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InterContinental Resort Mauritius
Balaclava, Mauritius · InterContinental · Core Luxury
Developed with Lateral Holdings as a roughly $50 million beachfront resort, this opened in March 2009 beside Turtle Bay in Balaclava as InterContinental's first property in Africa. The 210-room resort north of Port Louis underwent a complete renovation in January 2022.
- 210 rooms
- Opened 2009
- Rooms from 480 sq ft (45 m²)
About InterContinental Resort Mauritius
- InterContinental's first property in Africa opened in March 2009 as a roughly $50 million Lateral Holdings resort on Turtle Bay in Balaclava.
- The 210-room house sits on the Bay of Balaclava north of Port Louis and was fully renovated in January 2022.
- An outdoor infinity pool, tennis courts, and a beach bar face the bay.
- Entry-level rooms start at 480 sq ft (45 m²).
History
The InterContinental Mauritius Resort Balaclava Fort was developed under an agreement between InterContinental Hotels & Resorts and Lateral Holdings as a roughly US$50 million beachfront resort on the Bay of Balaclava, north of Port Louis - InterContinental's first property in Africa. Construction was completed around 2008 and the resort opened in March 2009.
The 210-room property (including suites and family rooms) sits beside Turtle Bay and underwent a complete renovation in January 2022.
The setting
10 km from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden. 13 km from Jummah Masjid historic mosque.
Restaurants and bars
- Beachside bar — Bar
- Lagoon Bar — Bar
Experiences
- Kids Club — Signature club with indoor and outdoor spaces for children aged 4 to 12, supervised by a qualified club team.
- Water Activities at the Boat House — Complimentary kayaking, snorkelling trips, daily glass-bottom boat trips, scuba initiation and sunset viewing on a 30-metre jetty.
- Diving — Direct access to coral reefs in a national marine park; the dive centre provides equipment for exploring them.
- Golf at Mont Choisy Le Golf — Described as the only 18-hole golf course in the north of Mauritius Island.
- Open-Sea Activities — Expeditions and island tours can be arranged on request through the Concierge.
- Deep-sea fishing — Offered as a day out for angling enthusiasts.
Amenities
- Spa
- Infinity pool
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Tennis
- Beach
- Water sports
- Kids club
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