The Oberoi, Mauritius

Hotel is set in beautifully manicured gardens, with stunning bird life. All of the staff were friendly and helpful and are a credit to the hospitality industry. We had a very relaxing time on the beach, which we had to ourselves most of the time. We were given iced water, refreshing towels, fruit and ice creams on the beach. We went whale and dolphin watching, with Parkash from the Leon boat just in front of the hotel boathouse, which was amazing. He is great at spotting the whales and looked after us well. He even changed the day that we went out, because the original day was too choppy. The boathouse staff were very friendly too. All in all a great time from start to finish. Thank you everyone.

Wonderful 5 days at the Oberoi Mauritius. One of the reasons for choosing this hotel was that all the restaurants are a la carte and almost everything on the menu was included in the half board plan without supplement. The chefs really took great care to cater for my wife extensive allergies and made her special items like gluten free bread. The staff and level of service at this hotel is superb and the rooms and facilities are beautiful. There is also a program of complimentary activities like wine and rum tastings , star gazing through a telescope, cooking class and wellness activities like Tai Chi and Yoga. The water sports are also complimentary and the beach team are always on hand to keep guests hydrated and bring occasional goodies like fruit plates and ice creams. The hotel is also relatively small compared to other resorts so there's no problem with getting sunbeds or access to the activities etc 100% recommend this hotel

Truly one of the greatest hospitality experiences we’ve ever had. We’ve done a handful of five star resorts across different geographies, and while the rooms, facilities and grounds here are certainly comparable and hold their own extremely well, the service we received was unlike anything we’ve ever encountered. It’s difficult to find the words to describe how attentive, caring and kind every member of staff treated us. My wife and I also celebrated a small, yet unconventional, Hindu ceremony here which required special arrangements to be made, but we were taken aback at how picture perfect every aspect was. From the timing/logistics, to the ceremony, to the beach dinner, to the surprise decoration in our room, it was all just so perfect. Special shoutout to a number of individuals who made our stay extra special. Principally, Pritam who was our go-to contact and felt like a brother at times, always ready and willing to assist. Mevin, one of the waiters at the main restaurant who consistently treated us like royalty and was able to identify and rectify a sticky situation effortlessly. Also to Vishal, Isaac, Natacha, Rubesh, Aum, Shaan, Sunita, and to all the staff we didn’t get a chance to meet, but were well aware of their contributions. There are certainly names I’m forgetting, but it’s a testament to how truly impressive the client experience is here. As for the rest of the experience, the rooms were immaculate, the Spa was fantastic (recommend the ‘Couples Journey’ treatment, probably the best massage I’ve received), there are tennis courts and equipment on-site if of interest, and the restaurants are all absolutely delicious, if slightly pricey. The selection of daily activities complimentary to guests are also a great touch and kept us well entertained throughout. This really and truly was one of the greatest stays we’ve had, and we couldn’t help but feel sad when our time came to an end. We wholeheartedly recommend this resort and graciously thank every staff member for their impeccable hospitality towards us. If we ever return to Mauritius there is no doubt where we will be staying. A truly unforgettable few days here which we will treasure forever. Thank you again to everyone involved.

Simply stunning, fantastic staff and food, lovely pool, seafront bay, three restaurants on the rocks, one in an old Gunpowder room as the site was a defence area, do not hesitate to book. C & D

14 days staying here was a real pleasure. We stayed in a luxury villa with private pool which was a real treat being spacious and designed to fit in with the whole Indian Ocean style vibe. By and large all the front of house staff, housekeeping staff and restaurant staff were very well drilled. It would be unfair to single anyone out as they all did an excellent job when we came in contact with them. In fact the response to celebrating our wedding anniversary was very touching and lovely. When, on the very odd occasion, things went awry the PR response to putting it right was exemplary. The publicity photos of the beach are a little flattering, as there are more rocks to be found making any near shore snorkelling very difficult. However, there are plenty of sun beds to be found and they were rarely all used. All together a relaxing environment is to be found here. Even the arrival of some VIP dignitaries from India didn't disrupt the calming atmosphere. One point to bear in mind is that wine, cocktail drinkers will need very deep pockets indeed so be prepared. Another point to bear in mind is about the hotel's Boat House. Do check the boat over before you go out on a trip. We booked a turtle and dolphin watch half day trip on a small power boat which had definitely had seen better days. Furthermore, we were not offered life jackets despite the heavy swell outside the reef. If you are a committed snorkeller as we are the conditions and fish life was quite disappointing outside the hotel reef. Nevertheless, the Oberoi provided us with a very happy holiday.