Tamassa Resort (by LUX* Island Resorts) - Mauritius

Highlights of Tamassa Bel Ombre Mauritius

• Contemporary and festive atmosphere
• All-Inclusive Family-Friendly Hotel
• Choice of 2 restaurants, 2 bars & a food truck
• Spa & Gym Facilities plus a range of complimentary activities
• Features 4 swimming pools

Tamassa Resort - Overview

Derived from 'tamasha', a Hindi word used in Mauritian Creole meaning festive, Tamassa’s three syllables evoke the pounding beat of the tam-tam drum. This all-inclusive resort is ideal for anyone wishing to spend a tropical getaway alone, as a couple, with friends or with a family.

Surrounded by green majestic mountains and dense sugarcane fields, its contemporary architecture ideally blends into the tropical setting and meets the chic interiors and the bold use of colours. Six types of stylish and comfortable rooms with a sea-facing balcony or terrace and are built around large swimming pools.

At Tamassa Resort , dining can be either an intimate experience or a theatrical culinary show. The main restaurant, Show, offers buffet breakfasts, lunches and dinners and has an open kitchen where guests can watch chefs preparing different European, South-East Asian, Indian and Lebanese dishes.

Take a plunge in one of the pools or try one of the various water sports available. The spa is also quite an experience to behold for the utmost relaxation feeling.

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Setting

The Tamassa Resort is an all-inclusive resort located in Bel Ombre, a coastal region in the south-west of the island.

Edged by a postcard-perfect turquoise lagoon with the Indian Ocean as the backdrop, Tamassa Bel Ombre is blessed with some of the best sunsets on the island.

Every experience at Tamassa will provide guests with a taste of Mauritius. From the food to the rooms, this All Inclusive Resort has everything set to have guests live in a party, the Mauritian way.

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Accommodation types at Tamassa hotel

Topped by their distinctive red roofs, the rooms are enveloped by lush greenery and cooled by sea breezes. Some boast views of the gardens and pools, while others have breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean - all to be enjoyed from your private balcony or terrace.

The 214 rooms in Tamassa Resort are located in a crescent shape around four swimming pools, so it never feels too crowded.

Room Categories (all sea-facing!):

• Tamassa
• Superior Room
• Ocean Superior Room
• Beach Room
• Tamassa Family Room
• Family Suite

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Additional Room Info

Tamassa Rooms

It’s the perfect fit. 43 m² of cleverly designed space. All 90 Tamassa Rooms have everything you need to make you feel at home thousands of miles away. Free Wi-Fi around the clock, a minibar, smart TV and a spacious balcony or patio. You can even choose between a walk-in shower or bubbly bathtub! Enjoy a 20% discount at PLAYA on our food menu for all reservations on half board, full board & all-inclusive.

Superior Rooms

For that little extra comfort, the 64 Superior Rooms (from 43 m2) come with little surprises, like I-pod docks or coffee plungers. The modern open plan architecture gives the feeling of additional space with indoor and outdoor sitting areas!

Beach Rooms

For those who want it all, and just can’t get enough of that salty ocean breeze, rays of sunshine and jaw-dropping sunsets day by day. Check-In to one of the 34 Beach Rooms (from 43 m2) with not only an ocean view, but all the comforts you could possibly need on holiday.

Ocean Superior Rooms

For those who are looking for an unforgettable beach vacation, look no further than the Ocean Superior Rooms. A 43 m2 room with ocean views, and all the necessary amenities, you can indulge in the stunning beauty of your surroundings while enjoying the ultimate holiday experience.

Tamassa Family Rooms

Size up to 59 m2 with additional rooms. Bunk beds and a miniature bathroom for the little ones give everyone exactly what they need. And it gets even better! An upgraded downturn, a 20% discount at Santosha Spa and free babysitting for 6 hours per stay, plus all the Superior Room advantages, and you’ll find yourself in one of the 8 Tamassa Family Rooms.

