Mauritius
Legends
Barbados Hotel Legends
Situated in a beautiful secluded sandy bay at Grand Gaube on the north-east coast of Mauritius...

Hotel Description

Description: Situated in a beautiful secluded sandy bay at Grand Gaube on the north-east coast of Mauritius, Legends lies about one hour from the airport and just 15mns drive from Grand Baie with its selection of shops, bars & restaurants. Legends is designed around the Chinese philosophy of Feng Shui and the 5 elements of Water, Earth, Wood, Fire and Metal, which helps positive energy to circulate. This is the only Feng Shui hotel in the Indian Ocean. Features include: 3 beaches, 4 swimming pools (including one in the spa), 5 restaurants, 3 bars and the only hotel cinema in Mauritius. The famous Pamplemousse Botanical Gardens are just 15mins drive from the hotel.

Rooms: There are 5 room categories each with a different design scheme, with corresponding colours and materials. The rooms range from comfortable and spacious Superior Rooms to the sumptuous Emperor Villa, which features aspects of all the elements and has its own private beach.

- Superior Rooms (126)
- Deluxe Rooms (46)
- Junior Suites (23)
- Senior Suites (1)
- Emperor Villa (1)
 
126 Superior Room (48 m²)

(the main element is metal):
The room’s feature element is Metal. Wooden fittings, shades of sand and ochre colours.

46 Deluxe Room (58 m²)
(the main element is water):
Warm, subtle lighting, dominant Feng Shui element is featured in the water sculpture. As in all the rooms, the décor uses pure lines, with shades of blue and sandy colours.

23 Junior Suites (78 m²)
(the main element is wood):
The Suites are spacious and luxuriously decorated in subtle shades of sand and ochre. There is an ottoman at the foot of the super-king size double beds and a large,
comfortable sitting area on the private terrace or balcony. Each Suite has a small dressing room and spacious bathroom, with a walk-in shower, two washbasins, a whirlbath and a separated toilet.

2 Senior Suites (98 m2)
(the main element is earth+fire)
The themes are earth and fire. Each villa has its own private garden, looking out towards the lagoon. The suite Ming and the suite Tang have warm red and orange hues. From the sitting area, two steps lead up to the double bed. Each of the villas has its own whirlbath and a very spacious bathroom.
 
1 Emperor Villa: ( 288 m2)
All 5 elements of Feng Shui are used in the furnishing and fittings. The Villa has 2 bedrooms (1 Adult bedroom +1 childrens bedroom) with en-suite bathrooms, as well as its own fitted kitchenette. Its has its own whirlpool and a private outdoor stone garden with a pool, a barbecue area and a gazebo for outside dining.
- A very special feature of the Villa is that it has its own private beach, and there is a butler available.

Rooms, Suites and Villas Facilities:
• All rooms have a private and furnished balcony or terrace facing the sea and North islands
• Air-conditioning
• Ceiling fan in Deluxe Rooms, Junior Suites and Villas
• Bathroom with bath, separate shower and separate toilet
• Satellite TV, video and music channels
• DVD player in the Suites and Villas
• Telephone with international direct dialing
• Internet access
• Mini bar
• Safe
• Hair-dryer and shaver socket
• Complimentary tea and coffee facilities

Dining and Bars:

Ginkgo
Seats: 250
Main restaurant offers breakfast buffet. Dining specialities include tables d’hôte, gala dinners on alternate evenings and buffets themed with Mauritian, Asian and Mediterranean.

La Bastide
Seats: 60
Beach bar and grill offers Mediterranean cuisine. Relaxed atmosphere, large parasols on a decked terrace, by the water’s edge, looking out towards the northern islands.

Karma House
Seats: 50
The hotel’s gastronomic restaurant. Open terrace overlooking the pool, open-style kitchen and a walk-in wine cellar. Karma House is based on a “trilogie” concept (food cooked in three different ways).

Abalone
Seats: 40
Very creative and flexible seafood menu allows every guests to design their own menu. Abalone is also open for lunch, when its specialities include hearty salads and local, Mauritian dishes.

Grand Bleu
Legends’ pool bar, with comfortable sofas in the middle, surrounded by tables and chairs for meals. Light lunches, snacks, traditional Chinese tea service and dim sum. Home-made pancakes are served each afternoon. The Bar also serves a wide selection of local and international beers, wines and spirits.

Spirit Lounge & Bar
Ideal for a quiet drink, before or after dinner. The atmosphere is reminiscent of the plush comfort of an English club, with a choice of Havana cigars.

Banyan Pool, Grill & Bar
Seats: 30
Under some of the oldest banyan trees on the island, beside its own pool, with seating at the Bar itself or under parasols on the lawns. Fresh fruit juices, beers and tropical cocktails. At lunchtime, fish, seafood and meat grills are cooked in front of you and there is also a selection of salad dishes.

Beach Service:
Beach boys and girls serve light fruit treats, cocktails & drinks, and provide a sunglasses polishing service and refreshing towels.

Room Service:
Including a special menu and a range of drinks, is available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.

Private Dining:
Romantic meals for couples, private dinner parties for families and friends. 

Evening Entertainment:
Cabaret and other shows are organised on a regular basis. Every evening, guests are entertained by local artists with music and dancing.

Leisure Facilities:

Swimming Pools:
The hotel has three fresh-water swimming pools. The main pool, in the centre of the hotel, and close to the main restaurant and Le Grand Bleu, overlooks the breathtaking bay. The second pool is in a quiet spot right at the very edge of the hotel, in front of the
Banyan Pool, Bar & Grill and the third one next to La Baside.

Water Sports:
Free of Charge: windsurfing, pedal boats, kayaks, sailing, snorkelling, glass-bottom boat rides, aqua gym and waterskiing.

For a Fee: speedboat rides, scuba diving (PADI) and big game fishing.

Land-based Activities:
Free of Charge: gym, beach volley, table tennis, bocci ball, 4 tennis courts and a driving range, which is also suitable for those who want to start learning how to play golf.

Legends also run Tai Chi and Yoga classes.

For a Fee: mountain bikes, pool tables, golf balls and electronic games.

Two golf courses are available nearby.

Spa:
The Spa of Legends is the core of well-being. A complex of five massage rooms including three single massage rooms, one double inside treatment room with private garden and a whirlpool, one double massage kiosk, a salt water swimming pool, a high-tech gym, two whirlpools, a hammam, a sauna, a Vichy Shower treatment room, a Balneotherapy treatment room and a hairdressing salon. The Spa also proposes body and face signature treatments by Anne Semonin with an exotic concept..

Kids Club:
Three qualified hostesses entertain youngsters from 3 to 11 years old. For children under 3, a babysitting service is also available on request, for a fee. Children’s lunch is served in the main restaurant or in the Mini-club depending on the day. The children also have dinner in the main restaurant

Teens Club:
The club for teenagers arranges days of fun-packed activities, including a number of optional excursions outside the hotel.

Other Facilities and Services:
Concierge desk, boutiques (Emporium & Logo Shop) departure room, tour operators’ counter, sightseeing tours, laundry service, Internet access.



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