Bollywood Night Indian Dinner Buffet at The Fort, Casuarina Resort & Spa

Casuarina Resort in Trou aux Biches

Casuarina Resort & Spa is a family resort in tropical gardens across the road from Trou aux Biches beach, on the north west coast of Mauritius, with a free kids club for children aged 3 to 11. Open since 1973, it has 114 rooms and 10 Family Cottages, two swimming pools and a Balinese style spa added in 2006. The lagoon in front is one of the best known snorkelling and diving spots on the island, and the resort gives guests free kayaks, pedal boats, Hobie Cats and snorkelling gear. Grand Baie, with its restaurants and bars, is a short drive north.

Where is Casuarina Resort?

• Location: on the coast road at Trou aux Biches, between Pointe aux Piments and Mont Choisy, on the north west coast of Mauritius, with the beach just across the road.
• Nearby: 3 minutes by car from Trou aux Biches public beach and 17 minutes from Grand Baie public beach.

Who is Casuarina Resort best for?

• Families: a free kids club for ages 3 to 11 open daily 09:00 to 16:00, two bedroom Family Rooms and Family Cottages with a kitchenette for up to three children.
• Snorkellers and divers: free snorkelling gear and kayaks on the Trou aux Biches lagoon, a diving centre for reef dives, and a glass bottom boat twice a day.
• Golfers: Mont Choisy Le Golf, an 18 hole championship course by Peter Matkovich, is 6 minutes away by car and takes tee time bookings from visitors.

Rooms and suites at Casuarina Resort

• Standard Rooms: garden view, a private terrace or balcony, double or single beds and a shower, for up to three guests with an extra bed.
• Privilege Garden Rooms: renovated rooms facing the garden and a pond with a water fountain, some with a partial sea view, for two guests.
• Family Rooms: two bedrooms, a master bedroom with a queen size bed and a separate children's room, for two adults and two children or four adults.
• Family Cottages: a queen size bedroom, a living room, a dining area and a kitchenette, for a couple and up to three children.

Restaurants at Casuarina Resort

1. Le Boucanier, the main buffet restaurant
   • Mauritian Creole and international dishes, served as a buffet with live cooking stations at breakfast, lunch and dinner.
   • Opening hours: Breakfast 07:30 to 10:00, Lunch 12:00 to 14:00, Dinner 19:00 to 22:00
2. Indian Tree Top Restaurant, Indian à la carte dining
   • Indian and seafood dishes served à la carte, with coconut water and hot towels on arrival, live Indian music and masala chai to finish.
   • Opening hours: Dinner 19:00 to 22:00, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday only
3. Finger's, light meals by the pool
   • Club sandwiches, shrimp satay, fresh salads and an à la carte menu, next to the pool and the pool bar.
   • Opening hours: Light lunch and snacks 14:00 to 17:00

Bars at Casuarina Resort

• Pool bar: between the two swimming pools, looking out to the Indian Ocean, with Phoenix beer, spirits, whiskies, wines, fresh juices, mocktails and cocktails. 11:00 to 23:00
• Finger's: the poolside restaurant turns into a cocktail spot in the early evening. 18:30 to 20:30

Families and kids club at Casuarina Resort

• Ages and cost: children aged 3 to 11 join the Casuarina Kid's Club free of charge, looked after by qualified staff.
• Opening hours: daily 09:00 to 16:00
• What children do: reading, drawing and colouring, face painting, learning the Sega dance, educational programmes, hide and seek in the garden and supervised swimming, with a small playground and an indoor room.
• Meals: a children's menu prepared by the chef, served at the kids club or at Le Boucanier.
• Babysitting: on request for a fee, for children under 3 or after 16:00.

Activities and water sports at Casuarina Resort

• Free water sports: snorkelling, kayaks, pedal boats, Hobie Cats and windsurfing, with a monitor on the beach to help.
• Paid water sports: water skiing and glass bottom boat trips over the reef at 10:30 and 14:30.
• Boathouse: aqua bike and boat trips are also run from the boathouse, open 09:00 to 16:00.
• Diving: the resort's diving centre runs reef dives and courses for beginners and certified divers, where turtles and rays are often seen.
• Land activities: gym, table tennis, pétanque, Zumba and yoga.
• Entertainment: an activity programme from 10:00 to 12:30 and 15:30 to 17:30, themed evenings and a Sega show once a week.

Beach, pools and facilities at Casuarina Resort

• Beach: Trou aux Biches beach is directly across the coast road, a long stretch of white sand with a calm lagoon for swimming and snorkelling.
• Pools: two outdoor swimming pools with the pool bar between them.
• Facilities: a fitness centre, a conference room and a wedding venue in the gardens.

Spa and wellness at Casuarina Resort

• Casuarina Spa: a Balinese style spa opened in 2006 in a quiet corner of the resort, with three single and one double treatment suites built from volcanic rock, with thatched roofs and open air bathrooms.
• Facilities: a relaxation pool, a lounge and a large steam bath.
• Fitness and yoga: a fitness centre, plus yoga and Zumba classes in the activity programme.
• Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 09:00 to 18:00
• Visitors can book the Casuarina Spa Break with Anti-Stress Massage, Hammam & Lunch.

