Chalets Chamarel

Half Board at Chalets Chamarel in Chamarel:

• Breakfast and dinner included (lunch and drinks not included)

Things to do near Chalets Chamarel

1. Chamarel sights
   • Rhumerie de Chamarel (15 min drive): a working rum distillery in the Chamarel valley with tours, tastings and a restaurant.
   • Chamarel Waterfall (22 min drive): the Saint Denis river drops about 100 m in one fall, seen from a platform inside the geopark.
   • Seven Coloured Earth Geopark, Chamarel (25 min drive): dunes of volcanic earth in bands of red, brown, purple and yellow, with a coffee plantation on the same estate.
2. Landmarks and nature near Chamarel
   • International Slave Route Monument (10 min drive): the memorial at the foot of Le Morne Brabant.
   • Le Morne Brabant (UNESCO) (13 min drive): the 556 m mountain on the south west tip, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a guided hike to the summit.
   • Maconde viewpoint (15 min drive): a lookout on a rocky point of the coast road at Baie du Cap.
3. Beaches near Chamarel
   • Le Morne public beach (10 min drive): white sand and a wide lagoon on the Le Morne peninsula, the island's main kitesurfing spot.
   • La Prairie beach (12 min drive): a quiet public beach on the south west coast, facing Le Morne Brabant.
   • La Preneuse beach (19 min drive): a small beach at Black River, next to the Martello tower.
4. Restaurants near Chamarel
   • Frizzy (2 min drive): a small Indian and Creole restaurant on the La Gaulette coast road run by a couple, known for chicken curry and fish creole.
   • Eldorade Resto & Bar (2 min drive): a family restaurant in La Gaulette known for grilled octopus and its octopus burger.
   • Gregory's Secret Restaurant (5 min drive): a garden dinner restaurant tucked in a residential street of La Gaulette, where the owner cooks seafood and tuna curry.
   • Kot Zanane (10 min drive): a lunch table d'hôte by the road in Le Morne village, with a set Mauritian menu of local fish, octopus and homemade desserts.
   • Le Chamarel Panoramic Restaurant (12 min drive): a Creole lunch restaurant on a terrace 260 m above sea level in Chamarel, looking over the valley to the ocean.
   • Le Palais de Barbizon (13 min drive): a family Creole lunch canteen in Chamarel village, serving one set menu of small dishes shared at the table.
5. Nightlife near Chamarel
   • Ocean Vagabond (2 min drive): a surfers' bar and pizzeria on the La Gaulette main road, open in the evening, with Phoenix on draught and live music at weekends.
   • Enso Restaurant & Lounge Bar (3 min drive): a lounge bar and restaurant on the first floor above the La Gaulette supermarket, with cocktails and live music at weekends.
6. Island trips on MariDeal near Chamarel
   • Kayaking to Crystal Rock & Benitiers Island from Le Morne (16 min drive to the boat)

Golf near Chalets Chamarel

• Chalets Chamarel is within 30 minutes by car of 2 golf courses, nearest first:
  • Paradis Golf Club (10 min drive): 18 holes, par 72, along the shoreline of the Le Morne peninsula below Le Morne Brabant.
  • Heritage Golf Club, Bel Ombre (22 min drive): two 18 hole courses: Le Château, par 72, designed by Peter Matkovich, and La Réserve Golf Links, a links style course co-designed by Louis Oosthuizen.

Chalets Chamarel in Chamarel

Chalets Chamarel is an adults only boutique hotel of 11 chalets on the ridge of Piton La Porte in Chamarel, in the hills above the south west coast of Mauritius, with the west coast and Le Morne on one side and the Chamarel forests on the other. The chalets stand apart from each other on the edge of the forest. Guests share one restaurant, the SeaForest, which faces an infinity pool and serves venison and other produce from the estate. The Seven Coloured Earth Geopark is next door, and Le Morne Brabant, the Black River Gorges and the lagoon at Le Morne are all a short drive down the hill.

Where is Chalets Chamarel?

• Location: on the ridge of Piton La Porte, above the village of Chamarel in the south west of Mauritius, next to the Seven Coloured Earth Geopark.
• Nearby: the Seven Coloured Earth Geopark (25 min) and Chamarel Waterfall (22 min).

