JW Marriott Mauritius Resort (formerly St. Regis) Mauritius [Master Thread]
Feb 22, 2013, 7:51 pm
#31
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 23
These are great, thanks for posting!
What kind of outlets are there in the rooms? I saw a universal-looking one in the picture of the media console, and one that looked like a UK outlet in the safe, although it was hard to tell from the angle. I'd read that Mauritius uses the non-UK European outlets, so I'm curious about this.
What kind of outlets are there in the rooms? I saw a universal-looking one in the picture of the media console, and one that looked like a UK outlet in the safe, although it was hard to tell from the angle. I'd read that Mauritius uses the non-UK European outlets, so I'm curious about this.
Oh... and there is a power outlet in the safe (UK style)
Olivier
Last edited by olivierATW; Feb 22, 2013 at 7:59 pm
Jul 15, 2013, 4:14 pm
#37
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Treasure Coast of FL (MCO/MLB/PBI)
Programs: AS MVP, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 844
I spent three nights here on points at the beginning of June. I honestly cannot say enough great things about the staff and facilities. We were upgraded to the Manor House Suite and greeted with a bottle of champagne upon arrival (it was our 5th anniversary, which likely helped). The free breakfast for Platinums was the full buffet (including champagne!) and had WAY too many selections to try it all in one sitting. It also included an a la carte menu with eggs cooked to order, breakfast meats, and potatoes/veggies.
We were invited to a champagne sabrage (sp?) event, which I think was on Friday. Free champagne, and I got to pop off the cork with a sword (which I did on the first try, thank you very much
). We also tried three of the restaurants: a special lobster dinner at the Boat House plus the sushi place (can't remember it's name) and the Thai Floating Garden. All of them were fabulous.
We also found Le Morne to be a great location on the island. Relatively close to the airport plus Casela (yes, we are the consummate tourists), and the kite-surfing capitol of the world was right down the street, which I HIGHLY recommend. The resort also has some complimentary activities like beach yoga and a glass-bottom boat ride. We also enjoyed the fitness center one morning, which was loaded with a great variety of equipment & machines.
All in all, a terrific stay in a wonderfully exotic location!
We were invited to a champagne sabrage (sp?) event, which I think was on Friday. Free champagne, and I got to pop off the cork with a sword (which I did on the first try, thank you very much
). We also tried three of the restaurants: a special lobster dinner at the Boat House plus the sushi place (can't remember it's name) and the Thai Floating Garden. All of them were fabulous.We also found Le Morne to be a great location on the island. Relatively close to the airport plus Casela (yes, we are the consummate tourists), and the kite-surfing capitol of the world was right down the street, which I HIGHLY recommend. The resort also has some complimentary activities like beach yoga and a glass-bottom boat ride. We also enjoyed the fitness center one morning, which was loaded with a great variety of equipment & machines.
All in all, a terrific stay in a wonderfully exotic location!
Aug 21, 2013, 12:01 am
#40
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: USA
Programs: SPG Plat, etc.
Posts: 190
Very Special Place...
I spent three nights here on points at the beginning of June. I honestly cannot say enough great things about the staff and facilities. We were upgraded to the Manor House Suite and greeted with a bottle of champagne upon arrival (it was our 5th anniversary, which likely helped). The free breakfast for Platinums was the full buffet (including champagne!) and had WAY too many selections to try it all in one sitting. It also included an a la carte menu with eggs cooked to order, breakfast meats, and potatoes/veggies.
We were invited to a champagne sabrage (sp?) event, which I think was on Friday. Free champagne, and I got to pop off the cork with a sword (which I did on the first try, thank you very much). We also tried three of the restaurants: a special lobster dinner at the Boat House plus the sushi place (can't remember it's name) and the Thai Floating Garden. All of them were fabulous.
We also found Le Morne to be a great location on the island. Relatively close to the airport plus Casela (yes, we are the consummate tourists), and the kite-surfing capitol of the world was right down the street, which I HIGHLY recommend. The resort also has some complimentary activities like beach yoga and a glass-bottom boat ride. We also enjoyed the fitness center one morning, which was loaded with a great variety of equipment & machines.
All in all, a terrific stay in a wonderfully exotic location!
