20 Degrés Sud - Relais & Châteaux - Mauritius

20 Degrés Sud - Relais & Châteaux - 5 Star (Mauritius)

20 Degrés Sud - Relais & Châteaux Overview

Hidden behind an old coconut grove, just open that beautiful oak tree door to discover one the best kept secrets of Mauritius. The 20 Degrés Sud Hotel – Relais & Châteaux is a true safe haven of peace and tranquility. This small intimate hotel of only 36 rooms and Suites, is situated in an incredible place not far from "La Pointe aux Canonniers", and the bay of Grand Bay. Everything has been designed in elegance, in order to offer guests unforgettable holidays.

The Hotel offers 3 dining places namely, the L’ Explorateur restaurant, La Voile beach bar and the M/S Lady Lisbeth. The L`Explorateur restaurant, situated at the water’s edge, serves delicious creole and international dishes created with passion by the renowned chef Sanjeev Purahoo. It is a real invitation to travel. Facing the ocean and Coin de Mire is La Voile beach bar. This original concept brings together a chef and a bartender who share a counter under a beautiful sail open to the sea..

One exclusive experience in Mauritius, offered by 20 Degres Sud is the possibility of boarding the oldest motorboat on the island, the M /S Lady Lisbeth. This 17m long "vintage" teak boat, built in 1929, has been completely restored and every evening, it will sail for a dinner cruise on the calm waters of the bay. It is also possible to exclusively book it, for a magical evening for two, to organize an intimate wedding or a reception in privacy.

In the silent garden, a mysterious space that fuses with nature will touch your soul. Surrounded by greenery and water, relax in a romantic atmosphere where you will enjoy enchanting spa treatments. The Secret Spa, a unique Relais & Châteaux Spa of the Mascarenes archipels offers 3 massage rooms, a jacuzzi bath and a hammam.

To enrich your stay in Mauritius and discover the treasures of the island, the 20 Degrés Sud Hotel – Relais & Châteaux offers a wide choice of water and land activities.

Their team will be happy to guide you to make your holiday unforgettable.

*(The hotel was recently renovated in July 2020 and admits guests as from 12 years old.)

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Hotel Location

The hotel is situated at Pointe Malartic, in a lovely setting between Grand Bay and Pointe aux Canonniers, in the northwest of the island. It stands on a gorgeous turquoise lagoon in the Grand Bay facing the islands to the north: 'Coin de Mire', 'Ile Ronde' and 'Ile Plate'.

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20 Degrés Sud - Relais & Châteaux accommodation

You will be staying in one of the 36 rooms and suites at this intimate and discreet hotel. Unique and personalized by theme, they are distributed in one-storey buildings and face the lagoon. Some of them even have a hot tub or a small relaxation pool for added privacy. All units are air conditioned and have a beautiful terrace which looks onto the attractive coconut grove bordering the sea.

20°Sud has 36 rooms and 6 suites & a villa, with a unique style and characteristics as follows:

• 19 Charm Rooms
• 10 Beachfront Rooms
• 2 Suites
• 4 Austral Suites
• 1 Villa

Charm Room

The Charm room overlooks the beautiful coconut grove that opens onto the sea. Furniture and furnishings come from the Belgian interior decorator Flamant Home Interiors. The room offers a beautiful garden and swimming pool view! 8 rooms have an outdoor shower.

Maximum Occupancy: 2 adults + 1 child (12-17 years old)

Area: 25 m²

Bedding: Queen bed

Facilities & Amenities

• Telephone (charges apply)
• Air conditioning
• Flat screen LCD TV with as election of international satellite channels
• WIFI
• Mini bar (charges apply)
• Coffee & tea
• Safe
• Terrace

Bathroom Amenities

• Bathroom with traditional bathtub
• Shower and a separate toilet
• Hair dryer
• Iron/ironing board
• Bathrobe

Beach-front Room

The Beach-front rooms are either located on the first floor, or on the waterfront which offers a stunning view of the bay. Their terraces open onto the ocean giving you the impression of living in privileged times as their proximity to the sea is truly unique. There is a Nespresso Coffee machine and 7 rooms with an outdoor shower.

Maximum Occupancy: 2 adults + 1 child (12-17 years old)

Area: 35-50 m²

Bedding: Queen bed

Facilities & Amenities

• Telephone (charges apply)
• Air conditioning
• Flat screen LCD TV with as election of international satellite channels
• WIFI
• Mini bar (charges apply)
• Coffee & tea
• Safe
• Terrace

Bathroom Amenities

• Bathroom with traditional bathtub
• Shower and a separate toilet
• Hair dryer
• Iron/ironing board
• Bathrobe

Suite

Two suites (including one triple), look out onto the bay in a truly, exceptional setting! They are 20 metres from the water, and each has an outdoor Jacuzzi. The view from their terraces alone justifies their positioning. The décor, by Flamant Home Interiors, combined with their privileged location are assets of the highest quality.

Maximum Occupancy: 3 or 2 adults + 1 child (12 - 17 years old)

Area: 50 m²

Bedding: Queen bed

Facilities & Amenities

• Telephone (charges apply)
• Air conditioning
• Flat screen LCD TV with as election of international satellite channels
• iPod docking station
• WIFI
• Mini bar (charges apply)
• Coffee & tea
• Safe
• Terrace or balcony
• Nespresso Machine
• Lounge
• Outdoor Jacuzzi

Bathroom Amenities

• Bathroom with traditional bathtub
• Shower and a separate toilet
• Hair dryer
• Iron/ironing board
• Bathrobe

Austral Suite

The Austral Suites represent the very essence of the concept 20° Sud. They are all different, offering a surface area of more than 90 m² and are each equipped with a small private plunge pool overlooking the sea (ground floor) or a large Jacuzzi (first floor). Their terraces are less than 2 metres away from the water and offer a breathtaking view. The blue of the sea is so omnipresent that it alone creates an exceptional setting.

