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ubtly camouflaged across 148 lush acres
punctuated by pools and lagoons, Le Prince
Maurice is without doubt one of Mauritius’
finest resorts and the flagship of Constance Resorts’
portfolio of luxury resorts across The Indian Ocean.
Opened in late 1998, it was the creation of Frenchman
Patrice Binet-Decamps, whowanted it to be elegant but
not ostentatious and to blend in with the island's
topography. Fourteen years later Le Prince Maurice is
still setting the benchmark that other resorts endeavour
tomatch, a task they will find even harder as a result this
year’s recent enhancements and refurbishment.
The resort works exceedingly well in providing a
balance of accommodation and facilities to suit a
subtle mix of couples and families. For instance, a
carefully located kid’s club,
Les Petits Princes
, is set well
away from grown-up areas. Similarly, those seeking
more privacy will be drawn to suites and villas within
the Barachois (fishing reserve) rather than around the
main beach and the centre of the resort.
A welcome enhancement for guests with children is
now provided by 12 new thatched-roof family suites,
with a choice of sea or garden views. Each feature a
main en-suite bedroom, children’s room with bunk
beds and bathroom, and a spacious sitting area. Some
suites offer direct access to the beach.
Le Prince Maurice is often described as the most
romantic and indulgent experience and one of the
highlights is a fish and seafood dinner on one of the five
floating, tentedpontoons at Le Barachois restaurant. The
evening entertainment is sure to continue well into the
night with the addition nearby of a floating bar. This hip
new spot will give guests a space to enjoy long evenings
listening to live music and DJ sets while sampling some
wonderful cocktails and wines. The main restaurant,
Archipel, now boasts a most impressive wine list with
the addition of a state-of-the-art wine cellar with a
capacity for holding 15,000 bottles.
Leisure facilities have also been improved with the
addition of a new, heated lap pool set well away from
the main pool. On a more holistic note, the Spa de
Constance now features treatments utilising the Sisley
brand including chemical free options.
This leader of Mauritian hospitality has always wowed
its guests, but this latest return of the prince will
certainly raise the bar high above the competition.
The Return of the Prince
A fresh look and some excellent new suites ideal for families marks
the crowning return of Constance Le Prince Maurice in Mauritius
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