Pointe aux Biches

Location. The Pointe Aux Biches is a beachfront property sited on the coastal road from Pointe Aux Piments on the island of Mauritius, seven kilometres from the bustle of Grand Bay. Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius, is 15 kilometres away. Hotel Features. The Pointe Aux Biches resort hotel combines modern architecture with traditional earth colours and thatched roofs, and is set on lush grassland next to the beach. The wood and beige lobby houses a currency exchange and an Internet corner (surcharge). The hotel offers a programme of nightly entertainment, complete with themed evenings, and a mini club provides supervised games and activities for four to 12 year olds. Pointe Aux Biches' Senses restaurant overlooks the ocean and serves Mauritian specialities and local seafood. The Footloose Bar serves cocktails on an open air deck overlooking the lagoon. The hotel's half board rate includes buffet breakfast and dinner. The Pointe Aux Biches offers an outdoor swimming pool that hosts water polo and aquagym sessions. Health and leisure facilities include a fully equipped gym, table tennis, boules and beach volleyball. Personalised massage treatments are available in the garden kiosks. Bicycles can be rented on site. A complimentary shuttle bus runs three times a week to the Veranda Grande Baie hotel, which offers water sports facilities. Guestrooms. The 85 guestrooms of the Pointe Aux Biches are furnished with different woods, such as teak, pine and cane, and have a tropical feel. All rooms are air conditioned and feature a ceiling fan. Amenities include televisions, coffee/tea making facilities and balconies overlooking the lagoon. Expert Tip. Port Louis is a thriving mix of African, European and Asian cultures. This is reflected in both the architecture and the stone paved markets, which combine the African souk with the French halles.