Who is Chalets Chamarel best for?

• Couples: adults only from age 15, 9 double chalets and 2 suites with terraces, and an infinity pool facing the restaurant.
• Hikers and nature lovers: the Ebony Forest Reserve walkway (25 min) and the Seven Coloured Earth are on the doorstep, with Le Morne Brabant and the Black River Gorges further down the hill.
• Golfers: two 18 hole courses on the south west coast, Paradis Golf Club on the Le Morne peninsula (10 min) and Heritage Golf Club at Bel Ombre (22 min).
• Food lovers: venison from the estate at the SeaForest Restaurant, a Mauritian night with sega on Thursdays and a Sunday brunch with unlimited sparkling wine.

Rooms and suites at Chalets Chamarel

• Deluxe chalets: 9 double chalets of 44 m² with ocean views and a private furnished terrace, air conditioning, a minifridge, tea and coffee and a shower.
• Chalet suites: 2 larger suites with sea views, also on the ridge.
• Layout: every chalet stands on its own on the edge of the forest, looking towards Le Morne mountain.

Restaurants at Chalets Chamarel

1. SeaForest Restaurant, venison and forest views
   • Facing the infinity pool, with views over the forests of Chamarel and Bel Ombre and the ocean on the south coast. Local venison and produce from the estate, plus an international menu.
   • Island Night on Tuesdays with Mauritian street food, Mauritian Night on Thursdays with live cooking, a buffet and a sega show, a barbecue at weekends and a Sunday brunch with unlimited sparkling wine.
   • Opening hours: Breakfast 08:00 to 10:30, Lunch 12:00 to 16:00, Dinner 19:00 to 22:00
   • Dress code: elegant in the evening; men are asked to wear long trousers and shoes.

Bars at Chalets Chamarel

• Bar and lounge: the only bar at Chalets Chamarel is part of the SeaForest Restaurant & Bar, facing the infinity pool.

Families and kids club at Chalets Chamarel

• Chalets Chamarel is an adults only hotel for guests aged 15 and over, so there is no kids club.

Activities and nature around Chalets Chamarel

• Chalets Chamarel has no water sports centre: it sits in the hills, and guests head down to the coast for the lagoon.
• Forest walks and bird watching: the Ebony Forest Reserve in Chamarel (25 min) has a raised walkway, guided hikes and bird watching.
• Zip line and archery: Lavilleon Adventure Park, a short drive from the hotel, has a 250 m zip line, a Nepalese bridge, archery and hiking trails.
• Horse riding: beach rides and swimming with horses at Le Morne with Haras du Morne (12 min).
• Dolphins and catamarans: boat trips from Black River to Crystal Rock and the dolphin bays of the west coast (15 min).

Beach, pools and facilities at Chalets Chamarel

• Beach: Chalets Chamarel is not on the beach; the nearest is Le Morne public beach on the south west coast, 10 minutes by car.
• Pool: an infinity pool facing the SeaForest Restaurant, looking over the Chamarel forests.
• Facilities: Wi-Fi, 24 hour room service, laundry and a concierge. The hillside site is not suited to guests with reduced mobility.

Chalets Chamarel or Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge?

• Both are small hotels in the hills of Chamarel, a few minutes apart.
• Chalets Chamarel: 11 chalets on the ridge of Piton La Porte, adults only from 15, with an infinity pool and one restaurant.
• Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge: a lodge with its own spa, the Makak restaurant, the View Bar and bonfire dinners.