Maximum Occupancy: 3 or 2 adults + 1 child (12 - 17 years old)

Area: 80-100 m²

Bedding: Queen bed

Facilities & Amenities

• Telephone(charges apply)
• Air conditioning
• Flat screen LCD TV with as election of international satellite channels
• iPod docking station
• WIFI
• Mini bar (charges apply)
• Coffee & tea
• Safe
• Terrace or balcony
• Nespresso Machine
• Lounge
• Outdoor Jacuzzi or private pool

Bathroom Amenities

• Bathroom with traditional bathtub
• Shower and a separate toilet
• Hair dryer
• Iron/ironing board
• Bathrobe

Secret Suite (Villa)

Away from any exterior fuss, the Secret Suite is designed such a way to bring you privacy and peacefulness.

Starting with its furniture finely crafted by Flamant Interior Home and its whirlpool bath facing the gorgeous canopy bed, the lounge invites you for a perfect moment of relaxation. Pamper yourself with the winter heated pool and private access to the beach and spa or enjoy the best services and amenities that the hotel can provide you.

Maximum Occupancy: 3 or 2 adults + 1 child (12 - 17 years old)

Area: 108 m²

Bedding: Queen bed

Facilities & Amenities

• Telephone(charges apply)
• Air conditioning
• Flat screen LCD TV with as election of international satellite channels
• iPod docking station
• WIFI
• Mini bar (charges apply)
• Coffee & tea
• Safe
• Terrace or balcony
• Nespresso Machine
• Lounge
• Private pool (heated in winter)
• Private beach access

Bathroom Amenities

• Bathroom with whirlpool bathtub
• Shower and a separate toilet
• Hair dryer
• Iron/ironing board
• Bathrobe

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20 Degrés Sud - Relais & Châteaux Activities & Facilities

The Secret Spa - 20 Degres Sud:

The secret Spa has three treatment rooms set around a pool creating a feeling of complete well-being. It is the perfect place to unveil your inner beauty and take care of yourselves. The Spa swimming pool hidden among tropical greens will offer a complete relaxation area.

• 2 single treatments rooms
• 1 double treatment room with Jacuzzi
• 1 pool/1 hammam/1 boutique spa

Facilities:

• Swimming pool
• Beachfront
• Restaurant
• Bar
• Private beach area
• Garden
• Spa
• Live music/performance
• Cooking class – at additional charge
• Themed dinner nights – at additional charge
• Evening entertainment
• Water sport facilities (on site) – at additional charge
• Diving – at additional charge
• Cycling Off-site
• Library
• Games room
• Golf course (within 3 km) – at additional charge
• Free secured parking facility
• Free WiFi
• Airport shuttle

Complimentary activities:

• Windsurfing
• Snorkelling
• Hobbie-Cat
• Laser boat
• Glass-bottom boats and boat transfers to Grand Baie (four trips a day)
• Sea kayaks
• Library
• Board games
• Bikes
• Gym
• Yoga

In-house activities at an additional charge:

• Water skiing (when weather permits)
• Diving with air and Nitrox tanks (PADI/CMAS)
• Massages and body care at the spa (spa Comfort Zone products)
• Parasailing
• Cruises in sail boats (catamaran cruise for a maximum of 4 persons)
• Speed boat excursions (sunset excursions, picnics or snorkelling in the islands)
• Gastronomic dinner on board (check at reception for more details)
• Cooking class – at additional charge
• Golf course (within 3 km) – at additional charge

Outside activities at an additional charge:

• Big Game Fishing
• Kite Surfing
• At 5 mins walk is the 'Grand Bay Gym' with a large fitness and body building area
• Horse riding

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20 Degrés Sud - Relais & Châteaux - Restaurants & Bars

Hotel Restaurant - L’Explorateur:

L’Explorateur is a real invitation to travel. The crossing begins with the discovery of different atmospheres. On one side, nestled in the heart of the hotel is the stone terrace close to the pool. On the other side of the sea, you will find the bay of Grand Bay and the horizon where getaway dreams are fed.

You will be seduced by the singularity of the place, captivated by the menu, the different flavors, the marriage of fine cuisine facing the sea and local products sublimated by the expertise of a passionate and creative chef.

At L’Explorateur you will be served French cuisine.

M/S Lady Lisbeth:

The possibility of dining aboard the island's oldest motor boat: the M/S Lady Lisbeth.

This 17m "vintage" boat in teak, built in 1929, was painstakingly and completely restored to its former glory with the help of photos found at the Taylor and Smith Marine Museum at Port-Louis.

Every evening, it will sail for a dinner cruise on the calm waters of the bay. The embarkation of the 8 privileged is scheduled around 19:30 and return around 23:00. It is also possible to exclusively book it, for a magical evening for two, to organize an intimate wedding or a reception in privacy.

La Voile

Facing Coin de Mire is the beach bar, La Voile. This original concept brings together a chef and a bartender who share a counter under a beautiful sail open to the sea.

Everything has been designed so that you can go from the lagoon to the pool, from the deckchair to the canopy bed while enjoying fresh and light preparations in delicacy.

Open in the afternoon until sunset, La Voile is exclusively reserved for resident clients.

L’Explorateur Bar

The bar is specialised in a wide variety of cocktails. With more than 60 varieties of rums. This bar is the perfect place to discover local culture.