Le Canonnier

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Introduction

A trendy family resort in Mauritius

One of the best family resorts in Mauritius, Le Canonnier stands proudly above the coastline on a historic peninsula. Le Canonnier enhances the authentic Mauritian atmosphere with commanding views over the northern islands and sparkling Indian Ocean, lush tropical gardens dotted with cascading pools and a string of secluded creeks. Bearing testimony to the island's historical past are ruins of a lighthouse and fortress blending seamlessly into the tropical gardens.

A wide variety of land and water sports is on offer. A unique feature of the resort is its wellness centre built in the branches of a banyan tree where therapists soothe body and mind.
The hotel is also known for its unique mini-club housed in an ancient lighthouse.
Guests can select the optional "Beachcomber All-Inclusive Package" which covers most food and drinks for complete peace of mind during their holidays in Mauritius.

Unique selling points

Close to the village of Grand Baie (5 km)
Located on a peninsula overlooking the northern islets
Accommodation and facilities for families including two-bedroom apartments
A baby care room equipped with facilities for parents with children under three years of age
Pools and ponds sparkle in a seven-hectare tropical garden
A wellness and massage centre built in a banyan tree
Three restaurants
A bar/disco
A choice of three well-stocked shops
A wide range of leisure and sports activities including archery and initiation to yoga
An optional all-inclusive package interchangeable with Le Mauricia
Complimentary WIFI access

Location

Accommodation

Standard Sea facing

Especially suited for a couple, this stylish room conveys a cosy, welcoming atmosphere. Soothing shades of burgundy and beige create a sense of intimacy and warmth.

Smooth wooden lines enhanced by natural light from the terrace or balcony make the room light and airy. Depending on the room's location, guests will enjoy the uninterrupted view of the tropical gardens or sparkling lagoon.

Surface area : 24 m 2

Standard Garden & pool view

Especially suited for a couple, this stylish room conveys a cosy, welcoming atmosphere. Soothing shades of burgundy and beige create a sense of intimacy and warmth.

Surface area : 24 m 2

Superior Sea facing

A bright and breezy room awaits guests. Equipped with all the essentials and convenient storage space, this room is perfect for a couple travelling on its own or with one child. Smooth bamboo lines mix with touches of burgundy to create a relaxing mood.

The bedroom opens onto a cosy indoor living area and a terrace or balcony. Depending on its location, this room offers a beautiful view of the lush gardens and pool or the beach.

Surface area : 28 m 2

Superior Garden & pool view

The bedroom opens onto a cosy indoor living area and a terrace or balcony. Depending on its location, this room offers a beautiful view of the lush gardens and pool or the beach.

Surface area : 28 m 2

Family Duplex Sea facing

Located at the heart of the hotel, close to all facilities including the mini-club, the Family Duplexes offer the perfect holiday accommodation for a family of four. Sleek lines teamed with light wood furniture and earthy reds create a welcoming atmosphere.

Parents and children will have privacy as a staircase leads to a mezzanine especially designed for children, giving them the impression of having their own den. Families can also enjoy quality time together in the indoor living area or on the terrace or balcony. Parents will have the choice between two different holiday atmospheres when deciding on a Family Duplex. Some open onto the tropical gardens and others are only a few steps away from the beach.

Surface area : 32 m 2

Family Duplex Garden & pool view

Surface area : 32 m 2

Family Apartment

These apartments feature two rooms with en-suite bathrooms. The design, created with families in mind, answers the need for both privacy at times and family moments at others.

Crisp white and soft beige tones are enlivened with touches of sophisticated burgundy. The decor is carried throughout the interior and onto the terrace where a cosy dining and relaxation area that opens onto the gardens. This inviting apartment provides perfect holiday accommodation for any family looking for comfort and space.

Surface area : 80 m 2

Honeymoon Suite

Elegant touches of tropical colours mix with crisp white bed linen and smooth wooden lines, inviting couples into a haven of romance and tranquillity. Set in a beautiful, peaceful corner, this suite is the most exclusive of the hotel.

The open-plan design links the bedroom area perfectly to the spacious living area, which in turn opens onto a private terrace. Flooded with natural light, this suite overlooks the sea and a string of intimate bays.

Surface area : 50 m 2

Leisure

Land sports

Situated on a historical peninsula, facing the northern islets, Le Canonnier is set in a beautiful location. With ideal family accommodation, the selection of outdoor activities offers parents and children active holidays and quality time together.