MariDeal offers near Chalets Chamarel

1. Day passes on the coast:
   • Day Pass with Lunch & Drinks Credit at Rock & Reef Grill and Bar (15 min)
   • Day Pass with Lunch Credit at La Mariposa (20 min)
   • Day Package with Room Use & Lunch Credit at La Mariposa (20 min)
   • Day Pass with Breakfast at Legend Hill Residences & Spa (21 min)
   • C Beach Club Mauritius Day Pass with Pool & Beach Access (22 min)
   • Premium C Beach Club Day Package with Lunch Credit (22 min)
2. Spas and massage:
   • Wellness Day with Cinq Mondes Massage & Lunch at Legend Hill Residences & Spa (21 min)
3. Restaurants and evenings out:
   • 3-Course Mauritian or Seafood Menu at Station A, Domaine d'Anbalaba (18 min)
   • Gastronomic Dinner at Le 1812, Legend Hill Residences & Spa (21 min)
   • 3-Course Mauritian Lunch at Le Château de Bel Ombre (22 min)
   • Afternoon Tea at Le Château de Bel Ombre (22 min)
4. Hiking and horse riding:
   • Beach Horse Riding in Le Morne with Haras du Morne (12 min)
   • Horse Riding Initiation Lesson with Haras du Morne (12 min)
   • Swimming with Horses in Le Morne with Haras du Morne (12 min)
   • Guided Le Morne Brabant Hike with Yanature (14 min)
   • Guided Black River Gorges Hike to Bats Valley with Yanature (24 min)
5. Boat trips, dolphins and kayaking:
   • Whale Watching Speedboat Trip in Black River with Dolswim (15 min)
   • Half-Day Dolphin Watching Speedboat Trip with Dolswim (15 min)
6. Everything in Chamarel on MariDeal:
   • Creole Lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant & Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth Entry (12 min)
   • 4-Course Creole Lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant (12 min)
   • Les Terres de Chamarel Tasting Lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant (12 min)
   • Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge (13 min)
   • Spa Break with Signature Massage & 4-Course Lunch at Lakaz Chamarel (13 min)
   • Apéro with Signature Cocktail at View Bar, Lakaz Chamarel (13 min)
   • Breakfast Buffet at Makak Restaurant, Lakaz Chamarel (13 min)
   • 3-Course Dinner & Boma Bonfire at Lakaz Chamarel (13 min)
   • Mauritian Dinner Buffet & Sega Show at Lakaz Chamarel (13 min)
   • Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth Geopark Entrance Ticket (25 min)
   • Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel Walkway & Hiking Tour (25 min)
   • Guided Trek to Piton Canot at Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel (25 min)
   • Coffee Plantation Tour at Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth (25 min)
   • Guided 4x4 Jeep Tour at Ebony Forest Chamarel (25 min)
   • Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth Entrance & Coffee Tour Combo (25 min)
   • Plant a Love Tree for Couples at Ebony Forest (25 min)
   • Sundowner Sunset Experience at Ebony Forest Chamarel (25 min)
   • Bird Watching at Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel (25 min)
7. Other hotels near Chamarel:
   • RIU Palace Mauritius (13 min)
   • RIU Turquoise (13 min)
   • La Balise Marina by Horizon Holidays (14 min)
   • West Island by Horizon Holidays (14 min)
   • Olana Beach by Horizon Holidays (16 min)
   • Marguery Villas & Resort (17 min)
   • La Mariposa Mauritius (20 min)

Chalets Chamarel FAQ

1. Where is Chalets Chamarel?
   • On the ridge of Piton La Porte above Chamarel, in the hills of the south west of Mauritius, next to the Seven Coloured Earth Geopark.
2. How far is Chalets Chamarel from the airport?
   • 71 minutes by car from SSR International Airport.
3. Is Chalets Chamarel adults only?
   • Yes. Chalets Chamarel takes guests aged 15 and over only, so it has no kids club and does not suit families with younger children.
4. How many chalets does Chalets Chamarel have?
   • Eleven: 9 deluxe double chalets of 44 m² with ocean views and 2 chalet suites, each with a private terrace.
5. What restaurant is at Chalets Chamarel?
   • The SeaForest Restaurant, facing the infinity pool, serves venison from the estate and international dishes, with a Mauritian night and sega show on Thursdays and a Sunday brunch.
6. Does Chalets Chamarel have a spa?
   • No. The nearest spa on MariDeal is at Lakaz Chamarel, 13 minutes away by car.
7. Does Chalets Chamarel have a beach and pool?
   • It has an infinity pool but no beach; Le Morne public beach is 10 minutes away by car.
8. Is there golf near Chalets Chamarel?
   • Yes. Paradis Golf Club on the Le Morne peninsula is 10 minutes away and Heritage Golf Club at Bel Ombre 22 minutes, both 18 hole courses.
9. What is there to do near Chalets Chamarel?
   • The Seven Coloured Earth, Chamarel Waterfall and the Rhumerie de Chamarel are in the village, with hiking in the Ebony Forest and Black River Gorges and the Le Morne lagoon below.