Emeraude Beach Hotel

This east coast complex of modern white houses, straw huts and rustic timber structures lies 50 metres across a quiet country road from a sandy beach. The 60 guestrooms face an emerald lagoon and employ floral d�cor and basic furnishings, while providing televisions, telephones and climate control; private bathrooms include showers. Guests munch on wood fired pizzas while soaking up the sun around the streaming waterfalls of the outdoor pool, while those taking a break from the rays can take more substantial meals in Principal Restaurant, where a blend of European, Indian and Chinese cuisine is presented on menus or themed buffets. Guests can work off meals on the volleyball court, on organised folk dancing evenings, or during diving expeditions on the nearby beach, equipment for which is available to hire from the front desk. Alongside reception, an information desk provides leaflets and maps of the vicinity. Approximate driving time from Mauritius Plaisance International Airport is 50 minutes and distance is 40 kilometres (26 miles). Taxis and an airport shuttle bus are available to make the journey between the airport and the hotel.