The 5-star luxury resort SO Sofitel Mauritius is located on the island’s south coast with palm-fringed white sand beaches, sheltered by coral reefs and lapped by the warm Indian Ocean. The tranquil lagoon is an ideal place for water activities, such as diving, snorkelling, water skiing, windsurfing, sailing, etc. This Mauritius resort is perfectly located near Frédérica Nature Reserve with rich flora and fauna, 4×4 trails and mountain biking. SO Sofitel Mauritius also offers catamaran cruises, the Rhumerie de Chamarel rum-making tours, as well as trips to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site – Le Morne Brabant, and Blue Bay nature reserve. Golfers have access to the 18-hole Heritage Golf Course. The resort is a masterpiece created by Thai architect Lek Bunnag and fashion designer Kenzo Takada. Surrounded by lush vegetation and flowering hibiscus, 92 eco-chic suites and villas combine French living with acclaimed Mauritian service. They have outdoor bathtubs and showers, plush MyBeds, clever lighting, private patios and breath-taking views of the turquoise lagoon and blossoming gardens. At guests’ disposal there are 4 restaurants and bars with haute cuisine blending Mauritian and French flavours, as well as a choice of signature cocktails, premium beverages and wines. SO Spa offers luxurious hammams, open-air cold and warm pools, acupuncture, massages, and beauty treatments using organic products by Thémaé.

Location: South coast of Mauritius; near Frédérica Nature Reserve; 1.5 km from Bel Ombre; 30 km from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

Accommodation: 92 rooms, suites and villas: Lushury Room, Beach Suite, Beach Suite Family, Beach Villa.

Restaurants & bars: 3 restaurants and a bar: Le Flamboyant, La Plage, Takamaka Pool Side Restaurant and Bar.

Facilities: Private beach; infinity pool; excursions; indoor and outdoor playgrounds for children; children’s club; babysitting; private parking; butler service; laundry, dry-cleaning and ironing service.

Sport & recreation: SO Fit centre; 2 tennis courts; electric bikes; water sports (snorkelling, scuba-diving, stand up paddle, kayak, pedal boat, water skiing, sailing, windsurfing); access to the Heritage Golf Course; pavilion for yoga, Tai Chi and Qi Gong sessions.

Spa: SO Spa: 6 treatment rooms including 2 rooms for couples’ massages; 2 hammams; hot and cold plunge pool; acupuncture.