Family Suites

This perfect accommodation includes two interconnecting bedrooms for your family or group. Enjoy all the comforts you need in this suite of up to 86 m2 for the perfect holiday. Enjoy a 20% discount at the Santosha Spa and 6 hours of babysitting service per stay.

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Facilities at Tamassa hotel

Restaurants

Show

The main restaurant, SHOW, welcomes guests for bountiful buffet breakfasts and fun-filled theatrical buffet dinners. Watch the chefs prepare mouthwatering world famous dishes right in front of your eyes.

Opening hours:

• Breakfast: 7 A.M TO 10 A.M
• Dinner: 7 P.M TO 10 P.M

Playa

À la carte dining set to the sound of lapping waves. In a relaxed al fresco setting, listen to the sounds of the ocean, wriggle your toes in the sand, and successfully navigate the Mediterranean-inspired menu.

Burger Truck

A firm favourite amongst guests, the Burger Truck serves up mouthwatering burgers with homemade fries all day long.

Opening hours: Noon to 3 P.M

Ice Cream Parlour

A beach holiday wouldn’t be complete without a daily trip to the ice cream parlour. All homemade on-site, go for your favourite classic flavour, or choose from the ever-changing lineup of exciting new sorbets and gelato. Kids, young and old won’t be able to resist an extra scoop… or three

Opening hours: Noon to 3 P.M

Bars and Cafes

B Bar

There you’ll find a bright and cheerful lounge, with steel and glass fittings, armchairs around the bar and a bit of dancing. Show up for lunch to munch on original appetizers, such as raspberry gazpacho or Thai prawns with ginger and lemon comfits.

By nightfall, consider making your presence felt around the bar, where you’ll get to know some excellent Mauritian rums and other alluring concoctions.

Opening hours: 9 a.m to midnight

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Spa & Wellness

Santosha Mindful Wellness

From luxurious facials, massages and scrubs to invigorating yoga classes and a broad array of dynamic and fun exercise programmes, all is available at the Santosha Spa. We tend to believe that happiness is something outside of ourselves. And so we’re always chasing it. The thing about being happy is, it’s a practice, not something that happens to you.

They named the spa Santosha– from the Sanskrit sam, meaning “completely” and tosha, meaning “contentment” or “acceptance”. Santosha is both an attitude and a deep state of inner peace. Santosha Spa helps you cultivate that attitude and peace of mind.

Spa Facilities

• 14 double rooms
• Vichy shower treatment room
• Beauty treatment room
• Hot tub
• Hammam & sauna
• Hydrojet
• Pool (12m long)
• Hairdressing & beauty salon
• Changing rooms

The Spa is open every day from 9:00 am to 8.00 pm

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Fitness Centre

The fitness centre features high quality modern equipment for sport freaks.Guests must wear sports attire and sports shoes are compulsory.

Equipments and services includes:

• Gym equipment
• Bodybuilding
• Stretching
• Progressive and adapted exercises

The fitness centre is open every day from 06:00 am to 8 pm

Beach

The beach of Bel Ombre located in the south-west of Mauritius, tenderly reveals its sandy gold beach - an exceptional invitation for thalassophilia.

At the foot of a turquoise lagoon at infinity, the beach in Bel Ombre reveals her beauty, a sweet intoxicating scent of paradise surrounded by casuarinas.

Long stretches white sandy beaches in the shade of coconut trees at the foot of luxury hotels. You will also find speed boat trips and water sports of all kinds here.

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Activities

Complimentary Land Activities:

• Gym
• Beach volleyball
• Table tennis
• Bike tour (on specific days as per hotel policy)
• Bocce balls
• Tennis: (rackets only, tennis balls for a fee)

Additional fee applies:

• Mountain bike
• Pool tables
• Baby foot balls
• Tennis balls

Water Sports

Complimentary:

• Windsurfing
• Pedal boat
• Kayak
• Aquagym
• Sailing
• Snorkelling
• Glass-bottom boat (Subject to tides)

Additional fee applies:

• Speedboat ride
• Water ski
• Scuba-diving,
• Deep sea fishing

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Entertainment

Daily programs are displayed for adults and children. Guests are entertained daily with a great variety of acts, such as local artists including musicians, dancers and Mauritian Sega.

