La Pirogue Mauritius
Flic-en-Flac · Black River
4 starsSupérieur
La Pirogue occupies a coconut grove at Wolmar, in Flic en Flac, on the west coast of Mauritius, in the Rivière Noire district. Its 248 units are single-storey bungalows and pavilions with thatched roofs inspired by fishing pirogues, with high pitched ceilings, Mauritian furniture and work by local artists. It is rated four stars, in the Superior sub-category. The white sand beach runs for more than a kilometre, on the sunset coast.
- Rooms
- 248
- Categories
- 6
Room categories
| Category | Size |
|---|---|
| Garden Bungalowsingle storey, thatched roof, private patio onto the coconut grove, 2 guests | 25 m² |
| Premium Garden Bungalowsemi-detached thatched bungalow, high pitched ceilings, terrace with an ocean view, 2 guests | 25 m² |
| Beach Pavilionsingle storey, traditional Mauritian style, private terrace onto the lagoon, 2 guests | 35 m² |
| Garden Family Bungalowtwo bungalows joined into two interconnecting rooms, each with its own bathroom and terrace, 4 guests | 50 m² |
| Deluxe Beach Family Paviliontwo interconnecting rooms each with bathroom and terrace, direct beach access, 4 guests | 70 m² |
| Duke of Edinburgh Suitesingle storey, local furniture, private gazebo on the beach, 2 guests | 78 m² |
The hotel at a glance
- Rooms
- 248
- Restaurants
- Three: Wolmar, buffets, continental breakfast 6.30 am to 10.30 am, international buffet 7.30 am to 10.30 am and dinner 7 pm to 10 pm; Magenta, the culinary heritage of Mauritius, Rodrigues and Réunion, facing the lagoon and Le Morne mountain; Coconut Café, local street food, pizzas and fresh juices beside the infinity pool, à la carte lunch 12.30 pm to 3 pm and dinner 7 pm to 10 pm, Monday to Saturday. Plus the tables at Sugar Beach, open to guests.
- Bars
- Four bars, among them Van Der Stel, a wine bar with sixty references on tap, with a sommelier and cheese boards, 10 am to 11 pm; Medine Bar, a list of local rums, shows and live music; the Coconut Café bar, 10 am to 5 pm.
- Spa
- GLOW spa, set in the greenery between La Pirogue and Sugar Beach: cabins for one or two people, a shiatsu treatment area, a hammam, massages and beauty rituals. Treatments adapted for children.
- Beach
- More than a kilometre of white sand beach at Wolmar, west coast
- Kids club
- Private club for children and for teenagers, with golf and spa experiences adapted for children
- Sports and activities
- Water sports and boat trips: fishing, diving, dolphin watching, Treasure hunt shared with Sugar Beach and Long Beach, following an Indian Ocean pirate, Golf on the group’s courses, Access to the facilities at Sugar Beach, including the 300 m² gym
What sets it apart
The Van Der Stel wine bar is the house’s unusual feature: sixty wines served on tap, with a sommelier on hand and cheese boards, open 10 am to 11 pm. At table, Magenta looks out on the lagoon and Le Morne mountain and works the culinary heritage of Mauritius, Rodrigues and Réunion; the Coconut Café serves local street food, pizzas and fresh juices beside an infinity pool; Wolmar handles the buffets, with a continental breakfast from 6.30 am. Guests also have access to the bars and restaurants at Sugar Beach, the neighbouring hotel.
The mood
The hotel cultivates the Mauritian experience: fishing, diving, dolphin watching, traditional food and drink served on the beach. The GLOW spa sits in the greenery between La Pirogue and Sugar Beach, with a hammam, a shiatsu treatment area and cabins for one or two people. In the evening the dress code in the restaurants is resort chic, and the Medine Bar hosts shows and live music.
Highlights
- Thatched bungalows inspired by fishing pirogues, all on one level
- Van Der Stel, a wine bar with sixty references on tap, with a sommelier
- More than a kilometre of beach on the sunset coast
- Included access to the bars and restaurants at Sugar Beach
- Magenta, a table built on the culinary heritage of Mauritius, Rodrigues and Réunion
- Several rooms adapted for guests with reduced mobility
Good to know
- In the evening resort chic dress is expected in the restaurants.
- The Coconut Café closes on Sundays for table service, the bar staying open 10 am to 5 pm.
- The continental breakfast at Wolmar starts at 6.30 am, handy for an early excursion; the international buffet follows from 7.30 am.
- The Family Bungalows and Deluxe Beach Family Pavilions are made of two interconnecting units, each with its own bathroom and terrace: the right choice for four.
- Several rooms are adapted for guests with reduced mobility, to be requested when booking.
- The spa sits between the two hotels; arriving a little before your appointment allows time in the hammam.
Getting there
The address is Wolmar, Flic en Flac, on the west coast. Reservations are taken on +230 403 3900. Sugar Beach, the neighbouring hotel in the same group, is within walking distance.
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