7 Cascades Restaurant & Lodges

Half Board at 7 Cascades Lodges in Vacoas:

• Meal plan: breakfast and dinner (lunch and drinks not included)

Full Board at 7 Cascades Lodges in Vacoas:

• Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner (drinks not included)

Things to do near 7 Cascades Lodges

1. Landmarks and nature near Henrietta
   • Mare aux Vacoas reservoir (11 min drive): the largest reservoir in Mauritius, on the central plateau, with walks along the dam and forest around the water.
   • Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao) (19 min drive): the sacred crater lake and main Hindu pilgrimage site of Mauritius, with its giant Shiva statue at the entrance.
   • Casela Nature Parks (19 min drive): a wildlife and adventure park at Cascavelle, with safaris, big cats and ziplines.
   • Trou aux Cerfs crater (20 min drive): a dormant volcanic crater in Curepipe, with a road around the rim and views across the island.
2. Chamarel
   • Rhumerie de Chamarel (38 min drive): a distillery making agricultural rum from fresh cane juice, with tours and tastings.
3. Restaurants near Vacoas
   • Hunan Restaurant (17 min drive): a Hunan Chinese restaurant in Curepipe known for grilled grouper and hot pot for two.
   • Wapalapam Les Arcades (18 min drive): a Creole seafood restaurant in the Les Arcades Currimjee centre, known for seafood platters and fried jackfruit.
   • Flamm's & Bretz (18 min drive): an Alsatian restaurant in Curepipe serving thin crust flammekueche and quiche lorraine.
   • La Table Matisse (19 min drive): a French bistro in Curepipe known for truffle breaded camembert and lemon meringue tart.
   • Kasafé (19 min drive): a Thai restaurant in Curepipe known for seafood laksa, tom yum and pad thai.
   • Makalapo Restaurant (19 min drive): a seafood restaurant in Curepipe that serves its platters straight on the table without plates, with a Cajun sauce.

Golf near 7 Cascades Lodges

• 7 Cascades Lodges is within 30 minutes by car of 3 golf courses, nearest first:
  • Gymkhana Club, Vacoas (23 min drive): 18 holes, par 68, the oldest golf club in Mauritius.
  • Tamarina Golf Club (23 min drive): 18 holes, par 72, designed by Rodney Wright, on the west coast near Tamarin.
  • Avalon Golf Estate (26 min drive): 18 holes, par 72, designed by Peter Matkovich, the only inland championship course in Mauritius, near Bois Chéri.

7 Cascades Lodges in Henrietta

7 Cascades Lodges is a nature lodge and restaurant at Tamarind Falls in Henrietta, on the central plateau of Mauritius, built on the edge of the gorge where the river drops over the seven waterfalls that give the place its name. There are five lodges for 2 to 4 guests and a three bedroom Family Lodge with its own pool, plus a 50 seat restaurant whose terrace looks over the Tamarind Falls reservoir. The hiking trail down to the waterfalls starts on the estate, and canyoning, kayaking on the reservoir and quad biking are organised from the lodge.

Where is 7 Cascades Lodges?

• Location: at Tamarind Falls in Henrietta, near Vacoas in the Plaines Wilhems district of central Mauritius, on the edge of the gorge above the seven waterfalls.
• Nearby: the Mare aux Vacoas reservoir is 11 min by car and Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao) 19 min.

Who is 7 Cascades Lodges best for?

• Hikers and canyoners: the trail down the seven waterfalls of Tamarind Falls starts at the lodge, and Yanature's canyoning trip on the falls meets 3 min away.
• Families and groups of up to 8: the Family Lodge has three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, its own bar and a private pool that can be heated on request.
• Weddings, parties and team building: the 50 seat lake view restaurant can be booked for private events, with a conference centre and a meeting room on site.

Rooms and lodges at 7 Cascades Lodges

• Lodges: five identical lodges, each with one large bedroom, a bathroom, a lounge area with a minibar and a veranda, for 2 to 4 guests.
• Family Lodge: three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, a lounge, a bar and a dining area, an outdoor lounge with a table and a private swimming pool that can be heated on request.
• Family Lodge occupancy: up to 6 adults and 2 children aged up to 11, with the children on a sofa bed.

Restaurants at 7 Cascades Lodges

1. 7 Cascades Restaurant, lake view terrace over Tamarind Falls
   • The restaurant seats 50 and is open to outside guests as well as lodge guests. The terrace looks over the Tamarind Falls reservoir, the forest and the valley, and the kitchen cooks Mauritian dishes with fresh local produce.
   • On the menu: fried rice, grilled chicken or grilled fish with chips and salads, lamb, and a seafood platter of fish, shrimps, calamari and prawns with saffron rice. Barbecues can also be arranged.
   • Opening hours: Breakfast 08:15 to 09:30, Lunch 12:00 to 14:30, Dinner 19:00 to 21:00

Bars at 7 Cascades Lodges

• 7 Cascades bar and lounge: the lodge bar, open to day visitors as well as guests, with a rooftop terrace and a TV lounge.
• Family Lodge bar: a private bar inside the Family Lodge, for the guests staying there.

Families and kids at 7 Cascades Lodges

• 7 Cascades Lodges has no kids club, but children have an outdoor playground on the estate.
• Supervised childcare can be arranged at extra cost.