There is something for everyone... tennis, volley ball, and mountain biking are just some of the activities* that guests can choose to make the most of the outdoors. Le Canonnier also offers a unique and challenging outdoor activity completely free of charge: archery! An area dedicated to archery initiates guests to a sport that was once used for hunting and combat but is now a popular sporting activity. A full range of equipment and targets as well as experienced coaches are available on site to teach guests the main skills of this sport.

*Private classes and certain activities are available with supplement

Sports Centre

Le Mauricia Hotel, another Beachcomber Hotel of the same category nearby, shares its sports centre with Le Canonnier. An array of sports facilities and activities* are available to all guests throughout their stay.

Opening hours: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

*Private classes and certain activities are available with supplement

Water sports

Boathouse opening hours: 9.30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Looking over a string of secluded bays, Le Canonnier's waters are ideal for an array of water sports, available to guests of all ages and levels.

Located at the edge of the beach, the boathouse offers kayaking, snorkelling and glass bottom boat trips for those looking for more relaxing activities*. The more adventurous can try water skiing, wind surfing and lasers amongst other sports. For beginners looking to try something new, instructors can initiate them to the water sport of their choice. All activities are supervised.

*Private classes and certain activities are available with supplement

Families

Located on secluded peninsula hugged by a series of tranquil bays, Le Canonnier has many natural assets which make it an ideal destination for families holidaying in Mauritius.

The resort has extensive gardens that slope gently down to the beaches. Planted with exotic plants, flowers and age-old trees, the gardens are dotted with colonial relics that are sure to have a great impact on children's fertile imagination. The resort also features two free-flowing pools.

A popular resort for families who travel to Mauritius, Le Canonnier has two types of rooms which perfectly match family needs. Family Duplexes form the first category and have a mezzanine for children whereas the larger Family Apartments have two bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Right in the middle of the gardens, guests will discover what is possibly the most original kids club in Mauritius. Housed in an ancient lighthouse built in stone, it will give children the impression of having their own secret pirate lair. Right outside the kids club, there is also an old gun powder magazine which is fantastic for playing hide-and-seek.

Toddlers are also catered for. A baby care room located off the reception area allows parents travelling with babies to access all the basic items to take care of their children including a bottle warmer, a sterilizer, a changing table and a refrigerator filled with yoghurts.

Children also have their own restaurant area located right next to the main restaurant. Having a corner of their own will certainly make them feel very grown-up!

Families who want the ultimate peace of mind during their holidays in Mauritius can book the hotel's optional all-inclusive package that covers all meals and essentials from the arrival right until the departure from the resort.

Kids Stay Free

Let your kids be our guests from 13th May – 30th September!

Children up to 17 years old sharing their parents’ room stay free!
Dedicated Bob Marlin Kids Club for children aged 3 to 12 free of charge

THE perfect option for your family island holiday!

Mini Club
Magical would accurately describe Le Canonnier's kids club, which is possibly the most appealing in Mauritius. As a popular family resort in Mauritius, Le Canonnier has spared no effort to make sure kids have the time of their lives at the kids club.

In keeping with its approach towards sustainable development, the resort has chosen to use the relic of an eighteenth-century lighthouse and turn it into a venue reserved for children aged 3 to 12. A few steps away is an ancient thatch-roofed powder magazine that children also put to good use when they play hide-and-seek.

The kids club cosy interior consists of two spacious rooms with parquet flooring and furnished to suit two different age groups. Storm lights and an ancient wooden trunk help infuse the venue with an aura of adventure and secrecy.

The kids club also opens onto a small garden equipped with swings and a wooden climbing frame. The supervised program includes many indoor and outdoor activities, complemented by a range of toys and games available within the facility.

Programme of Activities

Here are some examples of activities that take place at Le Canonnier:

Mask making

Every kid loves to dress up and masks are definitely the must-have accessory. Kids will use their imagination to create fun masks!

Cookie baking

Kids will have fun making their own cookies before eating them!

Sweet hunt

Children will enjoy this twist to the traditional treasure hunt. The best part is, they get to eat the sweets afterwards!

Learning Creole

Kids will have fun learning a few words in Creole, the local dialect. They might impress friends and family back home!

Pool relay games

There is nothing like a little bit of friendly competition to spice up games in the pool! Refreshing in every sense!

