Ambre Mauritius
Belle Mare · Flacq
4 starsStandard
Ambre lines 750 metres of sand at Palmar, near Belle Mare, on the east coast of Mauritius, in the Flacq district, between a coral reef lagoon and tropical gardens. It is an adults-only hotel on an all-inclusive plan, with 297 rooms and suites across a north wing and a south wing. It is rated four stars, in the Superior sub-category. The infinity pool looks out on the Indian Ocean.
- Rooms
- 297
- Categories
- 5
Room categories
| Category | Size |
|---|---|
| Superior Roomin the north wing, ground, first or second floor, private balcony or terrace, 2 adults | 30 m² |
| Deluxe Sea-Facingground, first or second floor, twin or king beds, private balcony or terrace, up to 3 adults | 30 m² |
| Superior Sea-Facingfirst or second floor of the north or south wings, extra bed possible, up to 3 adults | 42 m² |
| Deluxe Suitesea facing, ground or first floor, bed and sofa bed, bathtub, up to 3 adults | 72 m² |
| Ambre Suitefirst floor, separate bedroom and living room, separate shower and bathtub, private sea-view balcony, up to 3 adults | 80 m² |
The hotel at a glance
- Rooms
- 297
- Restaurants
- Three: Indigo, the main restaurant, full American breakfast 6.30 am to 10.30 am, buffet lunch 12.30 pm to 3 pm, buffet dinner 6.30 pm to 10 pm, cooking workshops and Mauritian evenings; Dolce Vita, à la carte Italian, lunch 12.30 pm to 3 pm and dinner 6.30 pm to 10 pm; La Plage, à la carte seafood and grills by the sea, closed Sundays, dinner paid on site.
- Bars
- Three, plus a nightclub: Coral Pool Bar, the main poolside bar, 9 am to noon and afternoon tea on the beach 3 pm to 5 pm; H&H Lounge Bar, 6 pm to 2 am, matches and karaoke, drinks payable after 11 pm; Ti-Bar, a cocktail bar with local spices and herbs, 10 am to 10 pm; and Shakers, the hotel nightclub.
- Pools
- One infinity pool facing the Indian Ocean
- Spa
- GLOW spa, between the gardens and the ocean: four contemporary treatment rooms and two outdoor gazebos facing the sea, hammam, sauna and bubble pool, free when a treatment is booked
- Beach
- Seven hundred and fifty metres of white sand beach at Palmar, coral reef lagoon, east coast
- Sports and activities
- Included on the water: kayak, Laser sailing, pedalo, glass-bottom boat, snorkelling, windsurfing, stand-up paddle, pool aquagym, Included on land: golf at the Île aux Cerfs club, fitness centre, two floodlit tennis courts, Payable: tennis lessons with a professional coach, bike hire, personal trainer, Life in Yellow boutique, local souvenirs and clothing
What sets it apart
This is one of the few adults-only all-inclusive hotels on the island, and the evening is part of the deal: the H&H Lounge Bar opens 6 pm to 2 am, with matches and karaoke nights, the Ti-Bar serves the daily creations of a Mauritian mixologist, and the hotel runs its own nightclub, Shakers. Among the included activities, golf at the Île aux Cerfs club, the two floodlit tennis courts, the fitness centre, kayaking, Laser sailing, pedalo, glass-bottom boat, snorkelling, windsurfing, paddle and pool aquagym cost nothing extra.
The mood
The three tables play three registers: Indigo as the main restaurant with its buffets and cooking workshops, including Mauritian evenings built on local curries; Dolce Vita for Italy, house antipasti, pasta and pizzas; La Plage for seafood and grills by the sea. The spa has four contemporary treatment rooms and two outdoor gazebos where you are massaged facing the ocean, with hammam, sauna and bubble pool. In the evening the dress code is resort chic.
Highlights
- Adults-only all inclusive, seven hundred and fifty metres of beach
- Infinity pool facing the Indian Ocean
- Nightclub, karaoke and a bar open until 2 am
- Golf at the Île aux Cerfs club and two floodlit tennis courts, included
- Two outdoor massage gazebos, facing the sea
- Hammam, sauna and bubble pool free with a treatment
Good to know
- La Plage closes on Sundays, and its dinner is paid on site: it is not part of the all-inclusive plan.
- At the H&H Lounge Bar, drinks are payable after 11 pm.
- The spa hammam, sauna and bubble pool are free provided you book a treatment.
- In the evening resort chic dress is expected in the restaurants.
- Payable: tennis lessons with a professional coach, bike hire and a personal fitness trainer.
- The full American breakfast at Indigo starts at 6.30 am, useful before an excursion.
Getting there
The address is Coastal Road, Palmar, near Belle Mare, on the east coast. Enquiries are taken on +230 401 8188 and reservations on +230 402 0153. Golf is played at the Île aux Cerfs club, included in the stay.
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