Activities at 7 Cascades Lodges

• Waterfall hike: the trail from the lodge down to the seven waterfalls of Tamarind Falls, with nature walks and trekking in the forest around it.
• Canyoning: abseiling and jumps down the falls with a guide, on the Canyoning at Tamarind Falls with Yanature.
• On the water and on wheels: kayaking on the reservoir, quad biking through the fields and mountain biking.
• Guided 4x4 excursion: to Lake Mare Longue and a fruit and vegetable plantation, organised by the lodge.
• Games: pool tables, ping pong, darts, croquet and pétanque, free for lodge guests.

Beach, pools and facilities at 7 Cascades Lodges

• Beach: 7 Cascades Lodges is inland on the central plateau, with no beach. The nearest beaches are on the west coast: Tamarin Bay is 28 min by car.
• Pools: the only pool is the private pool of the Family Lodge, which can be heated on request. The five standard lodges have no pool.
• Facilities: free parking, a conference centre and meeting room, a TV lounge and a rooftop terrace. Wi-Fi works in the lobby and conference room only, not in the lodges.

7 Cascades Lodges or Domaine L'Arbre du Voyageur?

• Both are small nature lodges on the central plateau, a short drive apart, away from the coast.
• 7 Cascades Lodges: five lodges for 2 to 4 guests and a Family Lodge with its own pool, a 50 seat restaurant and the Tamarind Falls trail on the doorstep.
• Domaine L'Arbre du Voyageur: a smaller estate of eco lodges by a river near Grand Bassin, with lodges for couples or two adults with young children, 20 min away.

MariDeal offers near 7 Cascades Lodges

1. Hiking, canyoning and adventure:
   • Canyoning at Tamarind Falls with Yanature (3 min)
   • Guided Tamarind Falls Hike with Yanature (8 min)
2. Day passes and day use rooms:
   • Day Package with Room Use & Lunch at Domaine L'Arbre du Voyageur (20 min)
   • Day Package with Room Use at Palms Hotel Mauritius (24 min)
3. Tea route and heritage estates:
   • La Route du Thé Tour of Bois Chéri, Saint Aubin & Aubineaux with Lunch (15 min)
   • Brunch & Self-Guided Visit at Le Domaine des Aubineaux (16 min)
4. Spas and massage:
   • 60-Min Deep Cleanse Facial at Espace Beauté, Quatre Bornes (22 min)
   • 60-Min Relaxation Massage at Espace Beauté, Quatre Bornes (22 min)
   • Couple Relaxing Massage & Body Scrub at Essential Wellness & Spa (25 min)
   • Relaxing Massage with Foot Reflexology & Indian Head Massage at Essential Wellness & Spa (25 min)
   • Couple Massage with Foot Reflexology & Head Massage at Essential Wellness & Spa (25 min)
   • 75-Min Relaxing Massage with Reflexology or Head Massage at Essential Wellness & Spa (25 min)
5. Other hotels near Henrietta:
   • Domaine L'Arbre du Voyageur (20 min)
6. Everything in Chamarel on MariDeal:
   • Creole Lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant & Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth Entry (40 min)
   • 4-Course Creole Lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant (40 min)
   • Les Terres de Chamarel Tasting Lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant (40 min)
   • Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge (42 min)
   • Spa Break with Signature Massage & 4-Course Lunch at Lakaz Chamarel (42 min)
   • Apéro with Signature Cocktail at View Bar, Lakaz Chamarel (42 min)
   • Breakfast Buffet at Makak Restaurant, Lakaz Chamarel (42 min)
   • 3-Course Dinner & Boma Bonfire at Lakaz Chamarel (42 min)
   • Mauritian Dinner Buffet & Sega Show at Lakaz Chamarel (42 min)

7 Cascades Lodges FAQ

1. Where is 7 Cascades Lodges?
   • 7 Cascades Lodges is at Tamarind Falls in Henrietta, near Vacoas on the central plateau of Mauritius, 11 minutes by car from the Mare aux Vacoas reservoir.
2. How far is 7 Cascades Lodges from the airport?
   • 7 Cascades Lodges is 34 minutes by car from SSR International Airport at Plaine Magnien.
3. Is 7 Cascades Lodges good for families?
   • Yes, for families who like the outdoors: the Family Lodge sleeps up to 6 adults and 2 children aged up to 11, there is a playground, and supervised childcare can be arranged. There is no kids club.
4. What are the restaurant hours at 7 Cascades Lodges?
   • The restaurant serves breakfast from 08:15 to 09:30, lunch from 12:00 to 14:30 and dinner from 19:00 to 21:00, on a terrace over the Tamarind Falls reservoir.
5. Can you visit 7 Cascades Lodges for the day?
   • Yes, with the Day Package with Room Use & Lunch at 7 Cascades Lodges or, for the evening, the Evening Package with Room Use & Dinner at 7 Cascades Lodges.
6. Is there Wi-Fi at 7 Cascades Lodges?
   • Wi-Fi is available in the lobby and the conference room only. There is no Wi-Fi in the lodges.
7. Can you hold a wedding or event at 7 Cascades Lodges?
   • Yes. The 50 seat restaurant can be booked for weddings, parties, anniversaries and team building, and there is a conference centre and a meeting room.
8. What is there to do near 7 Cascades Lodges?
   • Around 7 Cascades Lodges you can go canyoning and hiking at Tamarind Falls, walk around Mare aux Vacoas, visit Grand Bassin and the Bois Chéri tea estate, or hike in the Black River Gorges National Park.