the villa, built with local materials and designed to blend into the surroundings:hard to tell whether you're inside or out...