La Maison 20 Degrés Sud

La Maison 20 Degrés Sud in Grand Baie

La Maison 20 Degrés Sud is a 5 star boutique hotel on the lagoon at Pointe Malartic in Grand Baie, on the north coast of Mauritius, and the only Relais & Châteaux hotel on the island. It has 36 rooms and suites and takes guests aged 12 and over. The house was built as a colonial home on an old coconut grove, opened as a hotel in 1985 and took the name 20 Degrés Sud in 2007, after the 20th parallel south that crosses Mauritius. Chef Sanjeev Purahoo cooks at L'Atlas and at La Table du Chef, the M/S Lady Lisbeth takes eight guests on dinner cruises across the bay every evening, and the Secret Spa is the only Relais & Châteaux spa in the Mascarene Islands.

Where is La Maison 20 Degrés Sud?

• Location: on the coast road at Pointe Malartic, between Grand Baie and Pointe aux Canonniers, on the north coast of Mauritius, with its own small beach on the Grand Baie lagoon.
• Nearby: Pointe aux Canonniers beach is 1 min by car and the shops and restaurants of Grand Baie Bazaar 10 min.

Who is La Maison 20 Degrés Sud best for?

• Couples: only 36 rooms, no children under 12, suites with a private pool or jacuzzi and a double treatment room at the Secret Spa.
• Food lovers: a four seat Chef's Table facing the kitchen with a seasonal surprise menu, and dinner cruises for eight aboard a 1920s motorboat.
• Active guests: free windsurfing, Laser dinghies, sea kayaks and daily snorkelling trips, free bikes, a gym open from 06:00 and yoga three times a week.
• Golfers: Mont Choisy Le Golf, an 18 hole course, is 9 min by car.

Rooms and suites at La Maison 20 Degrés Sud

• Charm Rooms: 19 rooms of 25 m² on the ground or first floor, looking onto the coconut grove, some with an outdoor shower.
• Beachfront Rooms: 10 rooms of 35 to 50 m² with a private terrace by the water and a clear view of the lagoon.
• Suites: 2 suites of 50 m² facing the lagoon, with a king size bed, a dressing room and a whirlpool bath.
• Austral Suites: 4 suites of 80 to 100 m² with a lagoon view and a private terrace with its own pool or jacuzzi.
• Secret Suite: a single suite on two levels, with a private lounge, a bedroom with balcony, a private pool and views over the garden and lagoon.

Restaurants at La Maison 20 Degrés Sud

1. L'Atlas, the main restaurant by the lagoon
   • International cooking with local produce, between the pool on one side and Grand Baie lagoon on the other, with live music four evenings a week.
   • Opening hours: Breakfast 07:00 to 10:30, Lunch 12:00 to 14:30, Dinner 18:30 to 22:30
2. La Table du Chef, four seats facing the kitchen
   • Chef Sanjeev Purahoo serves a seasonal surprise menu to a maximum of four guests.
   • Opening hours: every evening from 19:00
3. M/S Lady Lisbeth, dinner cruises on the bay
   • A 1920s motorboat of varnished wood and brass that takes eight guests out on the calm water of Grand Baie, with a seafood and Mauritian menu. It can be booked privately.
   • Opening hours: every evening, 19:30 to 23:00
4. TERRA, afternoon tea
   • Tea with homemade pastries in the afternoon.
   • Opening hours: 16:00 to 17:00

Bars at La Maison 20 Degrés Sud

• L'Atlas Bar: cocktails between the pool and the lagoon, with snacks served from 10:00 to 22:00. 10:00 to 00:00
• Wine Salon: a room of wood panelling and velvet in the wine cellar, for sharing plates and wines chosen by the glass or bottle.

Families and kids at La Maison 20 Degrés Sud

• La Maison 20 Degrés Sud takes guests aged 12 and over, so younger children cannot stay, and there is no kids club.
• For a day out with younger children, Club Med La Pointe aux Canonniers, on the same point, sells the All-Inclusive Day Pass at Club Med La Pointe aux Canonniers on MariDeal.

Activities and water sports at La Maison 20 Degrés Sud

• Free water sports: windsurfing, Laser dinghy sailing, sea kayaks, paddle boards, Hobie Cat and daily snorkelling trips in the lagoon.
• At extra cost: water skiing, scuba diving and big game fishing.
• On land: free bikes, a library of 2,000 books and board games.
• Classes: yoga on Mondays and Wednesdays 10:00 to 11:00 and Fridays 16:00 to 17:00, plus stretching and aqua aerobics.
• Water taxi: a free boat shuttle runs to the centre of Grand Baie four times a day.

Beach, pools and facilities at La Maison 20 Degrés Sud

• Beach: a small private beach directly on the Grand Baie lagoon at Pointe Malartic, on the north coast; for a long stretch of sand, Mont Choisy beach is 5 min by car.
• Pools: two outdoor pools heated to 28°C, plus private pools in the Austral Suites and the Secret Suite.
• Facilities: Wi-Fi throughout, a fitness centre, a boutique and parking with an electric car charging point.

Secret Spa and wellness at La Maison 20 Degrés Sud

• Secret Spa: the only Relais & Châteaux spa in the Mascarene Islands, with massages and facials using Germaine de Capuccini and Infusion Cosmetics products.
• Facilities: a hammam, a sauna, a jacuzzi, a pool and three treatment rooms, one of them a double room for couples' massages.
• Sweet & Tea area: a lounge where guests are served the spa's homemade infusion after treatments.
• Fitness and yoga: a fitness centre open daily 06:00 to 20:00, yoga with a certified teacher, stretching and aqua aerobics.
• Opening hours: 10:00 to 20:00 daily

La Maison 20 Degrés Sud or Ocean V Hotel?

