There was a temporary stop to become mesmerised by the view from the top of the water slide.
And picturesque it certainly was. Surrounded by the impressive mountains of Mauritius, the Aqualand Waterpark at Crystals Beach Resort Belle Mare is fun for all the family with pools and slides for all ages and abilities.
This fabulous resort on the East Coast has the best views and beautiful sands too where the Ocean Grill Restaurant is the place to be and where specially curated menus featuring starters such as fine sliced smoked marlin gravlax with olive tapenade and crunchy salad and burrata cheese with roasted cherry tomatoes, roquette leaves with toasted pinenuts and balsamic dressing are served. Add to this, mains of fine sliced Australian beef sirloin, sweet potato puree, seasonal vegetables and rosemary gravy, marinated braised chicken leg with red cabbage, eggplant caviar and meat gravy and pan seared red snapper fillet, vegetable caponata and balsamic reduction and salted lemon zest. Desserts are just as delicious, with yoghurt cheesecake, coconut whipped ganache and compressed pineapple or traditional tiramisu, cacao powder, coffee ice cream and cacao tuile.
The entrance to the hotel is stunning too and a traditional welcome of a cool cloth and a refreshing drink gets the stay off with aplomb.
Accommodation is split between garden and sea views, with junior and family suites offering lovely big rooms with natural wood decorations and a large ensuite with bath and shower, plus lots of wardrobe space, Smart television and free Wi-Fi.
There are two swimming pools including an adult’s only and all-inclusive package guests can choose their own mini bar items from the resort shop and indulge in some cracking cocktails in the resort’s four hostelries.
With a relaxed vibe, the resort has a choice of cuisine from buffets featuring food from the world to Italian dishes in the La Tavola Restaurant and big breakfasts are served in Le Ferney. Guests also have the option of a free transfer to the Radisson Blu Azuir to try out different options.
Adults can enjoy a spa treatment inside the hotel or on the beach and youngsters can make friends in the Ti Dodo Club.
Special facilities are on offer for early arrivals and late departures and there are in-house shops full of souvenirs, plus free parking, laundry and medical services.
There’s plenty of chance to enjoy the outdoors with everything from a huge chess board to snorkelling among the free activities on offer to guests.
With 11 hectares to explore, the resort is big enough to enjoy a stress free holiday and the all year round good weather means lots of warm dips in the sea and sun bathing on the wonderfully white sands.
The Details
Crystals Beach Resort Belle Mare, a member of Radisson Individuals, Coastal Road, Palmar, Belle Mare, Mauritius.
Tel: + 230 402 7800
Website: www.radissonhotels.com/crystals-beach-resort
Email: info.mru@radissonindividuals.com
The hotel is 50 km from the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. Flights to Mauritius are available from all over the UK and I travelled via Paris from Edinburgh Airport where Airport Parking and Hotels (APH.com) offers a wide range of parking and overnight hotel stays at all major UK airports. One week’s airport parking at Edinburgh Airport costs from £90. For the latest prices and to book, please visit: www.aph.com/edinburgh-airport.
Comfort before the flight is available at the Turkish Airlines Lounge operated by Plaza Premium Group Edinburgh.
Type of Hotel: 4-Star Hotel
Number of Rooms: 234 Deluxe Rooms and Suites, including complimentary Wi-Fi.
Price Band: Rates start from £84.02 and checking the website is the best option for finding good deals.
Insider Tip: If you get the chance, dine outside and enjoy the cool sounds and sights. And for more general tourist information you can visit: www.mauritiusnow.com.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8/10
Author Bio:
Rebecca Hay is an experienced travel writer and member of The British Guild of Travel Writers. Follow her adventures with her family on Twitter and Instagram @emojiadventurer and on Facebook via EmojiAdventurers2.
Photographs courtesy of Crystals Beach Resort Belle Mare
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