We were invited to a champagne sabrage (sp?) event, which I think was on Friday. Free champagne, and I got to pop off the cork with a sword (which I did on the first try, thank you very much
). We also tried three of the restaurants: a special lobster dinner at the Boat House plus the sushi place (can't remember it's name) and the Thai Floating Garden. All of them were fabulous.We also found Le Morne to be a great location on the island. Relatively close to the airport plus Casela (yes, we are the consummate tourists), and the kite-surfing capitol of the world was right down the street, which I HIGHLY recommend. The resort also has some complimentary activities like beach yoga and a glass-bottom boat ride. We also enjoyed the fitness center one morning, which was loaded with a great variety of equipment & machines.
All in all, a terrific stay in a wonderfully exotic location!
Aug 21, 2013, 7:06 am
#41
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: DL DM, SPG Plat
Posts: 270
1000% agreed with the positive posts. Stayed here for 5 nights (used my 35% off platinum gift so it was 52K points all in!) in early July and were one of about 30 occupied rooms on the whole property. I never thought I would think it, but it was almost too few ppl on property. Almost.
No, in actuality, it was bliss. I'm usually a pretty restless traveler and even in a tropical location like this (think kauai, st john, vieques, etc), i'm exploring the locale and making sure I get off property a decent amount of the trip. Here? I don't think i've ever been so content to stay on property. Our room (we were upgraded to a st regis suite after our jr suite had an electrical issue) was quite literally steps from the beach and there wasn't another guest within earshot. you walk outside from your room and an absolutely incredible beach is steps away. Lounge chairs and umbrellas right outside. As others have noted, the platinum breakfast, activities, gifts, etc are among the best amenities I've ever had at a SPG property.
2 quick tips: 1) We brought a few bottles of wine from our stopover in Paris and it was great to have in the fridge for our stay. The wines avail on property were not great (and expensive). There's not a lot of store options near the property. 2) The "chef's tasting menu", which they suggest throughout the trip, is a bit over-the-top (they make a huge a private room into a flower-laden "romantic" space....not really our scene) and, while the food was prob the best we had on the trip, be aware of what you're getting into.
Anyhow, this is an exceptional property. I would get in before it goes up to a cat 7. July was their "off season" but the only thing that seemed off season was that the sun set at 530 pm each day. Other than that, the weather was perfect ( for us)...75+ and sunny each day.
I have a bunch of pics of the property/rooms I'll try and post a bit later.
No, in actuality, it was bliss. I'm usually a pretty restless traveler and even in a tropical location like this (think kauai, st john, vieques, etc), i'm exploring the locale and making sure I get off property a decent amount of the trip. Here? I don't think i've ever been so content to stay on property. Our room (we were upgraded to a st regis suite after our jr suite had an electrical issue) was quite literally steps from the beach and there wasn't another guest within earshot. you walk outside from your room and an absolutely incredible beach is steps away. Lounge chairs and umbrellas right outside. As others have noted, the platinum breakfast, activities, gifts, etc are among the best amenities I've ever had at a SPG property.
2 quick tips: 1) We brought a few bottles of wine from our stopover in Paris and it was great to have in the fridge for our stay. The wines avail on property were not great (and expensive). There's not a lot of store options near the property. 2) The "chef's tasting menu", which they suggest throughout the trip, is a bit over-the-top (they make a huge a private room into a flower-laden "romantic" space....not really our scene) and, while the food was prob the best we had on the trip, be aware of what you're getting into.
Anyhow, this is an exceptional property. I would get in before it goes up to a cat 7. July was their "off season" but the only thing that seemed off season was that the sun set at 530 pm each day. Other than that, the weather was perfect ( for us)...75+ and sunny each day.
I have a bunch of pics of the property/rooms I'll try and post a bit later.
Sep 6, 2013, 5:46 am
#44
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: DL DM, SPG Plat
Posts: 270
As promised, some pics of the property from our July stay. Can't say enough good things about this property. If you like beaches, water activities, great weather, and an amazing new SPG resort practically to yourself, then this place is for you - especially off season...when the weather seemed a little more temperate than their summer (Dec>Feb), when it's more full of Europeans anyhow
Suite Bedroom
Suite Bed
Suite Living Room
Suite Porch
Porch/Beach view:
View up the beach towards Le Morne and water activities area
Outdoor lounge/restaurant
Pool area (we saw 3 ppl swimming in the pool the entire trip)
Obligatory Sunset shot
Double Rainbow, all the way
Suite Bedroom
Suite Bed
Suite Living Room
Suite Porch
Porch/Beach view:
View up the beach towards Le Morne and water activities area
Outdoor lounge/restaurant
Pool area (we saw 3 ppl swimming in the pool the entire trip)
Obligatory Sunset shot
Double Rainbow, all the way