Casuarina Resort or Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort?

• Both hotels sit side by side on the coast road at Trou aux Biches, facing the same beach and lagoon.
• Casuarina Resort & Spa: the larger family choice, with a free kids club for ages 3 to 11, Family Cottages, two pools and free water sports.
• Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort: a smaller resort next door, with set menus at La Table du Cardinal and its own spa.

MariDeal offers near Casuarina Resort

1. Day passes:
   • All-Inclusive Casuarina Resort & Spa Day Package (at the resort)
   • All-Inclusive Casuarina Resort & Spa Day Package with Room Use (at the resort)
   • Day Pass with 3-Course Lunch & Drinks at Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort (1 min)
   • Day Package with Room Use & Pool Access at Le Grand Bleu Hotel (2 min)
   • Coral Azur Beach Resort Day Package with 3-Course Lunch (2 min)
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass at Wonders Beach Boutique Hotel (2 min)
   • Day Package with Room Use & Lunch at Wonders Beach Boutique Hotel (2 min)
   • Day Pass with Lunch Credit at Mystik Life Style (2 min)
   • Day Pass with Lunch Buffet at Tarisa Resort & Spa (3 min)
   • Day Pass with Lunch at Le Palmiste Resort & Spa (3 min)
   • Day Package with Room Use & Lunch at Residence Potosi (5 min)
   • Day Package with Room Use at Esprit Libre Guest House (6 min)
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass at Club Med Pointe aux Canonniers, Mauritius (6 min)
   • Club Med La Pointe aux Canonniers All-Inclusive Day & Evening Pass (6 min)
   • Residence Villas Mont Choisy Day Package with Room Use & Pool (10 min)
2. Restaurants and evenings out:
   • Breakfast Buffet at Le Boucanier Restaurant, Casuarina Resort & Spa (at the resort)
   • Lunch Buffet & Unlimited Drinks at Le Boucanier, Casuarina Resort & Spa (at the resort)
   • Dinner Buffet & Unlimited Drinks at Le Boucanier, Casuarina Resort & Spa (at the resort)
   • All-Inclusive Evening Pass at Casuarina Resort & Spa (at the resort)
   • All-Inclusive Evening Package with Room Use at Casuarina Resort & Spa (at the resort)
   • Bollywood Night Indian Dinner Buffet at The Fort, Casuarina Resort & Spa (at the resort)
   • Set Menu Lunch at La Table du Cardinal, Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort (1 min)
   • Set Menu Dinner at La Table du Cardinal, Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort (1 min)
3. Other hotels in Trou aux Biches:
   • Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort (1 min)
   • Le Grand Bleu Hotel (2 min)
   • Coral Azur Beach Resort (2 min)
   • Wonders Beach Boutique Hotel (2 min)
   • Mystik Lifestyle Boutique Hotel (2 min)
   • Be Cosy Apart Hotel (2 min)
   • O'Biches by Horizon Holidays (3 min)
   • Le Palmiste Resort & Spa (3 min)
   • Elysee Vacances (4 min)
   • Residence Villas Mont Choisy (10 min)

Casuarina Resort FAQ

1. Where is Casuarina Resort & Spa?
   • On the coast road at Trou aux Biches, on the north west coast of Mauritius, across the road from Trou aux Biches beach and 17 minutes by car from Grand Baie.
2. How far is Casuarina Resort & Spa from the airport?
   • SSR International Airport is 65 minutes away by car.
3. Is Casuarina Resort & Spa good for families?
   • Yes. Children aged 3 to 11 join the Casuarina Kid's Club for free from 09:00 to 16:00, babysitting is available for a fee, Family Rooms sleep four and Family Cottages up to five.
4. Does Casuarina Resort & Spa have a spa?
   • Yes. The Balinese style Casuarina Spa has three single and one double suites, a relaxation pool and a steam bath, and opens daily from 09:00 to 18:00.
5. Does Casuarina Resort & Spa have a beach and a pool?
   • Trou aux Biches beach is just across the coast road, and the resort has two outdoor swimming pools with the pool bar between them.
6. What restaurants are at Casuarina Resort & Spa?
   • Le Boucanier for buffets with live cooking, the Indian Tree Top Restaurant for Indian dinners on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and Finger's for light meals by the pool.
7. Which water sports are free at Casuarina Resort & Spa?
   • Snorkelling, kayaks, pedal boats, Hobie Cats and windsurfing are free, while water skiing and the glass bottom boat are paid.
8. Is there golf near Casuarina Resort & Spa?
   • Yes. Mont Choisy Le Golf, an 18 hole championship course designed by Peter Matkovich, is 6 minutes away by car.
9. Can you visit Casuarina Resort & Spa for the day?
   • Yes, with the All-Inclusive Casuarina Resort & Spa Day Package or the Day Package with Room Use.
10. What is there to do near Casuarina Resort & Spa?
    • Snorkel the Trou aux Biches lagoon, take the Blue Safari Submarine Dive (2 min), visit the Maheswarnath Mandir in Triolet (6 min) or the Pamplemousses botanical garden (20 min).