Jalsa - Night Club

Tamassa means ‘party’ in Creole, and the resort lives up to its name at the resort nightclub – the very first to open in the South of the island.

For those eager to continue the party in the early hours, Jalsa is the perfect spot for Karaoke, socialising, enjoying a drink with friends or dancing the night away.

• Opening days/hours are subject to change without prior notice.

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Kids & Family

TamTam Club

This club is for children aged between 3 and 11 years old. It is a circular building that houses the Kids Club, which is next to the tennis court. It has a large amphitheatre shape, dining-room on the terrace, sand pit and a nap room The kids are looked after by qualified Team Members who organize activities each day from 9am to 10pm. A baby-sitting service is available on request with a supplement.

Activities:

• Indoor games
• Pool games
• Creole lessons
• Fishing
• Face painting
• Crab hunting
• Fun on the beach
• Treasure hunt
• Glass bottom boat trip

Teens Club: STUDIO 17

This club is for teens aged from 12 to 17 years old. This club is ideal for bigger teens who are not kids anymore and who would sometimes get bored hanging out with adults. This is the place where they can make new friends while having fun doing numerous activities.

Activities proposed are as follows:

• Pool table
• Bocci balls
• Tennis courts
• Footing on the beach
• Fitness
• Table tennis
• Waterpolo
• Beach volley
• Yoga
• Bike riding
• Giant games

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Tamassa hotel Hotel Reviews

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Location

Set on Mauritius’ wilder, on the southern coastline, Bel Ombre is the perfect destination for nature-loving travellers who prefer unspoilt beauty to shops, restaurants and bars. Beaches at Bel Ombre are some of the most picturesque on the whole island, and the backdrop of Le Morne Brabant lends a touch of drama to an idyllic peninsula.

Attractions and activities in the area around Bel Ombre are wonderfully varied, so there really is something for everyone, including windsurfing, surfing and kite surfing in Le Morne, horse riding along the beach, hiking up to the top of Le Morne Brabant, interesting tours of tea and sugar estates, and an animal park which has loads to keep kids of all ages entertained.

Le Morne is also home to One Eye, which is regarded as the top surf spot on the island, it’s only for experienced surfers though, beginners should stick to Kite Lagoon.

To the west of Bel Ombre, the Le Morne Peninsula is where you’ll find the most photogenic and preserved stretch of coast on the entire island, with luxury resorts spread out in idyllic stretches of white sand under Le Morne Brabant, a looming green mountain.

Distance from Key Sites

• Le Morne Beach - 17.9 km
• Bel Ombre Beach - 3.1 km
• La Prairie Beach - 9.1 km
• Heritage Golf Club - 1.5 km
• Black River Gorges National Park - 17.1 km
• Frederica Nature Reserve - 2.9 km
• Le Morne Beach - 19.9 km
• Saint Felix Public Beach - 6.8 km
• Riambel Beach - 9.0 km
• Rochester Falls - 13.7 km
• Chamarel Falls - 16.7 km
• Ganga Talao - 21.6 km
• Gris Gris Beach - 15.7 km
• Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport - 39.1 km
• Port Louis - 52.1 km

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List of Facilities & Services at Tamassa hotel

• Restaurants
• Bars & Cafe
• 4 swimming pools
• Large landscaped garden
• Water Sports
• Land Sports
• Kids & Teens Clubs
• Live Entertainment
• On-site Nightclub
• Housekeeping
• Gym
• Spa
• 24-hour Room Service
• Beach & Pool Service
• Laundry Service
• Wi-Fi

Credit Card accepted:

• American Express
• Visa
• Master Card