• Both are small hotels without young children in the Grand Baie area, a short drive apart.
• La Maison 20 Degrés Sud: 36 rooms on its own beach at Pointe Malartic, guests from 12, a Relais & Châteaux spa and dinner cruises on the bay.
• Ocean V Hotel: 38 rooms in Pereybère, guests from 16, a rooftop infinity pool, bar and restaurant, 200 metres from Pereybère beach.

MariDeal offers near La Maison 20 Degrés Sud

1. Spas and massage:
   • Signature Massage at Secret Spa, La Maison 20 Degrés Sud (1 min)
   • Spa Break with Massage & Lunch at Secret Spa, La Maison 20 Degrés Sud (1 min)
   • Relaxing Massage at Spa by Sothys, Domaine de Grand Baie (7 min)
   • 30-Min Back Massage at Spa by Sothys, Domaine de Grand Baie (7 min)
   • Relaxing & Indian Head Massage at Foraha Spa, Grand Baie (8 min)
   • Couple Relaxing Massage at Foraha Spa, Grand Baie (8 min)
   • Swedish Massage at Foraha Spa, Grand Baie (8 min)
   • Purifying Facial at Foraha Spa, Grand Baie (8 min)
   • Relaxing Massage with Facial, Manicure & Pedicure at My Diamond Spa, Grand Baie (9 min)
   • Couple Massage with Mini Facial at My Diamond Spa, Grand Baie (9 min)
   • Bridal Beauty Package with Facial, Back Massage & Nails at My Diamond Spa (9 min)
   • Abhyangam Ayurvedic Massage at Ayuryoga International Mauritius, Grand Baie (9 min)
   • Relaxing, Indian or Abhyanga Massage at Luscious Spa & Beauty, Grand Baie (10 min)
   • Back Stone Massage or Back Massage at Luscious Spa & Beauty, Grand Baie (10 min)
   • 60-Min Massage & Light Lunch at OBOĒ Gardenstē, Pereybère (13 min)
   • 60-Min Full Body Massage with Pool Access at Nu Zil Spa, Pereybère (14 min)
   • Couple Massage with Hammam & Pool at Nu Zil Spa, Pereybère (14 min)
   • 60-Min Facial Treatment at Nu Zil Spa, Pereybère (14 min)
2. Other hotels in Grand Baie:
   • Stella Rina (4 min)
   • Esprit Libre Restaurant & Guest House (4 min)
   • The Spot Design Apartment by LOV (5 min)
   • Azur Paradise, Grand Baie (adults only) (7 min)
   • Domaine de Grand Baie (7 min)
   • Residence Villas Mont Choisy (10 min)
   • Ki Residences by LOV (12 min)
   • Ocean V Hotel (12 min)
   • Dodola Lodge (12 min)
   • OBOĒ Gardenstē (13 min)

La Maison 20 Degrés Sud FAQ

1. Where is La Maison 20 Degrés Sud?
   • La Maison 20 Degrés Sud is on the coast road at Pointe Malartic in Grand Baie, on the north coast of Mauritius, with its own small beach on the Grand Baie lagoon.
2. How far is La Maison 20 Degrés Sud from the airport?
   • La Maison 20 Degrés Sud is 64 min by car from SSR International Airport.
3. Is La Maison 20 Degrés Sud good for families?
   • Only for families with children aged 12 and over, because La Maison 20 Degrés Sud does not take younger children and has no kids club.
4. How many rooms does La Maison 20 Degrés Sud have?
   • 36: 19 Charm Rooms, 10 Beachfront Rooms, 2 Suites, 4 Austral Suites and the Secret Suite, several of the suites with a private pool or jacuzzi.
5. What restaurants are at La Maison 20 Degrés Sud?
   • L'Atlas for breakfast, lunch and dinner by the lagoon, La Table du Chef for four guests facing the kitchen, and dinner cruises aboard the M/S Lady Lisbeth every evening from 19:30.
6. Does La Maison 20 Degrés Sud have a spa?
   • Yes. The Secret Spa, the only Relais & Châteaux spa in the Mascarene Islands, has a hammam, a sauna, a pool and three treatment rooms including a double, uses Germaine de Capuccini and Infusion Cosmetics products and opens 10:00 to 20:00.
7. Does La Maison 20 Degrés Sud have a beach and pool?
   • Yes. La Maison 20 Degrés Sud has a small private beach on the Grand Baie lagoon and two outdoor pools heated to 28°C.
8. What water sports are free at La Maison 20 Degrés Sud?
   • Windsurfing, Laser dinghies, sea kayaks, paddle boards, Hobie Cat and daily snorkelling trips; water skiing, diving and big game fishing cost extra.
9. What is there to do near La Maison 20 Degrés Sud?
   • Swim at Mont Choisy and Pereybère beaches, shop at Grand Baie Bazaar, visit the Château de Labourdonnais and the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, or take a catamaran to the northern islands.
10. Can you visit La Maison 20 Degrés Sud for the day?
    • Yes, with the Day Pass with 3-Course Lunch at La Maison 20 Degrés Sud, and the Secret Spa sells massages and spa breaks with lunch to day visitors