Floating gently down the well preserved mangroves without a care in the world has to be one of the best feelings.
Follow that up with a shot on a huge circle hammock overlooking the water while watching the sunset and life certainly doesn’t get better!
Azuri on the north east coast of Mauritius is a buzzing and cosmopolitan marine village with the top notch Radisson Blu in the heart of it.
And its incredible lagoon boasts one of the largest reserves of mangroves, next to a pristine and preserved beach which is just itching to be explored.
The hotel caters for all types of travellers and offers 101 rooms and villas which certainly add to the elegance of this well-appointed resort.
Ranging from garden and sea views, all the accommodation is slick, minimal and of the best quality. A step up comes courtesy of a private villa with its own mini pool to dip in.
Decorated in cool colours, the main bedroom looks out onto the lagoon and is spacious with trendy art on the walls and a separate large ensuite with a power shower and sunny toiletries.
The outside terrace is a great place to relax, beautifully landscaped and the pool doubles up as a centrepiece for a floating breakfast of healthy goodies delivered by a butler for that extra special touch.
A Blu Passport is a must and gives guests access to 10 restaurants, bars and activities across sister hotels, the adults only Radisson Blu Poste Lafayette Resort and Spa and the Crystals Beach Resort Belle Mare, with complimentary transfers.
At the Azuri resort, Le Comptoir serves up sumptuous buffet breakfasts full of local and international cold and hot dishes and Italian delicacies are on offer for dinner at Café Gioia.
The spa and wellness centre is open for complimentary hammam and saunas and has six treatment rooms plus a nail salon as well as the Ti Krab Kids Club to keep everyone happy.
It’s the outdoor playground which is the most stunning. If enjoying time spent on the beach and in the clear Indian Ocean is not enough, the resort is geared up to keep everyone entertained, whether it be at the award-winning golf course, where green fees are complimentary for a go on the 9-holer and has a club shop plus The Nine Bistropub, or visiting the biggest open air market in Mauritius, bike rental, henna tattoo sessions, beach volley and meditation, cave exploration, star gazing, tennis, padel and pottery classes.
On the water guests can try their hand at stand up paddling, windsurfing, pedal boats, aqua gym and an introduction to diving.
Known for its stunning coral reefs which protect the lagoons, the Azuri region is blessed with an abundance of brightly coloured fish and a great way of seeing them up close is by a glass bottomed boat which speeds to the best natural platform and is a wonderful way of discovering the beauty of this corner of Mauritian paradise.
The Details
Radisson Blu Azuri Resort & Spa, Coastal Road, Haute Rive, Rivière du Rempart, 31201, Mauritius.
Tel: + 230 402 37 00 / Reservations: +230 402 34 00
Website: www.radissonhotels.com
Email: info.azuri@radissonblu.com
The hotel is a 75 minute drive 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, 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: 101 modern rooms and suites.
Price Band: Best rate for the next 60 days is £149.87 per night, with special deals for romantic and family packages.
Insider Tip: Take time to read the historic and nature information boards dotted around the resort.
Additional Information: For details on local activities and additional tourist information, please visit: www.mauritiusnow.com.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9/10
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 Radisson Blu Azuri Resort & Spa
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