Archery

Equipped with a bow and arrows, children will learn some basics of archery at Le Canonnier.

Kindly note that some activities may be reserved to certain age groups.

A wellness centre nestled in the trees

Le Canonnier is an elegant four-star resort in Mauritius where natural elements add sustainable assets to its architecture.

Named after the majestic banyan tree, Le Canonnier's wellness centre definitely takes the exotic spa experience to new heights!

Evoking a small tree house village built amidst branches of an ancient banyan tree, the hotel's massage centre is truly unique in Mauritius and provides an authentic tropical hideaway from the stress of daily life.

The simple yet charming styling and decor reflect the hotel's casual elegance. Guests are invited to climb up stone pathways swathed in vines to reach the rustic cabins built at different levels.

Cabins are built from timber strips, stone and thatch to blend seamlessly into the surroundings. All are equipped with outdoor showers, an additional treat for the senses.

Ponds have been created in some places, providing a sense of serenity.

In this natural setting, guests will enjoy pure indulgence, whether on their own or with their loved one. A choice of massages, facials, pedicure and manicure are some of the many options for guests.

Restaurant

Restaurants

Conviviality and tropical charm

Restaurants at Le Canonnier capture the hotel's unique atmosphere infused with both authentic charm and colonial influences.

In keeping with the environment, the resort's bars and three restaurants combine thatch, wood and stone and are positioned to make the most of the natural setting.

Le Canonnier is considered one of the best four-star resorts in Mauritius. The hotel's interchange policy with Le Mauricia enables guests to enjoy dining in a different atmosphere and to sample different menus.

Le Frangipanier

Fringed by a large pool, Le Frangipanier, the hotel's main restaurant, opens daily and specializes in theme buffets and live cooking.

In line with other Beachcomber hotels, the focus is on quality and variety enhanced by spectacular presentation.

According to the theme and time of day, there are carving stations or creative displays of salads, desserts and fruits to whet the appetite.

At breakfast, eggs are cooked to order and pancakes are a favourite choice with the young.

Housed under two welcoming thatched pavilions, the restaurant also features a spacious terrace bordering the main pool for alfresco dining in the cool shade of coconut trees.

Children aged 3 to 12 can enjoy their meal in their own dedicated area within the restaurant. Furnished with specially crafted children's furniture, the kids' corner is made private by a screen of bamboo.

Le Navigator

Open for lunch and dinner, Le Navigator is set apart from the hotel's main areas. Perched on a rocky promontory, this breathtaking venue offers commanding views of the beach and sea and of the northern islets in the background. A palm-fringed pathway leads to the restaurant up a grassy slope planted with trees and colourful flowers.

Combining thatch and stone, the restaurant brings to mind ancient colonial mansions. The spacious interior enclosed in glass houses a bar and opens onto two split-level terraces. Eighteenth-century canons are a reminder of the island's historical past. One terrace is set on an open wooden deck overlooking the sea while the other features tables set on the sand.

Over the years, many guests at the hotel have speculated that the restaurant's name reflects its spectacular location, as it truly gives them the impression of navigating the Indian Ocean.

At Le Navigator, gourmet cuisine delights guests with fresh fish and seafood. The restaurant is also famous for its festive "lobster nights".

Great service complements the food and location and guests can count on on the friendly staff to help them chose the best wine to accompany their meal.

Later at night, the restaurant turns into a vibrant discotheque where guests can dance to the sound of popular hits.

La Serenata

Open six nights a week for dinner, La Serenata brings a taste of Italy to Le Canonnier.

This small-scale restaurant may share a strategic position with the main restaurant at the heart of the hotel but its private setting is perfect for a romantic occasion.

Elegant bamboo screens protect guests from view yet allow them to enjoy the hotel's live entertainment in the evening.

Guests may select from a variety of dishes inspired from the Mediterranean region.

Bars

Le Planteur Bar

Surrounded by palm trees, Le Planteur Bar is bordered on one side by soothing cascading pools and on the other by the main swimming pool. The bar’s terrace is dotted with a series of parasols to shade diners during the heat of the day.

The restaurant opens onto a small amphitheatre that features live performances by Mauritian artists each evening.

Le Planteur Bar is open to guests at any time of the day for a refreshing drink. There is also an extensive selection of tasty snacks to nibble on.