Intercontinental Mauritius Resort Balaclava Hotel

The club resort is located on a pristine stretch of beach looking out over the Bay of Balaclava, just north of the capital, Port Louis It is 15 minutes' drive from the main tourist region of Grand Bay, and 50 minutes' drive (approximately 52 km) from Plaisance International Airport Newly built in 2009, this club resort offers fabulous views of the ocean and 210 elegant, functional, well-furnished and spacious rooms Guests are welcomed in a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out services Facilities include a hotel safe, currency exchange and a cloakroom There is also a newspaper stand, hairdressing salon and a games room For the younger guests, there is a children's playground and a kids' club Furthermore, restaurants, bars, sports facilities as well as business services including conference facilities can be found at this property Guests can also take advantage of the WLAN Internet access and the room and laundry services on offer and those guests who are arriving by car may park their vehicle in the hotel's car park Cars, scooters and bicycles are all available to rent (hire fees apply) and the hotel's concierge is on hand to assist with any request The hotel has 140 deluxe rooms, 20 of which have hot tubs and private roof terraces, tastefully laid out to provide guests with the utmost comfort To complement this the hotel also features 40 family rooms and 10 duplex ocean suites complete with their own private hot tubs, terraces and balconies, all beautifully designed for guests to relax and make the most of the stunning views of the Indian Ocean Each room has an en suite bathroom with a shower, bath and a hairdryer Rooms are furnished with double or king-size beds Amenities include a direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, a radio, Internet access and a safe A minibar, an ironing set and tea and coffee making facilities are also provided Individually regulated air conditioning is a standard feature in all accommodation