HOTEL OVERVIEW

The name, ‘Ravenala’, is the first taste of tropical exploration, as it refers to the traveller's tree (or traveller’s palm) – easily spotted here thanks to its fabulous, fan-shaped collection of long leaves. Located deep inside a huge exotic garden between Lemon River (Rivière Citron) and Turtle Bay, Ravenala Attitude subtly blurs the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living, inviting you to enjoy the lush vegetation as much as its suites’ contemporary style.

The young team on the ground are friendly and enthusiastic, and activities and services are conveniently at the touch of a button in public areas. Three huge pools compensate for a small swimming area in the sea, and guests have free access to beach volleyball, sea/river kayaking, laser/sailing dinghy, paddle boarding, windsurfing, water-skiing, snorkelling and glass-bottomed boat trips, and more uniquely, floating bikes. There's a dive centre and wedding gazebo. Mauritian experiences include cookery, sega music and Creole language classes, dining in a local home and 'otentik discovery', a self-guided app with insider tips to explore the local area. Massages at the spa, inspired by the island's elements, are delivered in adorable white wooden cabins.

The 272 sleek, spacious suites set in white Colonial-style villas with deep grey railings with generous balconies, are unfussy with woven rattan bedheads, and black-and-white prints of Mauritian life. Most are Garden View, or River View (quieter), and couples often get upgraded to Family suites, outside of holidays. The most expensive 40 Executive Seafront suites in an adults-only wing are most coveted by couples, with Nespresso machines, balcony hammocks, assigned sun loungers and a beach butler, plus exclusive access to Lime for dinner, a sushi restaurant on the beach.

Ravenala's 'dine around' experience offers 10 distinctive options, from Asian to Italian, and even has a floating restaurant, Riviera (with supplement). Buffet breakfasts are followed by a barbecue or Mauritian street food served from Taba-J, lime-coloured trucks beachside, and the beach barbecue has a prawn festival on Monday and lobster night on Friday. Dinner favourites include The Bistrot, whose modern, meaty menu features teriyaki pork ribs with pumpkin soufflé, gourmet burgers and romantic tables in the pool; and Kot Nou, a tiny Creole-style house with sun-yellow roof and ravenala-lined walls serving 'granmama’s recipes' by candlelight. Also popular is sushi restaurant, Lime, by the beach (with supplement). Book restaurants on arrival, or you won't get in.

Entertainment includes a live local band at dinner, and six bars, from an elegant piano bar to a beach bar with swing seats and a guitarist under the palms. For those inclined, there's daily all-night drinking and dancing at nightclub, After.

This package is based on Half Board Basis | Upgrade to all inclusive from R 6 600 per person

PACKAGE INFO

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE?

• Return flights to Mauritius on Air Mauritius

• Return resort transfers

• 7 nights accommodation in a Couple Suite

• Breakfast & dinner daily

• Land & Water sports as featured at the Resort

• All taxes, levies & surcharges (estimate)

TERMS & CONDITIONS

• Packages are subject to availability at the time of the reservation.

• Passport & visa costs (if applicable), travel insurance & items of a personal nature are not included.

• Prices are subject to change without prior notice due to airfare increases and currency fluctuations.

• Rebooking and cancellation fees apply.

• All prices are per person sharing unless otherwise specified.

• Standard terms and conditions apply.

• All discounts and/or special offers have already been included in the package price.