Maradiva Villas Resort and Spa

Our family stayed here early July. First in a family villa and then in an exclusive villa. The villas were beautifully renovated, beds really comfortable and loved the indoor/outdoor feel with the covered terraces. Villas with a terrace facing west/north-west, and being located on the upper part of the resort closest to the main pool, will definitely catch the most sun this time of year, and at the same time be the most sheltered from the wind typically blowing from the south east. We were a bit apprehensive about visiting Mauritius during their winter, and although not hot, we found the temperatures perfect for a combination of beach/pool and excursions. Probably between 23 and 27C during the day. Heated pools were a must for us. Be aware that the two bedrooms of the family villas are not directly connected, but both open onto the pool terrace. We preferred the exclusive villas, even though this meant rollaway beds for the children in the living room. The rollaway beds fit behind the sofa, so we still had a fully functioning living room and plenty of space. The level of personal service at this resort is unparalleled; it feels less like a typical resort and more like being a cherished guest in a private retreat. The ambience is serene. Extremely relaxing, with an amazing beach and wonderful sunsets, but could definitely be too quiet for some. People seem to stay mostly in their villas, and there is little entertainment. Children are very welcome, and have lots of space to roam around - including a games room by the reception and tennis courts with an area with table tennis and bike rental, but we did not see any children in the kids club while we were there. Maradiva is perfectly located for excursions though. Easy access to roads leading up and down the coast, as well as inland. And being at the southern end of Flic en Flac beach, there are plenty of possibilities to walk out of the hotel for some change of atmosphere and other restaurants. However, the food at Maradiva sets the bar high!

We have just come back from a week away . We can’t rate the maradiva high enough . It’s absolute paradise . We stayed in villa 101 which is directly on the beach , the villa it’s self is the best we’ve ever stayed in and probably ever will! We treated ourselves to the couples romance experience at the spa which was 2 hours of absolute bliss and also enjoyed the Rolls Royce chauffeur and picnic with a tour around the island ( very indulgent and a totally unforgettable experience!) We even had a private evening meal on the jetty . Every member of staff and I mean every member of staff could not do enough for us. When you arrive you are signed a butler who you can contact whenever you need something which I thought was a very nice touch and non intrusive. The beach staff were so kind to us and we were treated to a complimentary drink and a little snack at lunch time . After a day on the beach or sightseeing every late afternoon we were greeted with a selection of delicious little cakes in our room again complimentary which we weren’t expecting. The food was of a high standard in every restaurant and the cocktail bar was the perfect place to have a drink whilst watching the sun go down . On another note which I want to add is our flight was delayed by 12 hours and without hesitation the maradiva insisted we could stay in our room over night free of charge . I honestly can’t think of many places that would do this . The ethos of the maradiva is family and you certainly are treated that way .I don’t want to name any particular member of staff as I don’t want to leave anyone out, they all deserve a huge thank you everyone of the team . We have come back home feeling utterly relaxed and refreshed . We definitely will return but with our children next time as we know they will enjoy it as much as we did ! Thank you Maradiva for a holiday we will never forget and can’t wait till next time!