Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Spa Resort, Mauritius

Located on the south-west coast and protected from the winds, Heritage Le Telfair is an elegant 5-star resort that is Mauritian style, but colonial in feel. Situated on the former Bel Ombre sugar estate and just 10 minutes away from a 2,500-hectare nature reserve, Heritage Le Telfair's expansive white sandy beach is set against a backdrop of mountains. The resort has 158 rooms with colonial period decor featuring floor-to-ceiling french windows and balconies or verandas with either river or sea views. The resort has several dining options from which to choose, whether it's the innovative brasserie menu of Annabella's affording river views, the pan-Asian cuisine of Gin'ja's or the gourmet dining experience of Chateau de Bel Ombre overlooking the French-style gardens. Other resort facilities include two swimming pools, a fully equipped fitness centre, various sports equipment, tennis courts, an 18-hole championship golf course and a Six Senses Spa.